2026-05-17 00:00–03:00 JST

8 received, 8 listed, 2 sources

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 6 items from 1 source; Japan, 2 items from 1 source.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

Taiwan | 中央社 CNA（6）

Tamkang Maritime Adventure Sets Sail, 12-Meter-Tall Thousand Sunny Lights Up Tamsui Riverbank

Published 2026-05-17 00:56 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The New Taipei City Government held the “Tamkang Maritime Adventure” event in Tamsui, featuring the 12-meter-tall “Thousand Sunny” main lantern alongside the opening of the Tamkang Bridge to traffic, attracting large crowds.

Companies mentioned：新北市觀光旅遊局

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Homemade Flamethrower Test Case: Prosecutors Seek Detention of Sun An-tso; 1 Person Released on Bail

Published 2026-05-17 00:45 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Sun An-tso, son of entertainer Sun Peng, was suspected of testing a homemade flamethrower. 士林地檢署 searched for and detained him, and applied for his detention without visitation.

Companies mentioned：士林地檢署、台北市警察局刑事警察大隊、北投分局

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Pope Leo XIV to Visit France in September, Head to UNESCO Headquarters

Published 2026-05-17 00:22 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Pope Leo XIV will visit France in September and meet with the UNESCO headquarters, which faces a budget shortfall following the U.S. withdrawal, underscoring his active stance on global cultural and political issues.

Companies mentioned：聯合國教科文組織 (UNESCO)

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Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo; Authorities Say Fatality Rate Could Reach 50%

Published 2026-05-16 23:53 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

An Ebola outbreak has struck the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The strain has a fatality rate of up to 50%, with no vaccine or specific treatment available, and has caused 80 deaths.

Companies mentioned：中央通訊社

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Li Sichuan Joins Taipei and New Taipei Mayors at Campaign Rally; Huang Kuo-chang Also Shows Support

Published 2026-05-16 23:51 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original國民黨新北市長參選人李四川舉辦造勢活動，獲雙北市長蔣萬安、侯友宜及民眾黨主席黃國昌跨黨派站台支持，主打「雙北共治」拚經濟。

Companies mentioned：中央通訊社、國民黨、民眾黨、美麗島電子報

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French Scholar on Trump-Xi Meeting: U.S. Policy as Usual; Arms Sales to Taiwan in Focus

Published 2026-05-16 23:45 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A French scholar analyzing the Trump-Xi meeting said U.S. policy toward Taiwan is expected to remain unchanged, while future arms sales to Taiwan and how both sides discuss Taiwan are worth watching.

Companies mentioned：中央通訊社、福斯新聞 (Fox News)、戰略研究基金會 (FRS)、法國外貿高等學院 (ESCE)、波音 (Boeing)、輝達 (Nvidia)

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Japan | PR TIMES（2）

Notice Regarding Submission of an Advance Question Letter to コスモ株式会社 for the Shareholders’ Meeting (President and Representative Director: Kenji Mori; Head Office: Higashinari Ward, Osaka City)

Published 2026-05-17 01:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

The chairman of 少数株ドットコム, 山中裕, submitted advance questions for Cosmo’s upcoming annual shareholders’ meeting, calling for it to achieve ROE of 8% and improve capital efficiency.

Companies mentioned：少数株ドットコム株式会社、コスモ株式会社、株式会社ワコールホールディングス、HOYA株式会社

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The spin-off of the drama “What If I Fell in Love with a Terminator,” starring Snow Man’s Ryota Miyadate, “What If I Gave the Terminator Love Advice,” starring Travis Japan’s Kaito Matsukura, begins exclusive streaming on TELASA today.

Published 2026-05-16 23:50 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

The spin-off of the TV drama “What If I Fell in Love with a Terminator,” starring Travis Japan’s Kaito Matsukura, will stream exclusively on TELASA.

Companies mentioned：TELASA株式会社、テレビ朝日、ストームレーベルズ、ファインエンターテイメント

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