AI News 180m Report

2026-05-18 03:00–06:00 JST

12 received, 12 listed, 2 sources

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

Netanyahu: Nearly all masterminds behind 10/7 attack eliminated

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that the effort to eliminate all Hamas masterminds behind last year's Oct. 7 attack is nearly complete.

Companies mentioned:哈瑪斯 (Hamas)、真主黨 (Hezbollah)、中央通訊社

ESPN: Thunder star Alexander repeats as NBA MVP

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

ESPN reported that star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of 奧克拉荷馬雷霆 has repeated as the NBA's Most Valuable Player (MVP).

Companies mentioned:ESPN、奧克拉荷馬雷霆、聖安東尼奧馬刺、丹佛金塊、密爾瓦基公鹿、休士頓火箭、中央通訊社

Trump: Iran will be wiped out if it does not agree to a deal; reportedly to hold Situation Room meeting

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Iran would face destruction if it did not quickly reach a peace deal, and plans to convene a national security meeting to discuss military options.

Companies mentioned:中央通訊社、Axios、路透社、法新社、真實社群 (Truth Social)、法斯通訊社 (Fars News Agency)、真主黨 (Hezbollah)

Drone attack sparks fire outside UAE nuclear plant; units operating normally and safe

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A drone attack on the perimeter of a nuclear power plant in the UAE sparked a fire, but officials said the units were operating normally and there were no safety concerns.

Companies mentioned:Emirates Nuclear Energy Company、Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation

Yu Da-lei in CBS interview: We are not the ones causing trouble; we hope for peace and stability

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Taiwan's representative to the U.S., Yu Da-lei, reiterated Taiwan's sovereignty and independence in a CBS interview, and thanked the United States for reaffirming after the Trump-Xi meeting that its longstanding position on Taiwan had not changed.

Companies mentioned:哥倫比亞廣播公司 (CBS)、福斯新聞頻道 (Fox News)

U.S. trade representative: Trump weighs arms sales to Taiwan as U.S.-China factors interact

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said President Trump is weighing arms sales to Taiwan, a matter affected by interacting factors including U.S.-China trade relations, tariffs and agricultural markets.

Companies mentioned:美國廣播公司 (ABC)

Japan | PR TIMES(6)

Official launch of “MirAI-POST (Mirai Post),” an AI × social media operations optimization platform

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

The AI-powered social media operations optimization platform “MirAI-POST” officially launches, aiming to integrate AI content generation, scheduled publishing and performance analysis to improve multi-platform management efficiency.

Companies mentioned:一般社団法人 健全AI教育協会 (HAiiA)、株式会社ウォーカー、株式会社ACシステムコンサルティング、次世代AI教育株式会社、株式会社エーシーシステムコンサルティング

Kida Motokuni’s 1st photobook, “Love Yourself,” set for release! The handsome doctor, with approximately 300,000 social media followers, takes off his white coat and attempts daring shots! His sculpted physique, life story and even every area where he has had cosmetic surgery are laid bare?!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Renowned cosmetic surgeon Kida Motokuni releases a photobook, “Love Yourself,” combining his cosmetic surgery expertise and influencer reach to pioneer a new business model.

Companies mentioned:THE BEAUTE CLINIC、蔦屋書店、主婦と生活社、JR、DMM

Hokkaido is packed with fascinating workplaces! The 2nd installment of Takashi Yoshimura’s “What’s That!? A Peek Inside Companies” airs Sunday, May 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Hokkaido Television announced that the second installment of the special program “What Is This!? A Peek Inside Companies,” hosted by Takashi Yoshimura and featuring fascinating businesses in Hokkaido, will air on May 24, 2026.

Companies mentioned:北海道テレビ放送株式会社、北海道コカ・コーラボトリング、北洋銀行、SOC、メディカルシステムネットワーク、クレタ、タイトル未定、NORD、札幌よしもと

Available in 5 colors! Choose your favorite mug color and enter to win! The “Afternoon Tea Tea Mug Giveaway Campaign” starts Monday, May 18.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

To mark the 40th anniversary of “Afternoon Tea,” Kirin Beverage will hold a prize draw, giving away original-design mugs to 3,000 consumers.

Companies mentioned:キリンビバレッジ株式会社、インテージ

A new Happy Turn commercial marking its 50th anniversary will debut on May 18. The brand’s first official song, “Happy Turn de to you,” has been created and is sung by Happy Turn superfan Kohmi Hirose.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Kameda Seika announced a new TV commercial featuring singer Kohmi Hirose performing the official song to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its long-selling product “Happy Turn.”

Companies mentioned:亀田製菓株式会社、一般社団法人 日本記念日協会

“Enhanced purchasing of Buddhist altars and Buddhist implements” begins in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. “出張買取はなまる” expands its purchasing operations by establishing a joint sales channel.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

To meet demand for end-of-life planning in an aging society, Japanese secondhand goods buyer “出張買取はなまる” is expanding its Buddhist altar and fittings purchasing services in the Sendai area and partnering with furniture retailer SELUNO to establish sales channels, promoting a circular economy for traditional crafts.

Companies mentioned:APEXIA合同会社、出張買取はなまる仙台店、SELUNO

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