AI News 180m Report｜2026-05-19 00:00–03:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-00/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 9 items from 1 source; Japan, 4 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en U.S. reportedly considers temporary waiver of Iran oil sanctions; European stocks close higherhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-00/index-en.html#n426006https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-00/index-en.html#n426006Tue, 19 May 2026 02:12:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAReports that the U.S. is considering a temporary waiver of Iran oil sanctions boosted market expectations for easing tensions in the Middle East, lifting major European stock markets. Wall Street Journal reveals Apple's profit strategy: using binned chips to compete with low-cost productshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-00/index-en.html#n426003https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-00/index-en.html#n426003Tue, 19 May 2026 00:54:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAApple has successfully reused defective binned chips to launch lower-priced products, such as the MacBook Neo, capturing market share and drawing new users into its ecosystem. Suspected hantavirus case in Keelung; city government investigates source of infection and steps up disinfectionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-00/index-en.html#n426004https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-00/index-en.html#n426004Tue, 19 May 2026 00:44:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA suspected hantavirus case has emerged in Keelung, and the city government has launched a cross-agency response to identify the source of infection and step up disinfection. WHO member states reject proposal for Taiwan to participate in WHA; ally Palau speaks up for Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-00/index-en.html#n426005https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-00/index-en.html#n426005Tue, 19 May 2026 00:38:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMember states of the World Health Organization (WHO) again rejected a proposal to invite Taiwan to participate in the World Health Assembly (WHA), while Taiwan's ally Palau voiced support, saying that excluding Taiwan would undermine global disease prevention efforts. Former NBA star Kanter: Taiwan is at the heart of the global tech race; the U.S. needs Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-00/index-en.html#n426001https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-00/index-en.html#n426001Tue, 19 May 2026 00:13:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFormer NBA star Kanter stressed that Taiwan plays a central role in the global technology and AI races, and that U.S.-Taiwan relations are crucial to the economies and national security of both sides. Actor Li Bo-hsiang pretends to hit girlfriend after drinking; basketball cheerleader Ya-ya caught up in incidenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-00/index-en.html#n425996https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-00/index-en.html#n425996Mon, 18 May 2026 23:56:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAActor Li Bo-hsiang lost control after drinking and tried to hit his girlfriend at a KTV, also striking a friend who intervened. Police ultimately referred him to prosecutors on suspicion of assault and reported the incident as domestic violence. Su Chiao-hui vows to make Yonghe more convenient; Lee Chuan says he will boost Yingge's developmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-00/index-en.html#n425994https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-00/index-en.html#n425994Mon, 18 May 2026 23:52:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 2 leading candidates for New Taipei City mayor, Su Chiao-hui and Lee Chuan, put forward specific platforms on urban renewal in Yonghe District and industrial and tourism development in Yingge District, respectively, to win voter support. Another strong earthquake hits Liuzhou, Guangxi, in the evening; magnitude and depth exactly the same, epicenters very closehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-00/index-en.html#n425995https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-00/index-en.html#n425995Mon, 18 May 2026 23:49:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATwo shallow, strong earthquakes measuring 5.2 in magnitude and 8 kilometers deep struck Liuzhou, Guangxi, China, on the same day, causing casualties and property damage. Bringing Taiwanese-style cheer to the stage, Yankees Girls invited to perform at MLB Taiwan Dayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-00/index-en.html#n425997https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-00/index-en.html#n425997Mon, 18 May 2026 23:45:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwanese professional basketball cheer squad Yankees Girls has been invited to the U.S. Major League Baseball's Taiwan Day event, where it will showcase Taiwan's distinctive cheer culture through a performance incorporating Indigenous dance elements. “Nyantecotta!®︎ Part 2 Color Town,” a connectable cardboard cat house where beloved cats can relax even more, goes on salehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-00/index-en.html#n426002https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-00/index-en.html#n426002Tue, 19 May 2026 00:22:46 +0900JapanPR TIMESGraphsonic is launching “Nyantecotta! Part 2 Color Town,” a cardboard cat house with connecting features and a scratching surface. It combines cat comfort with interior design appeal. 横須賀市内の小学1〜3年生対象、参加無料「かけっこ教室」を2026年6月13日に開催https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-00/index-en.html#n426000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-00/index-en.html#n426000Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人スポーツ＆ウェルビーイング推進協会が、横須賀市の小学1〜3年生を対象に無料「かけっこ教室」を2026年6月13日に開催。プロトレーナーが指導し、子どもたちの運動機会創出を図る。 Turning the company portal from a file repository into a “place where corporate values take root”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-00/index-en.html#n425999https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-00/index-en.html#n425999Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAgeha Inc. will hold a free online seminar on May 28, 2026, about internal branding using SharePoint. It will explain ways to embed corporate values and promote human capital management through an internal portal. A$AP ROCKY x PUMAによる最新コレクション NYFWで初公開された最新シルエットを2026年5月21日（木）10:00より発売https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-00/index-en.html#n425998https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-00/index-en.html#n425998Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESPUMA Japan will release the latest 3D-printed sneaker from its A$AP ROCKY collaboration, the “MOSTRO 3.D MULE,” on May 21, 2026, for 44,000 yen. It features a striking design that fuses fashion with cutting-edge technology.