https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260520-06/index-en-p4.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 257 items from 2 sources; Japan, 51 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260520-06/index-en-p4.html#n439802https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260520-06/index-en-p4.html#n439802Wed, 20 May 2026 08:26:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIsraeli forces used force to block the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was carrying aid to Gaza, and took away 29 people aboard an Italian vessel. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani called on Israel to ensure the safety of its citizens and launch an investigation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260520-06/index-en-p4.html#n439804https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260520-06/index-en-p4.html#n439804Wed, 20 May 2026 07:59:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA Ukrainian drone apparently entered Estonian airspace by mistake on the 19th after being disrupted by Russian electronic warfare and was shot down by NATO fighter jets, marking the first such incident in Baltic airspace. Ukraine apologized and accused Russia of deliberately manipulating its course, while Estonia said the incident demonstrated the effectiveness of NATO’s defenses. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260520-06/index-en-p4.html#n439765https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260520-06/index-en-p4.html#n439765Wed, 20 May 2026 07:54:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwanese writer Yang Shuang-zi’s novel Taiwan Travelogue won the 2026 International Booker Prize, a first in the history of Taiwanese literature. Yang and English translator Lin King accepted the award together in London and delivered speeches underscoring Taiwanese identity and the power of literature. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260520-06/index-en-p4.html#n437491https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260520-06/index-en-p4.html#n437491Wed, 20 May 2026 07:05:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAEnergy prices have risen amid the conflict in the Middle East, stoking market concerns that high inflation will persist and prompting a sell-off in government bonds. Against this backdrop, most major U.S. stock indexes closed lower, with only the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index edging up. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260520-06/index-en-p4.html#n437356https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260520-06/index-en-p4.html#n437356Wed, 20 May 2026 06:27:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwanese writer Yang Shuang-zi’s novel Taiwan Travelogue won the British International Booker Prize, marking the first time a work of Taiwanese literature has received the honor and a historic milestone. The book was translated into English by Lin King and published by an independent British publisher. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260520-06/index-en-p4.html#n437357https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260520-06/index-en-p4.html#n437357Wed, 20 May 2026 06:09:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAInvestors took a wait-and-see approach to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to attack Iran, believing his past threats had often gone unfulfilled. The cautious mood led international oil prices to edge lower on the 19th. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260520-06/index-en-p4.html#n437353https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260520-06/index-en-p4.html#n437353Wed, 20 May 2026 05:44:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized 世界衛生組織（WHO） for being too slow to confirm an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The United States plans to open about 50 clinics to provide assistance, despite access difficulties caused by conflict and the area’s remoteness. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260520-06/index-en-p4.html#n439805https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260520-06/index-en-p4.html#n439805Tue, 19 May 2026 15:54:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMichael Jordan’s 2004 promotional visit to Taiwan sparked a public relations crisis when he appeared for only 90 seconds, contrary to the advertisements. The organizer, Taiwan NIKE, went from denying the issue to apologizing, ultimately offering refunds and community compensation, and was hit with a NT$1 million fine by the Fair Trade Commission.