# AI News 180m Report｜2026-05-22 03:00–06:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 4 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.

## International oil prices close lower amid uncertain outlook for US-Iran deal

- Published: 2026-05-22T05:23:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605220009.aspx
- anchor: #n462576

International oil prices fluctuated amid uncertainty over prospects for resolving the US-Iran conflict, and ended down about 2%. Brent crude futures settled at $102.58 and West Texas Intermediate crude futures at $96.35, both at their lowest levels in nearly two weeks.

## Trump demands Iran hand over enriched uranium stockpile, opposes tolls in Strait of Hormuz

- Published: 2026-05-22T04:52:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605220008.aspx
- anchor: #n462574

The article details the continued deadlock between the United States and Iran over nuclear materials and maritime passage, highlighting President Trump's demands regarding uranium and the Strait of Hormuz, alongside Iran's refusal to export its enriched uranium, as mediation efforts face limited progress.

## Trump delays signing AI executive order as US-China competition and regulatory trade-offs emerge

- Published: 2026-05-22T04:31:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605220007.aspx
- anchor: #n462575

Former President Trump delayed an AI executive order, citing concerns it could impede US AI leadership against China, while the order aimed for voluntary government review of advanced AI models.

## Reuters: US lawmakers warn of Chinese investment involvement in Argentine contract bid, fear impact on national security

- Published: 2026-05-22T04:07:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605220006.aspx
- anchor: #n462573

US lawmakers warn against potential Chinese influence in a $10 billion Argentine river dredging contract, citing national security concerns and allegations of a Belgian company's ties to Chinese state entities.

## Canva original drama series “I Prefer the Setting Sun to Any Beautiful Sunrise” to premiere on June 24 (Wednesday); all members of TOBE’s CLASS SEVEN to appear, with Shiori Akita as the heroine

- Published: 2026-05-22T04:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000056.000066101.html
- anchor: #n462572
- Companies mentioned: Canva Japan、TOBE、IMAGICAコスモスペース

Canva Japan will stream the original drama “I Prefer the Setting Sun to Any Beautiful Sunrise,” featuring all members of CLASS SEVEN, on YouTube from June 24.

## Ambassador and actor Takashi Sorimachi explores innovative air-conditioning technology. New commercial, “Seikatsu Kaden Dai Jikken (Air Conditioner),” to begin airing on Friday, May 22.

- Published: 2026-05-22T04:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000247.000026416.html
- anchor: #n462571
- Companies mentioned: 東芝ライフスタイル株式会社

Toshiba Lifestyle will begin airing a new air-conditioner commercial featuring actor Takashi Sorimachi on May 22. The commercial demonstrates the comfort of wind-free air conditioning through an experiment.