AI News 180m Report｜2026-05-23 21:00–24:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 26 items from 1 source; Japan, 6 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Chang Chen-yue vies for Golden Melody best male singer title; his son says he is impressive, while Nick Chou calls his nomination an encouragementhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484790https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484790Sat, 23 May 2026 23:21:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChang Chen-yue and Nick Chou are nominated for Best Mandarin Male Singer at the 37th Golden Melody Awards and won at the hito Pop Music Awards. Drugged-driving crash in New Taipei's Zhonghe kills 1, injures 1 as car hits and runs over scooterhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484792https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484792Sat, 23 May 2026 23:11:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA fatal crash involving drug-impaired driving occurred in New Taipei City, and police are stepping up enforcement. Taiwan Lottery's Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115126: 1 top-prize ticket winshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484791https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484791Sat, 23 May 2026 23:04:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe results of Taiwan's lottery drawing have been announced. Defense Ministry seeks emergency release of initial HIMARS payment; paperwork under review at Executive Yuanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484788https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484788Sat, 23 May 2026 22:56:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Defense Ministry has sought emergency release of the initial HIMARS payment, and the Executive Yuan is reviewing the paperwork. Shanxi mine disaster kills 90; Chinese vice premier visits scene and orders thorough investigationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484789https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484789Sat, 23 May 2026 22:45:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA gas explosion at a Shanxi coal mine killed 90; State Council Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing ordered a thorough investigation. Presidential Office concert's democracy worksheet prompts President Lai to joke that it's very detailedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484783https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484783Sat, 23 May 2026 22:26:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Presidential Office concert incorporated a democracy worksheet, with President Lai Ching-te engaging with the public to promote civic education. Lin Yu-shu sets three national records at National Disabled Games, nearly reaches Nagoya Asian Para Games qualifying markhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484784https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484784Sat, 23 May 2026 22:26:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNALin Yu-shu broke three national records at the National Disabled Games; although she fell short of the Asian Para Games qualifying standard, she showed determination. Pentagon releases newly declassified files, revealing footage of U.S. fighter jet shooting down UFOhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484786https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484786Sat, 23 May 2026 22:23:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Pentagon released declassified files featuring footage of a fighter jet shooting down a UFO. Xiao Bo'en blasts a leadoff homer to set the tone in the Hualien Little League tournament, helping Taoyuan claim a winhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484785https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484785Sat, 23 May 2026 22:21:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaoyuan City team bats all around to beat New Taipei City at the 華南金控 Cup Little League tournament. Heavy fog in Kinmen disrupts flights; military aircraft and passenger ships transport hundreds of travelers back to Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484780https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484780Sat, 23 May 2026 21:51:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHeavy fog in Kinmen caused widespread flight disruption, prompting the government to launch an emergency air and sea transport plan. Small truck crashes into Changhua home, killing 2; driver who used drugs detainedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484776https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484776Sat, 23 May 2026 21:50:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA fatal crash involving drug-impaired driving occurred in Changhua. Civic groups hold 'True Peace, Strong Defense' march as participants back stronger defenseshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484779https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484779Sat, 23 May 2026 21:49:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA civic group held a demonstration in Taipei calling for stronger national defense. PLG's Ku Mao-wei-chia sinks crucial free throws as the Tainan TSG GhostHawks edge the Fubon Braves to level the serieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484781https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484781Sat, 23 May 2026 21:46:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台鋼獵鷹 narrowly beat the Fubon Braves to level the PLG playoff series. KID finishes last in outdoor 'Dragon Ball grab' challenge, angrily shouts: 'Everyone's attacking me'https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484777https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484777Sat, 23 May 2026 21:46:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKID flew into a rage over the game results on a variety show. Taiwan Lottery's Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115126 resultshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484778https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484778Sat, 23 May 2026 21:43:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan's lottery winning numbers have been announced. Russian drone strikes funeral procession in northeastern Ukraine, killing 1 and injuring 9https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484782https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484782Sat, 23 May 2026 21:33:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA Russian drone struck a funeral procession in Sumy, Ukraine, causing casualties. Taiwan and U.S. hold GCTF in Germany for first time; Berlin medical students praise Taiwan's digital governancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484767https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484767Sat, 23 May 2026 21:27:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan and the U.S. co-hosted a GCTF seminar in Berlin for the first time, focusing on medical AI and global health resilience and earning high praise from Germany's medical community. Jiang Shaohong hits a game-winning homer; Mei Sai Si retires 3 batters on 3 pitches in an inning, calling it specialhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484770https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484770Sat, 23 May 2026 21:26:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA味全ドラゴンズ have achieved 7 consecutive wins. Kaohsiung reports first locally transmitted dengue case; Qianzhen and Lingya placed on alerthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484768https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484768Sat, 23 May 2026 21:26:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKaohsiung reported its first locally transmitted dengue case of the year. The city government activated emergency disease-control measures and placed Qianzhen and Lingya on alert. Two teams set CPBL record with leadoff homers in the first inning; Fubon Guardians beat Rakuten Monkeyshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484769https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484769Sat, 23 May 2026 21:16:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA富邦悍將 and 樂天桃猿 set a CPBL record when both teams hit leadoff homers in the first inning; Fubon won 3-1. Taiwan and the U.S. co-host GCTF seminar in Germany for the first time to bolster global health resiliencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484766https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484766Sat, 23 May 2026 20:56:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan and the U.S. co-hosted a GCTF seminar in Berlin on resilience in global health systems, with Taiwan's pandemic response experience earning international recognition. Man visiting Dongju to see blue tears falls into sea and later dies in hospitalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484761https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484761Sat, 23 May 2026 20:52:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA tourist drowned after falling into the sea while viewing blue tears in Matsu. Shi Boyu takes on stage play for first time, feels enormous pressure over just 5 minutes onstagehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484762https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484762Sat, 23 May 2026 20:49:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAShi Boyu took on a stage play for the first time; although he performed for only 5 minutes, he gained a lot from the experience. Longest 7-game winning streak since the Dragons' revival; 'pretty scary' that anyone can be a herohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484763https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484763Sat, 23 May 2026 20:47:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA味全龍 beat 中信兄弟 to notch their longest winning streak since returning to the league, at 7 games. May 23: Impact of the U.S.-Iran war on the global economy, financial markets and livelihoodshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484765https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484765Sat, 23 May 2026 20:43:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe U.S.-Iran war is affecting the global economy; 27 countries are seeking World Bank funding, Indian fuel prices keep rising, and oil markets are volatile. Ebola outbreak spreads in Uganda, with 5 confirmed cases so farhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484764https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484764Sat, 23 May 2026 20:38:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAUganda reported 3 new confirmed Ebola cases, bringing the total to 5. The government stepped up disease-control measures and suspended cross-border transport. You can buy merchandise and help your favorite VTuber secure an original song. FAPON has announced a grand prix to win an original song composed by songwriters who have provided music to renowned Vocaloid producers and major VTuber agencies [VTuber Marketing WACTOR].https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484787https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484787Sat, 23 May 2026 22:52:52 +0900JapanPR TIMESWACTOR is holding a grand prix on FAPON to win an original song for VTubers. [Nanashiinku] New talent ぴかまる NS-PT01 makes an additional debut!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484771https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484771Sat, 23 May 2026 21:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESNew talent ぴかまる NS-PT01 is debuting from the VTuber agency 「ななしいんく」. The first livestream is scheduled for June 16. [Made with precious domestically produced green laver] 「Konjac Protein Crackers, Domestic Green Laver Flavor」 officially goes on salehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484772https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484772Sat, 23 May 2026 21:18:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESNINZIA has begun mass-producing protein crackers combining konjac and domestically produced green laver. The company aims to address health challenges with its proprietary texture technology. Latest episode of NoBorder, the new media banned from terrestrial TV, released: No. 48https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484773https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484773Sat, 23 May 2026 21:03:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社NoBorder has released episode 48, a program about the Osaka IR project. It examines both the economic impact and social risks. Winners of the 「クランチロール・アニメアワード 2026」 announced!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484774https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484774Sat, 23 May 2026 21:00:11 +0900JapanPR TIMESAt the 「クランチロール・アニメアワード 2026」, 『僕のヒーローアカデミア FINAL SEASON』 won Anime of the Year. The late director Tatsuya Nagamine received the Global Impact Award. Lienel's Tokyo-Nagoya-Osaka tour 「Osyan」, with all performances sold out, will be livestreamed exclusively on U-NEXT! An SNS watch party will also be held on the day.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484775https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260523-21/index-en.html#n484775Sat, 23 May 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESU-NEXT will exclusively livestream the final performance of Lienel's live tour on June 21. The stream will be available to members at no additional charge, with catch-up viewing and an SNS-linked event also planned.