AI News 180m Report

2026-05-24 21:00–24:00 JST

31 received, 31 listed, 2 sources

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 28 items from 1 source; Japan, 3 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(28)

Fox News op-ed by U.S. expert lays out 3 key reasons Taiwan must not fall into the hands of the Chinese Communist Party

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

U.S. think tank expert DeVore wrote in Fox News, stressing Taiwan’s importance to the United States in economic, geographic, diplomatic and democratic terms, and calling for stronger U.S. military support for Taiwan to deter the Chinese Communist Party.

Companies mentioned:TSMC

Israeli official: Trump assured Netanyahu he would hold firm on Iran denuclearization

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Trump assured Netanyahu he would stick to his position on Iran’s denuclearization.

美秀集團 celebrates 10th anniversary with Chiayi concert, as “Roll Your Own Cigarette” sparks a singalong

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

美秀集團 held its 10th anniversary concert in Chiayi, drawing more than 10,000 people.

Companies mentioned:美秀集團

Long-acting antibody against respiratory syncytial virus awaits manufacturer submission for National Health Insurance review

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The National Health Insurance Administration said it was waiting for the manufacturer to apply for reimbursement review of a long-acting RSV monoclonal antibody. Specialists warned of the risk of severe illness in infants and stressed the importance of preventive measures.

Companies mentioned:台中榮總兒童醫學中心

Turkish riot police storm opposition party headquarters, remove party leader ousted by court

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Turkish riot police removed the opposition party leader who had been ousted.

Companies mentioned:共和人民黨

Hakka choir competition awards ceremony held; Hakka Affairs Council hopes everyone will become an ambassador for promoting the language

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The 2026 Hakka Choir Competition concluded in Miaoli, with the Hakka Affairs Council promoting the transmission of the Hakka language.

Companies mentioned:台北愛樂合唱團、新北市桃子腳國中小合唱團、新北少年合唱團、師友合唱團、新竹縣原客混聲合唱團、全球客家聲韻歌劇團

Iranian president posts on social media: The country has no intention of pursuing nuclear weapons

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Iranian president reiterates that the country has no intention of developing nuclear weapons; Iran and the U.S. may reach an agreement on the conflict.

Companies mentioned:伊朗通訊社、BBC

Chinese literary scholar Liu Zaifu dies

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Chinese literary theorist Liu Zaifu dies at age 85.

Companies mentioned:中國社會科學院、芝加哥大學、科羅拉多大學、斯德哥爾摩大學、卑詩大學、香港城市大學、香港科技大學、中央大學、東海大學

Glimmer of hope in U.S.-Iran talks? Iranian media: 1 to 2 clauses remain unresolved

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Iranian media say U.S. obstruction has left disagreements over an agreement, including asset freezes and sanctions; Washington says significant progress has been made, but no deal has been finalized.

DPP names heads of party chapters in 22 counties and cities, putting grassroots campaign teams in place for the 2026 elections

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original民進党の地方党部主委選挙が終了し、2026年選挙に向けた体制が整った。

Companies mentioned:民進党

NSTC Taiwan Lecture Program: SOAS University of London selected for newly established scholarship

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

SOAS Taiwan Studies Centre partners with Taiwan's NSTC for academic funding.

Companies mentioned:SOAS University of London

Wang Jieling leads women’s taekwondo team to Asian Championships title, securing full quota of Asian Games spots

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Taiwan’s women’s taekwondo team wins the Asian Championships, securing a full quota of Asian Games spots.

Russia launches massive airstrikes in retaliation against Ukraine, firing nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles again

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Russia launches a large-scale retaliatory strike on Ukraine, again firing nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles.

Huang Jie elected chair of DPP Kaohsiung City Chapter, pledges to keep listening to grassroots voices

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Huang Jie elected as DPP Kaohsiung City Chapter Chairperson.

Companies mentioned:Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)

Kaohsiung’s first locally acquired dengue case to evade epidemiological investigation draws a fine of 180,000

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Kaohsiung’s first locally acquired dengue case evaded epidemiological investigation and was fined 180,000.

Companies mentioned:高雄市衛生局

3 clutch free throws give TPBL team opening win in championship series; O'Day: I had eyes only for the rim

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

OriginalTPBL總冠軍賽首戰,奧帝關鍵3罰助新北國王逆轉勝。

Companies mentioned:新北國王、福爾摩沙夢想家

U.S. think tank says U.S.-China rivalry is here to stay, with Taiwan a pivotal factor in determining the outcome

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

U.S. think tank says U.S.-China rivalry is a given, with Taiwan a key strategic pivot.

Companies mentioned:台積電、中經院

Heavy rain prompts China to issue red disaster alert; Wuhan suspends classes and business operations

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

China issues a red flash flood warning, while Wuhan suspends classes and business operations.

Companies mentioned:中國水利部、中國氣象局、武漢市教育局

Thousands gather in Madrid, Spain’s capital, to protest soaring housing prices

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Thousands of people in Madrid, Spain, protested soaring housing prices and high living costs.

Companies mentioned:西班牙銀行

Yilan driver goes the wrong way and refuses police inspection; officers draw guns and smash window as driver speeds off before being arrested

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A wrong-way driver in Yilan fled after evading police but was later arrested.

National Human Rights Museum leads walking tour based on the diary of late political prisoner Liang Ling-hui

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

National Human Rights Museum hosts walking tour based on the diary of late political prisoner Liang Ling-hui.

Companies mentioned:National Human Rights Museum

Elected chair of the DPP Pingtung chapter, Hsu Fu-kuei calls for unity and stable governance

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Hsu Fu-kuei was elected chair of the Pingtung County party branch and emphasized unity and reform.

Wu Pei-yi and Huang Jie form a “North-Kaohsiung alliance,” jointly pushing for party reform

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Wu Pei-yi and Huang Jie formed the "Northern-Taipei–Kaohsiung link" to promote party reforms.

Japanese media: Xi Jinping criticized Sanae Takaichi during the Trump-Xi meeting, but Trump rebuffed him

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Xi Jinping criticized Sanae Takaichi at the Xi-Trump meeting, and Trump fired back.

OriginalTPBL奧帝關鍵3罰全中 國王總冠軍賽首戰逆轉夢想家

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

New Taipei Kings defeat Formosa Dreamers 91-90 in TPBL Finals Game 1.

Companies mentioned:New Taipei Kings、Formosa Dreamers

Vice President Hsiao joins beach vegetation restoration efforts at Haomeili, Chiayi, praises public-private collaboration

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim inspected beach restoration efforts at Haomeili in Chiayi, praising the results of public-private collaboration.

Companies mentioned:台灣基督長老教會

Stray animal shelters nearing capacity, Magong mayor urges adoption and responsible pet ownership

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Magong City in Penghu promotes adoption and sterilization of stray animals to ease pressure on overcrowded shelters.

German media: Putin sells natural gas at rock-bottom prices out of desperation; Xi Jinping wants to bleed Russia dry

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

German media reported that China is economically exploiting Russia.

Japan | PR TIMES(3)

[Take off the masks and let’s have a big party!!] 終活クラブ’s next challenge: a solo show at Zepp Shinjuku! The band also announced it will reveal its members’ faces across all media!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Rock band 終活クラブ announced at a live show marking the 2nd anniversary of its major-label debut that it would reveal its members’ faces and hold a solo concert at Zepp Shinjuku. The announcements signal a key turning point, suggesting greater media exposure and an expansion of the band’s activities.

Companies mentioned:TBSチャンネル1、日本テレビ、TeNYテレビ新潟、テレビ東京、オイシックス新潟アルビレックス・ベースボール・クラブ、GANMA!、TOWER RECORDS、Amazon.co.jp、VAP STORE、HMV

Original仲野太賀×吉岡里帆の“夫婦”対談、豪華出演者インタビュー掲載『NHK大河ドラマ・ガイド 豊臣兄弟! 後編』が5月29日発売

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

NHK出版 is releasing the second part of the official guidebook for the 2026 Taiga drama. It features interviews with the star-studded cast and historical commentary, and a preorder campaign is also underway.

Companies mentioned:NHK出版

Uravation is ramping up its generative AI training and AI advisory services for businesses in Iwate Prefecture. Its representative, who is from Iwate, is supporting local small and midsize businesses.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Uravation has begun offering generative AI training and advisory services to companies in Iwate Prefecture. Its representative, who is from the region, is bringing support experience from the Tokyo metropolitan area back to the local community.

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