# AI News 180m Report｜2026-06-08 00:00–03:00 JST

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

## IATA forecasts airline passenger numbers to rise in 2026, while profits are halved

- Published: 2026-06-08T02:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606080003.aspx
- anchor: #n785471

IATA released its 2026 forecast for the airline industry. Passenger numbers are expected to rise, while profits are set to halve to $23 billion. Soaring fuel costs and the situation in the Middle East are expected to weigh on earnings.

## Trump: Hezbollah should be targeted more precisely; Lebanon and Iran issues should be handled separately

- Published: 2026-06-08T01:41:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606080002.aspx
- anchor: #n785187

U.S. President Trump called for “more precise” attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon and rejected including the conflict in Lebanon in peace talks with Iran. He also mentioned Syria’s involvement.

## TPBL’s Kings fail to defend title, but Wang Wen-hsiang still awards 20 million in bonuses

- Published: 2026-06-08T00:16:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606070230.aspx
- anchor: #n784476
- Companies mentioned: 新北國王、福爾摩沙夢想家

After 新北國王 failed to defend its title in the TPBL, chairman Wang Wen-hsiang still added an extra 20 million yuan in incentive bonuses and encouraged the team by sharing his own experiences.

## Bus carrying Philippine tourists overturns on Hehuanshan; Apple devices detect crash and send alert

- Published: 2026-06-08T00:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606070229.aspx
- anchor: #n784392
- Companies mentioned: Apple

A mid-sized bus carrying 15 Philippine tourists overturned while descending Hehuanshan, and 16 people were taken to hospital. Rather than receiving a report from the public, the fire department was alerted after devices such as the tourists’ Apple phones or watches automatically detected the crash and contacted 119. Rescue personnel were dispatched immediately.

## Pokémon Japan Championships 2026, the tournament to determine Japan’s top Pokémon battler, comes to a close!

- Published: 2026-06-08T00:44:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000869.000026665.html
- anchor: #n784641
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ポケモン

The Pokémon Japan Championships 2026 closed at Pacifico Yokohama. About 21,000 people attended, and Japan’s top competitors were determined in 4 categories.

## 【Blument Consulting Group】PAYLINK, a funding and factoring service for business owners, launches 12/30. Visualizes complex cash-flow management, including accounts receivable, invoices and payment cycles. Copy

- Published: 2026-06-08T00:44:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000164000.html
- anchor: #n784642

Blument Consulting launched PAYLINK, an online factoring service for sole proprietors, on December 30, 2025. It aims to address cash-flow challenges and support business growth.

## The Disastrous Life of Saiki K., marking its 10th anniversary in 2026, releases creditless ending videos

- Published: 2026-06-08T00:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001909.000002610.html
- anchor: #n784393
- Companies mentioned: 集英社、トイズファクトリー、日本コロムビア

To mark the 10th anniversary of the anime The Disastrous Life of Saiki K., all 4 creditless ending videos from seasons 1 and 2 were released on YouTube for the first time. The results of a voting campaign are also set to be announced.