AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-14 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 5 of 5https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 397 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 83 items from 2 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en More than 200 scholars sign open letter urging all sectors to face AI’s employment impacthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1485133https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1485133Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:33:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMore than 200 economists and AI researchers have issued an open letter calling for an immediate response to AI’s impact on employment. With economic changes greater than those of the Industrial Revolution looming, they stressed the need for institutional design. CCTV criticizes Gu Liyan; Foreign Ministry says Taiwan-U.S. communication is smooth and there is no need for the Chinese Communist Party to interferehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1485134https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1485134Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:31:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChina’s CCTV criticized AIT Director Gu Liyan as an “emperor above the emperor.” Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry stressed that Taiwan-U.S. communication is smooth, Taiwan is sovereign and independent, and China has no need to interfere. The move highlights rising diplomatic tensions across the Taiwan Strait. Taitung Expo attendance tops 160,000; county government expects the “all-Taitung exhibition” to draw more visitorshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1485022https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1485022Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:23:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Man charged after drug-driving into home, breaking into convenience store and setting ex’s residence on firehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1485023https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1485023Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:22:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA man surnamed Chang in Pingtung, angered by a breakup with his former girlfriend, allegedly crashed into a home, threatened a convenience store and attempted arson while under the influence of alcohol and drugs. He has been indicted in a serious incident that endangered public safety. Xu Ruoxi included in Asian Games baseball roster; baseball association says it is continuing to monitor players’ conditionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1485024https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1485024Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:19:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan has announced its 24-player baseball roster for the Asian Games, including MLB player Cheng Tsung-che and Hsu Jo-hsi, who is unwell. The baseball association will monitor the players’ conditions and make adjustments as needed. Do the Batanes belong to China? Foreign Ministry says Beijing aims to control the First Island Chainhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1485025https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1485025Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:17:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA Chinese scholar has claimed that the Batanes Islands, the northernmost part of the Philippines, belong to China. Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticized the claim as “a fantasy divorced from reality” and warned of China’s ambitions to control the First Island Chain. 綠提案譴責中國民族團結法 立院逕付二讀交協商https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484912https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484912Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:16:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Man convicted of kicking long-term care van driver after being angered by honking; driver seriously injured and unconscious; New Taipei man sentenced to 6 monthshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484913https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484913Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:13:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Examination candidates bring smartwatches and Bluetooth earphones to subject-specific test; violations referred for disciplinary actionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484914https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484914Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:10:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 藍白提廢除非核家園、安樂死公投 立院逕付二讀https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484915https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484915Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:09:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 分科測驗歷史科 美國中情局在馬祖協助游擊隊入題https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484916https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484916Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:05:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Nagoya Asian Games approach; Li Yang teases Wang Chi-lin for always changing partners after the Gameshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484802https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484802Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:03:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAhead of the Nagoya Asian Games, former Olympic gold medalist Lee Yang is supporting Taiwan’s delegation as director of sports. He drew attention with a joke about his former partner Wang Chi-lin: “We break up as a pair after every Asian Games.” 2026 Harbor Ice Festival opens at Hamasen on the 18th, serving up Taiwanese, Italian and Japanese-style shaved icehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484803https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484803Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:00:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA“2026 Dagang Ice Festival,” hosted by the Kaohsiung City Tourism Bureau, will be held at Hamasen on January 18 and 19. More than 50 ice dessert and food brands will gather, with cultural experiences and a partnership with an EXO concert helping boost tourism. Scholars urge adoption of EU gene-editing rules to improve the resilience of Taiwan’s cropshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484804https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484804Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:56:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA Taiwanese scholar has called for legislation to support the development of climate-resilient crops, citing the European Union’s new rules on new genomic techniques (NGT). Introducing genome-editing technology could contribute to food security and sustainable agriculture. Peña: First shipment of Paraguayan poultry meat sealed and headed to Taiwan in a historic momenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484694https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484694Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:55:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChicken from Paraguay will be exported to Taiwan for the first time. The move is a symbolic step in strengthening economic cooperation between the two sides, with important implications for both diplomacy and trade. Apple iOS 27 public beta: Siri AI gets smarter, support for older devices speeds things uphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484696https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484696Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:53:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAApple has released the public beta of iOS 27. Siri has been significantly enhanced with AI, and performance on older devices has also improved. The update is expected to advance the user experience. Graham dies suddenly; younger sister temporarily takes over federal Senate seathttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484695https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484695Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:53:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAU.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham died suddenly, and the governor of South Carolina appointed his sister, Darlin Norton, as his interim successor. She will serve until January next year. Military launches joint defense drills; President Lai urges cross-party support for defense budgethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484697https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484697Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:50:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPresident Lai Ching-te praised the military’s “Joint Defense Exercise” and called for support for the defense budget across party lines. He emphasized the importance of national unity and strengthening defense capabilities while balancing disaster response and defense training. Overseas players HongQ and JunJia lead Asian Games League of Legends team; coach very excitedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484698https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484698Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:50:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHongQ and JunJia, overseas-based players, were selected for Taiwan’s League of Legends team for the Nagoya Asian Games. Coach WarHorse is looking forward to new team chemistry, while China’s absence has boosted Taiwan’s medal chances. Lu Shiow-yen flies to Okinawa to officiate at mass wedding in the air; says there are no other visitshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484701https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484701Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:47:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaichung City will hold a mass wedding on a flight to Okinawa on October 20, with Mayor Lu Shiow-yen officiating for 66 couples aboard the plane. The event is a first for Taiwan and is being promoted as having no other visit itinerary, highlighting its innovative format and role in city marketing. Former Taipei City investigation squad chief convicted of sexually assaulting subordinate; sentenced to 7 years again on appealhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484585https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484585Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:41:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA former Taipei City investigation squad chief was accused of sexually assaulting a female subordinate and was sentenced to 7 years in both the first and second trials. The case highlights the abuse of power in the public sector and workplace sexual harassment, and serves as a serious warning to society. Excessive fipronil found in imported vegetables at well-known retailer; entire shipment intercepted at borderhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484586https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484586Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:41:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s Food and Drug Administration said the pesticide fenothrin was detected in U.S.-made frozen vegetables imported by Costco. The entire shipment was stopped at the border, and none entered the market. The move is important for consumer protection. Anping Canal puts an end to sunny-day flooding, passes test during morning spring tidehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484476https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484476Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:36:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Tainan City Government carried out flood-control improvements to Anping Canal and successfully prevented sunny-day flooding during a spring tide. The project strengthens the city’s flood resilience and protects residents. Thousand-ton boulder collapses onto Miaoli Route 62, blocking road; truck driver suffers abrasions and bruiseshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484473https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484473Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:34:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA KMT councilor calls for officials to step down over Chung Lien Oil case; food safety office says it is not clinging to its post and will first focus on doing its jobhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484474https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484474Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:33:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中聯油脂苯駢芘超標引發食安危機，國民黨議員要求官員下台。食安辦承諾補漏洞、負責任，加強檢驗與修法。 Chen Yung-chi’s first retirement events begin in August; he will play in Taitung for the first timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484475https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484475Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:32:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA統一7-ELEVEn獅隊的陳鏞基迎來引退年，8月11日與12日將在故鄉台東舉行引退系列首部曲，這是他中華職棒生涯首度在台東出賽，具有深遠意義。 Named in CPBL draft and makes history; Kinmen’s Hsu Shu-cheng: Everyone has a chancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484482https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484482Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:26:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA金門出身的許書誠在中華職棒選秀首輪獲中信兄弟指名，36年來首位金門球員獲選，激勵地方棒球發展。 Chinese American seismologist held by China for nearly 2 years over North Korea nuclear test researchhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484484https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484484Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:24:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Principles for returning Chung Lien products to shelves; Shih Chung-liang: Consider business rights and consumer needshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484483https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484483Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:24:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中聯油脂因苯並芘超標遭預防性下架，衛福部長石崇良公布重新上架原則，將針對三家油廠的原油與成品進行檢驗，確保供應鏈安全。 Regulatory hurdles for Starlink in Taiwan cleared; Chunghwa Telecom seeks joint venture and exclusive agencyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484361https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484361Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:22:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中華電信希望與Starlink合資並在台灣獨家代理，盼透過法規鬆綁解決國安與監理問題，提升網路韌性。此舉對台灣衛星通訊發展具關鍵意義。 2 marine monitoring stations in Chiayi protect oysters by reducing impact of water-quality anomalies on aquaculturehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484362https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484362Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:22:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Ocean Affairs Council’s Ocean Conservation Administration and Chiayi County Government worked together to establish 24-hour marine water-quality monitoring stations at Budai and Dongshi, providing real-time monitoring of water-quality changes to protect oyster-farming environments and reduce impacts on fisheries and ecosystems. Sports Ministry announces Asian Games roster; Li Yang says selection rules will be discussed again in the futurehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484363https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484363Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:20:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Sports Administration announced 482 athletes for Taiwan’s team at the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games. Reviewing the selection process remains a challenge. Sports Minister Li Yang emphasized fairness and support systems. Bangkok bar fire: Some victims may have taken the wrong exit and become trapped in restroomshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484364https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484364Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:19:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA major fire broke out at a bar in Bangkok, Thailand, killing 28 people and injuring 71. Some people are believed to have become trapped in a restroom while evacuating during a power outage. Authorities are investigating deficiencies in the evacuation routes. Michelin Bib Gourmand selections announced, with 13 new restaurants across northern, central and southern Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484370https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484370Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:18:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan Michelin announced 13 new restaurants for the 2026 Bib Gourmand selection. Restaurants offering good value for money were recognized across the country, reaffirming the importance of regional food culture. This is an important development showcasing the diversity of Taiwan’s culinary scene. History exam in subject-specific test estimated to be moderately easy; share of senior-year electives riseshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484249https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484249Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:16:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Flooding in Guangxi: Argentina’s World Cup team plans to donate relief supplieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484371https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484371Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:16:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAArgentina’s national soccer team announced it would donate relief supplies in response to flooding in Guangxi, China. The gesture expresses gratitude to Chinese fans and will help improve the team’s international standing. 精測拚明年前碳排零成長 2028年再生能源設備產電應用https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484246https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484246Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:15:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Artillery Training Command's Tainan Guanmiao camp gets access road to strengthen farm produce transporthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484247https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484247Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:12:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chen Chi-mai asks for understanding amid typhoon day controversy: I often can't sleep after making the decisionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484248https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484248Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:10:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Family exhibition at 高雄內惟藝術中心 uses geometric shapes to inspire artistic explorationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484255https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484255Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:08:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA KMT says Cho Jung-tai must apologize before taking the stage for food safety briefing; DPP: Incomprehensiblehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484256https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484256Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:07:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Shenzhen subway ads criticized for intense colors and high density, creating visual bombardmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484258https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484258Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:05:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taipei man riding a scooter while drunk crashes and injures his face; cyclist high on drugs acts dazed; both referred for prosecutionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484257https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484257Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:05:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA New Taiwan dollar falls 2.2 cents at midday, provisionally closing at 32.192https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484259https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484259Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:04:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Japan expands drone-restricted zone; flights banned within 1 kilometer of the Imperial Palacehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484136https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484136Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:02:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 中聯油脂 case: Hou You-yi says products should not return to shelves before source is identifiedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484137https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484137Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:00:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANew Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi called for products involved in the 中聯油脂 case not to be hastily returned to shelves before the source is identified. He stressed the need for thorough tracing and comprehensive testing to ensure food safety, reflecting the government's increasingly stringent food safety standards. Hua Keli overcomes boos to win home run derby, becoming first in Cardinals historyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484138https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484138Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:58:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAJordan Walker, a 24-year-old young slugger, won the MLB Home Run Derby held in Philadelphia, the opposing team’s home city, achieving a first for the St. Louis Cardinals. Unfazed by boos from 40,000 people, he came from behind to win 12-11. South Korean leveraged ETFs plunge; financial sector urges stronger investor protectionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484022https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484022Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:55:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASouth Korea’s KOSPI index plunged 8.95%, and leveraged ETFs tracking individual stocks hit historic lows. The financial industry called for stronger investor protections, while opposition parties also criticized the government’s market intervention. Si Guangyang drops KMT nomination to run as an independent? Wan Mei-ling: I respect his decisionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484023https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484023Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:53:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASi Guangyang, son of KMT legislator Wan Mei-ling, announced he was giving up the party's nomination, prompting speculation about whether he would run for Taoyuan City Council as an independent. Wan said she supported and respected Si's decision. Communist Party Politburo member Ma Xingrui expelled from party and public office over alleged sex-for-power deals and family-based corruptionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484024https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484024Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:52:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMa Xingrui, a member of the Chinese Communist Party's Politburo, was expelled from the Party and dismissed from public office over alleged sex-for-power deals and family-based corruption. This was the first time the CCP had disclosed details of his downfall. 花蓮FUN暑假15日登場 航海王千陽號航向鯉魚潭https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484025https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484025Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:51:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Iraqi Prime Minister al-Sudani visits US to meet Trump, focusing on Iran and energy cooperationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484032https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484032Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:48:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIraqi Prime Minister al-Sudani visited the United States and discussed curbing Iran's influence and advancing oil and gas cooperation with Trump. The move highlights Iraq's strategy of seeking a diplomatic balance between the US and Iran, with important implications for regional stability and energy markets. 中聯 oil products may return to shelves; Lu Shiow-yen says central government should investigate cause firsthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484031https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484031Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:48:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen opposes the central government's plan to return 中聯 oil products to shelves, stressing that the cause of excessive benzopyrene levels should first be determined. The issue involves food safety and government oversight responsibilities and has drawn considerable public attention. Black Hawk hovers at low altitude to complete a 500-gallon fuel bladder lift and resupply in 20 minuteshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484034https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484034Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:44:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s Third Theater of Operations used a UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter to carry a 500-gallon aviation fuel bladder at low altitude, completing frontline resupply within 20 minutes. The operation is part of a defense strategy to strengthen distributed command and logistical resilience. Strong convective development brings heavy rain advisories to New Taipei and 6 other counties and citieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484033https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484033Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:44:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s Central Weather Administration issued heavy rain special alerts for 6 counties and cities, including New Taipei City. Developing convective clouds are expected to bring intense short-duration rain, lightning and gusty winds. Ensuring public safety is important. Plastic spout pouches widely used for infant and toddler foods; Greenpeace urges creation of assessment mechanismhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1483912https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1483912Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:43:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAGreenpeace said about 80% of commercially available baby food in Taiwan uses plastic spout pouches, increasing the risk of microplastic exposure for infants and young children. It is calling on the government to conduct a nationwide survey and establish a risk assessment system. People's Party caucus proposes 3rd referendum; euthanasia vote seeks dignified end of lifehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1483913https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1483913Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:43:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Landslide and boulders block road to Xitou; Nantou County government continues clearance workhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1483914https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1483914Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:41:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA rockslide blocked traffic on Yanxi Highway in Nantou County, prompting the county to carry out emergency repairs. Single-lane traffic has resumed, but the risk of further landslides remains. The road is an important access route to a summer retreat area, raising concerns about traffic disruptions. A key heart failure treatment strategy: Kaohsiung Chang Gung completes its 10th ventricular assist device implantationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1483915https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1483915Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:36:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Jinhuang mangoes from Liugui, Kaohsiung, hit the market; sold at 302 hypermarkets and supermarkets nationwidehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1483802https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1483802Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:29:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chunghwa Telecom taps into the audio economy, launches audiobook drama The Worry Shophttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1483803https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1483803Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:27:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 12 Chinese-made AI models predict World Cup; predicted lineup misses Englandhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1483804https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1483804Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:24:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Subject-specific history exam addresses disadvantaged groups; 5 benchmark scores in the medium-to-easy range may risehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1483691https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1483691Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:23:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Drug ring operated out of several motels; 3 indicted after escaping 8 police shotshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1483692https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1483692Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:22:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 中國 sets plan to boost consumption, targeting 285 trillion yuan in retail sales by 2030https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1483693https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1483693Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:20:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 中聯油脂 case: 鼎泰豐 removes some frozen gift boxes from shelves and offers refundshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1483694https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1483694Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:17:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Japan revises basic AI plan, focusing on crisis management and sovereign AIhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1483700https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1483700Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:16:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 中聯油脂 case: Fu Kun-chi says Cho Jung-tai should apologize immediately and take political responsibilityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1483581https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1483581Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:14:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 24-player Asian Games baseball roster includes 13 professional players, including Zheng Zongzhehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1483582https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1483582Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:14:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Canola oil fraudulently sold as olive oil in a scam exceeding NT$30 million; 4 indicted, prosecutors seek heavy sentence for ringleaderhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1483583https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1483583Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:08:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Women's groups: Legislature should swiftly amend the Assisted Reproduction Act to protect women's rights and decouple it from the surrogacy systemhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1483471https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1483471Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:03:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASeveral women’s groups urged the Legislative Yuan to expedite amendments to the Artificial Reproduction Act. They are seeking to expand eligibility to single women and same-sex couples, and argue that the issue should be separated from the surrogacy system. This is an important step toward safeguarding women’s reproductive rights. Trump wants to bomb Iran's Khondab nuclear facility；experts say the US's most powerful bomb may not penetrate ithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1483472https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1483472Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:02:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAU.S. President Donald Trump suggested an attack on Iran’s underground nuclear facility “鎬山.” Experts warned that even the U.S.’s most powerful bunker-buster bomb would have difficulty penetrating it. Electronics, financial and traditional industry stocks all fall；Taiwan stocks plunge 1500 points intraday, breaking below 44000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1483361https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1483361Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:53:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan's stock market fell today as electronics, financial and traditional industry shares weakened in tandem, with the index at one point dropping more than 1500 points and breaking below the 44000 mark．台积电 and other technology stocks fell sharply, weighing on the overall market． Financial disclosures reveal Trump earned 45 billion from cryptocurrency and shifted investments to traditional stocks and bondshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1483360https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1483360Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:53:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFormer President Donald Trump has made more than $1.4 billion in profits from a cryptocurrency project but is moving the funds into stocks and bonds. Individual investors have suffered huge losses in the project. Observers have pointed to a gap between his strategy and his public statements. Labor Ministry issues job redesign guidelines for the food service industry to help jobs adapt to middle-aged and older workershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1483362https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1483362Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:52:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Workforce Development Agency issued a job redesign guide for the food service industry to promote employment of middle-aged and older workers. It outlined ways to reduce the physical demands of work in response to an aging population and labor shortages. Taichung Port land reclamation project threatens white dolphin habitat；environmental groups call for development to stophttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1483363https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1483363Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:51:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAEnvironmental groups submitted a public notice to 環境部 calling for the cancellation of a reclamation project at Taichung Port, saying it overlaps with the habitat of the Chinese white dolphin. 環境部 said it would respond within 60 days, and the dispute is expected to continue. Wang Huning to lead delegation to North Korea on the 15th as high-level interactions between the 2 countries continue to intensifyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1483369https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1483369Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:49:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China’s Politburo, made an official visit to North Korea. The two countries are seeking to strengthen their strategic relationship, with exchanges between senior officials becoming more frequent. 【千興】Announces resignation of company director and changes to one-third of its directorshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484811https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484811Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:20:20 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所Taiwan-listed company 千興 announced the resignation of director Huang Chun-lang. 1/3 of the directors elected at the same time have changed, and the matter was disclosed as material information. It could affect management stability. 【士紙】Corrects consolidated monthly operating revenue for June 115 following adoption of IFRSshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484810https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484810Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:17:13 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所Shihlin Paper corrected its consolidated revenue for June 2026, revising it upward from 11,370 thousand yuan to 11,611 thousand yuan．The adjustment to its financial filing is a measure to enhance transparency and provides a reference for investors． 【千興】Announces change in representative appointed by corporate directorhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484809https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260714-12/index-en-p5.html#n1484809Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:15:46 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所千興 announced a change in its corporate director's representative, with 保利都投資 appointing 吳芳諭 to replace 郭穎謙．The routine corporate governance change reflects an adjustment to the shareholder-level management lineup．