2026-07-21 03:00–06:00 JST

Flooding in northeastern Afghanistan kills 20 and injures more than 80; over 100 missing

Published 2026-07-21 03:17 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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Facts

• At least 20 people killed
• More than 80 people injured
• More than 100 people missing

Companies mentioned：阿富汗國家災難管理局、紐里斯坦省長、阿富汗環境保護當局、哈里斯

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U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve falls to its lowest level in 11983 years as Iran conflict continues to deplete wartime stockpiles

Published 2026-07-21 05:03 ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) has fallen to its lowest level since 1983. As releases from the reserve continue amid worsening conditions in the Middle East, concerns over energy security and plans for replenishing the reserve are drawing attention.

Companies mentioned：国際エネルギー機関 (IEA)

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Will Boeing shares rise or fall? What the market really wants to see is not orders, but this at the air show

Published 2026-07-21 04:00 ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

With the opening of the Farnborough Airshow, Boeing's production capacity and supply chain recovery are drawing market attention. Improvements to its delivery system, rather than new orders, are affecting its share price.

Companies mentioned：Airbus、Riyadh Air、SMBC Aviation Capital、Philippine Airlines

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Could Netanyahu be arrested during his U.S. visit? 川普 responds with a single remark

Published 2026-07-21 03:10 ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Former President Trump said unequivocally that Prime Minister Netanyahu would not be arrested while visiting the United States. In response to the ICC arrest warrant and remarks by the New York City mayor, international legal and diplomatic controversy has flared up again.

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AI gold rush still going strong! BlackRock leads US$12 billion financing to back Meta's data center construction

Published 2026-07-21 02:10 ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Verizon, a major U.S. asset manager, is leading more than $12 billion in debt financing for Meta's data center construction in Texas. The partnership between finance and tech signals a new norm for AI infrastructure investment.

Companies mentioned：Meta Platforms、摩根大通、摩根士丹利

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[Road traffic accident] [19th, 15:10, National Freeway 1 southbound at kilometer 332.8 in Rende District, Tainan City: 1 tractor-trailer collided with 1 passenger car; 1 person killed and 4 seriously or slightly injured and taken to hospital] Initial (final) report

Published 2026-07-20 01:00 ・ Source Taiwan | 內政部消防署

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• 1 dead
• 4 people seriously or slightly injured
• 7 vehicles
• 16 people
• Kilometer 332.8

Companies mentioned：交通部、国家運輸安全調查委員會

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[Residential fire] A residential fire broke out at 21:19 on the 19th on Section 1 of Taiwan Boulevard, Central District, Taichung City. The fire was extinguished at 00:51 on the 20th; 6 people suffered smoke inhalation and were taken to hospital. Final report.

Published 2026-07-20 01:00 ・ Source Taiwan | 內政部消防署

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Facts

• 6 people suffered minor smoke inhalation, were conscious, and were taken to 中國附醫.
• The burned area was approximately 1,050 square meters.

Companies mentioned：中國附醫

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[Chicken coop fire] A chicken coop fire broke out at 23:32 on the 19th on Sangang Road, Longjing District, Taichung City. The fire was extinguished at 00:16 on the 20th; 1 charred body was found. Initial (final) report.

Published 2026-07-20 01:00 ・ Source Taiwan | 內政部消防署

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• The Fire Department dispatched 13 vehicles and 29 personnel.
• 1 charred body.
• Burned area approximately 70 square meters

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[Residential fire] A residential fire broke out at 23:47 on the 19th on Taishan Road, Yilan City, Yilan County. The fire was extinguished at 01:10 on the 20th; 1 person with no signs of life was taken to hospital for emergency treatment. Initial (final) report.

Published 2026-07-20 01:00 ・ Source Taiwan | 內政部消防署

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Facts

• 消防局 dispatched 15 vehicles and 69 personnel.
• Burned area approximately 250 square meters

Companies mentioned：消防局

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The online video claim that “a Trojan horse program can be remotely installed through a mobile phone number” is false; no such technology exists.

Published 2026-07-20 17:48 ・ Source Taiwan | 台灣事實查核中心

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Facts

• 165 anti-fraud hotline
• The claim went viral online in 2024.

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Migrant workers with HIV become eligible for National Health Insurance coverage only after taking medication for 2 years paid for out of pocket or through private donations.

Published 2026-07-20 16:19 ・ Source Taiwan | 台灣事實查核中心

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Facts

• After completing 2 years of medication.
• Approximately 25-40 people per year.
• Approximately 2%-4% of all newly reported HIV infections.
• Monthly salary below NT$48,000.

Companies mentioned：疾管署、愛滋權益促進會、台灣感染誌協會

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The online claim that “soybeans contaminated with benzo[a]pyrene will trigger a second food-safety crisis” is an exaggeration; soybean residue and meal left after oil extraction are not expected to pose a benzo[a]pyrene risk.

Published 2026-07-20 16:13 ・ Source Taiwan | 台灣事實查核中心

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• The proportion remaining in soybean residue and meal may be only 1% to 2%.
• Soybean meal may contain no more than 0.016ppb.
• Oils, smoked meat, and banana chips: 2ppb.
• Barbecued meat and bivalves: 5ppb.
• Royal jelly and spirulina supplements: 10ppb.

Companies mentioned：中聯油脂

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The “MF Estimate Management DX System,” which digitizes Excel estimates as they are, will officially launch on August 31.

Published 2026-07-21 05:30 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Facts

• Price range: 1 million yen (basic template)
• Established: August 10, 1995 (Heisei 7)

Companies mentioned：株式会社メディアフュージョン、Media Fusion Co.,Ltd.、freee、Microsoft 365、kintone、Power BI

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Launch of a plan offering a set of 3 press release diagrams and illustrations

Published 2026-07-21 04:47 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• 3 diagrams and illustrations will be provided for 55,000 yen (tax included).
• Original制作期間中の追加制作：1枚16,500円（税込）

Companies mentioned：株式会社可視化研究所、NotebookLM、ChatGPT

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Safeguarding market competition: the Fair Trade Commission’s advocacy efforts paid off in the first half of the year.

Published 2026-07-20 01:00 ・ Source Taiwan | 公平交易委員會

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• Participants’ satisfaction with the outreach activities and their agreement that the activities helped them understand Fair Trade Commission regulations both reached nearly 96%.
• In the first half of this year, the Fair Trade Commission held 15 outreach briefings on issues of public concern, including concerted actions, false advertising, and multilevel marketing.

Companies mentioned：美商高通公司

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Regarding the 19th Prime Minister's Award for Contributions to the Promotion of a Maritime Nation

Published 2026-07-20 00:00 ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省

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Facts

• The following 4 individuals and 3 organizations are to receive the awards
• Fishery certifications: 24
• Aquaculture certifications: 68
• Distribution and processing certifications: 188
• A total of 280 certifications have been awarded
• In April 2025, a memorandum of understanding on mutual recognition of CoC certifications was signed with CSC (Certified Seafood Collaborative) in the United States
• In June 2025, Fishery Certification Standard Version 3.0 came into effect

Companies mentioned：次世代環境船舶開発センター、マリン・エコラベル・ジャパン協議会、高知工科大学、北海道大学、熊本県立天草高等学校、日本舶用品検定協会、熊本県立芦北高等学校、ユニバーサル造船株式会社、ジャパン マリンユナイテッド株式会社、日本鋼管株式会社、日立造船株式会社、株式会社アイ・エイチ・アイ マリンユナイテッド、日本船舶海洋工学会、大日本水産会、国際標準化を実現する、GSSI、CSC、CSI

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共信-KY(6617): Announces on behalf of its subsidiary 共信醫藥科技股份有限公司 that findings from an exploratory prospective case study of its investigational new drug 思 沛康（p-TLS ） for treating tumors in horses have been accepted for publication by an international academic journal, and publication arrangements are underway.

Published 2026-07-21 01:00 ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站

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Facts

• Original思沛康（p-TLS ）

Companies mentioned：共信-KY、共信醫藥科技股份有限公司

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Water supplies across Taiwan are stable and sufficient. 水利署 continues precise water allocation while balancing flood control and water supply.

Published 2026-07-20 01:00 ・ Source Taiwan | 經濟部水利署

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• Taoyuan, 石門水庫: 201.16 million tons (98%).
• Hsinchu, Baoshan and Bao’er Reservoirs: 36.24 million tons (93%).
• Miaoli, 永和山水庫: 29.15 million tons (97%).
• Taichung, 鯉魚潭水庫: 115.88 million tons (100%).
• 德基水庫: 172.63 million tons (95%).
• Chiayi, Lantan and Renyitan: 33.18 million tons (98%).
• Tainan, Zengwen and Wushantou: 428.62 million tons (81%).
• Nanhua: 80.84 million tons (99%).
• 南化水庫 has surplus capacity and is also sending 300,000 tons of water per day through the Zengwen-Nanhua interconnecting pipeline to 烏山頭水庫 for storage.
• Original曾文及 烏山頭水庫 合計整體 蓄水 率達8成( 蓄水 量近4.3億噸)

Companies mentioned：水利署、石門水庫、寶山第二水庫、鯉魚潭水庫、德基水庫、曾文水庫、南化水庫、烏山頭水庫、蘭潭水庫、仁義潭水庫、永和山水庫

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