# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-26 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 1 of 7

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 389 items from 14 sources; Japan, 230 items from 10 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Owner of 枋寮金屬資源 found bound and dead at home; autopsy preliminarily points to excessive blood loss

- Published: 2026-07-26T14:43:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607260084.aspx
- anchor: #n1692474
- Companies mentioned: 枋寮金屬資源

Facts:
- At around 6 p.m. on the afternoon of the 24th

## Typhoon Hongxia prompts temporary closure of the main span of 港珠澳大橋

- Published: 2026-07-26T14:36:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607260083.aspx
- anchor: #n1692468
- Companies mentioned: 港珠澳大橋、深中通道管理中心、深圳商報、深圳市交通運輸局

Facts:
- A total of 349,900 people have been relocated across Guangdong province
- Hongxia is forecast to move northwestward at 10 to 15 kilometers per hour

## Kinmen cultural heritage workshop: Cultural Affairs Bureau hopes hands-on activities will foster public commitment to preservation

- Published: 2026-07-26T14:35:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607260082.aspx
- anchor: #n1692469
- Companies mentioned: 金門縣文化局、中央社

Facts:
- 為期1個月成果展

## Male student drowns and goes missing at Sun Moon Lake; Nantou firefighters expand search

- Published: 2026-07-26T14:23:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607260081.aspx
- anchor: #n1692464
- Companies mentioned: 南投縣消防局

Facts:
- 1 university student
- About 5 to 6 meters from shore
- 3 boats
- 6 divers
- A total of 5 vessels of various types
- 12 p.m.

## FBI director visits Beijing, meets China’s public security minister

- Published: 2026-07-26T14:17:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607260080.aspx
- anchor: #n1692462
- Companies mentioned: FBI、新華社

Facts:
- Wang Xiaohong met FBI Director Kash Patel in Beijing on the 24th

## 中聯問題油案 柯文哲：事實真相政府仍講不清楚

- Published: 2026-07-26T14:16:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607260079.aspx
- anchor: #n1692463
- Companies mentioned: 中聯、國民黨、民眾黨、民進黨、台大

Facts:
- 3 issues remain unresolved

## Reflecting costs, full admission to 中興賓館 at 陽明書屋 proposed to rise to NT$120

- Published: 2026-07-26T14:15:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607260078.aspx
- anchor: #n1692458
- Companies mentioned: 陽明書屋、中興賓館、內政部國家公園署、台灣國家公園主題網、交通部觀光署、中國國民黨、中央黨史委員會

Facts:
- General admission for a guided tour of 中興賓館 at 陽明書屋 currently costs NT$80
- Proposed increase from NT$80 to NT$120
- The announcement period is 60 days

## Impact of declining birthrate: China closed an average of 81 primary schools and kindergartens per day in 2025

- Published: 2026-07-26T14:15:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607260077.aspx
- anchor: #n1692459
- Companies mentioned: 中國「財經雜誌」、中國教育科學研究院、東北師範大學教育學部、中國人口與發展研究中心

Facts:
- Nearly 81 closed per day on average
- China had about 8,000 fewer primary schools nationwide in 2025 than the previous year
- Kindergartens saw an even larger decrease of 21,400
- China had about 29,400 fewer primary schools and kindergartens nationwide in 2025 than the previous year
- A cumulative decrease of about 34,000 over 5 years
- A cumulative decrease of nearly 60,000 over 3 years
- The number of preschool children fell from 48,182,600 in 2020
- to 32,255,200 in 2025
- Only 2,612,600 full-time kindergarten teachers remain across China
- A decrease of 219,300 from the previous year
- A drop of 631,600 from the peak of 3,244,200 in 2022
- The total number of kindergarten students is expected to fall to around 25 million
- 202

## Taipei City Housing and Urban Regeneration Center: Social housing eligibility reviews are conducted in accordance with laws and contracts

- Published: 2026-07-26T14:14:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607260076.aspx
- anchor: #n1692460
- Companies mentioned: 台北市住宅及都市更新中心、中央社、聯合報

Facts:
- 無具體事證認定目前社宅有借名承租等狀況

## Blue-and-white rally on Ketagalan Boulevard: Chiang Wan-an says it is his duty and must be done

- Published: 2026-07-26T14:09:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607260075.aspx
- anchor: #n1692461
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、民眾黨、總統府

Facts:
- 國民黨25日在凱道舉辦「我是人、我反毒台」集會

## Motorcyclist suspected of falling onto riverbed in Zhudong; Hsinchu firefighters hoist victim out and rush them to hospital in critical condition

- Published: 2026-07-26T14:06:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607260074.aspx
- anchor: #n1692455
- Companies mentioned: 新竹縣政府消防局

Facts:
- At 9:16 a.m.
- 5 fire trucks
- 11 firefighters

## On the KMT’s 2028 candidate: Cheng Li-wun says all possibilities remain open, with no limits

- Published: 2026-07-26T13:58:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607260073.aspx
- anchor: #n1692393
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、大雲時堂、盧秀燕、韓國瑜、蔣萬安、民眾黨、黃國昌

Facts:
- Return to power in 2028
- Before 2026

## Taitung braces for heavy rain; heavy rain expected from Yunlin to Tainan, the Hengchun Peninsula and mountainous areas of Kaohsiung and Pingtung

- Published: 2026-07-26T13:52:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607260072.aspx
- anchor: #n1692329
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署、中央社

## New Taipei campaign trail: Lee Sichuan listens to voters, while Su Chiao-hui earnestly shakes every hand

- Published: 2026-07-26T13:52:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607260071.aspx
- anchor: #n1692330
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、民進黨

Facts:
- 200,000 people gathered on Ketagalan Boulevard yesterday

## Vietnamese cargo ship sinks in South China Sea; China assists in search for 23 missing people

- Published: 2026-07-26T13:45:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607260070.aspx
- anchor: #n1692328
- Companies mentioned: KHOI NGUYEN 18、CCTV、南海救115

Facts:
- 39 people were rescued
- Carrying 62 Vietnamese nationals
- Nearly 70 meters long
- 999 gross tons

## Kaohsiung businesses launch mooncake gift boxes, vying for sales with innovative flavors and design aesthetics

- Published: 2026-07-26T13:40:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607260069.aspx
- anchor: #n1692327
- Companies mentioned: 漢來美食、高雄日航酒店、高雄福華大飯店

Facts:
- The collector’s gift box is priced at NT$1,880
- The Elegant gift box is priced at NT$1,380
- Expected sales of 70,000 boxes
- Generating more than NT$65 million in revenue
- Priced at NT$1,680
- Priced at NT$1,688

## 談藍白合作 柯文哲：民眾黨說不定有更強總統候選人

- Published: 2026-07-26T13:36:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607260068.aspx
- anchor: #n1692325
- Companies mentioned: 民眾黨、國民黨、公明黨、自民黨

Facts:
- Blue-and-white cooperation in 2028

## Fengping River hydropower environmental review dispute: Supreme Administrative Court rules against residents, final ruling

- Published: 2026-07-26T13:35:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607260067.aspx
- anchor: #n1692323
- Companies mentioned: 世豐電力

Facts:
- 民國88年經當時環保署（現環境部）有條件通過環評
- The Ministry of Economic Affairs issued a permit to prepare for the establishment of a power enterprise in ROC year 89
- A construction permit was issued in ROC year 91
- 世豐電力 submitted an environmental conditions change analysis and review report in ROC year 98
- Civil engineering work did not resume until ROC years 109 and 110
- More than 60 days after receiving the notification letter, the Ministry of Environment still had not ordered 世豐電力 to submit a new report
- A developer must submit an environmental conditions change report only if it begins development more than 3 years after passing environmental impact assessment review and obtaining development approval

## Asuka-Fujiwara: Archaeological Sites of Japan’s Ancient Capitals added to World Heritage List, bringing Japan’s total to 27

- Published: 2026-07-26T13:28:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607260066.aspx
- anchor: #n1692324
- Companies mentioned: 聯合國教科文組織、日本放送協會、日本經濟新聞、朝日新聞、讀賣電視台

Facts:
- The heritage site comprises 19 archaeological sites
- Only 3 sites remain on Japan’s domestic tentative list for World Cultural Heritage nominations

## Taoyuan has more than 420,000 old homes; inquiries about renovation subsidies top 2,500

- Published: 2026-07-26T13:26:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607260065.aspx
- anchor: #n1692320
- Companies mentioned: 桃園市政府、桃園市政府都市發展局

Facts:
- Taoyuan has more than 420,000 homes over 30 years old
- More than 2,500 inquiries received to date

## Cho Jung-tai visits CTBC Bank’s Asia New Bay Area branch, praises efforts to boost international competitiveness

- Published: 2026-07-26T13:25:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607260064.aspx
- anchor: #n1692321
- Companies mentioned: 中信銀行、行政院、金管會、銀行局

Facts:
- 中信銀行’s Asia New Bay Area branch currently has a service team of more than 40 people
- It has served more than 1,000 high-net-worth clients from Taiwan and abroad

## Trump orders suspension of attacks on Iran, says he is willing to hear its grievances

- Published: 2026-07-26T13:24:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607260063.aspx
- anchor: #n1692322
- Companies mentioned: Axios、White House Correspondents Association

Facts:
- Over the past 2 weeks

## Taiwan-based U.S. official: 24 U.S. states have offices in Taiwan; Taiwan-U.S. prosperity is closely intertwined

- Published: 2026-07-26T13:22:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607260062.aspx
- anchor: #n1692316
- Companies mentioned: 全美州議會聯合會、全美亞太裔州議員連線、川普（Donald Trump）政府、財星500大企業

Facts:
- Nearly 24 U.S. states have set up trade and economic offices in Taiwan
- 美國已成為台灣對外投資最大目的地，占台灣海外投資超過4成
- An average of more than 30 state legislatures pass pro-Taiwan resolutions each year
- Taiwan and the United States completed the 6th “Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue” early this year
- It has grown into a powerful organization with nearly 250 members across 41 U.S. states

## 台師大緬甸學生返鄉服務 華語課點亮孩童學習路

- Published: 2026-07-26T13:12:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607260061.aspx
- anchor: #n1692313
- Companies mentioned: 台師大緬甸同學會、華育國際文教協會、台師大、台灣師範大學、台師大公民教育與活動領導系、台師大華語文教學系

Facts:
- The 7-day “2026 Myanmar Chinese Schools Homecoming Teaching Service Program”
- The program planned 80% Chinese-language classes and 20% diverse activities for about 60 local children affected by the disaster and Chinese school students

## South Korean government launches menstrual product program, installing sanitary pad dispensers in public places

- Published: 2026-07-26T13:09:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607260060.aspx
- anchor: #n1692314
- Companies mentioned: Clean Nara

Facts:
- The program will be piloted in 12 regions this year
- A pack of 2 medium-sized (26-centimeter) sanitary pads
- The dispensers are currently designed to release only 1 pack every 20 seconds
- An agreement was reached with the government to provide 5.4 million packs this year

## 美對澳課12.5%關稅 艾班尼斯：將向川普提出關切

- Published: 2026-07-26T13:08:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607260059.aspx
- anchor: #n1692315
- Companies mentioned: 艾班尼斯、川普、工黨、路透社、News.com

Facts:
- Impose new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on about 60 trading partners

## 聯合國秘書長競逐添第7人 烏干達前外長加入戰局

- Published: 2026-07-26T13:03:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607260058.aspx
- anchor: #n1692307
- Companies mentioned: 聯合國、烏干達人民大會黨、聯合國安全理事會、聯合國大會

Facts:
- 75-year-old Olara Otunnu
- Museveni, who has been in power since 1986
- Outgoing secretary-general Guterres, whose term ends on Dec. 31
- The new secretary-general will take office on Jan. 1, 2027

## To accommodate Kaohsiung Metro development project, 11 bus routes at Fengshan Transfer Station to be adjusted starting 8/1

- Published: 2026-07-26T12:54:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607260057.aspx
- anchor: #n1692184
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市交通局、中央社

Facts:
- 11 bus routes
- Starting Aug. 1

## 星際爭霸戰60週年 老班底蘇魯現身聖地牙哥漫畫展

- Published: 2026-07-26T12:50:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202607260056.aspx
- anchor: #n1692185
- Companies mentioned: 星際爭霸戰、羅登貝瑞娛樂、Comic-Con、星艦迷航記、銀河飛龍、底層甲板、重返地球、星際艦隊學院

Facts:
- 89-year-old George Takei
- 「星際爭霸戰」第一集1966年9月首播
- 「星際爭霸戰」於1968年寫下歷史

## 食藥署駁6成食用油不合格 抽驗苯駢芘全數過關

- Published: 2026-07-26T12:49:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607260055.aspx
- anchor: #n1692186
- Companies mentioned: 中聯大

Facts:
- 6成食用油不合格
- 2021 study
- Audits from 2018 to 2020
- 63 cooking oil factories
- 275 cooking oil products

## Forces for rate hikes and cuts pull against each other; market expects 聯準會 to stand pat

- Published: 2026-07-26T12:47:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607260054.aspx
- anchor: #n1692183
- Companies mentioned: 美國聯邦準備理事會、聯準會、華許、川普、葉門什葉派組織「青年軍動」、法新社、聯邦公開市場委員會、芝加哥商品交易所

Facts:
- Although the annual increase in US consumer prices fell to 3.5% last month
- Well above 聯準會's long-term inflation target of 2%
- Keep the policy rate in the 3.50% to 3.75% range

## With 100 days until the US midterm elections, Republicans face risk of losing the House

- Published: 2026-07-26T12:43:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607260053.aspx
- anchor: #n1692097
- Companies mentioned: 共和党、民主党、川普、Decision Desk HQ、傑福瑞斯（Hakeem Jeffries）

Facts:
- Democrats have a 59% chance of winning the House of Representatives
- Gasoline prices have climbed above $4 per gallon

## Store fire at Taoyuan's Nanmen Market; man arrested after claiming he burned joss paper to change his luck

- Published: 2026-07-26T12:43:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607260052.aspx
- anchor: #n1692098
- Companies mentioned: 桃園市警局、桃園分局、武陵派出所、中央社

Facts:
- Around 4:50 a.m.
- Cai, 36

## High-speed rail extension to Yilan is part of overall planning, not just a fix for Snow Mountain Tunnel congestion, 鐵道局 says

- Published: 2026-07-26T12:31:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607260042.aspx
- anchor: #n1691918
- Companies mentioned: 鐵道局、行政院、交通部

Facts:
- The trip from Taipei to Yilan is expected to take just over 20 minutes
- The high-speed rail extension to Yilan could expand to NT$600 billion
- The high-speed rail extension to Yilan has a total budget of NT$352.175 billion
- The project is expected to shift about 15% to 17% of passenger car traffic on National Freeway 5 on weekdays and holidays
- The net reduction in passenger car traffic on National Freeway 5 on weekdays and holidays could still reach 3% to 6%

## 李灝宇's scorching bat impresses; Tigers manager says he likes his composure

- Published: 2026-07-26T12:31:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607260041.aspx
- anchor: #n1691919
- Companies mentioned: MLB、底特律老虎隊、堪薩斯市皇家隊、底特律新聞報

Facts:
- His 6th homer of the season
- 2 hits in a game
- All of the team's runs batted in
- Tied at 1-1
- Took a 2-1 lead
- Lost 2-3 to

## Supply-demand imbalance and shrinking demand: China's 3 solar giants forecast first-half losses of RMB 47.8 billion

- Published: 2026-07-26T12:27:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607260040.aspx
- anchor: #n1691920
- Companies mentioned: 隆基绿能、通威股份、TCL中环

Facts:
- Projected losses of more than RMB 10 billion (about NT$47.8 billion)
- Expected net profit attributable to parent-company shareholders of negative RMB 3.3 billion to negative RMB 3 billion

## Oil product controversy casts shadow over Mid-Autumn pastries; businesses worry about gift-buying demand

- Published: 2026-07-26T12:22:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607260039.aspx
- anchor: #n1691642
- Companies mentioned: 大黑松小倆口、郭元益、微熱山丘

Facts:
- 郭元益 recently unveiled new products for the Mid-Autumn Festival, marking its 160th anniversary
- The Mid-Autumn season accounts for about 1/4 of 郭元益's annual revenue
- Plastic-related costs up about 30%
- Butter and chocolate prices up about 10%
- Nut prices up about 20%
- Overall packaging costs also rose about 15%
- The premium egg-yolk pastry remains priced at NT$80 each
- Mid-Autumn season sales are expected to maintain growth of about 10%

## Green-sector workers return for retraining; 彭啓明 hopes they will become an important force in Taiwan

- Published: 2026-07-26T12:21:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607260038.aspx
- anchor: #n1691643
- Companies mentioned: 環境部、國家環境研究院

Facts:
- More than 3000 alumni of the 環境部 Net-Zero Green Talent Development Course were invited to return for retraining
- About 85% of those returning for retraining are employed
- Students account for 15%
- Partnering with 37 universities and colleges nationwide
- Launch of the 48-hour 環境部 Net-Zero Green Talent Development Course

## Fire at 福壽實業's Shalu plant in Taichung; thick smoke billows as blaze is extinguished in 15 minutes

- Published: 2026-07-26T12:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607260037.aspx
- anchor: #n1691644
- Companies mentioned: 福壽實業、中聯油品

Facts:
- The fire was extinguished within 15 minutes
- Taichung City Fire Department received a report from the public at 9:36 a.m. today
- The fire was extinguished at 9:51

## Trump pauses expansion of strikes on Iran as fighting spreads to the Red Sea and Caspian Sea

- Published: 2026-07-26T12:07:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607260036.aspx
- anchor: #n1691695
- Companies mentioned: 沙烏地阿美石油公司（Aramco）

Facts:
- US airstrikes on Iran, carried out for 13 consecutive nights, paused this weekend
- The Jazan refinery, which can process 400,000 barrels of crude oil a day

## 聯合國秘書長訪敘利亞 籲尊重主權並支持國家轉型

- Published: 2026-07-26T12:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607260035.aspx
- anchor: #n1691697
- Companies mentioned: 聯合國、以色列、敘利亞、伊斯蘭主義政權

Facts:
- The 敘利亞 civil war erupted, killing more than 500,000 people
- Since Assad's ouster, about 1.7 million refugees have returned to 敘利亞
- About 5.5 million people remain displaced inside 敘利亞
- Another 6 million are abroad
- An estimated 15.6 million people in the country need humanitarian aid

## Philadelphia semiconductor index plunges more than 4%; analysts say 台股 remains in a short-term correction and consolidation

- Published: 2026-07-26T11:56:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607260034.aspx
- anchor: #n1691696
- Companies mentioned: 美股、台股、美國聯邦準備理事會、微軟、Meta、蘋果、中央社

Facts:
- Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plunges 4.25%
- Taiwan index futures fall 445 points in overnight trading
- Brent crude falls below $100 a barrel on the 24th
- Dow Jones Industrial Average closes up 235.6 points
- Dow Jones Industrial Average closes up 235.6 points, or 0.46%
- Dow Jones Industrial Average closes up 235.6 points, or 0.46%, at 51947.25
- S&P 500 rises 3.68 points
- S&P 500 rises 3.68 points, or 0.05%
- S&P 500 rises 3.68 points, or 0.05%, to close at 7411.98
- Nasdaq falls 161.87 points
- Nasdaq falls 161.87 points, or 0.64%
- The Nasdaq index falls 1

## WTT Brazil Star Contender: Huang Yu-Jie loses to Japanese player, exits in round of 16

- Published: 2026-07-26T11:54:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607260032.aspx
- anchor: #n1691699
- Companies mentioned: WTT、世界職業桌球大聯盟

Facts:
- 23-year-old Huang Yu-Jie
- Satsuki Odo, ranked 11th in the world
- She is the tournament's 13th seed
- The tournament's 2nd seed
- France's bespectacled Alexis Lebrun, ranked 11th in the world

## 蔡其昌 leads delegation to Taiwanese expat event; former New York Mayor Adams attends in support

- Published: 2026-07-26T11:54:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607260033.aspx
- anchor: #n1691698
- Companies mentioned: 紐約大都會、美國國家航空暨太空總署、中華職棒大聯盟、花旗球場、中央社

Facts:
- 第22屆大都會台灣日
- The 22nd 紐約大都會 Taiwan Day will be held on the 26th at 花旗球場 (Citi Field), home of 紐約大都會

## Tainan delegation visits Poland for exchange; robotics supply-chain firms eye European market

- Published: 2026-07-26T11:53:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607260031.aspx
- anchor: #n1691700
- Companies mentioned: 台南市政府、台灣智慧城市產業聯盟、波美拉尼亞經濟特區、格但斯克市

Facts:
- 6 companies
- 19 to 23

## 民進黨: 台青e家 is a united front platform; don't trade personal data and career prospects for a job

- Published: 2026-07-26T11:46:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607260030.aspx
- anchor: #n1691701
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、中國國台辦、中共

Facts:
- Some positions offer monthly salaries of only about RMB 2000 to 4000
- Taiwan's economic growth reached 14.55% in the first quarter of this year

## Lee Jae-myung signs MOUs with 6 companies to invest in Korean startups at San Francisco venture capital exchange meeting

- Published: 2026-07-26T11:44:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607260029.aspx
- anchor: #n1691702
- Companies mentioned: Apple、NVIDIA、Google、Meta、Instagram、Anduril、OpenAI、紅杉資本、安德立森霍洛維茲、柯斯拉創投

Facts:
- Assets under management (AUM) reached $313 billion
- About NT$9.39 trillion
- Assets reached 1690 trillion won
- About NT$37 trillion

## Education Ministry subsidizes 110 schools nearly NT$200 million to create immersive learning environments for Indigenous culture

- Published: 2026-07-26T11:43:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607260028.aspx
- anchor: #n1691703
- Companies mentioned: 教育部、國民及學前教育署、高雄市桃源國小、屏東縣青葉國小、台東縣竹湖國小、八斗高中

Facts:
- Nearly NT$200 million in subsidies has been allocated to 110 schools
- Nearly 200 million in subsidies has been allocated to 110 schools
- In 115, a total of 24 schools were approved to join the effort to transform campus environments

## The show must go on: Trump takes on “fake news” at White House correspondents' dinner

- Published: 2026-07-26T11:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607263001.aspx
- anchor: #n1691641
- Companies mentioned: 白宮記者協會、華爾街日報、希爾頓飯店、華爾道夫大飯店、川普2028

Facts:
- 2026/7/26 10:28
- The dinner was originally scheduled for April
- 3 months later, the dinner was held again at 華爾道夫大飯店 (Waldorf Astoria) in Washington
- 川普2028

## 基輔 under overnight Russian ballistic missile attack, fires break out in several areas

- Published: 2026-07-26T11:27:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607260027.aspx
- anchor: #n1691704
- Companies mentioned: 基輔、俄羅斯、烏克蘭、烏克蘭空軍、路透社

Facts:
- Missile debris fell in at least 3 administrative districts of the city
- Air-raid sirens in the capital sounded for about 50 minutes

## 星巴克 DREAM PLAZA introduces minimum-spend policy for scenic seats; expert says move targets segmented market

- Published: 2026-07-26T11:21:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607260026.aspx
- anchor: #n1691705
- Companies mentioned: 星巴克、統一集團、天帷企管顧問

Facts:
- Maximum minimum spend of NT$450
- Weekday prices start at NT$390 per person
- 台灣星巴克 has opened more than 600 stores
- 台灣星巴克 (Uni-President Starbucks) posted a profit of about NT$217 million in the first quarter of this year
- About NT$195 million in the same period last year
- Growth of 10.8%

## Car crashes into Berlin Pride parade, killing 1 and injuring 17; suspect believed to be an Islamist

- Published: 2026-07-26T11:09:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607260025.aspx
- anchor: #n1691706
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、法新社、路透社、Bild

Facts:
- 1 dead
- 17 people injured
- 8 people seriously injured
- 3 people in life-threatening condition

## Orders booked through 2029 still not enough: 世紀風電 makes a “leap” into nuclear power equipment

- Published: 2026-07-26T11:04:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607260024.aspx
- anchor: #n1691707
- Companies mentioned: 世紀風電、世紀鋼、台積電、CIP渢妙一期、海盛、世紀樺欣、ASME

Facts:
- As high as 93 meters
- Annual revenue topped NT$10 billion for the first time
- Current annual production capacity can reach up to 70 Jackets
- 生產成本可望減少2成
- Nearly 500 people obtained 6GR certification
- A nuclear reactor pressure vessel weighs about 300 to 500 tons
- With SMRs as its core focus, the company hopes to form a nuclear welding team of 60 people
- Annual revenue reached NT$35 billion

## Baishatun Gongtian Temple completes carbon emissions calculation for pilgrims, becoming Taiwan's first temple to retire carbon credits

- Published: 2026-07-26T10:59:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607260023.aspx
- anchor: #n1691709
- Companies mentioned: 台灣觀光創新協會、苗栗縣府、苗栗縣政府文化觀光局、GS

Baishatun Gongtian Temple worked with 台灣觀光創新協會 to calculate pilgrims' carbon emissions, becoming Taiwan's first temple to receive a GS international carbon retirement certificate and promoting the integration of religion and sustainable tourism.

Facts:
- The “Xihu-Gongtian Temple route” has a carbon footprint of 4.43 kilograms per person
- Carbon emissions fall from 33.16 kilograms for driving alone to 7.60 kilograms
- A 77% reduction in carbon emissions
- The “Cape of Good Hope-Tongxiao Salt Factory route” emits 4.04 kilograms per person
- Carbon emissions fall from 32.77 kilograms to 7.21 kilograms
- A 78% reduction in carbon emissions
- The “Xihu Iron Bridge, Guogang Tunnel and Shuǐwěi Community route” emits 19.52 kilograms per person
- Carbon emissions fall from 48.25 kilograms to 22.69 kilograms
- A 53% reduction in carbon emissions

## 7 Chinese military vessels and 3 government ships near Taiwan; military monitoring

- Published: 2026-07-26T10:57:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607260022.aspx
- anchor: #n1691708

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense reported detecting 7 Chinese vessels, 3 government ships and 4 military aircraft operating around the Taiwan Strait. Taiwan's military is closely monitoring the situation. The incident reflects continued tensions in the cross-strait military standoff and has significant implications for regional security.

## Taichung Play Theater Life Festival brings surprises, with immersive activities at Chung Shan Hall for audiences of all ages

- Published: 2026-07-26T10:47:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607260021.aspx
- anchor: #n1691710
- Companies mentioned: 馬戲之門、史坦威

Facts:
- “2026 Taichung Play Theater Life Festival—Art Feast Amusement Park”

## 50th anniversary of the Tangshan earthquake; Xi Jinping expected to attend commemorative event

- Published: 2026-07-26T10:26:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607260020.aspx
- anchor: #n1691711
- Companies mentioned: 唐山市、河北省地震局、新华网、中新网、北京青年报

## 大谷翔平's knee injury shows no improvement; bullpen throwing plan delayed

- Published: 2026-07-26T10:19:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607260019.aspx
- anchor: #n1691712
- Companies mentioned: 大谷翔平、道奇、ロサンゼルス・ドジャース、紐約大都會

Facts:
- 1.79 ERA
- A total of 85.2 innings pitched

## Senegalese President Faye forms new political party, completely breaks with former prime minister

- Published: 2026-07-26T10:17:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607260018.aspx
- anchor: #n1691713
- Companies mentioned: 基拉伊、愛國者黨、Pastef

Facts:
- Holds 130 of the 165 seats in parliament

## Typhoon Hongxia enters Guangdong early in the morning, the strongest storm to make landfall in China so far in 2026

- Published: 2026-07-26T10:13:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607260017.aspx
- anchor: #n1691715
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、央視新聞、中國氣象單位、中國中央氣象台、中國氣象局

Facts:
- Maximum wind speed near the center reached 45 meters per second
- Maximum wind speed near the center has eased to 40 meters per second
- Daily rainfall reaches 250 to 500 millimeters

## Ebola cases in 民主剛果 top 3000; healthcare workers strike over unpaid wages

- Published: 2026-07-26T10:12:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607260016.aspx
- anchor: #n1691714
- Companies mentioned: 民主剛果、伊圖里省、布尼亞、埃利基亞伊波拉治療中心

Facts:
- The number of confirmed Ebola cases locally has risen to 3075
- Of those, 1354 have died
- About 100 healthcare workers protested outside the treatment center today
- 5 patients who were still inside have died

## 波索納洛's imprisoned son enters race for October presidential election in Brazil

- Published: 2026-07-26T10:04:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607260015.aspx
- anchor: #n1691716
- Companies mentioned: 波索納洛、佛拉維歐・波索納洛、魯拉、川普、Datafolha

Facts:
- Sentenced to 27 years in prison on charges of plotting a coup
- 魯拉 is projected to lead with 48% of the vote
- Flávio's 43%

## Iran: If Britain intervenes in the US-Iran conflict, it will be considered a legitimate target for attack

- Published: 2026-07-26T09:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607260014.aspx
- anchor: #n1691717
- Companies mentioned: 伊朗伊斯蘭革命衛隊、路透社、伊朗伊斯蘭共和國廣播電視台、衛報、塔斯尼姆通訊社、皇家海軍、英國陸軍、皇家空軍、北大西洋公約組織

Facts:
- 英國7天24小時全天候待命

## Wu Derong: Moisture will gradually decrease this week; guard against sun exposure and heatstroke. Typhoon brewing but poses no threat to Taiwan

- Published: 2026-07-26T09:31:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607260013.aspx
- anchor: #n1691718
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、中央氣象署、中央大學、氣象應用推廣基金會

Facts:
- Beware of high temperatures above 36 degrees

## Major League Soccer All-Star Game: Messi will miss the event while resting

- Published: 2026-07-26T09:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607260012.aspx
- anchor: #n1691719
- Companies mentioned: 美國職業足球大聯盟、邁阿密國際、墨西哥超級聯賽、芝加哥火焰、蒙特雷、溫哥華白浪、休斯頓迪納摩

Facts:
- Bright made 12 starts for 邁阿密國際 this season
- Bright made 12 starts for 邁阿密國際 this season, recording 9 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss
- Cubas played 12 games for the Whitecaps
- Cubas played 12 games for the Whitecaps, contributing 3 assists
- Guilherme scored 8 goals in his first season with the Dynamo
- Guilherme scored 8 goals and provided 5 assists in his first season with the Dynamo
- Sinkanege contributed 5 goals and 7 assists for the Fire

## Car crashes into Berlin Pride parade, killing 1 and injuring 15; German chancellor vows severe punishment

- Published: 2026-07-26T08:53:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607260011.aspx
- anchor: #n1691720
- Companies mentioned: 梅爾茨、多布林特、魏格納、路透社、畫報

Facts:
- 1 dead
- 15 people injured
- Around 10 p.m.

## Iran: Oil exports during war and ceasefire reach $18 billion

- Published: 2026-07-26T08:35:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607260010.aspx
- anchor: #n1691721
- Companies mentioned: 伊朗石油部、法新社、伊朗國會、美國、以色列、荷莫茲海峽

Facts:
- Iran sold oil worth $18 billion
- The ministry sold $11.5 billion worth of oil during the war
- It sold $6.5 billion worth during the ceasefire
- 已達今年預算預估石油收入的6成以上

## Taiwan takes part in World Children's Festival for first time, showcases more than 100 artworks in Washington to highlight soft power

- Published: 2026-07-26T08:26:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607260009.aspx
- anchor: #n1691722
- Companies mentioned: 國際兒童藝術基金會、長榮航空、中華航空、台中市政府、文化部、外交部

Facts:
- More than 100 works on display
- The World Children's Festival, held in Washington every 4 years by 國際兒童藝術基金會

## Good morning, World》US Section 301 tariffs impose 10% on Taiwan without stacking; ministry says rate is more favorable than those for Japan and South Korea, benefiting Taiwanese businesses

- Published: 2026-07-26T08:26:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607265001.aspx
- anchor: #n1691640
- Companies mentioned: 經濟部、疾管署、中油、衛福部食藥署、農業部、泰山公司、國民黨、民進黨、總統府、食藥署、SK集團、NVIDIA、SK海力士、三星、NAVER、OpenAI、Hugging Face、全聯福利中心

Facts:
- Taiwan and the EU qualify for the more favorable 10% non-stacking MFN tariff rate
- Japan and South Korea's 12.5%
- China's 40.1% to 43.1%
- Vietnam's 15.1% to 18.1%
- The government has allocated NT$46 billion for 4 measures to support industries in expanding exports.
- Domestic COVID-19 outpatient and emergency visits rose 66.5% from the previous week during the 12th to the 18th.
- Severe cases were mostly among people aged 65 and older and those with a history of chronic illness.
- 其中9成以上都未接種本季COVID-19疫苗

## Lin Hao-yu hits 6th homer of the season, collects 2 hits in a game and accounts for Tigers’ 2 runs [Video]

- Published: 2026-07-26T07:51:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607260008.aspx
- anchor: #n1691723
- Companies mentioned: MLB、底特律老虎队、堪萨斯皇家队

Facts:
- His 6th homer of the season
- Drove in all 2 of the team’s runs
- The Tigers ultimately lost 2-3.

## Car rams into Berlin Pride parade, killing 1 and injuring 15; event canceled

- Published: 2026-07-26T07:36:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607260007.aspx
- anchor: #n1691724

Facts:
- 1 dead
- At least 15 people were injured.

## Heat wave in central US expected to top 37°C; 70 million under heat alerts

- Published: 2026-07-26T06:09:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607260006.aspx
- anchor: #n1691725
- Companies mentioned: 美聯社、國家氣象局、氣候中心

Facts:
- About 70 million people are expected to face heat alerts.
- Temperatures are expected to climb above 100°F.
- Above 100°F (37.8°C)
- Forecast temperatures for the 25th and 26th could reach 108°F.
- Forecast temperatures for the 25th and 26th could reach 108°F (42°C).
- Temperatures are expected to be 10 to 15°F above normal.
- About 5.6 to 8.3°C

## Russia plans to enlist 30,000 北韓 troops to fight; Zelenskyy: 烏克蘭 will respond to the threat

- Published: 2026-07-26T04:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607260005.aspx
- anchor: #n1691726
- Companies mentioned: 烏克蘭、俄羅斯、北韓、庫斯克、沃羅涅日

Facts:
- 俄羅斯 plans to enlist 30,000 北韓 soldiers.

## Reuters: US official seeking to question fairness of Brazil election denied visa

- Published: 2026-07-26T03:50:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607260004.aspx
- anchor: #n1691727
- Companies mentioned: Smartmatic

Facts:
- Bolsonaro was later sentenced to 27 years for conspiring to overturn the election results and seeking to remain in power.

## 哈薩克 president shares stage with Putin, calls for freeze in fighting in 烏克蘭

- Published: 2026-07-26T02:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607260003.aspx
- anchor: #n1691728
- Companies mentioned: 哈薩克、俄羅斯、烏克蘭、土耳其、伊斯坦堡

Facts:
- Moscow and Kyiv authorities had, shortly after 俄羅斯’s full-scale invasion in early 2022
- A renewed attempt in 2025

## Wildfires near Spain’s capital merge into a continuous front; evacuations approach 90,000

- Published: 2026-07-26T01:27:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607260002.aspx
- anchor: #n1691729
- Companies mentioned: 西班牙廣播電視公司（RTVE）、聯合國教科文組織（UNESCO）

Facts:
- About 35,000 hectares of land have burned.
- As many as 88,000 people have been urgently evacuated.
- More than 130,000 hectares of land have burned in Spain this year.

## Lin Yun-ju enjoys Japan’s T.League opening overseas for the first time, hopes Taiwan will host again

- Published: 2026-07-25T23:46:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607250222.aspx
- anchor: #n1691734
- Companies mentioned: 木下Meister東京、T.T琦玉、世界桌球職業大聯盟（WTT）

Facts:
- They opened the new season with a 4-0 victory.
- A total of 6,881 fans attended the game.
- World No. 7 Lin Yun-ju, the “Silent Assassin”
- 26-year-old Japanese player Hayato Kizukuri

## Chou Tien-chen reaches China badminton tournament final, vying for his 2nd BWF Super 1000 title

- Published: 2026-07-25T23:29:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607250221.aspx
- anchor: #n1691735
- Companies mentioned: BWF、世界羽球聯盟

Facts:
- Taiwan’s Chou Tien-chen, ranked No. 6 in the world
- Lin Chun-yi, the “left-handed powerhouse” ranked No. 13 in the world
- French player Popov, ranked No. 16 in the world
- Won 21-18, 21-17 to defeat Lin Chun-yi

## Hsinchu 3-on-3 basketball finals: 竑凱運動 x 北市大 claim the women’s open title

- Published: 2026-07-25T23:27:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607250220.aspx
- anchor: #n1691736
- Companies mentioned: 竑凱運動、北市大、All Rounded、Best、純情蟑螂火辣辣、我超辣、禁區達陣、最後一舞、趴下掩護、打球交朋友、自強A、67戰隊、你說主人喵喵

Facts:
- Won 21-20
- Yin Hsiang-yun, who stands just 153 centimeters tall
- Made a pull-up mid-range jump shot with 31 seconds left

## Panamanians recruited amid manpower shortage in Russia-Ukraine war; authorities launch investigation

- Published: 2026-07-25T23:21:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607250219.aspx
- anchor: #n1691737
- Companies mentioned: Telemetro、法新社、中央社

Facts:
- At least 15 Panamanian citizens were hired to take part in the Russia-Ukraine war.
- 1 person has died.
- 2 investigations have been launched.

## Typhoon Hongxia approaches Hong Kong; 華航 and EVA Air change some flights on 7/26

- Published: 2026-07-25T23:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607250218.aspx
- anchor: #n1691738
- Companies mentioned: 華航、長榮航空、國泰航空、中華航空、華信航空

Facts:
- Flights arriving in and departing from Hong Kong from 1:15 a.m. tomorrow until 6 p.m. have been canceled.

## Comic exhibition draws more than 410,000 visits; 尼子騷兵衛 and 阮光民 meet

- Published: 2026-07-25T23:16:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202607250217.aspx
- anchor: #n1691739
- Companies mentioned: 尼子騷兵衛、阮光民、Haoc、碰碰俺爺、日輪、小馬、鍾政均、周定緯、HOM、李崇萍、依歡

Facts:
- Attendance topped 417,000 over 3 days.
- 175,000 visits were recorded in a single day.

## Cloud Gate joins 國泰金控 as thousands gather at the National Theater and Concert Hall plaza for a picnic and dance performance

- Published: 2026-07-25T23:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202607250216.aspx
- anchor: #n1691828
- Companies mentioned: 雲門舞集、國泰金控、國泰人壽、國家兩廳院

Facts:
- Organizer 雲門舞集 estimates attendance at 20,000.
- The event has been held for 31 years.

## Blue-White rally on Ketagalan Boulevard; Presidential Office urges county and city leaders to return to work and join central government in protecting food safety

- Published: 2026-07-25T23:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607250215.aspx
- anchor: #n1691745
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、總統府、行政院

Facts:
- Work with the central government to inspect, remove and trace the distribution of problematic products.

## Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115180: 1 jackpot ticket wins

- Published: 2026-07-25T23:04:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607250214.aspx
- anchor: #n1691778
- Companies mentioned: 台彩公司

Facts:
- The prize is NT$8 million.
- 255 second-prize tickets win.
- 2 first-prize winning tickets

## Iranian Revolutionary Guard: 4 vessels seeking to pass through Strait of Hormuz intercepted

- Published: 2026-07-25T23:04:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607250213.aspx
- anchor: #n1691740
- Companies mentioned: 伊朗伊斯蘭革命衛隊、伊朗國營電視台、美國

Facts:
- 4 vessels

## AKASAKI pop-up draws nearly 3,000 people eager to try Taiwanese-style giant rice balls

- Published: 2026-07-25T23:03:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202607250212.aspx
- anchor: #n1692001
- Companies mentioned: AKASAKI、Zepp New Taipei

Facts:
- Nearly 3,000 people
- November
- The 27th
- 3 centimeters

## Blue-White urges public to rally on Ketagalan Boulevard, calling for food safety and demanding Lai government step down [Video]

- Published: 2026-07-25T22:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607250209.aspx
- anchor: #n1691746
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、民眾黨、中央社、民進黨

Facts:
- 200,000 citizens took to the streets.
- Fasting for more than 150 hours

## Criminal Investigation Bureau: “油不得你” video suspected of using AI-generated voice; investigating under the law

- Published: 2026-07-25T22:35:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607250207.aspx
- anchor: #n1691782
- Companies mentioned: 油不得你、中央社

Facts:
- Criminal Investigation Bureau officers visit resident surnamed Wei to inquire about “油不得你” video

## Blue-White rally on Ketagalan Boulevard; DPP says it is an attempt to create social division and manipulate the election

- Published: 2026-07-25T22:34:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607250206.aspx
- anchor: #n1691747
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、民進黨、民眾黨、中聯油脂

Facts:
- Deliberation on the general budget has been delayed for more than 300 days.

## Houthi movement claims attack on Saudi Red Sea oil facilities, threatens to escalate offensive

- Published: 2026-07-25T22:32:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607250205.aspx
- anchor: #n1691741
- Companies mentioned: 沙烏地阿美石油公司

Facts:
- Jizan
- Yanbu

## Oil pollution in Yan-gang Creek: CPC says corroded pipeline section has been replaced; investigation to be completed by end of August

- Published: 2026-07-25T22:18:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607250203.aspx
- anchor: #n1691757
- Companies mentioned: 中油公司

Facts:
- Investigation report is scheduled for completion by the end of August.
- About 100 meters of suspected leaking pipeline have been cut off.

## Chen Chen-wei gets RAIN-signed glove, unsure whether to keep it as a collectible or use it [Video]

- Published: 2026-07-25T22:14:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607250202.aspx
- anchor: #n1691852
- Companies mentioned: RAIN、樂天桃猿隊、富邦悍將隊

Facts:
- The team beat 富邦悍將隊 3-2.
- With 20 stolen bases, he leads the league outright.

## Puppetry tells the story of a historic Kinmen mansion; light and shadow capture fragments of memory

- Published: 2026-07-25T21:51:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202607250198.aspx
- anchor: #n1691829
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、文化部、國立台南生活美學館、古崗社區發展協會

Facts:
- In 115, Wei Lingjuan was selected to take up a creative residency at Dong Yunyao Western-style House, a county-designated historic site in Gugang, Kinmen.

## First fireworks show of Taipei’s Dadaocheng Summer Festival takes place; drone performance captivates [Video]

- Published: 2026-07-25T21:51:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607250200.aspx
- anchor: #n1691811
- Companies mentioned: 索尼影業

Facts:
- The 2026 Dadaocheng Summer Festival will feature 3 themed fireworks shows, each lasting 8 minutes.
- Creating a 20-minute audio-visual feast

## KMT rally on Ketagalan Boulevard: Han Kuo-yu vows to push for amendments to the Food Safety Act [Video]

- Published: 2026-07-25T21:48:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607250197.aspx
- anchor: #n1691748
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、民眾黨、中央社

Facts:
- The Democratic Progressive Party has been in power for 11 years.
- 39 schools nationwide were affected.
- More than 1,380 schools nationwide have been affected.

## Tseng Chia-hui’s 7-inning, 9-strikeout performance shuts down Fubon Guardians; urged to stop despite wanting to pitch on

- Published: 2026-07-25T21:47:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607250196.aspx
- anchor: #n1691853
- Companies mentioned: 樂天桃猿隊、富邦悍將隊

Facts:
- 2 runs allowed and 9 strikeouts over 7 innings
- Nervous in front of 30,771 people, he briefly forgot how many outs there were.

## Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115180

- Published: 2026-07-25T21:42:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607250195.aspx
- anchor: #n1691779
- Companies mentioned: 台彩

Facts:
- Winning number 39
- 3-Star winning number: 183
- 4-Star winning number: 9048

## 米希亞's Taipei Music Center concert interrupted by lighting problem; string of hit songs still wins praise

- Published: 2026-07-25T21:09:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202607250193.aspx
- anchor: #n1692095
- Companies mentioned: 米希亞、MISIA、金曲獎、名偵探柯南

Facts:
- 米希亞 was originally scheduled to perform in Taiwan 2 years ago
- The 2-day concert attracted a total of 9,000 fans
- The concert resumed about 40 minutes later than scheduled

## 國土署：營建土石方處理均價1041元 載運車輛充足

- Published: 2026-07-25T21:01:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607250192.aspx
- anchor: #n1691749
- Companies mentioned: 國土署、內政部、行政院、公平交易委員會

Facts:
- The average processing fee for construction soil and rock is NT$1,041 per cubic meter
- The total has reached 235 million cubic meters
- More than 16,000 vehicles have been deployed for transport