AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-30 18:00–21:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 57 items from 3 sources; Japan, 22 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Italy’s Senate deputy speaker leads largest-ever delegation to Taiwan, meets President Laihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351484https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351484Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:47:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Car catches fire on Taipei’s Civic Boulevard elevated road, but no one is injuredhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351482https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351482Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:43:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA US-Iran war sends government bond yields soaring; G7 financing costs estimated to rise by tens of billions of dollarshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351483https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351483Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:41:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA China’s new presale housing rules: Analysts say homebuyers’ funds will be protectedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351479https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351479Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:39:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 白冰冰 joins 翁倩玉 to sing “Jia Hou” at 翁倩玉’s 60th anniversary concerthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351478https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351478Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:20:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 陳品安 forms youth support group; 蕭美琴 urges members to unite and bring change to Miaoli, like “shovel heroes”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351477https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351477Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:14:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA New Taipei honors 112 environmental heroes, recognizing volunteers for protecting the environmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351474https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351474Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:00:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Ride breaks down at 日本樂高樂園, leaving 11 visitors stranded for about 30 minuteshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351413https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351413Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:59:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA ride malfunction at 日本樂高樂園 in Nagoya left 11 visitors trapped in a carriage for about 30 minutes. Firefighters broke open the doors to rescue them. Everyone was safe and no one was injured. National Theater and Concert Hall fosters engagement with older adults, using movement and creative work to reflect on life and reassess valueshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351347https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351347Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:54:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe National Theater and Concert Hall held a life-exploration workshop for older adults, using artistic practice to reassess the value of life. Nippon Professional Baseball’s Lin An-ko gets a hit for 4 straight games; Takumi Kuriyama gets a hit in final at-bat of retirement gamehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351348https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351348Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:51:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chen Ying-jie’s funeral; James Soong, Hu Gua and others pay their final respectshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351349https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351349Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:49:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Iceland referendum rejects resuming EU accession talks, likely disappointing Brusselshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351350https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351350Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:48:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Hong Kong comic artist 利志達 holds solo exhibition in Taiwan, revisiting classic 刺秦https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351346https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351346Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:41:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Nepal floods kill more than 700; 6-year-old girl rescued after being buried for dayshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351344https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351344Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:31:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA US media: Xinjiang flight-test base undergoing major expansion, possibly paving the way for H-20 testinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351303https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351303Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:27:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA During Ghost Month, 板橋清潔隊 truck carrying joss paper catches fire inside; crew urgently unloads it onto the roadhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351255https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351255Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:22:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Russian strike on ammunition depot in Ukraine’s Kyiv region kills 38, the area’s highest death toll this yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351256https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351256Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:20:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNARussian forces attacked an ammunition depot in Ukraine’s Kyiv region, killing 38 people. The death toll is the highest this year, drawing growing international attention. Embankment at Yiqun Bridge on Kaohsiung’s Houjin River collapses; contractor repairs it with heavy equipmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351254https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351254Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:11:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHeavy rain caused an embankment on Kaohsiung’s Houjin River to collapse, and the Water Resources Bureau has begun repairs. Online claims that China was monitoring public opinion at Taipei Main Station on the Taipei Metro deemed false after Taipei police investigationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351251https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351251Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:01:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Philippine undersecretary praises Taiwan’s firefighter training, says it helps build a “New Philippines”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351190https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351190Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:56:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Low-pressure system over South China Sea approaches; heavy rain expected in central and southern Taiwan and Taitung on 8/31 and 9/1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351126https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351126Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:50:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 日產 and 本田 join forces to develop “car brains,” building Japanese automaker alliance to compete with US and Chinahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351127https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351127Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:48:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Venezuela’s interim president: Energy deal with US lasts 25 years, aims for daily oil output of 1.5 million barrelshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351125https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351125Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:45:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 愛之日常音樂節 makes US debut; Kuo Tzu and Enno Cheng share the lovehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351124https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351124Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:42:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Always too considerate and able to endure too much? These “good-person traits” are harming your body [Book excerpt]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351119https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351119Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:35:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Stalled in Ukraine, Russia seeks to divide allies supporting Kyiv through gray-zone operations in Europehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351116https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351116Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:22:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Underground parking lot at Chiayi City’s Chongwen Elementary School expected to open in late Octoberhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351117https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351117Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:20:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Wu Cheng-hao tries third base in the minors: “The batters are bigger” — prepares for the majorshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351118https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351118Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:20:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Ko Wen-je discusses the breakdown of the KMT–TPP alliance in Zhubei, urges Huang Kuo-chang and Cheng Li-wen to coordinate quicklyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351115https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351115Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:13:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 華許 sends 美晶片股 lower; Taiwan index futures fall. Institutions: Taiwan stocks face a bull-bear battle this weekhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351108https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351108Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:00:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 伊朗最高領袖神隱半年罕見發聲 籲穆斯林共抗美以https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351047https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351047Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:59:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Catcher Sung Chia-hsiang aims for the Monkeys’ single-season caught-stealing record, credits pitchers for their helphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2350984https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2350984Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:54:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Huang Yen-ju takes over Taipei City Pharmacists Association, extends medication safety from prescription bags to roads and daily lifehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2350985https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2350985Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:53:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Ecuador declares state of emergency over El Niño, becoming Latin America’s 5th countryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2350986https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2350986Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:49:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA New character name for イエビー chosen as ミミィ in visitor votehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351480https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351480Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:39:53 +0900JapanPR TIMES YouTube subscribers top 1 million—cooking expert and 食事処さくら win support with recipes that are “easier to understand than anyone else’s”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351481https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351481Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【きたゆざわ 森のソラニワ】A thrilling Mini 4WD experience for parents and children♪ Running from Sept. 1 to Nov. 30!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351475https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351475Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:10:55 +0900JapanPR TIMESHokkaido resort きたゆざわ 森のソラニワ will hold a Mini 4WD experience event for families in fall 2026. The event will support family memory-making with a Tamiya-approved course and special tournaments, and is expected to revitalize regional tourism. 【TAC civil service】＜Free admission・Reservation required＞“Individual Course Consultation 2026 @TAC大宮校” also held in September: a chance to speak directly with an instructor in person! (Participation bonus available)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351476https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351476Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Refill use takes hold for SAKURA's “口福の隠し味”—1,100 dedicated bottles sold to date, an option that means “not throwing containers away”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351412https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351412Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES SHiZUKU to release new song “怪盗メルロ” digitally on Sept. 20 (Sunday)! Limited-edition original-label wine with luxurious perks also announced!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351411https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351411Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSHiZUKU will release its new song “怪盗メルロ” digitally on Sept. 20. Featuring 真田メルロ煌生, the release will be accompanied by a limited sale of 30 bottles of wine. The project offers an experience blending music and wine. SAKURA's “long-lasting all-purpose pot series” surpasses 400 units sold—a “pot for life,” crafted by artisans with a full 5-layer structurehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351345https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351345Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【F League Cup results and awards】Nagoya wins its 13th title, its 8th in a row! Charity match and various events also held【メットライフ生命 F League Cup 2026】https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351302https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351302Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:15:12 +0900JapanPR TIMES SAKURA's “deep multipan with a flat bottom” surpasses 500 units sold—a deep frying pan that “sears” without the drawbacks of a rounded basehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351253https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351253Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES New key visual featuring an original illustration by MAPPA unveiled for “呪術廻戦 RUMBLE: SURVIVATON”; boss information for 羂索 and 禪院直哉 also revealed!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351252https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351252Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【大阪エヴェッサ】Head Coach 藤田 弘輝 selected as a coach for Japan’s game against Qatar in “FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers Window 4”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351188https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351188Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:50:11 +0900JapanPR TIMES 「日本一」を目指す神戸大学アメリカンフットボール部 RAVENS、9月5日より2026秋シーズン トレーディングカードを販売開始https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351189https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351189Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:50:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “ABEMA” original dating reality show “ラブキャッチャージャパン3”: perfume producer and model 八木文哉 says, “I have a good memory, so I learn everything about the other person’s preferences, down to the smallest details, and do everything I can for them”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351120https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351120Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:43:59 +0900JapanPR TIMES #8 裕鷹 吉井 selected for the roster of the 2026 Japan men’s national basketball team for “FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers Window 4” vs. Qatarhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351121https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351121Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:43:11 +0900JapanPR TIMES “ABEMA” original dating reality show “ラブキャッチャージャパン3”: pani of world-famous dance group アバンギャルディ says, “You might be surprised by the expressions I don’t show on stage! Haha”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351122https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351122Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:41:48 +0900JapanPR TIMES SAKURA's “vegetable-packed dressing” surpasses 2,000 bottles sold across its onion and carrot varietieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351123https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351123Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Ahead of the opening】What was “Yokohama-e” in the modern and Meiji periods? A 4-part public lecture series by curators, featuring insights available nowhere else, to begin in September at 横浜市歴史博物館!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351109https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351109Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:04:52 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Products that get chosen” start with a first impression on the sales floor. 大興印刷 to exhibit at the 68th 大阪インターナショナル・ギフト・ショー2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351114https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351114Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES SAKURA's all-purpose seasoning “口福の隠し味” surpasses 5,000 bottles sold across regular and reduced-sodium varietieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351113https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351113Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Lecture report】A consultant from 船井総研サプライチェーンコンサルティング spoke at the “Evaluation and Pay Systems Seminar for Transport Companies: Preventing Turnover and Getting the Workplace Moving” (hosted by 株式会社ロジ勤怠システム)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351112https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351112Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 『NISSANあ、安部礼司-BEYOND THE AVERAGE-』Team Abe Reiji heads to Mie! Team Abe Reiji’s Big Trip 2026 in Mie—Happy Birthday at VISON!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351111https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351111Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES ReoNa to perform at [animate Theater LIVE 2026 ~summer~] on the day of her 8th debut anniversaryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351110https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351110Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 台積電 hands out “a whopping NT$36 billion” in 2nd-quarter employee bonuses! Documents reach the US Securities and Exchange Commission; foreign media stunned as bonuses jump 50%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351414https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351414Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒TSMC paid employee bonuses totaling NT$36 billion in the second quarter, up 50.6% from a year earlier. Competition for compensation in the semiconductor industry is intensifying amid growing AI demand, making talent recruitment a key challenge. Tomorrow’s weather: Will there be a rain day? Heavy rain to lash Taiwan, with “2 days of severe downpours reaching purple alert”! Weekly forecasthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351415https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351415Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:39:11 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A low-pressure system over the South China Sea is approaching Taiwan, bringing the risk of heavy rain in central and southern Taiwan and Taitung from Aug. 31 to Sept. 1. The weather agency issued heavy rain warnings and urged people to remain alert. A cup of tea saved their lives! Indian pilgrimage group escapes Nepal floods; 10 minutes of tea changed their fatehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351416https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351416Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:25:57 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A group of 28 pilgrims from India miraculously survived flooding on the Nepal-Tibet border after a 10-minute tea break delayed them. The disaster, caused by a glacial collapse, killed more than 600 people. Why did ancient scholars heading to the capital for imperial exams enjoy visiting brothels? Historian reveals 3 real reasons — and pleasure-seeking wasn’t one of themhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351417https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351417Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:09:17 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Ancient scholars who frequented brothels after the imperial examinations were pursuing practical strategies, including relieving stress and building connections, rather than simply seeking entertainment. The phenomenon illustrates how scholars navigated life under the imperial examination system. 2026 power bank recommendations: 10 top brands tested by PTT and Dcard, with “compact designs, large capacity and fast charging”; airline rules and recycling for travelershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351418https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351418Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:00:32 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A look at 10 recommended power banks for 2026, based on user reviews on PTT and Dcard, covering capacity, charging speed, safety and airline restrictions when traveling. Have you stored water? 9 counties and cities face water cuts tomorrow, with outages lasting up to 30 hours; check your home’s service area with one clickhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351191https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351191Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:45:09 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Water outages and reduced water pressure will affect 9 counties and cities in Taiwan starting Aug. 31, with outages in Taoyuan City lasting up to 30 hours. Residents are urged to store water in advance and switch off power to their pumps. Green lawmaker’s blunder! Laptop user at Taipei Main Station shows “2 war-zone systems” on screen, prompting espionage suspicions; police investigation reveals it was a financial-planning coursehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351192https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351192Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:34:07 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A false report spread that “Chinese spies were gathering information” at Taipei Main Station, but the incident was actually triggered by something displayed on the screen of a man attending a financial planning class. Police investigated and determined that the report was misinformation. “The warehouse is gone, but at least my family is alive!” Nepal floods destroy homes as survivors return to search for belongings and memorieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351193https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351193Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:30:35 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A massive landslide on the Nepal-Tibet border killed 691 people and left about 3000 missing. Survivors are desperately searching through the rubble for memories and possessions. The tragedy has highlighted climate risks in the Himalayan region. Is there still room to salvage the KMT–TPP alliance in Zhubei? Scholar warns of 4 consequences “no one can bear”; says 2 influential figures haven’t ruled it outhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351194https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351194Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:20:34 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Cooperation between the Kuomintang and the Taiwan People’s Party over the Zhubei mayoral election is at risk of collapsing. Professor Niu Ze-xun of Chinese Culture University said the parties still had room to continue talks and stressed the need to avoid political turmoil. 56歲工程師被裁員！改做1工作「二度就業OK、免學歷經驗」，中高齡賺錢更輕鬆有彈性https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351195https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351195Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:19:57 +0900Taiwan風傳媒James Strawn, a 56-year-old former Adobe engineer, was suddenly laid off in 2025 and became a school bus driver after an extended job search. His career took a sharp turn from an annual salary of $150,000, but he is embarking on a second chapter grounded in responsibility and stability. Historian broadsides Wang Hui-mei over infighting! Fears impact on Changhua council seats, says “Wang Hui-mei bears the greatest responsibility”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351048https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351048Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:50:15 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Political commentator “Historian” publicly questioned Changhua County Magistrate Wang Hui-mei for insufficient support for KMT candidates, warning that it could lead to a sweeping defeat in the 2026 election and demanding that she take the greatest responsibility. The dispute concerns the KMT’s overall political strategy in Changhua. Ministry of Sports hands out vouchers nationwide! Starting 9月1日, each person can receive up to 700 yuan; usable at 6 major retailers including PX Mart and convenience stores. See the 5 application steps and eligibility requirementshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351049https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351049Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:47:27 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Sports Administration will launch the “Sweat with Courtesy” campaign on Sept. 1, offering shopping vouchers worth up to 700 yen to people who meet exercise goals. The campaign aims to promote health and establish exercise habits nationwide, with vouchers redeemable through 6 major channels. Women power joins forces across districts! Chien Shu-pei heads south to support Liang Yu-tzu, canvassing markets to build support and provide servicehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351050https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351050Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:47:01 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Pingtung mayoral candidate 梁育慈, backed by Taipei City Councilor 簡舒培, delivered a street speech at a market, touting cooperation between women politicians as a way to address local issues. With the election entering its final stage, she is promoting policies focused on grassroots concerns. Fluv beats 50 contenders to win Taiwan title; 2026 TSWC Taipei connects resources from six countries to advance to the World Cup stagehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351051https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351051Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:43:08 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Fluv won Taiwan’s Startup World Cup and secured a place in the global competition. Support from the Taipei City Government and the Ministry of Economic Affairs has brought attention to its collaboration with international networks. Could Zhubei alliance breakdown seriously hurt the Hsinchu County election? Historian blasts Hsu Hsin-ying: “Others are willing to compromise for the greater good, but you take advantage”; offers 1 solution to break the KMT–TPP deadlockhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351052https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351052Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:41:31 +0900Taiwan風傳媒On the eve of the 2026 local elections, the KMT and Taiwan People’s Party failed to cooperate on a Zhubei mayoral nomination. Hsu Hsin-ying’s call to “compromise for the greater good” drew accusations of a double standard, while Historian Li Yi-hsiu proposed mutual concessions to maintain opposition unity and prevent the DPP from benefiting. Start the school year with pickleball! New Taipei sports centers launch children’s and teens’ classes; grab a friend after school and hit the courthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351053https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351053Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:39:05 +0900Taiwan風傳媒New Taipei City sports centers are offering pickleball classes for children and teens this school term. Combining elements of tennis and badminton, pickleball is suitable for all ages, from 6-year-old children to junior and senior high school students, who can play with friends and family after school. 65-year-old seniors are getting paid! Starting 9/1, “10000 yuan per person”: 1 county or city will deposit the money directly for those who qualify. See the 2026 Double Ninth Festival payments across Taiwan at a glance.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351054https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351054Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:30:40 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 2026 Double Ninth Festival falls on October 18. All 22 cities and counties across Taiwan will distribute senior-citizen gifts, with amounts and eligibility requirements varying. Some cities and counties have announced the payment dates and methods. Could Taiwan stocks plunge on Monday? Hawkish Fed signals hit overnight trading hard. Experts name 5 stocks as havens at “attractive entry prices.”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351055https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351055Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:26:26 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan’s stock market could fall following hawkish remarks by the U.S. Federal Reserve. Experts recommend 5 memory and passive-component stocks as “safe assets.” Reports of a suspected Chinese spy gathering intelligence at Taipei Main Station? Suspected use of a Chinese “surveillance system” to monitor the site prompts Lin Chuyin to urge national security agencies to investigate thoroughly.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351056https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351056Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:24:51 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Suspicions have emerged that China’s “Guanghe system” surveillance system was gathering information at Taipei Main Station. DPP Legislator Lin Chuyin called for a national security investigation, raising serious concerns that data from a major transportation hub could be used for military purposes. How much longer can Beijing enjoy the “Trump dividend”? International observers see the bigger picture: If Xi Jinping is more trusted than Trump, why has no country truly tilted toward China?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351057https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351057Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:21:25 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Trump administration’s international isolation has helped boost China’s favorability, but geopolitical risks and a lack of institutional transparency are keeping countries from moving closer to China in a meaningful way. The gap in trust toward China remains deeply entrenched. Are contrarian U.S. stock investors preparing to switch to a defensive stance? Bank of America: They are waiting for “two key signals.”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351351https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351351Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:10:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Harnett of a U.S. bank warned that market optimism had reached an extreme, with contrarian investors watching the U.S.-Iran situation and the midterm elections. Funds have already begun shifting into gold and cryptocurrencies. U.S. midterm elections could derail “government-linked stocks”! Intel plunged after surging more than 3 times, as political and legal risks rise.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351128https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2351128Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:10:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, the Trump administration’s move to use government funds to buy shares in publicly traded companies is facing political and legal risks. Shares of related companies, including Intel, are showing signs of a sharp decline. Elon Musk tackles AI power shortages! SpaceX to build a gas turbine foundry in Texas, with power supply starting up to 18 months ahead of schedule.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2350987https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260830-18/index-en.html#n2350987Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:10:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Elon Musk’s SpaceX is building a factory in Texas to cast gas turbine components, aiming to ease power shortages at AI data centers. The facility could enable delivery up to 18 months earlier, helping overcome a bottleneck in AI infrastructure.