AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-03 06:00–09:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261003-06/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 103 items from 4 sources; Japan, 14 items from 2 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en 2026 Edition: Rice Prices Remain High—How to Choose Wisely Through Furusato Nozeihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261003-06/index-en-p2.html#n3169062https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261003-06/index-en-p2.html#n3169062Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japanm3.comFollowing rice shortages and rising prices in 2025, supply and demand have stabilized in 2026, but prices remain high. Rice gifts through furusato nozei are attracting attention as a way to ease the burden on household budgets. “My child is repeating a year” or “might repeat a year”—what should parents do?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261003-06/index-en-p2.html#n3169061https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261003-06/index-en-p2.html#n3169061Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japanm3.comAn introduction to Docpedia LIFESTYLE, content for m3.com physician members that helps parents address a child's repeated year or risk of repeating one, drawing on the experiences of experts and doctors. [Manga] The decision to close the clinic backfires?! Autumn sports day situations everyone knowshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261003-06/index-en-p2.html#n3169060https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261003-06/index-en-p2.html#n3169060Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japanm3.comAn introduction to a fictional manga depicting the daily life of a private-practice doctor, in which clinic director Suzuki decides to close the clinic to attend a sports day, but the decision backfires. Trouble like this with the My Number health insurance card…https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261003-06/index-en-p2.html#n3169059https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261003-06/index-en-p2.html#n3169059Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japanm3.comThis content about problems with the My Number health insurance card offers answers from experts and doctors through Docpedia LIFESTYLE, exclusively for m3.com physician members. Good Morning World》First F-16V blk70 Jets Arrive in Taiwan; President Lai: Investing in Defense Is Investing in Peacehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261003-06/index-en-p2.html#n3169245https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261003-06/index-en-p2.html#n3169245Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:32:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAF-16V blk70戰機首批抵台，賴總統強調投資國防即投資和平；亞運台灣代表隊獲多面獎牌；立法院審查普發現金與預算案；蔡英文將訪美發表演講；台股創收盤新高；交通部預告修法規範交通罰鍰；亞馬遜擬轉讓輝達晶片資產；海巡署驅離越界中國漁船；法國高中生罷課示威演變為暴力衝突；康乃爾大學性侵案引發社會關注。 Northeast monsoon brings heavy rain alert for Yilan mountainous areashttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261003-06/index-en-p2.html#n3169246https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261003-06/index-en-p2.html#n3169246Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:24:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中央氣象署 issued a heavy rain alert, saying that under the influence of the northeast monsoon, there is a chance of localized heavy rain or torrential rain in mountainous areas of Yilan County today. Residents were urged to watch for lightning, strong gusts, landslides, falling rocks and flooding. Brazil election debate called off; political figures and media condemn judicial interference as a threat to democracyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261003-06/index-en-p2.html#n3169244https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261003-06/index-en-p2.html#n3169244Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:23:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe final televised debate in Brazil’s presidential election was canceled after the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) and Supreme Federal Court (STF) intervened at the last minute to change the rules, drawing strong backlash from political figures and the media. Major news associations and the three major newspapers criticized the judiciary for excessive interference, infringing on press freedom and undermining democratic processes, saying the move deprived voters of their right to know. South Korean military: North Korea fires flying object off its east coasthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261003-06/index-en-p2.html#n3169238https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261003-06/index-en-p2.html#n3169238Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:17:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASouth Korea’s military said North Korea fired at least one flying object off its east coast today. The move came as tensions between the two Koreas escalated following a border land mine explosion, continuing North Korea’s recent weapons tests. Saudi Arabia considers expanding offensive to protect Red Sea shipping; Houthi movement says it faced 94 airstrikeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261003-06/index-en-p2.html#n3169096https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261003-06/index-en-p2.html#n3169096Sat, 03 Oct 2026 07:35:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAs fighting in Yemen intensifies, the Iran-backed Houthi movement said it had been hit by 94 Saudi airstrikes over the past 24 hours. Regional and Western officials said Saudi Arabia was considering launching a new offensive in the coming weeks to ensure the safety of Red Sea shipping. G7 plans strategic reserve release; diesel prices plungehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261003-06/index-en-p2.html#n3168936https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261003-06/index-en-p2.html#n3168936Sat, 03 Oct 2026 07:11:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA七大工業國集團（G7） announced it would release emergency reserves to ease the pressure on consumers from surging energy costs, sending diesel prices sharply lower. European diesel prices briefly plunged more than 8%, while U.S. diesel futures fell 3% to $4.50 a gallon; November West Texas Intermediate crude futures in New York settled at $91.11 a barrel, and December Brent crude futures in London settled at $102.25 a barrel. 就業數據欠佳降低聯準會升息機率 美股收紅https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261003-06/index-en-p2.html#n3168795https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261003-06/index-en-p2.html#n3168795Sat, 03 Oct 2026 06:27:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAU.S. jobs data came in below expectations, lowering the odds of a 聯準會 rate hike in October. Along with a pullback in oil prices, this helped all 3 major U.S. stock indexes close higher. Japan Pet Hotel Association opens its 124th location, Osaka Asahi Ward Shinmori Branch, in Asahi Ward, Osakahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261003-06/index-en-p2.html#n3169250https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261003-06/index-en-p2.html#n3169250Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:33:00 +0900JapanPR TIMES日本ペットホテル協会株式会社 opened Osaka Asahi Ward Shinmori Branch in Shinmori, Asahi Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, on October 8, 2026, making it its 124th location nationwide. The long-established business festival 2026 finally takes place today, Saturday, October 3; the eve-of-festival gathering for stakeholders at the Important Cultural Property Mitsui Main Building was also livelyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261003-06/index-en-p2.html#n3169251https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261003-06/index-en-p2.html#n3169251Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAhead of the “Long-Established Business Festival 2026,” scheduled for October 3, スターマーク株式会社 held an eve-of-festival gathering at the Mitsui Main Building on October 2. About 80 people attended and deepened their connections. Niantic Spatial's official X account features a 3D reconstruction of Kutani Dam using 3D Gaussian splatting by アイ・ロボティクスhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261003-06/index-en-p2.html#n3169236https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261003-06/index-en-p2.html#n3169236Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:01:36 +0900JapanPR TIMESA 3D reconstruction of Kutani Dam in Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture, by 株式会社アイ・ロボティクス was featured on Niantic Spatial's official X account. Top judo competitors from around the world gather in Tokyo! First-round advance ticket sales for “Grand Slam Tokyo 2026” (セブンイレブン lottery presale) beginhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261003-06/index-en-p2.html#n3169237https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261003-06/index-en-p2.html#n3169237Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES公益財団法人全日本柔道連盟 has begun first-round advance ticket sales (セブンイレブン lottery presale) for “Grand Slam Tokyo 2026,” to be held at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in December 2026. Wagashi shops face wave of bankruptcies, with 2026 on track for a record high; rising ingredient costs add to the pressure as shops struggle to raise prices on everyday sweetshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261003-06/index-en-p2.html#n3168942https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261003-06/index-en-p2.html#n3168942Sat, 03 Oct 2026 07:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAccording to a survey by 株式会社帝国データバンク, 22 wagashi shops went bankrupt from January to September 2026, putting the year on track for a record high. Soaring ingredient costs, aging artisans and difficulty raising prices are squeezing businesses, with long-established shops particularly affected. Final session of the webinar series “Japanese Language Education for the Future” [Registration now open]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261003-06/index-en-p2.html#n3168789https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261003-06/index-en-p2.html#n3168789Sat, 03 Oct 2026 06:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAn announcement for the final session (6th session) of the webinar series “Japanese Language Education for the Future,” hosted by 一般社団法人光JSみらい. On October 25, 2026, the session will feature Brazilian-born オリヴェイラ・ケヴェン, who went on to attend high school and university, and discuss the experiences of young people with foreign roots and the support available to them.