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Ashfall forecast for Kirishima-yama (Shinmoedake). Volcanic Alert Level 2; ashfall is forecast in a northeasterly direction during specific time slots on the 19th.
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Suwanosejima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast northward from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 19th and northwestward from 21:00 to 24:00.
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Satsuma-Iojima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast in the morning and evening of the 19th.
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Sakurajima remains at Volcanic Alert Level 3, with ashfall forecast in a northeasterly direction during specific time slots on the 19th.
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Aso is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast northeast of the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 and from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 19th.
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Ashfall forecast for Meakan-dake. Volcanic Alert Level 2; ashfall is forecast in northeasterly and southeasterly directions during specific time slots on the 19th.
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Hypocenter and seismic intensity information reported an earthquake at around 04:15 on the 19th.
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Meakan-dake is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast northeastward from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 19th.
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Kirishima-yama (Shinmoedake) is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast northeastward from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 19th.
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If an eruption occurs at Suwanosejima, ashfall is forecast north of the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 19th.
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If an eruption occurs at Satsuma-Iojima, ashfall is forecast northeast of the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 19th. The island is currently at Volcanic Alert Level 2 (restricted access around the crater).
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If an eruption occurs at Aso, ashfall is forecast northeast of the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 19th.
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If an eruption occurs at Sakurajima, ashfall is forecast northeast of the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 19th. It is currently at Volcanic Alert Level 3 (restricted mountain access).
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Aso is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast northeast of the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 19th.
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Ashfall forecast for Meakan-dake. Volcanic Alert Level 2; ashfall is forecast northeastward from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 19th.
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Kirishima-yama (Shinmoedake) is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast northeast of the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 19th.
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Suwanosejima remains at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast northward from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 19th.
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If an eruption occurs at Satsuma-Iojima, ashfall is forecast north of the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 19th.
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An earthquake occurred at around 22:46 on the 18th.
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Hypocenter and seismic intensity information reported an earthquake at around 21:58 on the 18th.
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An earthquake occurred at around 21:18 on the 18th.
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An earthquake occurred at around 20:53 on the 18th.
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Ashfall forecast for Meakan-dake. Volcanic Alert Level 2; ashfall is forecast northeastward from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 18th and from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 19th.
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Ashfall forecast for Kirishima-yama (Shinmoedake). Volcanic Alert Level 2; ashfall is forecast northward from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 18th and northeastward from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 19th.
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Suwanosejima remains at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast on the evening of the 18th and the morning of the 19th.
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Satsuma-Iojima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast northwestward from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 18th and northeastward from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 19th.
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Sakurajima remains at Volcanic Alert Level 3, with ashfall forecast northward and northeastward from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 18th and from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 19th.
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Aso is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 18th and from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 19th.
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A volcanic observation report was issued after an eruption at Sakurajima at 17:04 on October 18, 2026.
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Estimated plume flow direction report for Sakurajima.
Sakurajima remains at Volcanic Alert Level 3, with ashfall forecast northward and northeastward on the evening of the 18th and during the morning of the 19th.
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Aso is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast northward from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 18th and northeastward from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 19th.
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Meakan-dake is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast northeast of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 18th and from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 19th.
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Kirishima-yama (Shinmoedake) is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast northward and northeastward from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 18th and from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 19th.
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Suwanosejima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast northwestward from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 18th and northward from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 19th.
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Satsuma-Iojima remains at Volcanic Alert Level 2, and ashfall forecasts have been issued for 21:00 to 24:00 on the 18th and 09:00 to 12:00 on the 19th.
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An earthquake occurred at around 16:37 on the 18th.
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Suwanosejima remains at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast northwestward from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 18th.
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Satsuma-Iojima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast northwest of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 18th.
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Aso is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast north of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 18th.
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Meakan-dake is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Caution is advised because ashfall is forecast northeast of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 18th.
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Aso remains at Volcanic Alert Level 2. A warning has been issued because ashfall is forecast north of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 18th.
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Meakan-dake is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast northeast of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 18th.
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Kirishima-yama (Shinmoedake) is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast northward from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 18th.
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Suwanosejima is under Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast northwestward from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 18th.
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Satsuma-Iojima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast northwestward from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 18th.
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If an eruption occurs at Sakurajima, ashfall is forecast north of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 18th. It is currently at Volcanic Alert Level 3 (restricted mountain access).
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An earthquake occurred at around 08:16 on the 18th.
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Aso is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast northward from 09:00 to 12:00 and from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 18th.
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Meakan-dake is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast in the morning and evening of the 18th.
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Suwanosejima remains at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast northwestward during specific time slots on the 18th.
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Satsuma-Iojima remains at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast northwestward during specific time slots on the 18th.
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Sakurajima is at Volcanic Alert Level 3, with ashfall forecast northwestward and northward during specific time slots on the 18th.
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Original霧島山（新燃岳）の噴火警戒レベルは2で、18日の午前9時から正午および夜21時から24時に降灰が予想される。
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Violent protests have erupted into clashes in several parts of Europe. French President Emmanuel Macron vowed “no leniency” for those involved in riots; protesters in Milan and elsewhere in Italy threw rocks and looted stores; and Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama refused to step down, facing his biggest challenge yet.
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A major fire broke out at the Wainwright military base in Alberta, Canada. Prime Minister Carney confirmed that 4 soldiers were killed and dozens seriously injured. The cause is still under investigation, and there are no signs of terrorism.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、美聯社、法新社、路透社、加拿大廣播公司、CBC、皇家亞歷山德拉醫院、亞伯達省急症護理局、Acute Care Alberta、加拿大皇家騎警、Royal Canadian Mounted Police、University of Alberta Hospital
永虹先進 (6618) announced that Chairman and General Manager Wu Jiaxing has resigned, effective 115年10月18日. The company will convene a board meeting on 115年10月26日 to elect a replacement.
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Companies mentioned：永虹先進、永虹先進材料(股)公司
安成生技 (6610) announced that its new drug AC-203, for treating epidermolysis bullosa simplex (EBS), did not achieve statistical significance on the primary endpoint in the EBShield Study. However, secondary endpoints, including improvements in pain and itching, were statistically significant. The company plans to hold consultation meetings with the U.S. FDA and the European Union’s EMA in the first quarter of 2027.
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Companies mentioned：安成生技、安成生物科技股份有限公司、財團法人中華民國證券櫃檯買賣中心、美國 FDA、歐盟 EMA
三星電子 will use 台積電’s 3-nanometer process to make next-generation HBM base dies for 輝達, breaking with its long-standing all-in-house production model and changing its strategy only for customized HBM4E products for 輝達.
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Companies mentioned：三星電子、台積電、輝達、SK海力士、美光
Information on the Ministry of Defense’s statistical dataset on disaster relief dispatches and the disposal of unexploded ordnance and other items in Reiwa 7 (FY2025.
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To improve water supply quality and stability for newly built homes in the Houbi area, 台灣自來水公司 will carry out water shutoff work to connect new installations in Jingliao and Jingfeng villages in Houbi District, Tainan City.
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Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司
On BS Nippon TV’s program “Ai Tominaga’s Tradition to the Future,” Ai Tominaga and fashion students report on the craftsmanship and history of Ojiya-chijimi, a traditional textile from Ojiya, Niigata Prefecture, and try their hand at dyeing and weaving.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社ＢＳ日テレ、国際トータルファッション専門学校、小千谷織物同業協同組合、耶麻工房、関芳