# AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-19 03:00–06:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 56 items from 3 sources; Taiwan, 6 items from 4 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-19T05:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018200049_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446263

Ashfall forecast for Kirishima-yama (Shinmoedake). Volcanic Alert Level 2; ashfall is forecast in a northeasterly direction during specific time slots on the 19th.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- 09:00 on the 19th
- 12:00
- 21:00 on the 19th
- 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-19T05:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018200045_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446262

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.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- The 19th
- 09:00
- 12:00
- 21:00
- 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-19T05:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018200042_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446261

Satsuma-Iojima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast in the morning and evening of the 19th.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- The 19th
- 09:00
- 12:00
- 21:00
- 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-19T05:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018200038_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446260

Sakurajima remains at Volcanic Alert Level 3, with ashfall forecast in a northeasterly direction during specific time slots on the 19th.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 3
- 09:00 on the 19th
- 12:00
- 21:00 on the 19th
- 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-19T05:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018200034_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446259

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.

Facts:
- Level 2
- 12:00
- 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-19T05:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018200031_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446258

Ashfall forecast for Meakan-dake. Volcanic Alert Level 2; ashfall is forecast in northeasterly and southeasterly directions during specific time slots on the 19th.

Facts:
- Level 2
- The 19th
- 09:00
- 12:00
- 21:00
- 24:00

## Information on epicenter and seismic intensity

- Published: 2026-10-19T04:18:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018191842_0_VXSE53_270000.xml
- anchor: #n3446264

Hypocenter and seismic intensity information reported an earthquake at around 04:15 on the 19th.

Facts:
- The 19th
- 04:15

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-19T02:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018170030_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446270

Meakan-dake is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast northeastward from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 19th.

Facts:
- Level 2
- 09:00 on the 19th
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-19T02:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018170048_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446269

Kirishima-yama (Shinmoedake) is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast northeastward from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 19th.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- 09:00 on the 19th
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-19T02:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018170045_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446268

If an eruption occurs at Suwanosejima, ashfall is forecast north of the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 19th.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- 09:00 on the 19th
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-19T02:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018170041_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446267

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).

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- The 19th
- 09:00
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-19T02:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018170033_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446265

If an eruption occurs at Aso, ashfall is forecast northeast of the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 19th.

Facts:
- Level 2

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-18T23:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018140038_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- Original 2: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018170037_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446276
- 2 identical notices

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).

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 3
- The 19th
- 09:00
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-18T23:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018140034_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446275

Aso is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast northeast of the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 19th.

Facts:
- Level 2
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-18T23:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018140030_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446274

Ashfall forecast for Meakan-dake. Volcanic Alert Level 2; ashfall is forecast northeastward from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 19th.

Facts:
- Level 2
- 09:00 on the 19th
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-18T23:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018140049_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446273

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.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- The 19th
- 09:00
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-18T23:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018140045_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446272

Suwanosejima remains at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast northward from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 19th.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- 09:00 on the 19th
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-18T23:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018140042_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446271

If an eruption occurs at Satsuma-Iojima, ashfall is forecast north of the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 19th.

Facts:
- Level 2
- The 19th
- 09:00

## Information on epicenter and seismic intensity

- Published: 2026-10-18T22:49:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018134900_0_VXSE53_270000.xml
- anchor: #n3446277

An earthquake occurred at around 22:46 on the 18th.

Facts:
- 18th
- 22:46

## Information on epicenter and seismic intensity

- Published: 2026-10-18T22:00:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018130039_0_VXSE53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446278

Hypocenter and seismic intensity information reported an earthquake at around 21:58 on the 18th.

Facts:
- 18th
- 21:58

## Information on epicenter and seismic intensity

- Published: 2026-10-18T21:20:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018122059_0_VXSE53_270000.xml
- anchor: #n3446279

An earthquake occurred at around 21:18 on the 18th.

Facts:
- 18th
- 21:18

## Information on epicenter and seismic intensity

- Published: 2026-10-18T20:56:34+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018115635_0_VXSE53_270000.xml
- anchor: #n3446280

An earthquake occurred at around 20:53 on the 18th.

Facts:
- 18th
- 20:53

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-18T20:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018110030_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446286

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.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- From 21:00 to 24:00 on the 18th
- From 09:00 to 12:00 on the 19th

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-18T20:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018110048_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446285

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.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- 18th at 21
- 24:00
- 09:00 on the 19th
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-18T20:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018110045_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446284

Suwanosejima remains at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast on the evening of the 18th and the morning of the 19th.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- 18th at 21
- 24:00
- 09:00 on the 19th
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-18T20:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018110041_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446283

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.

Facts:
- Level 2
- 18th at 21
- 24:00
- 09:00 on the 19th
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-18T20:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018110037_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446282

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.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 3
- From 21:00 to 24:00 on the 18th
- From 09:00 to 12:00 on the 19th

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-18T20:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018110033_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446281

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.

Facts:
- Level 2
- 18th at 21
- 24:00
- 09:00 on the 19th
- 12:00

## Volcanic observation report on eruption

- Published: 2026-10-18T17:12:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018081200_0_VFVO52_400000.xml
- anchor: #n3446288

A volcanic observation report was issued after an eruption at Sakurajima at 17:04 on October 18, 2026.

Facts:
- October 18, 2026, 17:04

## Estimated ash plume flow direction report

- Published: 2026-10-18T17:12:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018081234_0_VFVO60_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446287

Estimated plume flow direction report for Sakurajima.

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-18T17:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018080038_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446294

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.

Facts:
- Level 3

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-18T17:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018080033_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446293

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.

Facts:
- Level 2

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-18T17:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018080030_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446292

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.

Facts:
- Level 2
- From 21:00 to 24:00 on the 18th
- From 09:00 to 12:00 on the 19th

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-18T17:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018080048_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446291

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.

Facts:
- Level 2
- From 21:00 to 24:00 on the 18th
- From 09:00 to 12:00 on the 19th

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-18T17:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018080045_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446290

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.

Facts:
- Level 2
- 18th at 21
- 24:00
- 09:00 on the 19th
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-18T17:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018080042_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446289

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.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- 18th at 21
- 24:00
- 09:00 on the 19th
- 12:00

## Information on epicenter and seismic intensity

- Published: 2026-10-18T16:40:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018074002_0_VXSE53_270000.xml
- anchor: #n3446295

An earthquake occurred at around 16:37 on the 18th.

Facts:
- 16:37 on the 18th

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-18T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018050045_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446301

Suwanosejima remains at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast northwestward from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 18th.

Facts:
- Level 2
- 18th at 21
- 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-18T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018050042_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446300

Satsuma-Iojima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast northwest of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 18th.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- 18th at 21
- 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-18T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018050034_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446298

Aso is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast north of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 18th.

Facts:
- Level 2

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-18T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018050030_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446297

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.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- 18th at 21
- 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-18T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018020034_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446307

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.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-18T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018020031_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446306

Meakan-dake is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast northeast of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 18th.

Facts:
- Level 2
- 18th at 21
- 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-18T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018020049_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- Original 2: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018050049_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446305
- 2 identical notices

Kirishima-yama (Shinmoedake) is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast northward from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 18th.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- From 21:00 to 24:00 on the 18th

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-18T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018020045_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446304

Suwanosejima is under Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast northwestward from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 18th.

Facts:
- Level 2
- From 21:00 to 24:00 on the 18th

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-18T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018020042_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446303

Satsuma-Iojima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast northwestward from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 18th.

Facts:
- Level 2
- From 21:00 to 24:00 on the 18th

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-18T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018020038_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- Original 2: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261018050038_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446302
- 2 identical notices

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).

Facts:
- Level 3
- 18th
- 21:00
- 24:00

## Information on epicenter and seismic intensity

- Published: 2026-10-18T08:19:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261017231918_0_VXSE53_270000.xml
- anchor: #n3446308

An earthquake occurred at around 08:16 on the 18th.

Facts:
- 18th
- 08:16

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-18T08:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261017230034_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446314

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.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- From 09:00 to 12:00 on the 18th
- From 21:00 to 24:00 on the 18th

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-18T08:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261017230030_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446313

Meakan-dake is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast in the morning and evening of the 18th.

Facts:
- Level 2
- 18th at 09
- 12:00
- 18th at 21
- 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-18T08:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261017230045_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446312

Suwanosejima remains at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast northwestward during specific time slots on the 18th.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- 18th
- 09:00
- 12:00
- 21:00
- 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-18T08:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261017230042_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446311

Satsuma-Iojima remains at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast northwestward during specific time slots on the 18th.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- 18th at 09
- 12:00
- 18th at 21
- 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-18T08:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261017230038_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446310

Sakurajima is at Volcanic Alert Level 3, with ashfall forecast northwestward and northward during specific time slots on the 18th.

Facts:
- Level 3
- 18th at 09
- 12:00
- 18th at 21
- 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-18T08:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20261017230049_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3446309

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。

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- 18th
- 09:00
- 12:00
- 21:00
- 24:00

## European protest wave spirals into uncontrolled violence; Macron vows no leniency as arson and looting erupt in Milan

- Published: 2026-10-19T05:50:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610190004.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4367174-en.html
- anchor: #n3447068

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.

Facts:
- Nearly 2400 people were arrested across France today
- 7 of them were seriously injured
- More than 60 protesters were taken to police stations for further checks
- A total of 28 protesters were arrested
- During the protests, 388 people were charged with criminal offenses

## Major incident at Canadian military base; prime minister: 4 soldiers confirmed dead, dozens seriously injured

- Published: 2026-10-19T04:03:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610190003.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4367030-en.html
- anchor: #n3445760
- 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

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.

Facts:
- 4 soldiers killed
- Dozens seriously injured
- 7 people died
- A disaster that occurs only once every 15 to 25 years or so

## 永虹先進 (6618): Announces resignation of company chairman and general manager

- Published: 2026-10-18T23:52:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=pub&co_id=6618&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=3&spoke_time=225205&spoke_date=20261018
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4367055-en.html
- anchor: #n3446257
- Companies mentioned: 永虹先進、永虹先進材料(股)公司

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.

Facts:
- 115年10月18日
- 115年10月26日

## 安成生技 (6610): Announces contents of press release for material information press conference

- Published: 2026-10-18T18:46:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=rotc&co_id=6610&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=5&spoke_time=174621&spoke_date=20261018
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4367045-en.html
- anchor: #n3446256
- 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

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.

Facts:
- A total of 81 EBS participants were enrolled
- Primary efficacy endpoint (IGA): P = 0.426
- Secondary efficacy endpoint (pain): P = 0.025
- Secondary efficacy endpoint (itching): P = 0.023
- 77 people subsequently joined the open-label extension trial
- Nearly 50% of patients achieved an IGA score of 0–1

## Unprecedented! South Korean media: Samsung to use 台積電’s 3-nanometer process to make next-generation HBM base dies for 輝達

- Published: 2026-10-19T02:20:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6633024
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4367027-en.html
- anchor: #n3445378
- Companies mentioned: 三星電子、台積電、輝達、SK海力士、美光

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.

Facts:
- South Korea’s 三星電子 will break with its long-standing “one-stop, all-in-house” production model and use 台積電’s 3-nanometer process to manufacture base dies for 輝達’s next-generation HBM.
- 輝達 has made a uniform request to its three suppliers, SK海力士, 美光 and Samsung: base dies must be made using 台積電’s 3-nanometer process, while core dies must all use the sixth-generation DRAM process (1c).
- After an internal assessment, Samsung’s Device Solutions Division decided to accept 輝達’s request, adjusting only its customized HBM4E products for 輝達.
- Samsung has become the first company globally to mass-produce sixth-generation HBM4. Seventh-generation HBM4E is undergoing mass-production validation, and both products use Samsung-developed 4-nanometer processes for their base dies.
- Samsung is also verifying whether it can manufacture 輝達 HBM base dies on its own production lines, as a contingency in case 台積電 lacks sufficient capacity.

## Disaster relief dispatches and unexploded ordnance disposal record — Disaster relief dispatches and unexploded ordnance disposal record, FY Reiwa 7, FY 2025

- Published: 2026-10-18T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
- Original: https://www.e-stat.go.jp/stat-search/files?layout=datalist&toukei=00700014&tstat=000001149548&cycle=0&tclass1=000001245641
- anchor: #n3446946

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.

Facts:
- Number of files included: 4
- Publication date: 2026-10-18

## Water Outage (Tainan City)

- Published: 2026-10-19T01:20:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610190020&info=20040340
- anchor: #n3445910
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

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.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-18T15:23:24
- Expiration time: 2026-10-21T12:00:00

## [BS Nippon TV] Ai Tominaga and fashion students take on challenging traditional craftsmanship! Exploring the appeal of Ojiya-chijimi, a traditional craft rooted in Ojiya’s snowy climate!

- Published: 2026-10-19T04:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001070.000125910.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4367033-en.html
- anchor: #n3445761
- 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

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.

Facts:
- In the Oct. 21 broadcast
- By the time 1 thread becomes fabric
- As many as 1000 warp threads
- “TGC Niigata 2026,” held this year