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<title>AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-21 00:00–03:00 JST</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html</link><description>One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 47 items from 6 sources; Japan, 4 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.</description><language>en</language>
<item><title>A 153-year history succumbs to Japan’s declining birthrate as a Yamaguchi elementary school holds its final sports day</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479785</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479785</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:51:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.pts.org.tw/article/832222">公視新聞</source><description>日本山口縣生雲小學因少子化導致學生僅剩11人，將於明年關閉並舉行最後一場運動會；同時東京老人安養機構費用8年內上漲4成至破千萬日圓，迫使長輩搬往群馬縣。</description></item>
<item><title>Alberta ‘separation’ referendum: 76% of voters support remaining in Canada</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479784</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479784</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:48:06 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.pts.org.tw/article/832224">公視新聞</source><description>Alberta held a referendum on ‘separation from Canada,’ with 76% of voters supporting remaining in Canada and only 23% favoring independence. Prime Minister Carney called it a victory for national unity, while separatist leader Rath said he would turn to working within the political system and seek to form a government.</description></item>
<item><title>Rising fertilizer costs and drought-hit harvests send Indonesian rice prices to record high</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479783</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479783</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:44:07 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.pts.org.tw/article/832225">公視新聞</source><description>Indonesia’s rice prices have hit a historic high amid rising fertilizer costs, drought-hit harvests and hampered fuel exports, worsening the burden on ordinary people and triggering long lines at gas stations.</description></item>
<item><title>Cold front brings torrential rain to eastern Mexico, killing 10</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479782</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479782</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:42:31 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.pts.org.tw/article/832226">公視新聞</source><description>The cold front affecting Mexico’s eastern state of Veracruz brought torrential rain, causing river overflows and landslides that killed 10 people. Extreme rainfall also caused severe flooding in eastern Spain, where authorities evacuated 800,000 residents and at least 3 people died.</description></item>
<item><title>Partial curfews imposed in Paris and other French cities; government may declare state of emergency</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479781</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479781</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:40:52 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.pts.org.tw/article/832230">公視新聞</source><description>Partial curfews are in effect in Paris, Lyon and other French cities, and the government has not ruled out declaring a state of emergency to address protest-related unrest. Interior Minister Nuñez acknowledged a shortage of police, while President Macron visited Kuwait. Marine Le Pen, a candidate for the far-right National Rally, criticized the government as inept.</description></item>
<item><title>Returns to MLB after being designated for assignment 4 times; Zheng Zongzhe says he believes he can establish himself</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479798</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479798</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:37:41 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.pts.org.tw/article/832201">公視新聞</source><description>旅美野手鄭宗哲四度遭指定讓渡後重返MLB紅襪隊，坦言經歷艱辛但更自信；旅美投手鄧愷威與太空人隊主席Jim Crane出席台美棒球產業MOU簽署儀式，展望明年在大聯盟穩定出賽。</description></item>
<item><title>光芒隊 advance to MLB World Series, face 釀酒人 for first title in franchise history</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479797</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479797</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:34:25 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.pts.org.tw/article/832202">公視新聞</source><description>坦帕灣光芒隊 beat 克利夫蘭守護者隊 7-3 in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series to advance to the World Series, where they will face 米爾瓦基釀酒人隊 for the first title in franchise history.</description></item>
<item><title>Kenyan cult leader forced children to fast; leader and 28 co-defendants found guilty of murder</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479796</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479796</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:33:16 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.pts.org.tw/article/832204">公視新聞</source><description>The leader of 佳音國際教會, Mackenzie, and 28 co-defendants were found guilty by a Mombasa court of 191 counts of murder for forcing followers to fast to death.</description></item>
<item><title>Russian independent media exiled to EU after war began; still face threat of cross-border repression abroad</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479795</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479795</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:29:32 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.pts.org.tw/article/832205">公視新聞</source><description>Russian independent outlets 「雨電視」, 「莫斯科時報」 and 「梅杜莎報」 went into exile in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, because of their anti-war stance. They operate with the help of a local media group but still face the threat of cross-border repression by Russia and legal risks.</description></item>
<item><title>路透社民調揭川普民調創新低 僅31%美國民眾認同政府施政</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479794</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479794</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:20:07 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.pts.org.tw/article/832208">公視新聞</source><description>路透社民調顯示川普施政支持率跌至31%創新低，68%民眾不滿其經濟政策；民主黨在國會選舉支持度以47%領先共和黨的35%，選民關注通膨與移民議題，內華達州因選民名冊爭議升溫。</description></item>
<item><title>Japanese probe successfully launched, aims to reach Mars in 2027 and collect samples</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479793</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479793</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:09:54 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.pts.org.tw/article/832209">公視新聞</source><description>Japan successfully launched an H3 rocket carrying the Mars-moon probe MMX on the 20th. It is expected to reach Mars in 2027, collect samples and return to Earth.</description></item>
<item><title>Family of Taitung County governor candidate embroiled in scandal; brother Wu questioned by prosecutors as a defendant</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479789</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479789</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:07:11 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.pts.org.tw/article/832218">公視新聞</source><description>台東縣長參選人吳秀華之兄吳俊立，因東映渡假村農路拓寬涉圖利案，以被告身分遭檢調約談並同步搜索其辦公室及吳秀華服務處。此舉引發國民黨立委黃建賓對司法介入選舉的疑慮，民進黨參選人陳瑩則呼籲吳秀華釐清爭議。</description></item>
<item><title>First rulings handed down in celebrity military-service evasion case; Tang Yuzhe, A Da and 9 others receive suspended sentences</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479788</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479788</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:03:58 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.pts.org.tw/article/832219">公視新聞</source><description>In the first rulings in the celebrity military-service evasion case, 9 entertainers, including Tang Yuzhe and A Da, received suspended sentences, while former Circus member Liao Renshuai received the longest prison term. Ringleader Chen Zhiming was sentenced and ordered to forfeit the proceeds of crime. The military service authorities said men under 36 liable for service must make up their service time; stricter exemption standards are scheduled to take effect on 31.</description></item>
<item><title>澎湖男子接連持千萬發票兌獎 疑集團犯案遭檢聲押禁見</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479787</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479787</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:02:34 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.pts.org.tw/article/832220">公視新聞</source><description>澎湖2名張姓男子持超商ibon列印之電子發票證明聯，企圖兌領千萬元特別獎中獎發票，經財政部查證後揭穿謊言。檢調懷疑為集團犯案，已拘提3名嫌犯並聲請羈押禁見，財政部表示系統未遭駭客入侵，但立委要求第三方驗證漏洞。</description></item>
<item><title>Typhoon Qiangpi’s northward turn is key; weather agency says sea warning could be issued as early as Wednesday night</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479786</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479786</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:01:05 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.pts.org.tw/article/832221">公視新聞</source><description>氣象署指出薔琵颱風北轉角度為關鍵，最快週三晚發布海警，週四不排除陸警；侵襲機率超5成縣市含基隆、宜蘭、花蓮、雙北及桃園。</description></item>
<item><title>Conflict continues to drive up oil prices; September CPI rises 2.73% year over year</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479791</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479791</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:48:37 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.pts.org.tw/article/832212">公視新聞</source><description>International oil prices have risen due to conflict in the Middle East, pushing September CPI up 2.73% year over year. 王品集團's 石二鍋 announced an average menu price increase of 8.8%, while 華信航空 is seeking to adjust cargo rates due to cost pressures. The government is striving to keep full-year inflation below 2%.</description></item>
<item><title>Cathie Wood rotates AI holdings, pours $8.13 million into CoreWeave and trims Palantir</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3482287</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3482287</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 02:03:23 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6634191">鉅亨網</source><description>方舟投資10月19日加碼CoreWeave約813萬美元，同時減持Palantir、Shopify及Personalis合計約1,137萬美元，並增持三家新興生技公司。</description></item>
<item><title>Earnings preview: Can AI spending pay off? Meta spending forecast to double; Muse monetization under scrutiny</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3482288</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3482288</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:33:30 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6634534">鉅亨網</source><description>Meta is about to report third-quarter earnings, with markets focused on huge capital expenditures for expanding AI infrastructure, estimated at $41.68 billion, and their impact on free cash flow. Although short-term profit estimates are expected to fall, advertising demand remains steady and long-term profit estimates have been raised. Investors will closely watch progress in monetizing the Muse AI assistant.</description></item>
<item><title>Why are AI giants such as Musk and Anthropic giving away shares? Stock gifts serve PR goals and offer tax advantages</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479661</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479661</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:00:35 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6633855">鉅亨網</source><description>Elon Musk and Anthropic announced charitable initiatives involving stock gifts. Musk plans to donate SpaceX shares to U.S. children to improve his image and reduce taxes, while Anthropic will place equity in a public-benefit company. The move is seen as a strategy that offers both PR and tax advantages.</description></item>
<item><title>AI設備商好日子快到頭？巴克萊示警價格、銷量恐雙雙承壓</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479662</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479662</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:40:06 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6634425">鉅亨網</source><description>巴克萊警告AI電力設備商面臨價格與銷量雙重壓力，超額獲利將回歸常態。西門子能源、施耐德電機與ABB股價近期大幅下跌，反映市場對AI支出熱潮持續性及融資成本的擔憂。</description></item>
<item><title>U.S. stocks stage a stunning reversal! Corporate earnings lend support as international oil prices plunge; Dow jumps more than 700 points intraday</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479663</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479663</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:20:05 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6634532">鉅亨網</source><description>U.S. stocks reversed course and rose in midday trading Tuesday, driven by better-than-expected earnings from 3M, 諾斯洛普格拉曼 and RTX. Falling oil prices and Treasury yields also lifted sentiment, while AI stocks rebounded. The Dow rose nearly 610 points.</description></item>
<item><title>美股多頭還能撐？財報與Fed成考驗 標普7500點是關鍵防線</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479664</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479664</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:10:05 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6634479">鉅亨網</source><description>U.S. stocks face a test from steep losses in AI stocks and weak bank earnings, with 7,500 on the S&amp;P 500 emerging as a key battleground between bulls and bears. Despite strong forecasts for corporate earnings growth, tighter financial conditions and low levels of cash in the market have made the year-end outlook uncertain. Investors should closely watch companies’ ability to deliver on earnings and the Federal Reserve’s policy direction.</description></item>
<item><title>〈財報〉200億美元庫藏股也救不了！通用汽車Q3報喜 股價仍一度摔7.5%</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479535</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479535</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:40:03 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6634481">鉅亨網</source><description>通用汽車第三季財報優於預期，營收達500.2億美元，獲利3.70美元。儘管宣布200億美元庫藏股計畫，但因收窄全年財測且警告外部挑戰加劇，股價一度重挫7.5%。</description></item>
<item><title>Even a 5% yield is failing to attract buyers: 花旗 says Treasuries are becoming less effective as a hedge.</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479536</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479536</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:30:38 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6633952">鉅亨網</source><description>花旗澳洲 CEO Mark Woodruff said that rising supply, high inflation and an increase in the neutral interest rate have made U.S. Treasuries less attractive as a hedge. The shift reflects changing views of Treasuries’ role, and investors may turn to hedge funds or commodities instead.</description></item>
<item><title>Even profitable AI giants are paying 10% interest: Is AI financing getting harder?</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479537</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479537</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:20:05 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6634259">鉅亨網</source><description>The intensifying race for AI computing power is driving up financing costs. To advance its $60 billion North Star project, Anthropic must pay interest of as much as 10% on subordinated debt. Although the company is already profitable, its enormous long-term purchasing commitments have led the market to demand a hefty risk premium, reflecting tighter financing conditions for AI infrastructure.</description></item>
<item><title>A hundred economists back a December rate hike! The Fed is expected to hold steady this month</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479538</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479538</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:10:05 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6634486">鉅亨網</source><description>路透社調查顯示，100名經濟學家預期Fed本月暫停升息，但全員看好12月升息。儘管經濟強勁，Fed官員傾向審慎，多數人認為利率峰值或在4%-4.25%，通膨達標恐延至2028年。</description></item>
<item><title>Explainer: Could the tax bill differ when selling a home gifted by your parents versus one you bought yourself? Compare the cost basis for 3 types of acquisition: purchase, gift and inheritance</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3482347</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3482347</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:30:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11174141">風傳媒</source><description>Taiwan’s National Taxation Bureau of the Northern Area outlined a case showing that when a gifted home is sold, its cost basis must be calculated using its assessed value at the time of the gift, not its original purchase price. As a result, tax may be due even if the sale price is lower than the original purchase price. The article details how cost basis and holding periods differ for purchases, gifts and inheritances, and notes that starting in 2026, the cost basis of homes subject to the old tax system can be adjusted using the consumer price index.</description></item>
<item><title>Jia Jin Chai’s Tian Xiwei only ranks No. 4! The 10 most beautiful noblewomen in 2026 Chinese period dramas: the winner exudes elegance and is unmatched in period-drama beauty</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479721</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479721</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11173751">風傳媒</source><description>This article ranks the 10 most beautiful noblewomen in 2026 Chinese period dramas. Tian Xiwei ranks No. 4 for her dual role in Jia Jin Chai. Actresses including Meng Ziyi and Song Zuer also made the list with their distinctive charms, reflecting viewers’ evolving tastes in the image of a noblewoman in period dramas.</description></item>
<item><title>Would subsidizing older adults’ health insurance premiums bankrupt the system? Huang Kuo-chang blasts the Ministry of Health and Welfare: Is its math wrong, or is its conscience?</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479722</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479722</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:29:31 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11174255">風傳媒</source><description>The Taiwan People's Party is pushing amendments to the Senior Citizens Welfare Act, including a provision requiring the central government to fully subsidize health insurance premiums for low-income seniors aged 65 and older. The health minister warned of the fiscal burden, but party chairman Huang Kuo-chang countered that the measure would not affect the health insurance system's finances or shift costs to younger generations, accusing the Democratic Progressive Party of spreading rumors.</description></item>
<item><title>Will this rally determine the direction of Taiwan stocks? Meta and 特斯拉 earnings are due out; analyst says the market could continue to play catch-up on losses in “this situation”</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479595</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479595</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:40:58 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11174244">風傳媒</source><description>仲英財富 analyst Chen Wei-tai said Meta and 特斯拉 earnings will affect market sentiment. If U.S. stocks do not stage a strong rebound, Taiwan stocks could see further catch-up losses. A Federal Reserve rate hike is unlikely, and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index will be a key focus next week.</description></item>
<item><title>2026 風傳媒 nine-in-one elections hub: I’m here to turn the tide! Join us in becoming great predictors</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479596</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479596</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:12:07 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11174263">風傳媒</source><description>For the nine-in-one elections to be held on November 28, 2026, 風傳媒 has launched an interactive game titled “2026 County and City Magistrate Elections: Which Counties and Cities Will Change Hands?” inviting the public to predict which jurisdictions may change political control and increase their sense of participation.</description></item>
<item><title>Mazu is more than one image! Step into the Taiwan History Museum’s “Many Faces of the Heavenly Empress” exhibition to discover a faith that crossed oceans and a century of stories from Taiwan</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479597</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479597</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:11:06 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/5566110">風傳媒</source><description>The 國立臺灣歷史博物館 has opened the special exhibition “Many Faces of the Heavenly Empress,” using artifacts such as illustrations of Mazu’s miracles, palanquins and ceremonial robes to showcase the history of Mazu worship, from its arrival with migrants by sea to its localization in Taiwan and its evolution today.</description></item>
<item><title>He spends all day attacking Ko Wen-je but still wants to win over the “little grass” vote? Chen Pei-chi blasts the DPP: “What a nerve”</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479598</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479598</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:10:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11174254">風傳媒</source><description>Chen Pei-chi, wife of Ko Wen-je, posted a comment on the High Court’s continued hearing of Ko’s political donations case and its summonses to Li Wen-tsung and Li Wen-chuan. She harshly criticized pro-DPP media and online trolls for smearing them, and accused DPP candidate Shen Po-yang of hypocrisy and shamelessly trying to poach Taiwan People's Party supporters.</description></item>
<item><title>A million-dollar invoice prize claimed fraudulently in Penghu! 財政部 confirms rightful winner has come forward; 3 suspects detained</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479599</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479599</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:04:46 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11174251">風傳媒</source><description>A case involving the fraudulent claiming of a million-dollar Uniform Invoice prize has emerged in Penghu. 財政部 confirmed the rightful winner has collected the prize, while 3 male suspects have been detained and held incommunicado. Prosecutors have launched a nationwide investigation to track down accomplices.</description></item>
<item><title>Incident at 台積電’s Kaohsiung plant! Worker suspected of falling while welding a steel beam; 2 people suffer OHCA, 1 seriously injured and 1 slightly injured</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479600</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479600</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:02:45 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11174262">風傳媒</source><description>A workplace accident occurred at 台積電’s Kaohsiung F22 site, where 4 outsourced workers fell while welding steel beams, leaving 2 dead and 4 injured, including people with serious and minor injuries. The Southern Taiwan Science Park Bureau has launched a labor inspection and offered condolences to the families. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.</description></item>
<item><title>Can Shen Po-yang really win? Shen Cheng-nan cites Tsai Ing-wen’s “historical data” to dampen hopes: His voter-mobilization rate falls far short</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479601</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479601</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:00:43 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.storm.mg/article/11174253">風傳媒</source><description>Polling expert Tai Li-an released a Taipei mayoral poll showing Shen Po-yang leading Chiang Wan-an by 17%, prompting 《TVBS》 to question whether party affiliation had been weighted. Psychiatrist Shen Cheng-nan said the data put Shen Po-yang’s voter-mobilization rate at only 35%, below the threshold for victory, making an upset win unlikely.</description></item>
<item><title>Unrest in France raises concerns over Europe’s finances; European stocks extend losses</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3482286</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3482286</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:54:30 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610210004.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Unrest in French and European cities has raised fiscal concerns and dampened risk appetite, sending European stocks lower at the close for another session.</description></item>
<item><title>Grocery store owner beaten 3 times in 1 year; Pingtung prosecutors seek detention of 4 people to clarify their connections</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3480047</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3480047</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:28:28 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610210003.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>A grocery store owner in Pingtung was beaten 3 times within 1 year. Police and prosecutors arrested 4 men suspected of involvement. After questioning them, the Pingtung District Prosecutors Office said they were suspected of assault, disrupting public order and other offenses, and asked the court to detain them without visitation to clarify their connections.</description></item>
<item><title>Ukraine: Wounded soldier evacuated by drone in world first</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479972</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479972</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:20:25 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610210002.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Ukraine's 92nd Separate Assault Brigade said it successfully used a heavy hexacopter drone to evacuate a wounded soldier from the front line, marking a world first. The brigade said that enemy drone activity and the threat of land mines made conventional ground vehicles unusable, so specialists took on the aerial evacuation mission. The rescued soldier is now receiving treatment and rehabilitation.</description></item>
<item><title>Reuters: Asian refiners switch to smaller tankers and buy crude oil on a delivered basis as freight costs surge</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479971</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479971</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:59:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610200383.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Amid soaring freight costs, Asian refiners are switching to smaller Aframax tankers, long-term charters and crude oil purchased on a delivered basis to cut costs.</description></item>
<item><title>Chiang Wan-an: I didn't expect the poll results; hope to energize supporters</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479660</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479660</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:55:17 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610200382.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an said in an interview that he did not expect to be trailing in the poll results and hopes to energize supporters and urge them to vote. He reiterated that he is going all out to win re-election, backed Lu Shiow-yen as the 國民黨's strongest candidate, and cited achievements including making the city smoke-free.</description></item>
<item><title>US sanctions entities linked to former Google engineer from China; Beijing urges withdrawal of measures</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479655</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479655</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:59:13 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202610200381.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>美國以竊取商業秘密為由，制裁與前Google工程師丁林葳有關的5個中國實體。中國商務部堅決反對，敦促美方撤回措施並予以回擊。</description></item>
<item><title>Chinese hybrid vehicles shipped ahead of EU restrictions; exports up 204.2% year over year in September</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479534</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479534</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:52:11 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202610200380.aspx">中央社 CNA</source><description>China exported nearly 100,000 hybrid vehicles to the EU in September, up 204.2% year over year, as shipments accelerated ahead of EU import restrictions taking effect in December.</description></item>
<item><title>Stress checks: Has your workplace changed after conducting them? Only about 3.3% lead to improvements. 5 facts hospitals and care facilities should know ahead of the 2028 mandate</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479656</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479656</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:10:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000136.000032609.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社セントラルメディエンス has released research and analysis findings from 10 years of the stress check system. Only about 3.3% of assessments lead to improvements in the workplace environment, and the company points out that even with the expanded mandate in April 2028, only taking the check will be compulsory. Through its employee portal, ラクパス for Hospital, the company supports greater operational efficiency and effective measures by automating group analysis and improvement recommendations.</description></item>
<item><title>AI performs tasks as a member of your organization. Presales begin for miraiGen.™Cube, a palm-sized AI server that can also conduct security assessments and analyze unauthorized access</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479659</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479659</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000193015.html">PR TIMES</source><description>未来現株式会社 has begun presales of miraiGen.™Cube, a palm-sized AI business platform server, on the crowdfunding site CAMPFIRE. The product features security assessments and unauthorized access analysis, and data is stored on the device. Contributions start at 148,000 yen, the funding target is 500,000 yen, and the campaign runs through November 30, 2026.</description></item>
<item><title>SoftBank's 20th anniversary: New installments in the 白戸家 series, "白戸家 半額食卓" and "白戸家 20年のありがとう," express gratitude. Airing begins October 21, 2026. The shock of "Half price!" sends the 白戸家 family leaping at the dinner table!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479658</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479658</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000116.000041498.html">PR TIMES</source><description>ソフトバンク株式会社 will begin airing the latest commercials in the 白戸家 series, "白戸家 半額食卓" and "白戸家 20年のありがとう," on October 21, 2026, to mark the 20th anniversary of its mobile business. It will also run SUPER FRIDAY 20th, offering coupons and campaigns that discount basic fees for services including テイガク無制限.</description></item>
<item><title>A Spanish creator wins the monthly gold prize on the overseas creator manga submission platform MANGA Plus Creators by SHUEISHA and makes a debut in 少年ジャンプ＋! The work will be released on October 21.</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479657</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479657</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000950.000011454.html">PR TIMES</source><description>夏の嵐がやってくる！, submitted by Spanish creator Oh_miau to MANGA Plus Creators by SHUEISHA, has won the monthly gold prize and will be released on 少年ジャンプ＋ on October 21.</description></item>
<item><title>Strong wind advisory for land areas (yellow alert) (Kinmen County, Pingtung County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, Lienchiang County, Yunlin County, New Taipei City, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County, Chiayi County, Changhua County, Taichung City, Taitung County, Tainan City, Penghu County)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479806</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479806</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:28:09 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=CWA-Weather_strong-wind_202610202228001&amp;info=20040602">國家災害防救科技中心</source><description>The 中央氣象署 issued a land strong-wind advisory (yellow alert), saying northeasterly winds will strengthen. From tomorrow morning through evening, average wind speeds in several counties and cities are expected to reach force 6 or above, or gusts force 8 or above. Residents are reminded to take care outdoors.</description></item>
<item><title>Water Outage (New Taipei City)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479807</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479807</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:40:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610202140&amp;info=20040601">國家災害防救科技中心</source><description>台灣自來水公司 will temporarily operate valves to adjust emergency water supplies, resulting in a water outage in several boroughs of Banqiao District, New Taipei City.</description></item>
<item><title>Water Outage (Nantou County)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479808</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3479808</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:50:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610202050&amp;info=20040600">國家災害防救科技中心</source><description>台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for some villages in Zhongliao Township, Nantou County. The outage is due to functional testing of control valves ahead of the construction of a district metering area network, and affected areas will experience staggered water outages.</description></item>
<item><title>Health Calendar | Don't regret being kind to anyone, even if you misjudged them - Heho健康</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3480053</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-00/index-en.html#n3480053</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:21:00 +0900</pubDate><category>Taiwan</category><source url="https://heho.com.tw/archives/388264">Heho健康</source><description>On World Mental Health Month, this article draws on the psychological concepts of self-compassion and psychological boundaries to remind readers not to regret being kind to anyone. Learn to show kindness to others while saving affirmation for yourself, and avoid the emotional exhaustion of relationships.</description></item>
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