https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 70 items from 5 sources; Japan, 60 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3689101https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3689101Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:15:28 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Commander D, a well-known gay bar in Taipei's Ximending, announced it will close on Nov. 8, 2026 because its lease is expiring. The bar operated for about 14 years and had earlier drawn attention over a police search and enforcement controversy, but the bar has not confirmed any link between its closure and that incident. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3689102https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3689102Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:15:07 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article examines the historical contributions of Zhao Yun, a general of Shu Han in the Three Kingdoms period, noting that he was not only formidable in combat but also played a key role in military command, troop training and strategic defense, and is regarded as an important pillar in the founding of the Shu Han regime. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3689103https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3689103Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:13:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Dietitian Tsai Cheng-liang clarifies misconceptions about olive oil, noting that its smoke point is sufficient for everyday stir-frying, but stressing that it should not be heated repeatedly or stored near the stove's heat. He also recommends canola oil, sunflower oil and brown rice oil as alternatives for high-temperature deep frying. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3689104https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3689104Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:00:34 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The US holds its midterm elections on Nov. 3, with the entire House up for re-election and 35 Senate seats being contested. The Cook Political Report shows Democrats already have a majority edge in the House, while several Senate races are tight. Affected by economic and war factors, the opposition Democratic Party holds the overall advantage. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3688923https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3688923Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:55:09 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Lai Wen-keng, founder of the Tamsui Wisteria Garden in New Taipei City, announced on Oct. 26 that it would stop opening to the public, citing long-term pressure from reports and inspections as well as land ownership issues. The park cost more than 50 million (NT$) to build and has 1,000 wisteria plants, and the move has left netizens feeling wistful. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3688924https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3688924Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:50:16 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 2026 Taipei mayoral debate was held on Oct. 31, with Chiang Wan-an and Shen Boyang on the same stage. Internet personality Lawyer Yang criticized Shen Boyang's performance as sleep-inducing, offered 4 suggestions including slowing down his speech, and praised the professional preparation of Chiang Wan-an's team. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3688925https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3688925Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒日本健康節目邀請專家解析雞蛋營養，指出熟蛋蛋白質吸收率高達9成，優於生蛋。帶殼水煮蛋消化率最佳，紅白蛋營養無差，大顆雞蛋蛋白較多。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3688926https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3688926Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:42:29 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwanese indie band Wendy Wander released its third album "The House Of" and completed a Japan tour, officially announcing its first show at Taipei Music Center on March 27 next year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3688927https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3688927Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:42:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Japan's Aomori band SWALLOW, marking its 10th anniversary, announced its first overseas solo show at Revolver in Taipei at the end of January 2027; tickets sold out in 2 hours and an additional show was added. In an interview at the FCCJ, the members shared their transformation after changing their name from "No title" and their creative philosophy centered on "Northern Blood". https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3688928https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3688928Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:40:21 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Luo Chih-chiang, campaign general manager for Chiang Wan-an, posted a message criticizing Shen Boyang's performance in the 2026 Taipei mayoral race debate as hollow, pointing to four fatal flaws including blaming allies, panicking and asking for a rematch, and polls showing even supporters are dissatisfied, and arguing that Shen has conceded defeat and that Chiang's camp is launching a counteroffensive. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3688929https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3688929Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:36:53 +0900Taiwan風傳媒聯電創辦人曹興誠批評台北市長候選人辯論會為「假辯論」，指稱蔣萬安靠洩題背答案獲勝，並建議沈伯洋勿再參與此類辯論。曹興誠肯定沈伯洋在專訪中的表現，同時擔憂其輔選過度疲勞，呼籲民進黨安排休息。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3688930https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3688930Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Yen Chen-fa, a national-treasure-level painter at Tainan's 全美戲院, insists on hand-painting movie billboards, a craft that has disappeared from commercial cinemas across Taiwan and has recorded Taiwan's golden age of film. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3688931https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3688931Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:25:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The "Lohas Night Market" in Xinfeng Township, Hsinchu County, has relocated near Minghsin University of Science and Technology and been renamed "Minghsin Night Market." It opened on Oct. 30, 2026, aiming to resolve environmental disputes at the original site and provide a new leisure destination. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3688932https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3688932Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:18:52 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Ko Wen-je made sarcastic remarks about Lai Jui-lung receiving a NT$3 million donation from 雲豹能源, arguing that, following the Core Pacific City case, he should be detained for one year first, and criticized the judiciary's double standards. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3688933https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3688933Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:15:33 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A post-debate TVBS poll for the 2026 Taipei mayoral election shows Chiang Wan-an's support falling to 46% and Puma Shen's rising to 42%, narrowing the gap. Hsieh Han-ping noted that most people did not watch the debate; cross-tabulations show viewers leaned toward Puma Shen and non-viewers toward Chiang Wan-an. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3688934https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3688934Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:15:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Psychology research shows that people prefer the middle position when choosing a public restroom stall, leaving the first stall used less often. Experts stress that position is not an indicator of cleanliness; hygiene should be judged by observing details of the environment. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3688935https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3688935Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:05:04 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Netizens questioned whether one must yield to an ambulance with flashing lights but no siren. An expert explained that this is mostly when carrying special patients or returning to base; under the law, flashing lights alone is not a violation, but failing to yield upon hearing the siren carries a hefty fine and license revocation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3689181https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3689181Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:40:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Neizhuang, Zuozhen andGanglin Villages in Zuozhen District, Tainan City, with the affected period from 11:35 to 12:30 on Nov. 1, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3689182https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3689182Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:08:40 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心水利署 issued a notice on free overflow from Baoshan No. 2 Reservoir into Shijing Creek, affecting Baoshan Township and Emei Township in Hsinchu County, and East District, North District and Xiangshan District in Hsinchu City. Residents along the river are urged to be careful and stay away from the riverbed. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3689183https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3689183Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:50:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Huangcuo Village in Dacun Township and Dongbei Village in Yuanlin City, Changhua County, due to emergency repairs on a burst 200mm PVC pipe, with the affected period from 10:42 to 18:00 on Nov. 1, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3689187https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3689187Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:40:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 issued an update on a water outage in Dadu District, Taichung City, affecting Dadong Village due to burst-pipe leak detection and repairs. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3689184https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3689184Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:30:02 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Pingyang and Yufeng Villages in Shanshang District, Tainan City, effective due to pipeline maintenance. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3689185https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3689185Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:28:04 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心中央氣象署 issued an inland strong wind advisory (yellow light), noting that northeasterly winds will strengthen, with average wind force reaching level 6 or above or gusts of level 8 or above in many counties and cities from morning to evening on the 2nd, and reminded the public to be careful outdoors and slow down when driving. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3689186https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3689186Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:18:40 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心水利署 issued an updated notice on free-overflow discharge from Hushan Reservoir into Beigang River, affecting multiple townships and cities in Yunlin and Chiayi Counties, and asked the public to stay alert and keep away from the riverbed. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3689188https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3689188Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:00:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 issued an alert for a water outage in parts of Bali District, New Taipei City, due to emergency repairs on a burst pipe, affecting Dakan, Pitou and Dinggu Villages, effective from 09:56 to 16:00 on Nov. 1, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3689189https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3689189Sun, 01 Nov 2026 10:20:01 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心台灣自來水公司 issued an update on a water outage in Shangtian Village, Yangmei District, Taoyuan City, caused by a broken pipe, affecting Lane 61, Lane 360, Gaoping Road, effective from 08:43 to 15:00 on Nov. 1, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3689486https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3689486Sun, 01 Nov 2026 14:00:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網德意志銀行 warns that a cooling of the AI boom could trigger a sell-off in the US dollar. Foreign investors hold more than 20 trillion US dollars of US stocks, whose value depends largely on price gains; if a stock market correction leads to capital withdrawal or increased hedging, it would add to selling pressure on the dollar, creating a cycle of falling stocks and currency. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3689487https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3689487Sun, 01 Nov 2026 13:10:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Iran announced that starting Nov. 1 it will ban South Korea's Sinokor fleet from passage, citing repeated violations. Sinokor controls more than half of the VLCC capacity in the Strait of Hormuz, and the ban will heighten shipping risks and costs. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3689036https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3689036Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:08:07 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Iran is studying the negotiation framework proposed in a letter from US Vice President Vance, but insists on a permanent, comprehensive ceasefire and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz as preconditions. Although there are no diplomatic talks planned for now, the Iranian military has vowed that if attacked by the US and Israel, it will launch a high-intensity counterattack without geographic limits. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3689156https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261101-12/index-en-p2.html#n3689156Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:01:47 +0900Taiwan公視新聞On Halloween, youth protests broke out in multiple locations in France and Germany, mainly opposing high inflation, insufficient education resources and compulsory military service. The demonstrations turned into clashes between police and protesters in Paris, Marseille, Hamburg and Frankfurt, where police responded with blockades and water cannon trucks.