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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 191-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 27,457 on turnover of 7.7-billion N-T. The market lost ground on Wednesday as selling was focused on large cap semiconductor stocks after the teach heavy Nasdaq lost ground on Wall Street overnight. Analysts say many investors opted to turn cautious about a possible major pullback (退卻，拉回) on the main board from recent strong showingd and opted to lock in profits from previous sessions. Shin Kong Life to end Taipei land contract to make way for Nvidia's TaiwanHQ Shin Kong Life Insurance say its willing to relinquish the surface rights to two plots of land in the Beitou-Shilin Technology Park to allow Nvidia to build it's new headquarters in Taipei. Shin Kong Life Chairman Mark Wei made the announcement at press conference - telling reporters that company's board has decided to terminate its contract with the Taipei City government, contingent upon the reimbursement (報銷) of land development costs. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an says the city government will now meet with Shin Kong Life to negotiate the contract termination. Red alert lifted for Matai'an Creek barrier lake after one month The Central Emergency Operations Center has lifted the red alert for Hualien's Matai'an Creek barrier lake and says monitoring of the area has now returned to normal levels. According to center chief coordinator Ji Lien-cheng, the criteria (標準) for lifting the alert has been met, as the water level in the lake is now stable, dredging operations in the river are ongoing and evacuation plans have been drafted. Ji says the temporary embankment has also been strengthened. The barrier lake formed in July and overflowed after a dam collapsed on September 23. The Central Emergency Operations Center has said it could take up to five years for recovery work to be completed in the townships affected by the flooding. ICJ says Israell can't use starvation as method of war The International Court of Justice has announced that Israel can't use starvation as a method of warfare and must ensure the basic needs of the people in Gaza are met. This advisory opinion issued by the United Nations' top court isn't legally binding (具有法律約束力) and has been described by Israeli officials as "shameful." William Denselow reports from the ICJ in The Hague. Canada to Double NonUS Exports in Next Decade Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he's setting a goal for the country to double its non-U.S. exports in the next decade, saying Canada’s former strengths based on close ties to the United States have become vulnerabilities. Carney reiterated in an evening speech that the decades-long process of an ever-closer economic relationship between the Canadian and U.S. economies is now over. He says "the U.S. has fundamentally changed its approach to trade", and Canada "can't rely on one foreign partner". More than 75% of Canada’s exports go to the U.S. Tensions between the neighbors and longtime allies have eased (緩和) slightly in recent months as Carney tries to get a trade deal with Trump, but tariffs are taking a toll, particularly in the aluminum, steel, auto and lumber sectors. Carney says Canada is e re-engaging China and India. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 行人過馬路要注意安全！ 沒有路權時不要通行，穿越馬路請遵守號誌燈指示，注意來車與周圍環境，步行安全最重要，保護自己也保護他人。 🔍交通安全入口網 https://sofm.pse.is/89q373 -- 故宮一百歲生日快樂！百年院慶三大特展同步登場： 📌《甲子萬年：國立故宮博物院百年院慶特展》 📌《千年神遇—北宋西園雅集傳奇》 📌《皕宋—故宮宋版圖書觀止》 收聽《宮說宮有理》 Podcast，感受故宮百年風華魅力 🎧 https://sofm.pse.is/89q36v -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 138-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 27,614 on turnover of 7.6-billion N-T. The market closed at a yet another record high on Tuesday, despite giving up most of its early gains as investors rushed to lock in profits from previous sessions. Taiwan envoy Lin Hsin-i to stress economic resilience and AI at APEC President Lai Ching-te says has asked his envoy to the next week's APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea, to promote three key messages on Taiwan's economic resilience (復原力), innovation, and people-centered artificial intelligence. Speaking at send-off news conference, Lai thanked Presidential Adviser Lin Hsin-i for accepting the role and outlined three main messages for Lin to convey at the summit. Those included Taiwan commitment to enhancing economic resilience, the island's moving from "manufacturing" to "creation" and his government's human-centered approach to artificial intelligence. Lin said he will engage actively with APEC leaders and business representatives during the summit to show that Taiwan is a responsible, trustworthy and benevolent partner. Repeat offense drivers required to take remedial classes from March 2026 And, The Ministry of Transport says drivers who commit certain traffic violations (違規行為) over three times in a one-year period will be required to attend a three-hour class to improve their driving safety awareness starting in March of next year. The violations include running red lights, failing to observe the right of way at intersections with no signals, and not slowing down as required when passing crosswalks, hospitals, or schools. While professional drivers of large commercial vehicles will be required to take the class after two offenses within a year. The mandate is part of a series new traffic regulations being rolled out next year as part of the government's efforts to reduce traffic accident fatalities by 7-per cent annually. San Francisco officials threaten to sue if Trump sends National Guard San Francisco officials say they'll take legal action if the Trump administration sends the National Guard to the city, calling the threat unnecessary (不必要) and unlawful. It comes after a federal appeals court cleared the way for the Guard's deployment to Portland, part of a wider clash between the White House and Democratic-led cities. Ira Spitzer reports. DR Trapped Miners Rescued Crews in the Dominican Republic have rescued 80 miners who became trapped in the Caribbean nation. The government says no one was injured or killed. Officials say the miners became trapped Tuesday when a portion (部分) of a zinc and copper mine in a rural area northwest of the capital collapsed. All miners were located underground in a safe area and were being lifted aboveground. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 在這個人人都想賺錢的時代， 我們聊的不只是「怎麼賺」，更是「為什麼要這樣賺」。 《賺錢這檔事》由冒牌生、致淮、驚驚共同主持， 帶你從個人品牌、自媒體經營、創業心法，到自由工作者的真實掙扎， 一起拆解「賺錢的底層邏輯」。 每週四更新｜陪你一起成長、一起賺。 Apple / Spotify / Youtube 搜尋《賺錢這檔事》， 或點擊下方連結，讓耳朵開始替你賺錢。 ↓↓↓點擊下方連結，手機隨時收聽🎧↓↓↓ https://sofm.pse.is/89pxpj -- 行人過馬路要注意安全！ 沒有路權時不要通行，穿越馬路請遵守號誌燈指示，注意來車與周圍環境，步行安全最重要，保護自己也保護他人。 🔍交通安全入口網 https://sofm.pse.is/89l5hv -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 53-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 27,742 on turnover of 11-billion N-T. The market moved sharply higher on Monday, as it notched up yet another closing record after the bellwether electronics sector staged a rebound from Friday's slump amid lingering investor optimism toward artificial intelligence development. KMT chair-elect reiterates willingness to meet Xi Jinping 'for peace' The K-M-T's chair-elect says she is willing to do everything to promote peace across the Taiwan Strait, including meeting China's Xi Jinping. According to Cheng Li-wun, she's will take any steps and and meet anyone as long as it addresses cross-strait conflicts and disagreements, promotes peace and cooperation, and brings about common prosperity (繁榮). Citing a United Daily News survey on cross-strait relations released in late September, which showed that 63-per cent of respondents were dissatisfied with President Lai Ching-te's related policies - Cheng says the D-P-P's "anti-China card" had led Taiwan into a dead-end. Cheng won more than 50-per cent of the vote in Saturday's K-M-T leadership election to become the party's second elected female chair. Kaohsiung says Blackpink gave city tourism NT$300 million boost The Kaohsiung's Economic Development Bureau says Blackpink's concerts this past weekend helped the city generate over 300-million N-T in tourism revenue. City officials say more than 120,000 people came to see the all girl K-pop group at the National Stadium over two days. Many vendors in night markets saw their sales jump by at least 30-per cent on both Saturday and Sunday. The city's Transportation Bureau says, including ticketholders and tailgaters (停車場聚會者), as many as 63,000 people were present within and around the stadium on Saturday, while as many as 59,000 were at there on Sunday. Kaohsiung was the first Asian stop of Blankpink's "Deadline" world tour. Australian PM visits the White House US President Donald Trump is welcoming Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for his first visit to the White House since the start of the president's second term. Charlotte North reports from Washington. Myanmar Shuts Down Online Scam Operation Myanmar's military says it has shut down a major online scam operation near the Thailand border. State media reported Monday that more than 2,000 people were detained, and dozens of Starlink satellite internet terminals were seized. Myanmar is known for cyberscam operations that defraud people worldwide. These scams often involve fake romantic schemes and bogus (虛假) investments. The army raided KK Park starting in early September. The area is on the outskirts of Myawaddy, a trading town under the influence of ethnic minority militias. Brazil Approves Exploratory Drilling Near Amazon River Brazil’s government has approved exploratory drilling by state-run oil-giant Petrobras near the mouth of the Amazon River. The decision comes only weeks before the United Nations climate conference in Belem, COP30, where efforts to reduce the use of fossil fuels will be discussed. Petrobras said in a statement Monday that the drilling could start right away and take up to five months. The Equatorial Margin deposit off the coast of Brazil is believed to be rich in oil and gas. The biodiverse area is home to little-studied mangroves and a coral reef, and activists and experts have said the project risks leaks that could be carried widely by tides and imperil (威脅) the sensitive environment. Petrobras has long argued it has never caused spills in its drillings. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 行人過馬路要注意安全！ 沒有路權時不要通行，穿越馬路請遵守號誌燈指示，注意來車與周圍環境，步行安全最重要，保護自己也保護他人。 🔍交通安全入口網 https://sofm.pse.is/89g7db -- 故宮一百歲生日快樂！百年院慶三大特展同步登場： 📌《甲子萬年：國立故宮博物院百年院慶特展》 📌《千年神遇—北宋西園雅集傳奇》 📌《皕宋—故宮宋版圖書觀止》 收聽《宮說宮有理》 Podcast，感受故宮百年風華魅力 🎧 https://sofm.pse.is/89pxeh -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 178-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 27,480 on turnover of 8.6-billion N-T. The market tumbled nearly 350-points on Friday, but still managed to close the trading day above the 27,000 point mark, as investors reacted to a decline a Wall Street overnight driven by concerns over the loan portfolios of some of America's biggest banks. NSB boosting anti-drone systems and monitoring extremists to protect leaders The National Security Bureau say it's taking steps to better protect the president, vice president, Cabinet members, and other top officials by boosting counter-drone capabilities and closely monitoring political extremists. According to the bureau, security threats are on the rise amid what is says is "a complex, hazardous (危險的) landscape and sophisticated U-A-V technology." The N-S-B says it has purchased new anti-drone guns and drone jammers, with the aim of enhancing its countermeasure capabilities, while at the same time is enhancing information sharing among police and local intelligence agencies. The N-S-B's latest report on improving security for political leaders is slated to be reviewed by lawmakers on the Legislative Internal Administration Committee later today. 30 riders rescued after 40 minutes on stalled Ferris wheel in Taipei And, The Ferris wheel at the Miramar Entertainment Park in Taipei came to a halt on Sunday afternoon trapping more than 30 people. The Taipei City Fire Department says sent firefighters to scene at around 2:30PM following an apparent mechanical failure on the Ferris wheel in the Zhongshan District. According to the department, 30 people trapped in 10 gondolas on the Ferris wheel … and they were there for about 40-minutes. There were no reported injuries or illnesses. The cause of the malfunction (故障) is still under investigation. Afghanistan and Pakistan pledge to respect ceasefire Afghanistan and Pakistan pledge (保證) to respect a ceasefire after more than a week of deadly fighting AP correspondent Julie Walker reports US Trump Mulls Buying Argentinian Beef President Donald Trump says the United States could purchase Argentinian beef in an attempt to bring down prices for American consumers. He made the statement to reporters aboard Air Force One during a flight Sunday from Florida to Washington. Trump promised earlier this week to address the issue as part of his efforts to keep inflation in check. U.S. beef prices have been stubbornly high for a variety of reasons, including drought (乾旱) and reduced imports from Mexico due to a flesh-eating pest in cattle herds there. Trump has also been movingt to bolster Argentina's currency ahead of midterm elections for his close ally, President Javier Milei. Venezuelan Doctor Canonized as Saint Pope Leo XIV has canonized Venezuela's “doctor of the poor” before tens of thousands of people. Jose Gregorio Hernandez, known for his dedication to the poor, became the South American nation's first saint on Sunday. Thousands of Venezuelans poured into St. Peter’s Square for the Mass. As a doctor in Caracas into the early 1900s, Hernandez refused to take money from the poor for his services and often gave them money for medication. He was killed in a road accident while crossing a street shortly after picking up medicine for a poor elderly woman. In all, seven people will be canonized (冊封為聖人) in a ceremony that Pope Francis put in motion in some of his final acts as pope. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 248-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 27,399 on turnover of $12.9-billion N-T. The market hit a new high on Thursday, as investors once again flocked to artificial intelligence development related stocks ahead of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's investor conference. T-S-M-C dominated the trading day as it gained 1.37-per cent to close at a new high of 1,485 N-T - contributing 160 points to the Tai-Ex's overall rise and sending the electronics subindex up by 1.69-per cent. Hualien townships finalizes evacuation plan as tropical storm looms The Central Emergency Operations Center says a three-stage evacuation plan has been finalized for residents of Hualien Guangfu, Fenglin and Wanrong townships in anticipation of a tropical storm forming over the weekend. According to the center, a landslide lake alert and forced vertical evacuation could be activated if necessary in order to prepare for the storm's possible formation .. .. and the first phase of the plan will involve relocating elderly residents, those living alone and dialysis patients to hospitals or designated shelters. The center says the second phase will mandate the evacuation of residents living in single-story homes and place them in shelters, while the third phase will require those in multistory houses to take vertical shelter on upper floors. The first phase of the evacuation plan will initiated (啟動) once accumulated rainfall reaches 20-centimeters within 24 hours. Taipei and Shanghai zoos to do African penguin and red panda exchange Taipei Zoo Director Chu Hsiao-fen says the exchange of a pair of African penguins from Taipei for a pair of red pandas from the Shanghai Zoo will be finalized (定局，確定) in the first half of next year. According to Chu, the pandas are currently waiting to take the second of two rabies vaccination jabs before they can come to Taiwan, while the zoo is still confirming which avian flu vaccine the penguins need for their move to Shanghai. Chu says after quarantine procedures are complete on both sides, the two zoos will plan the exchange procedures for the beginning of next year. The exchange was based on a memorandum of understanding bertween the cities, which was signed at the 2024 Taipei-Shanghai Twin City Forum, which was held in Taipei. Israel Claims Airstrike Killed Houthi Rebel Chief of Staff Israel says an airstrike in August killed the chief of staff of Yemen's Houthi rebels. The group on Thursday acknowledged the death of Maj. Gen. Muhammad Abdul Karim al-Ghamari, who had been sanctioned by the United Nations. Israel claimed responsibility for the attack, stating al-Ghamari died from his wounds from the August strike. The U.N. described al-Ghamari as a key figure in orchestrating the Houthis' military efforts, threatening Yemen's peace and security and conducting (進行) cross-border attacks against Saudi Arabia. Madagascar coup leader to be sworn in as president as African Union suspends the country Military leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina will be sworn in as Madagascar's transitional (過渡性的) president today, the new leadership has announced. Isaac Lukando reports. Italian Winter Olympics Announces Opening Ceremony Plans Organizers have announced that the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games will feature the most spread-out opening ceremony in history. The Parade of Nations on February 6 will include athletes at Milan’s San Siro Stadium and, for the first time, in three other locations: Cortina, Predazzo, and Livigno. This setup allows athletes from all disciplines to participate (參加). Events are scheduled from February 6th to 22-nd across various Italian regions. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 行人過馬路要注意安全！ 沒有路權時不要通行，穿越馬路請遵守號誌燈指示，注意來車與周圍環境，步行安全最重要，保護自己也保護他人。 🔍交通安全入口網 https://sofm.pse.is/88ycdy -- 在這個人人都想賺錢的時代， 我們聊的不只是「怎麼賺」，更是「為什麼要這樣賺」。 《賺錢這檔事》由冒牌生、致淮、驚驚共同主持， 帶你從個人品牌、自媒體經營、創業心法，到自由工作者的真實掙扎， 一起拆解「賺錢的底層邏輯」。 每週四更新｜陪你一起成長、一起賺。 Apple / Spotify / Youtube 搜尋《賺錢這檔事》， 或點擊下方連結，讓耳朵開始替你賺錢。 ↓↓↓點擊下方連結，手機隨時收聽🎧↓↓↓ https://sofm.pse.is/89pfey -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 61-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 27,337 on turnover of 10-billion N-T. The market surged more than 480-points on Wednesday as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing closed at a new high and investors were encouraged by comments by the head of the U-S Federal Reserve regarding more rate-cuts. NSB head confirmed Numerous videos on KMT leadership race posted outside Taiwan National Security Bureau Director-General Tsai Ming-yen says his agency has found hundreds of video clips focusing on the K-M-T's leadership election posted from online accounts outside of Taiwan. According to Tsai, most of the 1,000-plus videos identified are circulating (散佈、傳遞) on the Chinese version of TikTok, and over 200 related videos are on YouTube, which were posted from 23 accounts, half of which were not in Taiwan. Tsai declined to say whether any of those accounts were based in China and also refused to says which candidates the videos were stumping for. The statements come after some of the candidates running the K-M-T leadership election this Saturday have been rather vocal in their claims that China is meddling in the race. Women's group calls for tighter surveillance after rape case at Taipei Station The Taipei Women's Rescue Foundation is calling on the city government to improve its safety surveillance systems and encouraging bystander (旁觀者) intervention (介入) following the sexual assault of a woman at the Taipei Main Station last week. The foundation says the city government needs to review and improve its public safety systems, assistance alarm bells could be installed and bystanders should be encouraged to intervene if they witness incidents of sexual assault. The suspect was arrested at the scene. And the Railway Police Bureau says the number of patrols in the station have been increased and officers are now checking toilets and stairwells every two hours to prevent similar incidents from happening again. The US Supreme Court is hearing a case that could upend the midterms The US supreme court will hear arguments in a case that could gut the Voting Rights Act, the landmark civil rights law designed to prevent discrimination (歧視) in voting. The outcome of the case could change the course of next year's midterm elections. Charlotte North reports from Washington UN Warns Colombia of Mercury Contamination A United Nations letter to Colombia warns that mercury contamination from illegal gold mining in the Atrato River basin is causing a grave (嚴重的，重大的) human rights crisis for Indigenous and Afro-descendant communities. In a letter made public earlier this week, the U.N. Human Rights Council raised concerns with the Colombian government about insufficient (不足的) compliance with a 2016 Constitutional Court ruling that recognized the Atrato River as a legal entity with rights to protection and restoration. The river is one of Colombia’s largest waterways, and is one of the country’s most biodiverse yet impoverished (貧窮)regions. Illegal gold mining is now among the main drivers of deforestation and pollution across Amazon regions, and mercury used to extract gold has devastated wildlife and contaminated the food sources of Indigenous communities in remote areas of the Amazon. The UN letter calls for urgent measures to halt pollution, tackle criminal networks and provide medical care to residents exposed to toxic mercury. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 行人過馬路要注意安全！ 沒有路權時不要通行，穿越馬路請遵守號誌燈指示，注意來車與周圍環境，步行安全最重要，保護自己也保護他人。 🔍交通安全入口網 https://sofm.pse.is/88t8s3 -- 欸！朋友～「8年」是什麼概念？ 是〈行星〉到〈祝你生日快樂〉 是從 150 人的樂器行 到 15000 人的台北小巨蛋 走過 8 年時光，感謝我們能遇見彼此 還能讓我們的音樂 陪伴所有喜歡理想混蛋的人 理想混蛋的8週年，祝我們生日快樂！ 🎂〈祝你生日快樂〉數位聆聽：https://sofm.pse.is/89etey -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 117-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 26,911 on turnover of 8.3-billion N-T. The market closed lower on Tuesday as renewed concerns over US-China trade tensions prompted (促使) investors to lock in profits. Former EVA Airways rep accused of spying for China The Supreme Prosecutors' Office has indicted a former EVA Airways representative to China on charges of spying for Beijing. The former airline representative was stationed in Sichuan and is suspected of being recruited by Chinese intelligence. Reports says he sought classified information from several officials at the Mainland Affairs Council concerning details about direct cross-strait flights. The suspect reportedly attempted to bribe at least one official with a payment of 100,000 N-T multiple times between 2012 and 2014. The Mainland Affairs Council official refused the offer and reported the case to authorities. The suspect has now been charged with violating the National Security Act. MOFA allocates funds to buy representative office space in Boston The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it has allocated a budget of 156-million N-T for the purchase of a property (房產) to house its representative office in the U-S city of Boston. The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston is currently located in a rented building. According to the foreign ministry, the funding means it will be able to a property in the city, pending approval of the budget by the Cabinet and Legislature. The government also plans to purchase properties in Houston and Denver in the U-S and in Sydney, Australia to house its representative offices .. .. saying the aim of the purchases is to save taxpayer money that is currently being spent on renting overseas offices. Argentina Leader at White House Just hours after returning from his trip to the Middle East, US President Donald Trump is shifting (轉移) his focus to the other side of the world - hosting the Argentinian leader Javier Milei at the White House. It comes after the US agreed to a 20 billion dollar currency swap in a major bailout of the Latin American nation. Kate Fisher reports Congo M23 Establish Oversight Congo and the Rwanda-backed rebel group M23 have agreed to establish an oversight mechanism for a potential permanent ceasefire. The agreement was announced Tuesday by a Congolese government spokesperson and confirmed by a M23 spokesperson. The ceasefire monitoring body will include representatives from Congo, M23 and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region. The U.N. peacekeeping mission in Congo will participate. The agreement is an important step toward a peace deal after recent efforts to end fighting in eastern Congo stalled. The body is expected to meet within seven days of its creation, with the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Congo providing logistical (後勤的) coordination. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 在這個人人都想賺錢的時代， 我們聊的不只是「怎麼賺」，更是「為什麼要這樣賺」。 《賺錢這檔事》由冒牌生、致淮、驚驚共同主持， 帶你從個人品牌、自媒體經營、創業心法，到自由工作者的真實掙扎， 一起拆解「賺錢的底層邏輯」。 每週四更新｜陪你一起成長、一起賺。 Apple / Spotify / Youtube 搜尋《賺錢這檔事》， 或點擊下方連結，讓耳朵開始替你賺錢。 ↓↓↓點擊下方連結，手機隨時收聽🎧↓↓↓ https://sofm.pse.is/89kmwn -- 行人過馬路要注意安全！ 沒有路權時不要通行，穿越馬路請遵守號誌燈指示，注意來車與周圍環境，步行安全最重要，保護自己也保護他人。 🔍交通安全入口網 https://sofm.pse.is/89pxga -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened opened up 358-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 27,282 on turnover of 13-billion N-T. The positive opening came after the market tumbled more than 350-points on Monday, as investors reacted to U-S President Donald Trump's threat to hike tariffs on Chinese goods by 100-per cent. Taipei City Government and Shin Kong Life remain at odds over compensation for Nvidia land The Taipei City government is urging Shin Kong Life Insurance to accept a compensation agreement in exchange for relinquishing the surface rights of plots T-17 and T-18 in the Beitou-Shilin Science Park - where Nvidia wants to build its Taiwan headquarters. Shin Kong Life has said it's willing to directly transfer the surface rights to Nvidia, but the city government is stressing that such a move would violate the contract - as to date nothing has been built on the site. The city government has offered to pay compensation (賠償) of between 500 and 800-million N-T to Shin Kong Life and return the more than 3-billion N-T the company bid to acquire the land rights. However, Shin Kong Life is pushing for 10.7-billion N-T in compensation for terminating the contract. Generics and imports to plug gap left by departing drug makers Health Minister Shih Chung-liang says the availability of generic and imported medications mean the withdrawal of essential drugs from the Taiwan market this year is not expected to result in shortages. The statement comes after the Food and Drug Administration announced that as of last month, the makers of 47 drugs classified as essential under the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act have given the legally required six-month notice of their intention to end local sales. According to the health minister, there are generics available in Taiwan for 46 of the 47 drugs. The only drug that currently lacks a locally approved alternative is an immunosuppressant used in organ transplants manufactured by Padagis. Joy in Israel as hostages return but many bodies still missing The families of the last 20 living hostages held by Hamas in Gaza have been sharing joy and relief at their return to Israel after two years in captivity (關押，囚禁). But Israel says only four of the dead hostages have been returned after Hamas said it does not know the location of some of the other 24. Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv. Madagascar President Flees Country Amid Coup Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina says he has fled the country in fear for his life following a military rebellion. But he did not announce his resignation in a speech broadcast on national television late Monday night from an undisclosed location. Rajoelina has faced weeks of Gen Z-led anti-government protests which reached a pivotal point on Saturday when an elite military unit joined the protests and called for the president to step down. That prompted Rajoelina to say that an attempted coup was underway (正在進行的) in the Indian Ocean island and leave the country. The situation remains volatile, with curfews in place in major cities. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 行人過馬路要注意安全！ 沒有路權時不要通行，穿越馬路請遵守號誌燈指示，注意來車與周圍環境，步行安全最重要，保護自己也保護他人。 🔍交通安全入口網 https://sofm.pse.is/89pxn7 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 539-points this morning from last Thurday's close, at 26,762 on turnover of 21-billion N-T. The market gained ground last Thursday - as tech heavyweights led to the main to another record high of 27,301 largely on the back of investor interest in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing - which closed at a record 1,440 N-T. Naval officer indicted for selling missile manuals to Chinese agent The Taichung District Prosecutors' Office has indicted a naval officer on corruption charges for allegedly selling sensitive, but unclassified operational manuals for the domestically developed Hsiung Feng II anti-ship missiles to China According to the prosecutors' office, the officer served in the Navy's Hai Feng Brigade land-based anti-ship missile unit and has been charged with violating the Anti-Corruption Act. Formal charges of violating the National Security Act have also been brought against another Navy officer in connection with the case. Prosecutors also say although the information was not classified, it still posed a threat to national security and the morale of the armed forces, undermining both official ethics and military virtue. MOE seeing no significant impact on chip sector from China's rare earths curbs The Ministry of Economic Affairs says it believes Taiwan's semiconductor industry will see no significant impact following China's announcing of new curbs on rare earth mineral exports. According to the ministry, they differ from the metals needed for the chip sector. China expanded its rare earths export controls late last week. The economics ministry says domestically needed products or derivatives containing rare earths are mainly sourced from Europe, the U-S, and Japan and as such, no significant impact on chip manufacturing is expected at this time. Trump Warns Russia US May Send Tomahawk Missiles to Ukraine US President Donald Trump is warning Russia that he may send Ukraine long-range Tomahawk missiles if Moscow doesn't settle its war there soon. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, Trump described the Tomahawk as an incredible and offensive weapon. He suggested Russia does not need that kind of escalation. Trump added that he might tell Russia the U.S. could send the missiles if the conflict isn't resolved. His comments came after a phone call earlier Sunday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy earlier that day. And Russia attacked Ukraine’s power grid overnight, part of an ongoing campaign to cripple Ukrainian energy infrastructure before winter. Moscow also expressed “extreme concern” over the U.S. potentially providing Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine. Putin himself has previously suggested that the United States supplying long-range missiles to Ukraine will seriously damage relations between Moscow and Washington. US Vance Warning on Further Cuts During Gov Shutdown The White House is warning of deeper' cuts ahead for federal workers as the government shutdown enters its 12th day. AP's Lisa Dwyer reports Madagascar President Claims Attempted Coup The president of Madagascar says an attempted coup is underway in the Indian Ocean island country, a day after soldiers joined anti-government demonstrations. A statement from President Andry Rajoelina’s office said it “wishes to inform the nation and the international community that an attempt to seize power illegally and by force” has been “initiated” on Sunday. The statement did not immediately identify who was behind the alleged attempt. Members of the armed forces had joined youth-led protests against Rajoelina on Saturday. The protests against service failures and alleged government corruption and nepotism (靠關係，靠親屬關係) have been going on since Sept. 25. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 行人過馬路要注意安全！ 沒有路權時不要通行，穿越馬路請遵守號誌燈指示，注意來車與周圍環境，步行安全最重要，保護自己也保護他人。 🔍交通安全入口網 https://sofm.pse.is/89r2zn -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 237-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 27,301 on turnover of 14-billion N-T. The market's winning streak came to an end on Wednesday - as the bellwether electronics sector pulled back from recent strong gains after tech stocks on Wall Street came under pressure overnight amid reports that Oracle could report lower-than-expected margins. CEC on upcoming retirements of several members, impact on 2026 elections Central Election Commission Chairman Lee Chin-yung is calling on Premier Cho Jung-tai to submit (提交) a list of nominees to replace outgoing commissioners - saying the upcoming retirements will affect next year's local elections. According to Lee, the terms of six of the commission's 10 supervisors, inccv luding himself, will expire next month and the Cabinet has yet to nominate anyone to fill the pending vacant posts. Lee says the failure to approve any new members will result in the election commission's coming to a standstill - as planning for next year's local elections has to begin early next year. The premier should have nominated successors for the six retiring members by August, but has so far failed to put any name forward for the posts. Tropical Storm Nakri forms, unlikely to affect Taiwan And, The Central Weather Administration says the 22nd tropical storm of this year's Pacific typhoon season has formed in waters north of Guam. However, the administration's forecast center says Tropical Storm Nakri is unlikely (不太可能) to directly impact Taiwan. The storm is expected to move northwest into waters south of Japan, before heading in a northeasterly direction. Meanwhile, A weather front bringing cooler weather to Taiwan in the middle or end of next week. According to the weather administration, a system will move across Taiwan from north to south on October 17 and 18 that will push dailytime highs to below 30-degrees …. … bringing with it the year's first hint of autumn weather. Israel and Hamas agree to first Phase in peace deal - paving the way for hostage release Israel and Hamas have both signed off on Phase One of a Gaza peace deal, paving the way (為某事鋪路) for the remaining hostages to be released and aid to enter the enclave. Toni Waterman has more from Washington. WHO: Congo Ebola Outbreak Slowly Being Contained The World Health Organization says an Ebola outbreak in southern Congo is starting to be contained. The organization says no new cases have been reported since Oct. 1st. As of Oct. 5th, the WHO reported 64 cases and 43 deaths in Kasai Province. The outbreak was first announced on Sept. 4, marking the first in 18 years in this remote area. Improved logistics and field operations have helped contain the outbreak. However, the WHO advises caution as nearly 2,000 contacts are still being monitored (被監控). A single missed contact could reignite transmission, especially in areas with high population movement. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 行人過馬路要注意安全！ 沒有路權時不要通行，穿越馬路請遵守號誌燈指示，注意來車與周圍環境，步行安全最重要，保護自己也保護他人。 🔍交通安全入口網 https://sofm.pse.is/89pxk4 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 212-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 26,999 on turnover of 9.8-billion N-T. The market hit an all time closing high on Tuesday after topping 27,000-points as the bellwether electronics sector continued its upward momentum following news that A-M-D had signed a deal with A-I tool developer OpenAI. Lai tells US audience that Trump deserves Nobel if he gets Xi to renounce force against Taiwan President Lai Ching-te says U-S President Donald Trump would deserve to win a Nobel Peace Prize if he could get China to renounce the use of force against Taiwan. Speaking in an interview with U-S radio host Buck Sexton in Taipei, Lai said his administration hopes Taiwan will continue to enjoy the support of President Trump .. .. and if he is able to convince Xi Jinping to renounce the use of force against Taiwan, he will surely (一定) win the Nobel Peace Prize. Asked what he would want Trump to know if he could speak to him directly … …. Lai said he hopes Trump takes note of the fact that Xi is holding "ever larger military exercises" in the Taiwan Strait and "expanding China's military deployment in the South and East China seas." Man who pushed railway worker onto tracks in Taichung ordered detained The Taichung District Court has ordered a man accused of pushing a Taiwan Railway's station employee onto the tracks to be detained. The detention order was issued after the Taichung District Prosecutors' Office said the 39-year-old man is being investigated for attempted murder. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon at Wuquan Station - when the man reportedly entered the station without a ticket. The station worker was pushed onto the tracks while attempting to get the man to leave the platform, The railway employee suffered (遭受) a broken ankle but managed to climb back onto the platform. Police arrested the suspect some two hours after he fled the scene. US Supreme Court Questions ‘Conversion Therapy’ Ban The US Supreme Court has signaled support for a Christian therapist challenging the state of Colorado's ban on the practice of "conversion therapy" for minors. The ruling could have sweeping (廣泛的) implications (影響) for similar laws across more than 20 states. Ira Spitzer reports Nobel Prize in Physics Announced Three scientists have won the Nobel Prize in physics for research on the strange behavior of subatomic particles called quantum tunneling. It enabled the ultra-sensitive measurements achieved by MRI machines and laid the groundwork (基礎，基礎工作) for better cellphones and faster computers. The work by John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret and John M. Martinis was honored Tuesday. The three work at American universities. The results of their findings are just starting to appear in advanced technology and could pave the way for the development of supercharged computing. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 行人過馬路要注意安全！ 沒有路權時不要通行，穿越馬路請遵守號誌燈指示，注意來車與周圍環境，步行安全最重要，保護自己也保護他人。 🔍交通安全入口網 https://sofm.pse.is/89qe5c -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 268-points this morning from last Friday's close, at 27,029 on turnover of 17-billion N-T The market smashed recent records during Friday's session - ending at a high of 26,761 - after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing hit a fresh closing high on the back of enthusiasm toward artificial intelligence development. Influencer Holger Chen under investigation for alleged Lai comments The Criminal Investigation Bureau says it's investigating internet personality Holger Chen after he called for the decapitation of President Lai Ching-te during a recent livestream. According to the bureau, the investigation is focusing on whether Chen's comments may constitute incitement (煽動) to commit a crime and threatening bodily harm under the Criminal Code. The bureau says it has been collecting evidence related to the comments and has asked the New Taipei District Prosecutors' Office to summon Chen for questioning. Chen made the alleged comments during a portion of his livestream on Sunday focusing on politics and cross-strait issues. Survey team reaches Matai'an Creek barrier lake site: Forestry agency One of two teams deployed by the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency to survey potential routes to the Ma-Tai-An Creek barrier lake are reporting widespread devastation. The agency's Hualien branch deployed a task force consisting of two teams to visit the site on September 30. The teams were tasked with surveying the remnants of the lake and looking for prospective (預期的，盼望中的，未來的) routes for construction equipment to enter the area to rebuild. Officials say data collected by the teams will be used to help ensure safety during future efforts to rebuild the area and set up disaster prevention and detection infrastructure. US Supreme Court begins new term The US Supreme Court began its new nine-month term today - and it promises to be consequential (有影響力的，重要的) — with major cases focused on how much power the constitution gives the President. Charlotte North reports from Washington Iraq Prisoners Released Under Amnesty Iraq has released over 35,000 people from prisons under an amnesty law passed earlier this year. The law, aimed at reducing prison overcrowding, makes nearly 144,000 more people eligible for relief. The country's Supreme Judicial Council said courts recovered over $34 million in restitution (賠償) from those convicted of theft and corruption. The amnesty covers crimes like corruption, theft and some terrorism-related offenses, though not those involving killings. Sunni lawmakers pushed for the law, arguing their community faced unfair terrorism charges. The law also allows retrials for some terrorism convictions and halts executions. SAmerican Trade Bloc Rules Peru Failing to Curb Illegal Mining A South American trade bloc has ruled that Peru is failing to curb illegal gold mining and mercury (汞) trafficking. The Andean Community, which includes Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia, made the decision on Monday. They have ordered Peru to reform its laws and seize illegal mining equipment. Indigenous groups say mercury from mining is poisoning rivers and food in the Amazon. Peru has 20 working days to comply or face potential (潛在的) trade sanctions. The case could set a precedent for other countries. Peru has made some efforts to crack down on illegal mercury, but enforcement remains inconsistent. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 永續決策士有多元的系列節目，帶你了解從企業到國際間的永續大小事！這是一個專業又輕鬆的永續頻道，將邀請相關領域的企業家與專家來分享自身經驗及知識，對ESG、永續有興趣的朋友不能錯過！​ 快點擊下方各大平台收聽連結聆聽⬇️​ https://sofm.pse.is/89sst3 -- 行人過馬路要注意安全！ 沒有路權時不要通行，穿越馬路請遵守號誌燈指示，注意來車與周圍環境，步行安全最重要，保護自己也保護他人。 🔍交通安全入口網 https://sofm.pse.is/88s8uz -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 57-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 26,435 on turnover of $7.7-billion N-T. Free flu vaccination rate hits record high on first day of rollout The Centers for Disease Control says more than 264,000 people received flu shots when it rolled out (推出) phase one of it's annual free flu vaccine program on Wednesday. That's the largest first-day turnout since the C-D-C began adopting a two-stage rollout in 2021. The number of people getting free COVID vaccinations on Wednesday also hit a high compared with last year - with the C-D-C saying 82,000 doses of the jab were administered on Wednesday - which is nearly double the number from the same time last year. Phase one of the government's annual free flu vaccine covers minors from 6 months old through senior high school; seniors aged 65 and over; medical workers; high-risk individuals; pregnant women and parents of babies under 6 months old. The second phase of the free flu vaccine program will begin on November 1 - when people aged between 50 and 64 will be eligible for a shot. Some 4,000 clinics and hospitals islandwide are offering free flu vaccination services. UK Police ID Synagogue Attacker British police say they believe the man responsible for the deadly attack at a synagogue (猶太教堂) in Manchester was a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent. The assailant drove a car into people outside a synagogue in northern England and then began attacking them with a knife, killing two and seriously wounding four Police identified the man as Jihad Al-Shamie, who was shot and killed by officers. Police also said that three people have been arrested on terrorism-related charges. They are two men in their 30s and a woman in her 60s. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says additional police officers would be deployed at synagogues across the U.K. US Trump Declares War with Drug Cartels US President Donald Trump has declared that the US is engaged in an "armed conflict" with drug cartels, which it labels as terrorist organisations. In the confidential memo sent to congress and obtained (獲得) by US media, the administration describes suspected smugglers as "unlawful combatants" . Kate Fisher reports from Washington Somaliland Trafficked Cheetah Cubs Rescued Eleven cheetah cubs were rescued from illegal trade in Somaliland in what a conservationist said was “one of the largest confiscations of the species.” The cubs were packed in bags that resembled (看起來像) sacks of potatoes and were being transported in a small boat off the Somaliland coast when the local coast guard intercepted them on Sunday. Two locals and three Yemenis were arrested during the rescue operation, and the cheetahs were taken to a rescue center. Hundreds of cheetahs and leopards from the Horn of Africa have been transported to Gulf countries through the Gulf of Aden. Experts say there are less than 7-thousand cheetahs left in the wild, and the illegal trade in cheetahs was driving the species into extinction. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 行人過馬路要注意安全！ 沒有路權時不要通行，穿越馬路請遵守號誌燈指示，注意來車與周圍環境，步行安全最重要，保護自己也保護他人。 🔍交通安全入口網 https://sofm.pse.is/88sn64 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex surged 409-points on opening the morning from yesterday's close, to hit the 26,392 point mark on turnover of 11.3-billion N-T. The market closed higher on Wednesday, but declined from the day's high as investors opted to shift to the sell side amid concerns over possible volatility on Wall Street due to the U-S government shutdown. And this morning's opening high came as investors in Wall Street overnight shrugged off concerns about the government shutdown, and indexes hit yet more record highs. FNCA report says Matai'an Creek lake breach involved 403 meter slope collapse The Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency says a study into the Matai'an Creek barrier lake overflow has found that it was caused by several mountain slope collapses. The largest of those collapses was 403 meters. According to the agency, a comparison with pre-overflow topographic (地形) data provided by the Ministry of the Interior shows that large-scale terrain changes occurred from the upstream mountains to the downstream creek bed. The steepest collapse occurred at the top of the barrier lake .. .. and that resulted in large amounts of earth and rock piling up in the midstream and downstream sections of the Hualien County creek, raising creek bed levels by 40 to 50 meters. Free flu and COVID vaccination programs begin The Centers for Disease Control has begun administering free flu and COVID vaccines at hospitals and other medical facilities. Phase one of it's annual free flu vaccine means that certain groups are now eligible (符合資格的) for free shots. Those groups include minors from 6 months old through senior high school; seniors aged 65 and over; medical workers; high-risk individuals; pregnant women and parents of babies under 6 months old. The second phase of the free flu vaccine program will begin on November 1 - when people aged between 50 and 64 will be eligible for a shot. France Links Oil Tanker to Russian Shadow Fleet French President Emmanuel Macron says an oil tanker off the French coast has committed "very serious wrongdoings." He linked it to Russia's shadow oil fleet (艦隊), which is avoiding Western sanctions over Moscow's war in Ukraine. The tanker was sailing off Denmark last week and according to European naval experts was possibly involved in drone flights over the country. French prosecutors have opened a judicial investigation into the crew's actions. Macron suggests the ship has been stopped, highlighting the existence of a shadow fleet that finances a significant portion of Russia's war effort. The tanker was sailing under the flag of Benin. Groundbreaking scientist Jane Goodall Passes Away Jane Goodall, the groundbreaking primatologist who changed the way the world understood chimpanzees and inspired generations (幾個世代) of conservationists, has died at the age of 91. Her institute confirmed she passed away while on a speaking tour in Los Angeles. Ira Spitzer reports. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 行人過馬路要注意安全！ 沒有路權時不要通行，穿越馬路請遵守號誌燈指示，注意來車與周圍環境，步行安全最重要，保護自己也保護他人。 🔍交通安全入口網 https://sofm.pse.is/88sn5v -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 158 points this morning from yesterday's close, at 25,738 on turnover of $13.5 billion NT Shares in Taiwan moved sharply lower Friday, led by large cap stocks, as investors rushed to pocket recent gains amid growing concerns that the local stock market is overvalued. Selling was seen almost across the board with non-tech stocks under heavy pressure throughout the session. Analysts say ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to put tariffs on imports to the United States also cast a shadow over future prospects. Allies Urge Taiwan Participation in UN Taiwan's diplomatic allies are once again urging the U.N. to allow the island's meaningful participation in the global body. At the close of the 80th United Nations General Assembly debate yesterday, St. Lucia's foregin minister Alva Baptiste emphasized that relevant UN resolutions do not prohibit or exclude (把…排斥在外) Taiwan's participation in the UN system. While St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Terrance Drew said earlier during the meeting that allowing Taiwan to contribute to public health, technology, and disaster relief is not about taking sides, but about pragmatism (實用主義). He stressed that excluding Taiwan from organizations like the World Health Organization and the International Civil Aviation Organization harms the world’s ability to solve problems together. Allies, including St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, Paraguay, the Marshall Islands, Palau, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize, Tuvalu, and Eswatini, all called on the U.N. to welcome Taiwan. (NS) Missile Attack Hits Ship in Gulf of Aden Officials say a missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels set a Dutch-flagged cargo ship ablaze in the Gulf of Aden, wounding two mariners. The owner of the ship says the crew abandoned the damaged vessel, which caught fire in the attack. The company says the damage done to the vessel is “substantial” (重大的). The ship’s owner, says crew members were evacuated by helicopter. The French military says the Iranian-backed Houthis carried out the attack. The rebels have not claimed the assault, though it can take them hours or days to acknowledge their attacks. DRC Clashes Between ProGov Militia and M23 Rebels Fighting has erupted in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo between M23 rebels and a pro-government militia after days of a lull (暫時平靜[) in fighting. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.. OpenAI New Parental Controls for ChatGPT OpenAI has announced new parental controls for ChatGPT to make it safer for teens. This comes after concerns about AI chatbot safety for young users, including tragic cases where teenagers took their lives after using ChatGPT. To get started, parents can send an email or text invite to their teen to link accounts. Teens can also invite parents. The new controls include automatic safeguards for teen accounts, such as reduced (減少) graphic content and restrictions on sensitive topics. Parents will have a dashboard to adjust settings and receive notifications if their child might be in distress (憂慮，悲傷，痛苦). That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 行人過馬路要注意安全！ 沒有路權時不要通行，穿越馬路請遵守號誌燈指示，注意來車與周圍環境，步行安全最重要，保護自己也保護他人。 🔍交通安全入口網 https://sofm.pse.is/89qe7b -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 26-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 25,998 on turnover of $5.2-billion N-T. FM in New York to meet with allies on sidelines of UN General Assembly Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung is reportedly in New York, where he's been meeting with representatives from Taiwan diplomatic allies on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has declined to release any information concerning Lin's trip. However, pictures posted by the Palauan government appear to confirm that Lin is in New York. The office of the presidency of Palau has published photographs on Facebook of Lin at a reception hosted by American Global Strategies with Palau's President Surangel Whipps. The U-S State Department has refused to comment on Lin's presence in America. Several of Taiwan's allies have spoken up in support of the island's participation in the U-N this week. National Palace Museum makes Tourism Expo Japan debut The National Palace Museum is participating in the Tourism Expo Japan for the first time - as it seeks to attract visitors to experience Chinese cultural heritage in Taiwan. The event is part of the museum centennial anniversary. The National Palace Museum's booth is part of the Taiwan Pavilion and was unveiled (揭幕) on the exhibition's opening day. The booth features a reproduction of "Myriad Butterflies" by Qing Dynasty painter Yu Sheng, official merchandise, as well as collaborations (合作) with Sanrio and LINE. The National Palace Museum is also planning to stage a series of landmark exhibitions in October at its Taipei branch and its southern branch in Chiayi County to celebrate its centennial. Trump signs Tiktok deal for US ownership US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order (行政命令) leading to a possible US deal to take over TikTok. Nick Harper reports from Washington. Mexico Protesters on Eve of College Students Disappearance Anniversary Protesters who want justice in the case of 43 students who disappeared in 2014 have rammed the gates of a military base in Mexico City with a truck and set the vehicle on fire. The protest Thursday came on the eve of the anniversary of the disappearance of the teachers’ college students. Authorities believe the students were abducted (被綁架) and killed by a criminal cartel with ties to government and military officials, and dozens of people have been arrested, including a former attorney general and military officers. However, nobody has been convicted yet . Canada Postal Workers on Strike The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has declared a countrywide strike. The announcement Thursday came hours after Canada’s federal government said door-to-door mail delivery will end for nearly all households within the next decade. The government announced sweeping changes aimed at shoring up Canada Post’s finances in response to a decline (減少) in letter mail and the government corporation’s small share of the parcel market. The changes include more community mailboxes and slower delivery times. The union says all of its members are on strike “effective immediately." That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 行人過馬路要注意安全！ 沒有路權時不要通行，穿越馬路請遵守號誌燈指示，注意來車與周圍環境，步行安全最重要，保護自己也保護他人。 🔍交通安全入口網 https://sofm.pse.is/89pxne -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 128-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 26,067 on turnover of 10-billion N-T. The market's recent record breaking winning streak stuttered on Wednesday and it closed slightly lower, as investors took cues from a decline on Wall Street overnight amid concerns about overvalued equity prices. Lai talks democracy UNGA side event President Lai Ching-te has warned that the expansion of authoritarian regimes is undermining the international order and urged democracies to strengthen cooperation in response. In a prerecorded address to the 2025 Concordia Annual Summit, Lai said the "international order is being undermined" as "geopolitical tensions rise and authoritarian regimes converge (聚集) and expand." According to Lai, "democratic societies are now more heavily targeted by disinformation and other forms of external interference, posing a serious challenge to global peace." It is the second time Lai has addressed the Concordia Annual Summit with a prerecorded message. Free flu vaccines from next week The government will be rolling out phase (階段) one of it's annual free flu vaccine program next Wednesday. Those eligible include minors from 6 months old through senior high school; seniors aged 65 and over; medical workers; high-risk individuals; pregnant women and parents of babies under 6 months old. The second phase of the free flu vaccine program will begin on November 1 - when people aged between 50 and 64 will also be eligible for a shot. Rollout of phase one of the program comes as the Centers for Disease Control is warning that this year's flu season has now entered an epidemic phase. Ukraine President Warns World of Arms Race Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is telling world leaders that the world is in “the most destructive (破壞性的) arms race in human history." He called on the international community to act against Russia now, asserting that Vladimir Putin wants to expand his war in Europe. Zelenskyy’s comments came a day after he met with President Donald Trump, who expressed support for Ukraine’s efforts and criticized Russia. Trump said Tuesday that he believed Ukraine could win back all territory lost to Russia, a dramatic shift from the U.S. leader’s repeated calls for Kyiv to make concessions to end the war. Zelenskyy said international institutions like the U.N. are weak and today “Weapons decide who survives.” Texas immigration facility shooting leaves two victims dead Three people have died - including the attacker- after a shooting by a suspected sniper at an immigration facility in Texas. The gunman is dead from a self-inflicted (自己造成的) gunshot wound after the incident. Charlotte North reports from Washington Ecuador to Offer More Land for Oil Exploration Ecuador’s plans to offer dozens of blocks of land for oil exploration for more than $47 billion has prompted opposition from seven Indigenous peoples in the Amazon. Those groups say 18 of the proposed blocks overlap their ancestral territories and that they were not consulted. Government officials say their plan is key to modernizing (現代化) an oil sector that supplies Ecuador's top export. The dispute comes amid a state of emergency and a national strike over fuel prices, extractive (提取的) projects and the government’s failure to honor a referendum limiting drilling in Yasuni National Park. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 行人過馬路要注意安全！ 沒有路權時不要通行，穿越馬路請遵守號誌燈指示，注意來車與周圍環境，步行安全最重要，保護自己也保護他人。 🔍交通安全入口網 https://sofm.pse.is/89qe7y -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 147-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 26,389 on turnover of 10.8-billion N-T. The market continued to close at yet more record highs on Tuesday, as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing extending its streak of record finishes amid optimism over artificial intelligence applications following Nvidia announcement of plans to invest in OpenAI. MOEA announces tech export rules over South Africa office dispute The Ministry of Economic Affairs has announced new export controls on 47 products shipped to South Africa. The products include integrated circuits, chips and memory. The measure is in response to South Africa's repeated downgrading and renaming of Taiwan's representative offices in the country. The government has previously said that move is being driven by political pressure from Beijing intended to reduce Taiwan's standing internationally. According to the economics ministry, it is now amending (修改) regulations covering exports from free trade ports so that 47 designated products bound for South Africa must first obtain approval. Taiwan and UK sign MOU to boost space industry cooperation The Taiwan Space Agency has signed a memorandum of understanding with the UK-based Satellite Applications Catapult to expand collaboration (合作) on satellite technologies. The agreement was signed by space agency director-general Wu Zong-xin and and applications catapult director John Abbot during the UK-Taiwan Space Roundtable. Wu is describing the five-year M-O-U as the result of years of trust-building and exchanges between to the two entities and will pave the way for future joint initiatives. While Abbott says it will will open new opportunities for businesses in both markets, particularly in in-orbit services and environmental monitoring. Trump attacks UN in General Assembly speech US President Donald Trump has delivered a scathing (嚴厲的) attack of globalism at the United Nations General Assembly in New York CIty. In a lengthy speech he told global leaders their countries are being ruined by immigration and questioned the UN's purpose. Toni Waterman at the UN in New York says Trump also targeted immigration and climate initiatives. Canada on TikTok Efforts to Keep Underage Children Out Canadian privacy authorities say TikTok’s efforts to keep children off the platform and prevent the collection and use of their sensitive personal information are “inadequate” but the company is taking steps to address concerns. The country's federal privacy commissioner says TikTok must do more to keep underage children off its platform and must better explain its data collection practices, especially to youth. The platform is not for those under the age of 13. The commissioner says TikTok has agreed to enhance underage assurance methods to keep underage users off the platform and to strengthen privacy communications so that users understand how their data is being used. Last year, the Canadian government said it won’t block access to the popular video-sharing app but ordered the dissolution (解散) of its Canadian business after a national security review of the Chinese company behind it. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 行人過馬路要注意安全！ 沒有路權時不要通行，穿越馬路請遵守號誌燈指示，注意來車與周圍環境，步行安全最重要，保護自己也保護他人。 🔍交通安全入口網 https://sofm.pse.is/89pxh3 -- 欸！朋友～「8年」是什麼概念？ 是〈行星〉到〈祝你生日快樂〉 是從 150 人的樂器行 到 15000 人的台北小巨蛋 走過 8 年時光，感謝我們能遇見彼此 還能讓我們的音樂 陪伴所有喜歡理想混蛋的人 理想混蛋的8週年，祝我們生日快樂！ 🎂〈祝你生日快樂〉數位聆聽：https://sofm.pse.is/89kscb -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 240-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 26,121 on turnover of 9.8-billion N-T. The market closed at another record high on Monday, rising more than 300 points, as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing hit a record high on the back of ample (充足) liquidity. Land warnings for Super Typhoon Ragasa lifted The Central Weather Administration has lifted its land warning for Super Typhoon Ragasa. The weather administration is expected to lift its sea warning this evening at the earliest. Ragasa is continuing to move in a westerly direction into the South China Sea. However, rain advisories remain in effect for much of the island. Extremely torrential rain warnings have been issued for mountainous areas of Hualien and Taitung. Torrential rain alerts are in effect for lowlying areas of Hualien and Taitung as well as for mountainous areas (多山，山區) of Kaohsiung and Pingtung. While extremely heavy rain alerts are in effect for all of Yilan, lowlying areas of Pingtung as well as for mountainous areas of New Taipei, Taoyuan, Taichung and Nantou. All of those rain advisories are currently expected to be be effect through tonight. Taipei-Shanghai City Forum postponed The Taipei City Government has announced that this week's Taipei-Shanghai City Forum will not take place as scheduled due to "unresolved details." According to the city government, both sides have agreed that the annual forum should be well-prepared rather than rushed. City Hall is still working on two memoranda of understanding with the central government and its Shanghai counterpart. Deputy Mayor Lin Yi-hua says the city government sent those M-O-Us to the central government about a month ago to comply (遵守) with regulations. One is still awaiting approval from several agencies, while details of the other are still under negotiation. DRC M23 Rebels Clash with Congolese Army Fighting between the Congolese army and the M23 rebels erupted in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo over the weekend leaving a trail of death and destruction. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa… Egypt ProDemocracy Activist Freed by Presidential Pardon Pro-democracy activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah was released from prison after being granted a presidential pardon. He and five other prisoners had been pardoned Monday after the National Council for Human Rights acted on behalf of their families and urged President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi to consider (考慮) the prisoners’ situation on humanitarian grounds. His campaign said el-Fattah was released after being imprisoned almost all of the past 12 years and was now in his home in Cairo. He was arrested 2014 for participating in an unauthorized protest and allegedly assaulting a police officer. el-Fattah was one of the most prominent Egyptian activists in the 2011 Arab Spring uprising. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 行人過馬路要注意安全！ 沒有路權時不要通行，穿越馬路請遵守號誌燈指示，注意來車與周圍環境，步行安全最重要，保護自己也保護他人。 🔍交通安全入口網 https://sofm.pse.is/88sn5z -- Hosting provided by SoundOn