EZ News 09/01/26

Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 49-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 46,177 on turnover of 10-billion N-T. Shares in Taiwan ended lower Monday despite a late rally as bargain hunting emerged ahead of an increase in the local market's weighting under the latest MSCI regular index review. The market came under pressure initially after U.S. stocks fell Friday, following hawkish remarks by Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh, and the early downturn also reflected a spike in crude oil prices following renewed military strikes in the Middle East. Taiwan Day to showcase Taiwanese culture in Poland The National Cultural Association of Taiwan is holding a two-day "Taiwan Day" cultural event in Poland later this month… featuring Taiwanese contemporary dance and folk arts (民間藝術), plus a market showcasing Taiwanese food and culture. A social media post said that performances at the event will "transform the Polish streets into a Taiwan temple front." The event on September 11th and 12th will see stalls showcasing Taiwanese foods and goods, including dumplings, which are described as the Taiwanese counterpart to Polish pierogi. At a promotional press event in Taipei, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim, who also serves as NCAT vice president, said the cultural tour is aimed at inspiring Europeans to visit Taiwan and experience the country. TRUMP HINTS AT FURTHER MILITARY ACTION AGAINST IRAN DESPITE SHIFT TO SANCTIONS STRATEGY US President Donald Trump has warned that the door remains open to further military strikes on Iran, delivering a blunt assessment of Tehran's weakened state while speaking to reporters at the White House. The comments came as the Washington Post reported that Iran's economy is feeling new pain from the latest sanctions campaign, though analysts doubt the measures will bring Tehran to the negotiating table. Iran has rejected (拒絕) the sanctions, with its economy minister saying the new measures will fail. Mitch Mccann in New York says a social media post by US President Donald Trump showing an AI-generated image of bombs hitting Iran's main oil export facility has raised concerns about what the White House may be planning. Congo Ebola Tops 6Thousand Cases Congo’s authorities report that the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has topped 6,000 cases with 2,911 deaths. More than 1,360 people have recovered from the virus which authorities on Monday called an “encouraging” development. The outbreak in eastern Congo is spreading under extremely (極為) difficult conditions. Insecurity, displacement, a health workers’ strike and intense population movements fuel the crisis. The virus spread into two new health zones in the region last week. The World Health Organization says it remains out of control and is on track to surpass the 2014-2016 West Africa Ebola outbreak which is the deadliest on record. Indonesia Mt Sinabung Erupts Mount Sinabung in Indonesia has erupted, spewing black ash and smoke into the sky over Sumatra island. Gray ash covered several villages after Monday's eruption, and authorities distributed (分發) masks to residents to protect themselves. People were advised to refrain from activities in nearby villages in Karo district in North Sumatra province and areas within 6 kilometers of the summit. No casualties, evacuations or disruptions to flights were reported. I ndonesia’s Geological Agency raised the alert to the second-highest level for volcanic activity and expanded the safe zone around the mountain. Sinabung has had increased volcanic activity recently, and the agency's chief said a larger eruption (噴發) could occur. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 準備賣房嗎？ 即日起至12月31日， 把房屋專任委託給台南住商不動產，即可參加「好友五吉」抽獎活動，賣房抽五機~有機會抽中最新 iPhone 18！ 錦上添花, 好運大獎拿不完! 詳情請洽台南住商任一加盟店。 https://sofm.pse.is/9krz5g -- Kurt Wu X 中信 X 米米立 X Bonny&Read 天天登入抽聯名活動 📍活動路徑：中信銀行APP>右下角更多>數位點任務牆>【天天登入抽】前往活動頁 👉立即抽獎> https://sofm.pse.is/9lk52t -- Hosting provided by SoundOn