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  EZ News

  EZ News 10/02/26

  Oct 1, 20266 min

  Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 37-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 48,391 on turnover of 16.8-billion N-T. FDA fines probiotic firm for 7th time this year over kidney disease ads The Food and Drug Administration has fined a probiotic seller 4-million N-T so far this year for repeated violations over advertisements falsely claiming that the product could "reverse kidney disease." It seventh time the company has been fined this year. According to the F-D-A, the Huo Hua Sheng probiotic product been ordered to remove the offending (違法的) advertisements, while its endorser, nephrologist Chiang Shou-shan, has been referred for disciplinary action. The F-D-A says the product and Chiang have appeared frequently in television and other media advertisements promoting purported health benefits and making exaggerated (言過其實的，過度的) claims that the probiotic could treat or reverse kidney disease. The Huo Hua Sheng product has been fined repeatedly over its advertisements. It was fined 3-million N-T in 2024 and 1.8-million in 2025. PENTAGON DEPLOYS USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT STRIKE GROUP TO MIDDLE EAST AS TRUMP WARNS HE'LL DECIDE 'VERY SOON' WHETHER TO STRIKE IRAN OR NEGOTIATE The Pentagon is sending the USS Theodore Roosevelt carrier strike group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit to the Middle East, adding roughly ten thousand sailors and Marines to the region as oil prices surge. US President Donald Trump has warned he will decide "very soon" whether to launch fresh strikes on Iran or pursue negotiations, while polls suggest the war is driving voters away from the Republican Party ahead of the November midterm elections. James Gooderson, our reporter in Washington, says while both sides appeared to make progress at the United Nations General Assembly, the fundamental (基本的) disagreements between Washington and Tehran remain unchanged. UK National Arrested in Suspected Terror Attack Plot British police have arrested a dual UK-Iranian national on suspicion of plotting a terror attack following a security incident at a U.S.-run air base on the weekend. The 25-year-old man was arrested in London on Thursday, and police have searched two properties in the U.K. capital. Five other men arrested Sunday have been released on bail. cores of residents were evacuated from their homes near the base as armed police officers and army bomb-disposal experts swooped in (突然出現，快速介入) on the rural area. Police found gasoline in three vans linked to the five suspects, but no explosives. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the U.K. sees “strong indications” that Iran played a part in the incident. Iran denies involvement. Canada to FastTrack Oil Pipeline to Pacific Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has fast-tracked a proposed oil pipeline to the Pacific coast. The move aims to reduce Canada's dependence on the United States and mend relations with Alberta, where separatists are pushing for a referendum on leaving Canada. The pipeline, called Pacific Link, is designated a project of national interest. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith supports the project, emphasizing its transformative (能夠帶來重大、深遠且根本的改變) potential. Carney said final regulatory conditions were expected by September 2027, with the pipeline projected to begin operating in 2032 or 2033. The pipeline would allow Canada to export more oil to Asia, reducing reliance on the U.S. However, questions remain about financing and opposition from Indigenous and environmental groups. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 南部朋友有福啦！ 高雄出發遊澳洲看雪梨跨年煙火、玩滑沙，還有元旦假期日越泰行程！ 若是想衝日本環球影城跨年派對、韓國濟州神話世界跨年演唱會、歐美曼谷夢幻煙火，也通通有！ 跨年搶先卡位！ 快搜尋「可樂旅遊」迎接最難忘的2027吧！ https://sofm.pse.is/9plmlx -- 歡慶中信銀行ATM進駐萬家福、樂家康、Mia C’bon 2026.10.1-11.30至全臺中信銀行分行、7-ELEVEN、萬家福、樂家康、Mia C’bon的中信ATM完成跨行交易,即可參加交易即時抽活動 抽Apple 3C大獎、1萬點OPENPOINT,加碼抽OPENPOINT 16,888點! 了解更多 https://sofm.pse.is/9plmlg -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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  EZ News

  EZ News 10/01/26

  Sep 30, 20266 min

  Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 21-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 47,961 on turnover of 11.2-billion N-T. The market made solid gains on Wednesday, despite Wall Street closing largely in negative territory overnight. Defense ministry mum on alleged Philippines warship donation plan The Ministry of National Defense Ministry is refusing to comment on reports that the government is considering gifting the Philippines a soon-to-be-decommissioned Navy warship. According to the United Daily News, the Lai administration is hoping to donate the Navy's 500-tonne-class Jin Chiang Patrol Ship to the Philippines after it's decommissioned at the end of this year. K-M-T lawmaker Ma Wen-chun is voicing concern that the reported plan to donate the warship could undermine (破壞) the safety of Taiwan fishermen operating in an area where the exclusive economic zones of the two countries overlap. No government agency has confirmed whether such a plan is under consideration and what the reason for it would be. Aftershocks possible after magnitude 5.9 quake strikes off Hualien coast The Central Weather Administration is warning of possible aftershocks over the coming days following Wednesday's magnitude 5.9 earthquake, that struck off the coast of Hualien. The earthquake was centered some 136-kilometers east of Hualien County Hall, at a depth of 13-kilometers. It was felt strongest in parts of Hualien, Yilan, Chiayi County, Changhua and Yunlin, where it measured a 2 on the weather administration's intensity scale. According to the weather administration's Seismological Center, the quake was caused by the Philippine Sea Plate moving beneath the Eurasian Plate and possible aftershocks could reach a magnitude of 5. ISRAEL SUSPENDS FLYDUBAI FLIGHTS AS MOSSAD JOINS PROBE INTO CO-PILOT SUSPECTED OF STABBING CAPTAIN ON TEL AVIV-BOUND PLANE Israel has suspended all FlyDubai flights and launched a multi-agency investigation — involving Mossad, Shin Bet and the military — after a co-pilot on a Tel Aviv-bound flight allegedly stabbed the captain and attempted to crash the aircraft. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called the incident on FlyDubai flight FZ1073 an extremely (極為) serious security breach, saying the Omani co-pilot appeared to have tried to sabotage the plane's systems before passengers and crew subdued him. The Boeing 737, carrying 174 passengers including 27 children, was diverted to the Saudi city of Tabuk after plunging more than five thousand metres in under two minutes. Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv. Switzerland Glaciers Lose 5Percent Ice Volume Experts report that glaciers in Switzerland have lost 5.5% of their ice volume this year due to heat waves and low winter snowfall. The GLAMOS Swiss glacier monitoring service and Swiss Academy of Sciences released a statement Thursday, warning that Alpine glaciers can’t survive (存活) long-term under these conditions. The report highlights concerns about global warming’s impact on Europe, the fastest-warming continent. The record retreat of glacier ice in Switzerland occurred in 2022. Over the past five years, Swiss ice volume has declined by nearly one-fifth. This accelerated melt affects Switzerland and the continent’s major rivers. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 南部朋友有福啦！ 高雄出發遊澳洲看雪梨跨年煙火、玩滑沙，還有元旦假期日越泰行程！ 若是想衝日本環球影城跨年派對、韓國濟州神話世界跨年演唱會、歐美曼谷夢幻煙火，也通通有！ 跨年搶先卡位！ 快搜尋「可樂旅遊」迎接最難忘的2027吧！ https://sofm.pse.is/9pd4ds -- 臺灣企銀 Hokii 數位帳戶『推薦友禮』大加碼～ 理財第一步，交給 Hokii！ 現在參加 Hokii數位帳戶推薦活 動，推薦好友開戶及完成指定任務，好康一起拿，還有機會把 Apple 商品禮券帶回家！ 手刀揪朋友開戶抽大獎： https://sofm.pse.is/9pd4dx -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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  EZ News

  EZ News 09/30/26

  Sep 29, 20266 min

  Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 135-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 47,767 on turnover of 10.4-billion N-T. The market lost ground on Tuesday as investors reacted to speculation (推測) that rising US Treasury yields (美國公債殖利率) and international crude oil prices could push America's central bank to hike interest rates as it seeks to battle inflation. Koo says America is showing "goodwill" over the late delivery of F-16Vs Defense Minister Wellington Koo says the United States is "showing goodwill (善意)" over the late delivery of F-16V Block 70 fighter jets and two sides are still in talks over the matter. The statement comes after the first two of the 66 F-16Vs Taiwan purchased departed from the U-S on August 17 and reportedly remain in Hawaii. According to Koo, the contract for the fighter jets did not include financial penalties (罰款) for late delivery - meaning Taiwan will not receive financial compensation (賠償). The Air Force spent 247.2-billion N-T between 2020 and 2026 to procure 66 new F-16V Block 70 jets from the U-S. The jets were originally scheduled to all be delivered to Taiwan by the end of this year. MOL to extend paid marriage leave to 14 days The Ministry of Labor will be extending paid marriage leave (有薪婚假) from eight to 14 days from tomorrow. According to the ministry's Department of Labor Standards and Equal Employment, the change was proposed through amendments to the Regulations of Leave-Taking of Workers and is has undergone a seven-day public notice period. The department says for the additional days - from the ninth to the 14th day employers are still required by law to pay wages (工資), and after making those payments, the employers can apply to the government for subsidies. The expanded leave will apply equally to Taiwanese and foreign nationals as long as they are covered by the Labor Standards Act. However, migrant domestic helpers and live-in caregivers are not be eligible because they are not covered by the Act. NKorea Rejects SKorean Findings on Mine Planting The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has rejected South Korean findings that North Korea likely planted the land mines (地雷) that injured three South Korean soldiers last week. She threatened to retaliate if the South fires at North Korean troops conducting border fortification work. The statement by Kim Yo Jong came after South Korea's military on Monday announced a preliminary assessment that the blasts were caused by North Korean mines following a joint inspection with the U.S.-led United Nations Command. South Korean Defense Minister told lawmakers Tuesday that North Korea’s placement of the mines likely violated the armistice agreement (停戰協定) that ended fighting in the 1950-53 Korean War. DRC ebola cases surpass 8,000 The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed (超過) eight thousand for the first time, with nearly four thousand deaths recorded — almost half of them outside health facilities. Chris Ocamringa in Kinshasa says the Health Ministry's latest assessment shows the outbreak has reached seven provinces, with three of the worst-affected areas also engulfed by the war between M23 rebels (叛軍) and government forces. C*OUTRO That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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  EZ News

  EZ News 09/29/26

  Sep 28, 20266 min

  Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 150-points this morning from last Thursday's close, at 47,873 on turnover of 13.6-billion N-T. The market lost ground last Thursday - the last day of trading prior to the four-day holiday weekend - as investors digested recent swings in oil prices and ahead of talks between U-S Presidents Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping at the White House Lai marks Teachers' Day by touting AI teacher training plan President Lai Ching-te has marked Teachers' Day by touting his administration's plans to invest 11-billion N-T by 2029 to strengthen educators' digital and artificial intelligence skills. Taking to Facebook, Lai said the Ministry of Education has launched the "AI Talent Ark Program" to build teaching capabilities and AI-enabled learning environments in elementary and secondary schools. Lai also said his administration will continue listening to educators, improve teaching conditions, and ensure teachers receive the respect and support they deserve (應得) so they can focus on teaching. The Ministry of Education has said its "AI Talent Ark Program" is aimed at enhancing digital teaching materials and developing next-generation A-I learning systems. MOJ admits over 40% of those investigated for human trafficking are not indicted The Ministry of Justice says just over 40-per cent of individuals investigated for human trafficking-related crimes between 2021 and 2025 were indicted. According to a recent ministry report, of the 3,401 people investigated, 1,914 were alleged to have been involved in labor exploitation (剝削), 1,281 in sexual exploitation and 147 in organ harvesting. The report also noted that the number of people investigated for sex trafficking rose from 168 in 2021 to 309 in 2025, while the number of people indicted in organ-harvesting cases remained below 70 each year. Of those investigated, 41-per cent were indicted, 41.4-per cent were not indicted and 0.8-per cent received deferred prosecution. TRUMP DENIES OFFERING ARMS TO CHINA, CONTRADICTING HIS OWN AMBASSADOR'S ACCOUNT US President Donald Trump has denied offering to sell American weapons to China, directly contradicting his own ambassador, who said on Sunday that the president had raised the prospect of arms sales during last week's summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Speaking in the Oval Office on Monday, President Trump said he had never heard of such a proposal (提議) — but then added that China would probably like to buy US equipment because America makes better military hardware. The State Department has issued a formal denial, saying US law prohibits arms sales to China and that no such offer or plan exists. Kate Fisher reports from Washington. Argentina Threatens Legal Action to stop UK Oil Project Off Falkland Islands Argentina is threatening international legal action to stop an oil project off the disputed Falkland Islands. President Javier Milei’s office said Monday that the United Kingdom has two weeks to halt work on the Sea Lion development. Otherwise, Argentina says it will ask an international maritime court for an emergency order stopping the project. The court’s orders are legally binding, but it cannot force the U.K. to comply (遵守). Britain controls the islands, which Argentina also claims. Oil production is expected to begin in 2028. Milei’s push comes as his popularity slips and U.S. President Donald Trump suggests reconsidering U.S. neutrality in the sovereignty dispute. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 『你啊 就別再煩惱啦』 去吧去吧，別再煩惱了 唱吧唱吧，多說無用 走吧走吧，前方是何方，此岸或彼岸 原來 答案一直在我眼前啊 田馥甄第六張全新專輯《要去什麼地方》 The Land of Maybe 9.24 我們一起出發前行 全專輯數位收聽 https://sofm.pse.is/9p3jrv 精裝書衣 CD 版開始預購 12.11正式發行 -- 大人放鬆，小孩開心玩!即刻安排好全家週末。11/1跟中友百貨走進森林，聽戴愛玲現場開唱、玩自然體驗，全程專車輕鬆來回，整天從音樂到森林都充滿新鮮感，把週末升級成親子小旅行。10/31還有民歌重返青春。 立刻點擊「千年之戀」享早鳥優惠再抽來回機票 https://sofm.pse.is/9p3js3 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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  EZ News

  EZ News 09/24/26

  Sep 23, 20267 min

  Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 82 point-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 48,075 on turnover of $9.5-billion N-T. With the Taiex repeatedly hitting a fresh high, the local bourse ranked as the fourth-largest stock market in terms of market value in the world as of Wednesday afternoon, according to the up-to-the-minute data released by MarketCapWatch. The data indicates that on Wednesday, the Taiex rose 0.75 percent, pushing up the market capitalization of the local main board to about $5.3 trillion US dollars. As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, Taiwan replaced India, whose market value stood at $4.94 trillion, to become the fourth-largest stock market in the world, according to MarketCapWatch's statistics. Taiwan's new armored vehicle makes live-fire media debut The Ministry of National Defense has given its first live-fire demonstration of the 205 mm mobile gun system. That's a domestically developed and produced armored vehicle that is set to enter mass production next year. During a demonstration, the vehicle hit moving and stationary (固定式) targets at ranges of about 1 kilometer away. Officials say, the demonstration shows that the vehcile can provide continuous firepower against multiple targets. The second round of ammunition initially failed to fire, with crews waiting two mintutes, as stipulated by safety procedures, before reloading, after which the vehicle fired normally. Officials say they will investigate the cause of the apparent misfire. Military officers said the vehicle is expected to receive further upgrades when it enters mass production, including capabilities intended to counter drones. The military also displayed ammunition developed specifically for the vehicle, including armor-piercing, anti-personnel and practice rounds. US AND ISRAEL WALK OUT OF UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY DURING IRAN'S PEZESHKIAN SPEECH AS INDIRECT TALKS CONTINUE The United States and Israel walked out of the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday during a defiant (挑釁的) speech by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who accused Washington of hypocrisy and held up photographs of Iranian schoolchildren killed in the war. The walkout came just a day after US President Donald Trump told the Assembly that a deal with Tehran is possible, but warned the alternative is to destroy the country. Despite the public confrontation, indirect talks between the two sides continued on the sidelines of the gathering, with Qatari mediators shuttling between American and Iranian officials. Mitch Mccann reports from New York. Italy Approves Return to Nuclear Power Italy’s Senate has given final approval to legislation paving the way for a return to nuclear power. The vote marks a major step in Premier Giorgia Meloni’s drive to bolster energy security and meet climate goals, even though the construction of possible new reactors is still many years away. The vote Wednesday comes nearly four decades after the Chernobyl disaster prompted (促使) the country to abandon atomic energy. The bill establishes a legal framework for next-generation nuclear technologies. It authorizes the government to draft implementing decrees over the next 12 months covering reactor licensing, safety standards, waste management and criteria for future sites. Australia PM Concerned by OpenAI Breach Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is extremely concerned and disappointed at an OpenAI security breach of a government website, which the artificial intelligence company took too long to reveal. Albanese made the breach public today following a telephone conversation with OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman. Both men are currently in New York City to address the United Nations. An OpenAI agent had infiltrated an Australian health department website on July 18-th. OpenAI said in a statement that during a review of activity (動靜) involving several Australian government departments, the company discovered “our models took actions we did not intend.” That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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