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EZ NEWS JULY 27, 2026

Posted on 2026-07-27 10:44:13

Tai-Ex opening

Posted on 2026-07-27 10:44:16

The Tai-Ex opened down 68-points this morning from Friday's close, at 43,585
on turnover of 8.6-billion N-T.

The market took a beating on Friday, plunging over 1,000 points as a spike in
crude oil prices due to escalating military conflicts in the Middle East and
lingering concerns over a possible AI bubble spooked investor sentiment.

6,000 more doses of COVID-19 vaccine now available in Taipei

Posted on 2026-07-27 10:44:21

The Centers for Disease Control says 6,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines will be
delivered to the Taipei City Department of Health this week and will be
distributed to contracted (承包的) medical institutions and outpatient hospital
clinics.

The statement comes amid claims that clinics in Taipei were reportedly out of
COVID-19 vaccine doses.

Concern over a lack of vaccine doses comes after the C-D-C last week
announced the extension of its publicly funded COVID-19 vaccination program
through September 28 due to a rise in the number of cases.

According to the C-D-C, Taiwan entered a new COVID-19 epidemic phase two
weeks ago, as outpatient and emergency room visits rose by 66.5-per cent in
the week of July 12 to 18 from the previous week.

The publicly funded vaccination had been scheduled to end July 31.

Miaoli Mazu temple becomes Taiwan's 1st to retire carbon credits

Posted on 2026-07-27 10:44:23

The Baishatun Gongtian Temple in Miaoli County has become the first in Taiwan
to offer visitors the option of offsetting their carbon emissions through the
retirement of Gold Standard carbon credits.

According to the Tourism Innovation Association of Taiwan, data shows the
average visitor to the temple generated about 0.04 kilograms of carbon
dioxide equivalent.

Under the new scheme, government agencies, businesses, schools, organizations
and religious groups visiting the temple for worship, company outings, or
cultural tours can apply to retire carbon credits based on the number of
participants.

The association is also partnering with the Miaoli County government's
Culture and Tourism Bureau to develop travel itineraries centered on Gongtian
Temple that have also obtained carbon credit retirement certification.

US Seattle Shooting Multiple Injured

Posted on 2026-07-27 10:44:25

In the US...

Multiple people were injured in a shooting Sunday night at an events complex
(大型展演場館) close to the Space Needle in Seattle, police said in a statement.

Authorities did not immediately release more information.

US AND IRAN HOLD FIRE FOR SECOND DAY AS OMAN BROKERS TALKS ON STRAIT OF

Posted on 2026-07-27 10:44:30

HORMUZ SHIPPING ROUTES

The United States and Iran have held their fire for a second consecutive day,
as negotiators work to revive an interim (暫時的) ceasefire deal to end the war.

US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz has said US President Donald
Trump is giving the talks room, while a senior Iranian source has told
Reuters that Tehran will maintain the pause as long as Washington does.

An Omani delegation is now in Tehran to discuss the management of shipping
through the Strait of Hormuz — the issue at the heart of the conflict.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

Brazil Recalls Ambassador to Argentina After Milei Insult

Posted on 2026-07-27 10:44:30

Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it has recalled its ambassador to
Argentina after President Javier Milei insulted Brazilian officials while in
their country.

The decision comes a day after Milei was in Sao Paulo participating in an
event where Brazilian Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, a son of former President Jair
Bolsonaro, was confirmed as the presidential candidate of his father’s party.

During his speech at Saturday’s event, Milei accused Brazilian President Luiz
Inácio Lula da Silva of being a “thief” and a “delinquent” (違法者) among other
things.

Lula is seeking reelection and will run against Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, whose
family has many ties with the Trump administration.

EZ NEWS JULY 24, 2026

Posted on 2026-07-24 14:42:13

Tai-Ex opens lower

Posted on 2026-07-24 14:42:13

The Taiwan Stock Exchange opened 81 points lower this morning.

Opening turnover reached 6.77 billion N-T dollars.

Taiwan shares followed other Asian markets lower as oil prices rose above 100
U-S dollars a barrel amid growing conflict (衝突) in the Gulf.

U-S stocks also fell overnight as higher oil prices worried investors.

The S&P 500 lost 1.2 percent, the Dow fell 1 percent, and the Nasdaq dropped
2.2 percent.

Traffic controls possible as Noul approaches

Posted on 2026-07-24 14:42:13

The Directorate General of Highways says traffic controls (交通管制) may be
introduced on five highway sections.

These include the Southern Cross-Island Highway and the East Coast Highway.

The announcement comes after the Central Weather Administration issued a sea
warning for Tropical Storm Noul.

Noul is the 12th tropical storm of this year's season.

The highways agency also activated its emergency response team (緊急應變小組) at 7
this morning.

Officials said mountain roads could become blocked (受阻的、無法通行的) or damaged
during the storm.

Traffic controls will be changed based on the latest weather reports and road
conditions.

MAC to cancel citizenship of China-born organizer

Posted on 2026-07-24 14:42:13

The Mainland Affairs Council says it will cancel the Taiwan citizenship
(公民身分、國籍) of a China-born woman convicted (被判有罪的) of working for Beijing in
Taiwan.

Zhou Man-zhi became a Taiwan citizen through marriage in 2004.

Earlier this week, the Supreme Court confirmed her eight-year prison sentence
(監禁刑期) for breaking the National Security Act.

The court found that Zhou tried to develop two groups for marriage immigrants
in Taiwan.

It said she acted for China-based organizations controlled by the Chinese
Communist Party.

Trump links Saudi nuclear deal to Israel ties

Posted on 2026-07-24 14:42:14

U-S President Donald Trump says a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement
(合作協議) with Saudi Arabia can only move forward if the kingdom establishes
relations (建立關係) with Israel.

Saudi Arabia has long refused to join the agreements without a clear path
toward an independent (獨立) Palestinian state.

Sagher Meghani reports.

Human Rights Watch criticizes Indian police

Posted on 2026-07-24 14:42:14

Human Rights Watch is calling on India's government to investigate police
actions against student protesters in New Delhi.

The group says security forces used unnecessary and excessive force (過度武力),
including tear gas (催淚瓦斯) and batons, against mostly peaceful protesters.

The criticism comes as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has offered
to hold talks with protest leaders.

The protesters are demanding that the country's education minister resign
(辭職).

India is now ranked as the country with the highest risk of civil unrest
(社會動盪) on a major international index.

The number of people joining protests has more than doubled over the past
year.

Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.

Diplomats consider removing ICC prosecutor

Posted on 2026-07-24 14:42:14

Diplomats are preparing to vote on whether to remove the chief prosecutor
(首席檢察官) of the International Criminal Court.

The vote follows findings of sexual misconduct (性行為不當).

The prosecutor is also banned from entering the U-S and is under U-S
sanctions.

The sanctions (制裁) are linked to the court's investigation of Israeli
officials over the conflict in Gaza.

Molly Quell has the latest.

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