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EZ NEWS JUNE 16, 2026

Posted on 2026-06-16 10:30:14

Tai-Ex opening

Posted on 2026-06-16 10:30:14

The Tai-Ex opened up 103-points this morning from yesterday's close, at
45,500 on turnover of $14-billion N-T.

Shares in Taiwan surged more than 1,200 points and closed above the
45,000-point mark Monday on an announcement by the United States and Iran
that they have reached a peace deal slated to be signed Friday.

Contract chipmaker TSMC rose 2.81 percent, contributing about 520 points to
the Taiex's rise and sending the electronics index up 2.97 percent.

Analysts say buying also rotated to passive electronics component makers,
adding momentum to the tech sector.

TFDA confirms no contaminated forumla imported

Posted on 2026-06-16 10:30:14

The Food and Drug Administration is confirming that a contaminated (受污染的)
infant formula in the US was not imported into Taiwan.

The product came under scrutiny after three cases of infant botulism (肉毒桿菌中毒)
were reported in the US.

The US CDC found that all three affected infants had consumed the formula.

Taiwanese officials say that there are no import records for the product over
the past three years.

According to the U.S. FDA, the three illnesses began between April and May
2026.

Testing of the infant formula in question and related investigations remain
ongoing.

US & Iran sign peace deal, starting more negotiations

Posted on 2026-06-16 10:30:14

US President Donald Trump says Washington and Tehran have signed a deal to
end the conflict (衝突) and start further negotiations on Iran’s nuclear
program.

The two sides are scheduled to take part in a signing ceremony on Friday in
Geneva.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

UN Resolution Calls on Taliban to Reverse Crackdown on Women

Posted on 2026-06-16 10:30:14

The U.N. Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution calling on
Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to swiftly reverse their crackdown on women.

China’s U.N. Ambassador, whose country sponsored the resolution, said the
hope is that the Afghan government will “take more proactive measures to
protect human rights, especially the rights of women, and project an image of
openness, inclusivity (包容性) and responsibility.”

The resolution adopted on Monday extends the U.N. political mission in
Afghanistan until June 17, 2027.

It authorizes the mission to support humanitarian aid deliveries and promote
national and local governance “without any discrimination based on sex,
religion or ethnicity, with the full, equal, meaningful and safe
participation of women."

1st Edition Wuthering Heights Up for Auction

Posted on 2026-06-16 10:30:14

A rare first-edition copy of Emily Brontë’s novel "Wuthering Heights" is up
for auction for the first time in over a century.

Christie's auction house announced Monday that this is the first copy in the
publisher’s original cloth binding to be auctioned since 1908.

Only about 250 copies of the first edition were printed, and this one has
been in a private library since shortly after (不久之後) its publication in 1847.

The book, along with a copy of Anne Brontë’s "Agnes Grey," is expected to
sell for up to $800-thousand US dollars at a June 30th sale in London.

EZ NEWS JUNE 15, 2026

Posted on 2026-06-15 11:18:14

Tai-Ex opening

Posted on 2026-06-15 11:18:14

The Tai-Ex opened up 279-points this morning from yesterday's close, at
44,448 on turnover of $18.6-billion N-T.

Shares in Taiwan closed more than 1,000 points higher Friday with AI-related
stocks in focus amid improved sentiment after U.S. President Donald Trump
cancelled planned strikes against Iran.

Analysts say electronics heavyweights, notably in the semiconductor industry
simply followed suit and the momentum largely reflected optimism toward AI
development.

And select raw material stocks also moved higher in line with the Taiex.

Civil groups urge protections for migrant caregivers through agency hiring

Posted on 2026-06-15 11:18:14

Civil groups are urging the government to allow household migrant caregivers
to be hired and managed by long-term care agencies.

They say, the move would prevent overwork and better protect the interests of
both those providing and receiving care.

Protesters demonstrated at a rally outside the Ministry of Health and
Welfare, saying "exploitation (利用，剝削) is not a choice."

Advocates described facing long working hours, limited opportunities for rest
or leave, and increasing care responsibilities that often go beyond what one
person can do.

They noted that the rights to rest and take leave are "fundamental labor and
human rights," and emphasized that caregivers being overworked affected the
quality of care received by older adults.

MOHW officials say that the proposed change would require significant
regulatory changes and careful assessment.

2 Mercury viewing events coming up

Posted on 2026-06-15 11:18:14

The Taipei Astronomical Museum says, stargazers may be able to view Mercury
with the naked eye twice this week...

This month Mercury is visible low in the western sky after sunset and can be
seen more easily with binoculars.

The first event will occur tomorrow, with one of the best chances all year to
observe the planet.

Then on Wednesday, Mercury will join Venus, Jupiter, and a crescent moon in
the western sky,with all four objects forming a vertical arrangement.

The museum recommended viewing the events between 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. from a
location with an unobstructed (無障礙的) view of the western horizon...

but they do warn of unstable weather affecting visibility.

Gaza latest

Posted on 2026-06-15 11:18:14

Gaza’s Health Ministry says the Palestinian death toll from the Israel-Hamas
war has surpassed 73,000.

The updated toll came as Israel has continued to strike what it says are
militant targets, often killing civilians, despite a fragile (脆弱的) ceasefire
deal reached in October.

Donna Warder again.

G7 Summit Protests

Posted on 2026-06-15 11:18:14

Thousands of demonstrators are converging in Geneva to show their discontent
with the G7 group of rich countries.

U.S. President Donald Trump and counterparts are set to hold a summit
starting today across Lake Geneva in France.

Environmentalists and feminists on Sunday joined protesters against
imperialism (帝國主義), defenders of independent media and supporters of
Palestinian rights and others in a lakeside park for a march across town.

The summit from Monday to Wednesday in Evian-les-Bains, France, will discuss
the Middle East, Ukraine and global economic issues.

Demonstrators have been gathering for days.

Switzerland Rejects Proposal to Cap Population

Posted on 2026-06-15 11:18:14

Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to cap the country's population at 10
million.

The initiative, led by the right-wing Swiss People's Party, was seen as a
move against migration.

Preliminary results showed nearly 55% opposed the measure, with a turnout of
almost 59%.

Critics warned it could harm Switzerland's ties with the European Union.

Switzerland isn't an EU member but is surrounded by EU countries.

The proposal's defeat reflects ongoing debates about immigration in Europe.

Swiss democracy allows voters to directly influence policy through
referendums, highlighting the country's unique approach to governance (治理).

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