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EZ NEWS JUNE 8, 2026

Posted on 2026-07-08 10:51:13

Tai-Ex opening

Posted on 2026-07-08 10:51:14

The Tai-Ex opened up 45-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 45,524
on turnover of 8.7-billion N-T.

The market tumbled on Tuesday as investors continued to rotate funds out of
the electronics sector amid worries over valuations (估價).

MOHW expands contaminated cooking oil recall

Posted on 2026-07-08 10:51:14

Health Minister Shih Chung-liang has announced the widening of a recall order
for products linked to contaminated cooking oil produced by Central Union
Oil.

The latest move means that all processed foods made using the affected oil
should have been removed from store shelves by midnight.

It overrides a previous order that only products containing more than 20-per
cent of the affected oil needed to be recalled (撤回) and removed from stores.

According to the health ministry, all affected secondary products must now be
removed from the market as a precaution and can only return to store shelves
after manufacturers provide test results confirming they are safe for human
consumption.

Taoyuan Airport sees record number of passengers in first half of year

Posted on 2026-07-08 10:51:14

The Taoyuan International Airport reportedly handled some 25.78-million
passengers in the first half of this year.

That figure is a new record for the period.

Reports says the airport saw passenger volume rise by 9-per cent from the
same period of last year.

According to the airport operator, it firmly (牢牢) believes that passenger
volume for the whole of this year could reach 50-million.

Summer travel demand is expected to peak this month and next month, when
total takeoffs and landings are forecast to reach 46,000.

US RETALIATORY STRIKES HIT IRANIAN PORTS AND MILITARY SITES AFTER IRAN

Posted on 2026-07-08 10:51:14

ATTACKS THREE COMMERCIAL VESSELS IN STRAIT OF HORMUZ

The United States has launched retaliatory (報復性) strikes against Iran,
hitting port facilities, missile and drone sites, and air defence
installations on Tuesday evening — in response to Iranian attacks on three
commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

The website Axios reports the American military response far exceeded
previous exchanges between the two sides, while Iran's deputy foreign
minister has warned Tehran will take decisive measures.

Jagruti Dave in Washington says the conflict's impact on oil prices is a
growing concern in the United States, particularly with midterm elections on
the horizon.

Pakistan Cargo Plane Search Continues

Posted on 2026-07-08 10:51:14

A Pakistani cargo plane with five crew members is missing after rapidly
descending (下降) and losing contact with air traffic controllers.

Pakistan’s airport authority reported the incident late Tuesday off the coast
of Karachi.

The Boeing 737 reported a navigation system problem at 9:18 p.m. local time.

Radar data showed it rapidly descending and changing course at about 9:21
p.m. before losing contact about 287 kilometers west of Karachi.

Search-and-rescue operations are underway in the Arabian Sea.

France Le Pen to Run for Presidency

Posted on 2026-07-08 10:51:14

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen says she’ll run for the French presidency next
year despite being sentenced to wear a court-ordered electronic monitor for
embezzlement.

The decision by the 57-year-old veteran of three presidential races sets up a
fourth campaign like no other.

She potentially could be seeking votes while subject to electronic monitoring
and a judge’s determination (判定) of how, and for how long, the punishment is
applied.

Le Pen said she will appeal Tuesday's ruling to France’s highest court.

EZ NEWS JULY 7, 2026

Posted on 2026-07-07 11:58:13

Tai-Ex opening

Posted on 2026-07-07 11:58:13

The Tai-Ex opened slightly (稍微) lower this morning at 46,537.

Turnover stood at 11-billion N.T. dollars.

The market closed lower Monday after an early rise.

Investors were worried that tech stocks had become too expensive.

That led to a large selloff (拋售) in the tech sector.

MAC claims China may be involved in attack on Japanese commentator

Posted on 2026-07-07 11:58:13

The Mainland Affairs Council says China may have been involved in an attack
on Japanese commentator (評論員) Akio Yaita.

A Hong Kong man was arrested on suspicion of punching Yaita after he gave a
speech in Taichung.

The attack led to claims on social media that China may have been involved.

The council says it warned other agencies that the case "could involve
transnational repression (跨國鎮壓)."

Yaita is the CEO of the Indo-Pacific Strategic Thinktank.

He had just finished giving a speech at an an event organized by the Spring
Rain Foundation at a hotel in Taichung when he was punched in the face as he
was making a phone call

Keelung to revoke preschool's license over child abuse case

Posted on 2026-07-07 11:58:13

The Keelung City Government says a preschool may lose its license (執照) as
early as tomorrow over a child abuse (虐待) case.

Officials will review the second stage of the investigation later today.

The city has released the names of two teachers found responsible for abuse.

The city also filed a criminal complaint last week.

Several children at the preschool in Qidu District were found with bruises
(瘀青) allegedly caused by abuse.

French President visits Syria after Assad's ouster

Posted on 2026-07-07 11:58:13

French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Syria, becoming the first
major Western leader to visit since Bashar al-Assad's ouster (驅逐) in 2024.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited in April, but Macron is the
first from western Europe or North America.

His visit comes during a period of relative calm (相對平靜) in the Middle East
after the monthlong war in Iran and Lebanon.

Macron is also set to attend a NATO summit (高峰會) in Ankara, Turkey.

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa is also expected to attend the summit and
hold a high-profile meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump's pardons for Jan. 6 rioters don't apply to DC pipe bomb suspect,

Posted on 2026-07-07 11:58:13

judge rules

A judge says US President Donald Trump’s pardons (赦免) for January 6th rioters
do not apply to a suspect in the D.C. pipe bomb case.

The case may now move toward trial.

Prosecutors say the suspect may have a link to the Capitol riot.

But that claim has not yet been tested in court.

AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports

Cuba hit by islandwide blackout

Posted on 2026-07-07 11:58:13

Cuba has been hit by an islandwide blackout (停電) as fuel supplies (燃料供應) run
low.

The country’s Electric Union reported the blackout Monday.

It says the cause is still under investigation.

Fuel has been running out since January, after U.S. President Donald Trump
threatened tariffs on countries that sell oil to Cuba.

Public transportation has largely stopped, and officials have canceled tens
of thousands of surgeries.

EZ NEWS JUNE 6, 2026

Posted on 2026-07-06 10:56:13

Tai-Ex opening

Posted on 2026-07-06 10:56:13

The Tai-Ex opened up 116-points this morning from Friday's close, at 46,897
on turnover of 10.8-billion N-T.

The market ended marginally higher last Friday, after key AI related stocks
ended mixed on Wall Street overnight.

Tainted oil recall's 20% threshold based on 2017 guidelines

Posted on 2026-07-06 10:56:13

Health Minister Shih Chung-liang says the decision to order a precautionary
(預防性的) recall of processed foods containing at least 20-per cent
carcinogen-tainted cooking oil is based on food safety guidelines established
in 2017.

The statement comes after the Food and Drug Administration expanded its
recall order over soybean salad oil produced by Taichung-based Central Union
Oil.

The oil was found to contain excessive levels of a carcinogen late last week.

The expanded recall covers unprocessed oil sold in its original form, such as
soybean salad oil and blended oils; and processed foods containing 20-per
cent or more of the affected oil.

The contaminated batch totals about 1,300 metric tons and was supplied to
three companies before entering the downstream food supply chain.

CWA warns of extended heat in 2027 as Taiwan develops tiered response plan

Posted on 2026-07-06 10:56:13

The Central Weather Administration says Taiwan is likely to experience a
warmer-than-normal winter this year due to strong El Nino effects.

According to the administration, the extreme heat likely to extend into the
spring and summer of next year.

Data shows Taiwan experienced its most severe (劇烈) heat between 2020 and
2021, driven by the combination of an unusually strong subtropical
high-pressure system, La Nina conditions and regional sea surface temperature
changes.

Taipei recorded 100 days with temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius in 2020,
the highest annual total since records began.

EU Wildfires

Posted on 2026-07-06 10:56:13

Hundreds of firefighters are battling wildfires in Portugal, Spain and Greece.

Spain and Italy have sent reinforcements to Portugal, where a massive blaze
has been burning for more than three days.

In central Portugal, over 1,200 firefighters are fighting a fire that has
burned 12-thousand hectares since Thursday.

Meanwhile, in Greece, authorities have warned residents in parts of the
country's second largest city of Thessaloniki about toxic smoke from a
wildfire that engulfed a recycling plant.

A 76-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of starting the blaze.

Greece frequently (頻繁地) suffers devastating wildfires during its hot, dry
summers.

Trump's administration won't seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial

Posted on 2026-07-06 10:56:13

Reflecting Pool

The Trump administration says it will not seek new bids (投標) to repair the
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

Canada to Choose Sub Contractor

Posted on 2026-07-06 10:56:13

Canada is expected today to choose between German and South Korean bids to
build a multibillion-dollar fleet (艦隊) of 12 submarines.

Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems and South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean are
competing for the contract to build 12 conventionally (傳統地) powered
submarines worth tens of billions of dollars.

The widely expected announcement will come just before Carney heads to the
NATO summit in Turkey as NATO allies boost defense spending.

Carney’s government has pledged to meet NATO’s higher defense spending
targets, committing to spend 5% of Canada’s gross domestic product on defense
by 2035 after reaching the alliance’s previous 2% benchmark this year.

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