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EZ NEWS JUNE 23, 2026

Posted on 2026-06-23 10:54:13

Tai-Ex opening

Posted on 2026-06-23 10:54:13

The Tai-Ex opened up 53 -points this morning from yesterday's close, at
47,795 on turnover of 21.5-billion N-T.

The market closed at yet another record high on Monday after surging more
than 1,200 points, as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing smashed previous
closing levels amid ongoing optimism over global AI development.

Cancer remains No. 1 cause of death in Taiwan for 44th straight year

Posted on 2026-06-23 10:54:13

The Ministry of Health says cancer remained the leading cause of death here
in Taiwan in 2025 - maintaining that trend for the 44th consecutive (連續的)
year.

According to the ministry, data shows cancer, heart disease, and pneumonia
remained the top three causes of death last year.

That was followed by cerebrovascular disease and diabetes.

Cancer claimed 54,838 lives in 2025 accounting for 27.5-per cent of all
deaths and the cancer mortality rate was 234.9 deaths per 100,000 people.

The average annual increase of cancer deaths over the past decade has been
1.5-per cent.

Lung, liver and colorectal malignancies remained the main causes of cancer
deaths in 2025 for the 22nd consecutive year.

Suspect in Taipei knife attack on cheerleader detained

Posted on 2026-06-23 10:54:13

A man suspected of carrying out a knife attack on C-T-B-C Brothers' Passion
Sisters cheerleading team member, Wang Ching-wen has been ordered detained.

The 52 year old man was detained after the Shilin District Court approved a
request for a detention order submitted by the Shihlin District Prosecutors'
Office.

The court says it accepted the request based on strong evidence of attempted
murder and assault (突擊), as well as the risk that he could reoffend.

Wang, who is known by her stage name Wen Wen, was taking part in a private
photo shoot at a photo studio in Taipei on Saturday when she was attacked by
a man with a knife.

The motive for the attack remains under investigation.

Iran Pushes Back on US Claims for Agreement on Nuclear Inspectors

Posted on 2026-06-23 10:54:13

Iran has pushed back against claims by US Vice President JD Vance that Tehran
agreed during talks in Switzerland to readmit international nuclear
inspectors — with Iran's foreign ministry saying cooperation with the UN's
atomic watchdog would continue under existing procedures.

Vance had described the opening round of negotiations at Bürgenstock as
"very, very good," but Tehran says substantive (實質Shízhì) discussions on the
nuclear issue have not yet begun.

The two sides have agreed a road map to reach a final deal within sixty days,
with Qatar and Pakistan acting as mediators.

Washington correspondent Kate Fisher says the lifting of sanctions on Iranian
oil presents a challenge for the US — because Washington will have far less
control over how Tehran spends the revenue it earns on the open market.

Egypt Detains Hundreds for Illegal Goldmining and Smuggling

Posted on 2026-06-23 10:54:13

Egyptian security forces have detained hundreds of people, including
foreigners, near the Sudan border.

They are accused of illegal gold mining and smuggling, according to the
Egyptian military.

The military said the detainees included 87 Egyptians and 136 foreigners.

Egypt's military said some surrendered (投降) and were sent home.

The operation seized large amounts of mining equipment.

The southern region of Egypt is rich in gold mines, including the Sukari
mine.

Sudan, also rich in gold, has seen much of its gold smuggled due to the war
there.

EZ NEWS JUNE 22, 2026

Posted on 2026-06-22 10:34:13

Tai-Ex opening

Posted on 2026-06-22 10:34:13

The Tai-Ex opened up 214-points this morning from Thursday's close, at 4,6679
on turnover of 25.1-billion N-T.

The market smashed record closing levels once again last Thursday - the final
trading day of the national holiday shortened week - with large cap tech
stocks in focus as investors continued to focus on strong AI development.

Testing of MQ-9B 'SkyGuardian' drone underway in Taiwan

Posted on 2026-06-22 10:34:13

Reports says testing of MQ-9B "SkyGuardian" drones is already underway here
in Taiwan.

Four of the drones were ordered from the United States in 2020.

The U-S agreed to deliver the four MQ-9Bs to Taiwan in two batches in 2026
and 2027 and defense officials have not said how many of the drones were
included in the first shipment, which was recently delivered.

According to an anonymous source,the military and the drone manufacturer are
working together on assembly and will next proceed to ( 進行，繼續進行) flight
testing.

MQ-9Bs are capable of long-term, long-range surveillance.

Lin Yu-ting wins silver at World Boxing Cup in China

Posted on 2026-06-22 10:34:13

And,

Olympic gold medalist Lin Yu-ting has won silver at the 2026 World Boxing Cup
stop in Guiyang, China, after losing to Kazakhstan's Viktoriya Grafeyeva in
the women's 60-kilogram final.

Lin's coach Tseng Tzu-chiang says the heavier weight class tested Lin's
stamina (耐力) and she appeared not to have fully recovered from her semifinal
against Chinese former world champion Yang Cheng-yu on Saturday.

Lin returned to the ring earlier this year after taking a 19-month break from
international competition amid uncertainty surrounding World Boxing's new
sex-testing regulations.

IRAN-US TALKS IN CRISIS AS TEHRAN DELEGATION REFUSES TO RETURN AFTER

Posted on 2026-06-22 10:34:13

TRUMP'S STRAIT OF HORMUZ THREATS

A senior U.S. diplomat says negotiators anticipate working through the night
after U.S.-Iran talks on their interim deal to end the war had a tense start
in Switzerland.

Nuclear talks between the two sides were thrown into turmoil at the
Bürgenstock resort, with Iran's delegation refusing to return to the
negotiating table after a break, citing what Tehran called threatening and
insulting remarks by US President Donald Trump.

Trump said on Sunday the US might take over the Strait of Hormuz if no deal
is reached, and warned Iranian officials they would not have a country if
they closed the waterway.

The two sides have given sharply different accounts of events at the summit,
with deep mistrust evident (明顯) even before formal sessions began.

Allister Dsouza reports from Washington.

Bolivia Roadblocks Continue Amid Protests

Posted on 2026-06-22 10:34:13

Bolivia continues to clear roadblocks isolating its capital, La Paz, and
other cities.

This follows President Rodrigo Paz's state of emergency declaration, ratified
by parliament.

On Sunday, a tragic plane crash killed six people, including Bolivian Air
Force officers.

The aircraft was monitoring a blocked highway between La Paz and Cochabamba.

Although many blockades have been lifted, some persist in Cochabamba, led by
coca growers' unions allied with former President Evo Morales.

The government accuses Morales of instigating (煽動) protests to avoid legal
issues.

The state of emergency will last 90 days but could end sooner if violence
subsides.

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