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EZ NEWS SEPT 21, 2026

Posted on 2026-09-21 10:42:13

Tai-Ex opening

Posted on 2026-09-21 10:42:13

The Tai-Ex opened up 26-points this morning from Friday's close, at 47,207.

The market gained solid ground on Friday, as investor were boosted by a rally
on Wall Street overnightafter both oil prices fell.

Lai talks up his priorities for Taiwan's cultural future

Posted on 2026-09-21 10:42:13

President Lai Ching-te has been outlining his four priorities for Taiwan's
cultural future.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2026 National Cultural Congress in
Taipei, Lai said Taiwan's economic achievements should be accompanied by
cultural growth, as while an economy makes a country strong, culture makes a
country great.

According to Lai his administration will be focusing on nurturing younger
generations, strengthening local cultural identity, promoting innovation that
balances technology with human dignity (人的尊嚴), and helping the world better
understand Taiwan.

The National Cultural Congress is held every four years.

It was held this year under the theme of "Future Tense" and is aimed at
shaping Taiwan's cultural vision through 2030.

EVA Airways and Starlux win top Skytrax awards

Posted on 2026-09-21 10:42:13

And,

EVA Airways and Starlux Airlines, secured prestigious five-star airline
ratings at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards in London.

EVA Airways won three world No. 1 honors, while Starlux was named the world's
cleanest airline.

EVA Airways says it was honored for having the world's best premium economy
class and the best premium economy class amenities while also being
recognized as the world's most family friendly airline.

The carrier also retained Skytrax's five-star airline rating for the 11th
consecutive (連續的) year.

While Starlux retained its five-star airline certification for a second
consecutive year and also ranked first in the world's cleanest airline
category, which evaluates cabin cleanliness.

Russia Election Kremlin Dominates

Posted on 2026-09-21 10:42:13

Early results from Russia’s first wartime parliamentary election, released by
the country’s election commission, show the main Kremlin party dominating the
vote.

With some 58% of the precincts counted, United Russia had nearly 58% of the
vote for the 225 deputies apportioned by party lists, according to the
Central Election Commission.

Another 225 lawmakers will be chosen in single-seat races, and United Russia
also was poised to win most of those.

The tightly controlled balloting was virtually devoid of opposition to
President Vladimir Putin’s policies and all but certain to cement (加強，鞏固) the
Kremlin’s dominance.

The balloting included residents of four Ukrainian regions that Moscow
illegally annexed after the war began, but still doesn’t fully control, as
well as those in Crimea.

US ICE Officers Shoot Man

Posted on 2026-09-21 10:42:13

Local authorities say a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot
and wounded a man in Austin, Texas, where anti-ICE protesters gathered for
hours.

The Austin police chief said the man was in serious but stable (穩定的)
condition at a hospital after being shot Sunday afternoon.

An immigration attorney identified him as Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a
28-year-old Venezuelan man.

The Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE, didn’t immediately
respond to requests for details.

Austin police officers were not involved in the shooting.

The city's mayor says he wants local police involved in the investigation to
provide what he called “clear, third-party eyes” in the process.

Meloni plans to ban burqas and niqabs in Italian schools, and cap foreign

Posted on 2026-09-21 10:42:13

students in classrooms

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni's plans to limit (限制) the number of foreign
students in Italian schools and ban the wearing of burqas in class.

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports

EZ NEWS SEPT , 2026

Posted on 2026-09-18 12:03:13

Taiex open

Posted on 2026-09-18 12:03:13

Taiwan’s stock market opened 161.56 points higher today, at 46,449.56 points.
Trading volume was NT$9.193 billion.

Central bank keeps rates unchanged for economic stability amid turmoil

Posted on 2026-09-18 12:03:13

Taiwan's central bank is keeping its key interest rates unchanged for a 10th
consecutive quarter, saying the decision was aimed at maintaining economic
stability amid global uncertainty.

Taiwan's discount rate will remain at 2 percent, while the rate on
collateralized accommodations will remain at 2.375 percent and the rate on
non‑collateralized accommodations at 4.250 percent.

The decision diverged from that of the U.S. Federal Reserve, which raised its
benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point to about 3.9 percent --
its first increase since 2023, and in an effort to curb persistently high
inflation.

The European Central Bank also raised its key rate last week, while Bank of
Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said earlier this month policymakers would consider
a possible rate hike at upcoming meetings, with the next scheduled for
Friday.

Weather update

Posted on 2026-09-18 12:03:13

Forecast models are predicting weak northeasterly winds with limited moisture
today.

This, according to meteorologist Wu Derong, who says windward areas will be
partly cloudy to sunny, with occasional scattered light rain in eastern
Taiwan.

Leeward areas will be sunny to partly cloudy, while mountainous areas may
experience localized afternoon showers.

Typhoon Dujuan is continuing to strengthen, its path is expected to see it
making a wide turn over the seas south of Japan, and moving away from the
country.

US war crimes

Posted on 2026-09-18 12:03:13

To international news...

A United Nations report indicates war crimes and crimes against humanity were
carried out by both the United States and Iran ...

The report is not binding... but it adds to international evidence gathered
about crimes in the war in Iran, and could eventually be used in efforts to
reach justice in international courts.

Sagher Meghani reports.

Tusk warns Russia preparing for hybrid strikes

Posted on 2026-09-18 12:03:13

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warns that Russia is planning hybrid
strikes with drones and rockets on European countries supporting Ukraine.

He says Russia will pretend the attacks are accidental to weaken NATO's
motivation to defend member states.

Tusk shared this information with the Polish parliament on Thursday, citing
intelligence from multiple secret services.

He added that Russia aimed to disrupt delivery lines to Ukraine and is not
ready for peace talks.

Canada welcomes new membership

Posted on 2026-09-18 12:03:13

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has embraced the prospect of his country
becoming the European Union’s first associate member.

Carney told the parliament that he welcomed European Commission President
Ursula von der Leyen’s proposal.

He said closer ties with the continent would ensure no country could control
Canada’s markets or undermine its sovereignty.

The new links mean deeper integration across trade, defense, critical
minerals, artificial intelligence, energy, space, research and financial
services to make both sides less vulnerable to economic and geopolitical
pressure.

Carney has said he is not pursuing full membership of the EU.

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