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EZ NEWS AUG 11, 2026

Posted on 2026-08-11 10:59:13

Tai-Ex opening

Posted on 2026-08-11 10:59:13

The Tai-Ex opened down 44-points this morning from yesterday's close, at
44,883 on turnover of 11.7-billion N-T.

The market gained solid ground on Monday as buying was sparked by a rally on
Wall Street last Friday after weaker-than-expected job data and eased
concerns about a rate hike by the U-S Federal Reserve.

MOFA probes workplace bullying accusations against Geneva envoy

Posted on 2026-08-11 10:59:13

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it has opened an investigation into
allegations that President Lai Ching-te's top envoy in Geneva was involved in
workplace bullying and other misconduct.

According to the ministry, it formed a special task force, composed mainly of
personnel from outside the ministry to conduct (執行) the investigation, after
receiving a complaint against Greg Lee.

The petition was from some of his subordinates (下屬) at the Taiwan
representative office in Switzerland.

The foreign ministry says the investigation is focusing on accusations of
workplace bullying, while other complaints of misbehavior will be handled by
the appropriate government agencies.

Taiwan sees population decline for 31st consecutive month

Posted on 2026-08-11 10:59:13

And,

The Ministry of the Interior says data shows that Taiwan's population
declined for a 31st consecutive month in July.

According to the ministry, Taiwan’s population stood at 23,235,002 at the end
of last month - which was a decline of 102,934 from the same period of last
year.

The number of newborns (新生兒) last month rose to 7,906, which was up by 582
from June.

However, the total number of births during the first seven months of this
year stood at 54,250 and that's a decline of15.7-per cent from the same
period of last year.

WHO Warning on Ebola Outbreak in Congo

Posted on 2026-08-11 10:59:13

The World Health Organization says the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak started
in February, months before it was officially declared in May.

The WHO regional director says early cases were wrongly attributed to malaria
and typhoid.

Confirmed cases have reached 4,200, with over 1,900 deaths.

The Bundibugyo virus responsible for this outbreak has no approved vaccines
or treatments.

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has warned that Ebola is spreading
faster than efforts to fight it.

Access to healthcare is challenged by years of conflict (衝突) in one of
Congo’s most remote areas.

US Trump Signs Order Spacing Out Childhood Vaccines

Posted on 2026-08-11 10:59:13

US President Donald Trump wants changes in the way childhood vaccines are
delivered.

The AP's Jennifer King reports.

UK France Brace for 5th Heatwave

Posted on 2026-08-11 10:59:13

The U.K. and France are bracing for the fifth heat wave of the season, adding
to an intense stretch of hot weather that has repeatedly sent temperatures
soaring across Europe since May.

France's national weather agency is warning about temperatures approaching 40
C from today onward in southeastern France.

Across Europe, the extreme heat began in May and has contributed to (導致)
major wildfires, prolonged (延長) drought and new national temperature records,
as well as thousands of projected heat-related deaths.

According to climate statistics, globally so fa, this is the third-hottest
year, behind 2024 and 2025.

EZ NEWS AUG 10, 2026

Posted on 2026-08-10 15:19:13

EZ NEWS AUG , 2026

Posted on 2026-08-10 15:17:13

Tai-Ex opening

Posted on 2026-08-10 15:17:13

The Tai-Ex opened up 314-points this morning from Friday's close, at 44,540
on turnover of 14.9-billion N-T.

The market closed lower on Friday after falling into consolidation mode
following a recent wild swing (大幅震盪) amid concerns over massive spending on
A-I infrastructure.

Market watchers say profit-taking focused on AI-related stocks that had
fallen victim to the recent sell-off (出售潮), but TSMC appeared resilient
(有韌性), preventing further losses in the Tai-ex.

Taiwan envoy to Japan protests Nagasaki memorial designation, skips event

Posted on 2026-08-10 15:17:13

Taiwan's representative to Japan has boycotted Sunday's annual atomic bombing
memorial ceremony in the Japanese city of Nagasaki.

According to Lee Yi-yang, the Nagasaki City government placed Taiwan's
delegation in the International N-G-O section rather than the section for
foreign embassies and representative offices.

That arrangement was the same as last year, when Taiwan was first invited to
attend the annual memorial ceremony.

Lee says it'sregrettable that the Nagasaki City government continued to
inappropriately label Taiwan's delegation this year.

Officials in Nagasaki are being cited as saying no official letter of protest
from Taiwan has yet been received.

Lai inspects Taoyuan Avenger Air Defense System

Posted on 2026-08-10 15:17:13

President Lai Ching-te inspected troops stationed in northern Taoyuan during
Sunday's Han Kuang series of exercises on the fifth day of the annual drill.

Lai was accompanied by Defense Minister Wellington Koo and National Security
Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu.

The Presidential Office says they were briefed by the commander of a Taoyuan
drill group about how the military is coordinating to counter a simulated
(模擬的) Chinese invasion.

Lai also toured a nearby site operated by the Army's 21st Artillery Command
(砲兵指揮部), where the Avenger Air Defense System was deployed.

The annual live-fire portion of the Han Kuang exercises will continue through
Friday.

Netanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza peace roadmap

Posted on 2026-08-10 15:17:13

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has explicitly rejected the
15-point Gaza peace roadmap drawn up by US President Donald Trump's Board of
Peace, saying Israel's military will not withdraw until Hamas is fully
disarmed (解除武裝).

The rejection marks a rare public split (公開意見不合) between the two leaders.

Meanwhile Hamas has called on mediators and Washington to pressure the
Israeli prime minister not to obstruct (阻礙) the process for domestic
political reasons, with Israeli elections due in October.
That's Jagruti Dave reporting from Washington.

Ancient Rome shipwreck found

Posted on 2026-08-10 15:17:13

Italian divers have discovered an ancient Roman shipwreck (沈船) off the coast
of Sicily, believed to be more than 2,000 years old.

The vessel was found piled high with hundreds of well-preserved containers,
which were used to transport goods such as wine and olive oil.

Italy's Culture Ministry has hailed the wreck as "one of the most important
underwater archaeological (考古的) discoveries of recent years".

Specialist police divers found the ship around 46-meters deep, after a
tip-off (線索) from fishermen. The wreckage (殘骸) is 21 meters long and 6 meters
wide.

The culture ministry says it dates from the second or 1st Century BC.

Officials say safety measures will be taken to safeguard it while it
undergoes investigation, as experts work to determine the nature of the wreck
and learn more about its cargo (貨物).

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