About this episode
Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News.
Tai-Ex opening
The Tai-Ex opened up 63-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 30,630
on turnover of 8.2-billion N-T.
The market closed higher yesterday as buying was sparked by gains posted on
Wall Street at the end of last week.
However, the main board declined from the day's high of 30,681 after
profit-taking set-in late in the session, as investors turned cautious ahead
of the anticipated U-S Supreme Court ruling later this week on Donald Trump's
sweeping tariffs.
Taiwan F-16s return to the sky after no-flight order lifted
The Air Force says its fleet of F-16s jet fighters have now resumed regular
training operations following safety checks.
The fleet was grounded in response to the disappearance of an F-16V and its
pilot going missing in waters off the east coast last Tuesday.
According to the Air Force, all of its F-16s passed inspections, with pilots
and ground crews completing simulation (??) and maintenance training,
respectively.
The Air Force also released photos of a group of four F-16Vs making
preparations for takeoff, with one piloted by Maj. Gen. Hu Chung-hua -- the
chief of the Air Force's 5th Tactical Mixed Wing based in eastern Hualien
County.
Taipei to launch 'smoke-free city' plan this year
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an says his administration is looking at various
options to limit smoking in public places and some version of the policy is
likely to be implemented this year.
According to Chiang, a "Taipei smoke-free city" plan is expected to be
launched by the end of this year.
Chiang says city officials are studying the establishment of designated
(???) smoking areas in Tokyo, which has cut down on secondhand smoke and
cigarette litter in the Japanese capital.
The Taipei mayor also said that it's very possible the city will make
reference to examples abroad, such as using designated smoking areas or
booths to improve the quality of public spaces.
US Trump Administration Sends Hundreds More Agents to Minneapolis
Hundreds more federal agents are being deployed (??) to Minneapolis by the
Trump administration.
It comes amid protests after a woman was shot and killed by an Immigration
and Customs Enforcement officer in the city.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
Iran Protest Death Toll Rises
Activists say the death toll from Iran’s nationwide protests has reached at
