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Tai-Ex opening
The Tai-Ex opened up 79-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 41,830
on turnover of $17.7-billion N-T.

The market closed higher on Thursday as the electronics sector was in focus,
but the gains were capped by technical resistance ahead of the 42,000-point
mark - as the main board followed a rally on Wall Street overnight, led by
large-cap AI-related electronics stocks.



Taipei Zoo otter arrives in New Zealand for conservation program
The Taipei Zoo says one of its Asian small-clawed otters has arrived at New
Zealand's Auckland Zoo to participate in an international conservation
program aimed at contributing to biodiversity.

According to the zoo, the otter departed for Auckland on Tuesday evening to
participate in the program, which is being coordinated by the European
Association of Zoos and Aquaria.

The program selected the Taiwan-born otter to help conserve the Asian
small-clawed otter population by contributing to genetic diversity through
its transfer (搬遷) to the New Zealand zoo.

The otter is currently undergoing quarantine procedures in Auckland, after
which it will join the zoo's Asian small-clawed otter family.

The Asian small-clawed otter is the smallest otter species and is commonly
found in the wetlands, rivers, and lakes of Southeast and South Asia.

It is listed as "vulnerable" on the International Union for Conservation of
Nature Red List of Threatened Species.



Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister says India's mediator role would be welcome
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister says he told top Indian officials that Tehran
would welcome any diplomatic initiative (新措施) by New Delhi regarding the
West Asia war.

This comes as the Foreign Ministers of BRICS nations, which include India,
Russia, China, Iran, and the UAE are meeting in New Delhi.

Ishan Garg tells us more.



Bolivia Clashes Erupt as Miners Protest in Capital
Clashes have erupted in Bolivia's capital as police use tear gas to disperse
miners trying to breach the government palace.

The miners set off small dynamite charges, a tactic that's become common
during this second week of nationwide unrest.

The unrest challenges President Rodrigo Paz, who was sworn in late last year,
marking a new era after nearly 20 years of one-party rule.

Thousands of miners descended (降臨) on downtown La Paz to demand labor
reforms and fuel.

As the hours passed, they began chanting for the president’s resignation.

Blockades and marches have paralyzed the Bolivian capital in recent days.



Austria Eurovision Heads into Finale
The Eurovision Song Contest final lineup is set after Thursday's second
semifinal.

Fifteen countries competed for 10 spots in Saturday's finale, with votes from
national juries and viewers worldwide deciding the outcome.

Denmark, Australia, and Bulgaria are among those advancing.

The U.K., France, Germany, Italy, and host Austria automatically qualify.

Political tensions are clouding the pan-continental pop contest, with
protests against Israel's participation and a five-country boycott.

Despite challenges, Eurovision plans to expand with a spinoff (分支，番外篇)
in Asia later this year. Organizers also hope Hungary will return to the
contest for the first time s