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Tai-Ex opening

The Tai-Ex opened down 16-points this morning from yesterday's close, at

45,364 on turnover of $8.7-billion N-T.

Shares in Taiwan closed little changed Monday with an initial significant

upturn eroded as investors rushed to lock in earlier gains in the wake of

losses on other regional markets.


But analysts say TSMC appeared resilient and posted gains to lend support to

the broader market, with investors also expecting the company to deliver

positive leads from its Thursday investor conference.




New partnership to boost protection of Penghu marine park


The Marine National Park Headquarters has signed a cooperation agreement with

TIPC Marine Corporation to strengthen maritime patrols in the waters of South

Penghu Marine National Park.


Returning port service vessels will carry park personnel (人員) on patrol

missions during their return voyages, increasing surveillance of protected

waters.


The partnership will also establish a system for sharing vessel tracking

data, images and patrol records to help detect suspected illegal fishing,

coral reef damage and other violations.


Officials say the partnership will expand patrol coverage and create a

stronger marine patrol network, helping better protect the national park's

marine ecosystem.


The two sides also plan to work together on marine conservation education and

public awareness programs.


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UAE: Iran Attacks Tankers Leaving One Dead


The United Arab Emirates says Iran attacked two tankers in the Strait of

Hormuz, killing one mariner and wounding eight others.


The Emirati Defense Ministry said Iran launched two cruise missiles at the

tankers Mombasa and Al Bahiyah.


The attacks set both tankers ablaze, though the fires were extinguished (撲滅).


Bahrain also came under renewed attack early Tuesday morning as Iran

retaliated over the latest round of U.S. airstrikes.


Bahrain sounded its missile alert siren, urging the public to seek shelter.


There was no word on any damage or casualties from the attack.




US Minnesota prosecutors obtain long withheld evidence in investigation into protest shooting deaths


From the US…


Minnesota prosecutors have obtain (獲得) long withheld evidence in the state

investigation of ICE related shootings in Minnesota.


AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports




Spain PM Faces Backlash for** France World Cup Team Comments**


Former Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is facing backlash for comments

about France's World Cup team ahead of their semifinal match.


He claimed the team "does not have any French players," which leaders in

France and Spain have called racist.


Rajoy made the remarks in a column for a Spanish outlet.


France's foreign minister and the president of the French soccer federation

condemned (譴責) the comments, calling them racist.


Spain's ruling Socialist government and Prime Minister Pedro Sánch