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.

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 (模擬) 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 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

(指定的) 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.

Hundreds more federal agents are being deployed (部署) 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

Activists say the death toll from Iran’s nationwide protests has reached at

least 646 people with the number expected to rise further.

The toll as of Tuesday comes from the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News

Agency, which has been accurate (準確) throughout multiple years of

demonstrations.

According to the Associated Press, the agency relies on a network of

activists inside Iran that confirms all reported fatalities.

Iran’s government has not provided casualty figures for the

demonstrations, as all communications remain blocked in the country.

Pope Leo XIV has met with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado

at the Vatican.

During Monday's meeting, which was not previously announced, the Venezuelan

leader asked the pope to intercede (調解) for the release of hundreds of

political prisoners held in Venezuela and for a swift transition to

democracy.

Machado is touring Europe and the United States after escaping Venezuela in

early 2025.

The pope called for Venezuela to remain independent and urges the protection

of human rights following the capture (捕拿) of former President Nicolas

Maduro by U.S. forces.

That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____.

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