The Tai-Ex opened up 7-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 17,169

on turnover of 1.7-billion N-T.

The Tai-Ex followed other regional markets and lost ground on Wednesday, as

investors reacted to a decline on Wall Street overnight ahead of the release

of earnings reports and potential moves by major global central banks.

Representatives from the D-P-P and K-M-T discussed the significance of the

weekend results as well as implications (影響) for peace and security in the

Taiwan Strait.

Talks were held under the auspices of the United States Institute of Peace.

… I-C-R-T's Washington correspondent Matt Kaye has more.

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The World Health Organisation warns that the health system in Gaza is on the

brink of (瀕臨) collapse.

A WHO health emergency officer described the dire nature of the health system

saying the organisation desperately needs more aid and medical supplies to

assist with the unfolding "catastrophe".

Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

**Italy's Foreign Minister proposes joint EU mission to protect Red Sea **shipping

Italy's Foreign Minister says his country is working alongside France and

Germany on a joint European military deployment (調動) to protect shipping in

the Red Sea.

Antonio Tajani was speaking at a press conference in the Italian capital,

where he set out Italy's priorities for its G7 presidency this year.

Giles Gibson has more from Rome.

In Britain… King Charles III is scheduled to have a 'corrective (矯正的)

procedure for his prostate and Catherine, Princess of Wales is in the

hospital after having undergone planned surgery…

Karen Chammas has details.

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