The Tai-Ex opened up 279-points this morning from yesterday's close, at

44,448 on turnover of $18.6-billion N-T.

Shares in Taiwan closed more than 1,000 points higher Friday with AI-related

stocks in focus amid improved sentiment after U.S. President Donald Trump

cancelled planned strikes against Iran.

Analysts say electronics heavyweights, notably in the semiconductor industry

simply followed suit and the momentum largely reflected optimism toward AI

development.

And select raw material stocks also moved higher in line with the Taiex.

Civil groups are urging the government to allow household migrant caregivers

to be hired and managed by long-term care agencies.

They say, the move would prevent overwork and better protect the interests of

both those providing and receiving care.

Protesters demonstrated at a rally outside the Ministry of Health and

Welfare, saying "exploitation (利用，剝削) is not a choice."

Advocates described facing long working hours, limited opportunities for rest

or leave, and increasing care responsibilities that often go beyond what one

person can do.

They noted that the rights to rest and take leave are "fundamental labor and

human rights," and emphasized that caregivers being overworked affected the

quality of care received by older adults.

MOHW officials say that the proposed change would require significant

regulatory changes and careful assessment.

The Taipei Astronomical Museum says, stargazers may be able to view Mercury

with the naked eye twice this week…

This month Mercury is visible low in the western sky after sunset and can be

seen more easily with binoculars.

The first event will occur tomorrow, with one of the best chances all year to

observe the planet.

Then on Wednesday, Mercury will join Venus, Jupiter, and a crescent moon in

the western sky,with all four objects forming a vertical arrangement.

The museum recommended viewing the events between 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. from a

location with an unobstructed (無障礙的) view of the western horizon…

but they do warn of unstable weather affecting visibility.

Gaza’s Health Ministry says the Palestinian death toll from the Israel-Hamas

war has surpassed 73,000.

The updated toll came as Israel has continued to strike what it says are

militant targets, often killing civilians, despite a fragile (脆弱的) ceasefire

deal reached in October.

Donna Warder again.

Thousands of demonstrators are converging in Geneva to show their discontent

with the G7 group of rich countries.

U.S. President Donald Trump and counterparts are set to hold a summit

starting today across Lake Geneva in France.

Environmentalists and feminists on Sunday joined protesters against

imperialism (帝國主義), defenders of independent media and supporters of

Palestinian rights and others in a lakeside park for a march across town.

The summit from Monday to Wednesday in Evian-les-Bains, France, will discuss

the Middle East, Ukraine and global economic issues.

Demonstrators have been gathering for days.

Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to cap the country's population at 10

million.

The initiative, led by the right-wing Swiss People's Party, was seen as a

move against migration.

Preliminary results showed nearly 55% opposed the measure, with a turnout of

almost 59%.

Critics warned it could harm Switzerland's ties with the European Union.

Switzerland isn't an EU member but is surrounded by EU countries.

The proposal's defeat reflects ongoing debates about immigration in Europe.

Swiss democracy allows voters to directly influence policy through

referendums, highlighting the country's unique approach to governance (治理).

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

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