The Tai-Ex opened down 75-points this morning from yesterday's close, at

22,135 on turnover of 4.3-billion N-T.

The market rose on Tuesday as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing led the

broader market higher following a rally among tech stocks on Wall Street

overnight.

Interest in T-S-M-C resumed after the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index surged

by just over 3-per cent overnight and that came after the company's American

depositary receipts rose 2.17-per cent.

T-S-M-C's gains contributed about 160 points to the Tai-Ex's overall rise and

helped the electronics index jump by 1.1-per cent.

Twelve domestic and foreign companies are participating in a sea drone

technology exhibition in Yilan.

The two-day exhibition is taking place as defense ministry-affiliated

institutions are urging the government to include them in national defense

procurement (採購) and development programs in order to strengthen the

island's deterrence capabilities.

The Ministry of National Defense is set to allocate next year's budget for

the large-scale procurement of unmanned surface vehicles.

According National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology President

Li Shi-qiang, the project will require participation from numerous companies

- both domestic and foreign.

The institute signed a partnership agreement on the sides of the exhibition

with the US and German-based company Auterion for drone software

battle-tested in Ukraine.

Reports say that deal could eventually lead to the technology being used in

millions of drones for Taiwan.

The Tourism Administration's Solar Festival is now underway, offering a wide

range of summer activities across Taiwan throughout June, July, and August.

From the peaks of Yushan to the coast of Dapeng Bay, the festival highlights

regional experiences designed for both local and international travelers.

To help "visitors" stay cool, enjoy seasonal refreshments (點心和飲料) like

iced tea, cold-brew coffee, and traditional shaved ice available at key

destinations.

Travelers can also take advantage of special transit offers, including Taiwan

Sightseeing Bus tours in Pingtung and Hualien.

For more details, visit the Tourism Administration website.

Donald Trump has fired off a series of highly provocative (挑釁的) social

media posts which seem to suggest the US is about to get much more involved

in the Israel - Iran conflict.

The messages came as the President headed into a meeting with his top

National Security officials in the White House Situation Room on Tuesday.

Toni Waterman has more from Washington.

Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano in south-central Indonesia has erupted,

spewing (噴出) towering columns of hot ash.

Authorities raised the eruption alert to the highest level and expanded the

danger zone to about 8 kilometers from the crater.

Indonesia’s Geology Agency said it recorded the volcano unleashing about

10,000 meters of thick grey clouds on Tuesday afternoon.

There were no casualties reported.

Residents were warned to be vigilant (警戒的) about heavy rainfall triggering

lava flows in rivers originating from the volcano.

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

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