**Tai-Ex opening **

The Tai-Ex opened down 119-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 14,

557 on turnover of 2.1-billion N-T.

The market closed marginally higher on Tuesday despite lingering investor

concerns over increased fund outflows and a hawkish U-S Federal Reserve

continuing to affect market sentiment.

The market breached the five-day moving average of 14,778-points early in the

session, but quickly leveled off as investors sought to lock in gains.

**MOFA Calls on Countries to Support UN Inclusion **

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the government will again be calling on

Taiwan's diplomatic allies and like-minded countries to voice their support

for the island's inclusion (被包括) in the United Nations system.

The statement comes as the annual U-N General Assembly is set to begin next

week in New York.

Foreign ministry Secretary-General Lily Hsu says her office is asking

'friendly nations' to speak up during the upcoming General Assembly and send

a letter to U-N Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

Hsu says delegation of lawmakers will visit New York to advocate for Taiwan's

U-N, while Taiwan's representative office in New York will be holding a

series of events promoting inclusion in the U-N system.

**Police Detain Suspect in Dismemberment Case **

Police in New Taipei have detained a suspect wanted in connection with the

dismemberment of a man, whose torso (軀幹) and left foot were found in an

apartment in the city's Yonghe District.

According to the police, the suspect has confessed to killing his 54-year-old

brother on September 1 after being repeatedly asked to lend him money.

Law enforcement authorities say they believe the suspect stabbed his brother

to death in his sleep, before dismembering him and later dumping his limbs

and head into a garbage truck.

The suspect is expected to be charged with homicide, tampering with and the

illegal disposal of a dead body.

**UN Security Council Meets to Discuss Zaporizhzhia Concerns **

The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog said recent attacks on the

Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine are unacceptable (不可接受).

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

**Australia Navy Given Clearance to Visit Solomon Islands **

Australia says its navy ships have been given clearance to resume visits to

the Solomon Islands, which had last week announced a temporary block on all

military vessels during a review of its approval processes.

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong confirmed that military ships from New

Zealand and Fiji would also be allowed to visit the South Pacific nation.

But that means military ships from the U.S., Britain and other countries

still won't be able to dock (停靠) at a time that many nations are concerned

about the Solomon Islands increasing security ties to China.

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