The Tai-Ex opened up 30-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 28,364

on turnover of 5.4-billion N-T.

The market closed on higher Monday as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

recovered its early losses amid continuing investor optimism toward

artificial intelligence development.

Defense Minister Wellington Koo has admitted that the delivery of the 66

F-16V figher jets purchased by Taiwan from the U-S has been delayed due to

production problems.

However, Koo says some of them may be delivered on time next year.

Speaking at a hearing of the Legislative Foreign Affairs and National Defense

Committee, Koo said 50 of the fighter jets are currently being assembled by

Lockheed Martin in the U-S.

According to the defense minister, 10 of the F-16Vs are expected to roll off

the assembly line by the end of this year, after which they will undergo

(經歷) test flights before being delivered to the Air Force.

And,

The Taichung District Prosecutors' Office says it's seeking the detention of

a 64-year-old man as a suspect in a house fire in the city's Wuri District

that left a 17-year-old dead and her 50-year-old mother in critical

condition.

The blaze occurred in a two-story sheet-metal building.

The woman suffered second-degree burns to 80-per cent of her body and remains

critical condition at the Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, while her

17-year-old daughter was pronounced dead at the city's Asia University

Hospital.

The suspect was served an eviction notice in July by the family who own the

building and the family have accused of him sexually harassing the deceased

(死者) teenage victim.

Prosecutor says the man is facing possible charges of murder and endangering

public safety.

The Trump administration says it will only provide partial food stamp

payments this month due to the government shutdown, now in its second month

That is expected to further strain the 42 million Americans who rely (依賴)

on the food assistance program known as SNAP.

Ira Spitzer reports from Washington

Peru has severed diplomatic relations with Mexico after Mexican authorities

granted asylum to former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chavez.

Chavez faces charges in Peru related to a 2022 coup attempt.

Peru's foreign minister expressed surprise and regret over the asylum (庇護)

decision during a press conference on Monday.

Chavez is reportedly staying at the Mexican Embassy in Peru.

The largest-ever exhibition of Queen Elizabeth II's fashion is set to open at

Buckingham Palace next year to mark her birth centenary.

Officials say the exhibition will feature around 200 items, with about half

never publicly displayed before.

Highlights include her wedding and coronation gowns, as well as a bridesmaid

dress worn by an 8-year-old Princess Elizabeth.

Visitors can also see her private wardrobe and design sketches.

The display will include pieces by contemporary (當代的) British designers to

highlight her legacy.

The exhibition will run from April to Oct., 2026.

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

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