Podcasts about Hualien

泛舟 fàn zhōu - river tracing / white-water rafting橡皮艇 xiàng pí tǐng - inflatable raft / rubber boat河流 hé liú - river順流而下 shùn liú ér xià - to go downstream with the current簡單來說 jiǎn dān lái shuō - simply speaking / in simple terms團體運動 tuán tǐ yùn dòng - team activity / group sport艘 sāo - measure word for boats and ships操槳 cāo jiǎng - to paddle / row船槳 chuán jiǎng - paddle / oar划 huá - to paddle / row救生員 jiù shēng yuán - lifeguard / rafting guide聽從 tīng cóng - to follow / obey指令 zhǐ lìng - instruction / command避開 bì kāi - to avoid礁石 jiāo shí - reef / large rock in water打水仗 dǎ shuǐ zhàng - to splash water/play in water激流 jī liú - rapid current / rapids落差 luò chā - height difference / drop湍急 tuān jí - fast-flowing / turbulent冒險 mào xiǎn - adventure / risky experience生態 shēng tài - ecology / ecosystem遵守 zūn shǒu - to follow / obey規定 guī dìng - rule / regulation穿著 chuān zhuó - to wear / clothing style輕便 qīng biàn - lightweight / convenient排汗 pái hàn - moisture-wicking / sweat-absorbing長袖衣物 cháng xiù yī wù - long-sleeved clothing防曬 fáng shài - sun protection防刮傷 fáng guā shāng - protection against scratches刮到 guā dào - to get scraped/scratched by something拖鞋 tuō xié - slippers / flip-flops包鞋 bāo xié - closed-toe shoes教練 jiào liàn - coach / instructor划槳 huá jiǎng - to paddle落水 luò shuǐ - to fall into the water自救 zì jiù - self-rescue救生衣 jiù shēng yī - life jacket安全帽 ān quán mào - helmet被河流沖走 bèi hé liú chōng zǒu - to be swept away by the river秀姑巒溪 xiù gū luán xī - Xiuguluan River (in Hualien)荖濃溪 lǎo nóng xī - Laonong River (in Kaohsiung)高低落差 gāo dī luò chā - elevation difference / vertical drop驚險 jīng xiǎn - thrilling / dangerous and exciting宜蘭 yí lán - Yilan (county in northeastern Taiwan)安農溪 ān nóng xī - Annong River (in Yilan)人工灌溉 rén gōng guàn gài - artificial irrigation渠道 qú dào - canal / water channel水量充足 shuǐ liàng chōng zú - abundant water volume刺激 cì jī - exciting / thrilling報名 bào míng - to sign up / register喪命 sàng mìng - to lose one's life千萬不要 qiān wàn bú yào - absolutely do not / never ever do somethingFollow me on Instagram: fangfang.chineselearning !

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 316-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 43,842 on turnover of 26.4-billion N-T. The market lost ground on Tuesday, as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's share price fell from its day's high on technical corrections after a recent rally, pushing the broader market to negative territory - despite it briefly breaching the 44,000 point mark. Ex-Czechia official to speak at democracy forum in Taipei Former foreign ministers from the Czech Republic and the Philippines will be speaking at the inaugural Forum for Democratic Cooperation in Taipei today. The event has been organized by the Forum 2000 Foundation and has received government backing here from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Speaking to reporters in Taipei, foundation executive director, Jakub Klepal, said Taiwan was chosen as the forum's first stop given the growth of A-I and the restructuring (重組) of the global economy, in which Taiwan plays crucial roles. The Forum 2000 Foundation was created by the late Czech President Vaclav Havel and seeks to get democratic actors to address shared challenges in "an increasingly contested global environment." CWA heat alerts remain in effect The Central Weather Administration says hot weather is expected across Taiwan once again today. "Red" heat alerts - meaning maximum temperature could reaches 38-degrees for three consecutive days - have been issued for the Tainan and Pingtung areas. "Orange" heat alerts are in effect in Keelung, Taipei, New Taipei, Changhua, Yunlin, Chiayi, Kaohsiung, Hualien and Taitung - where the mercury could reach a daily maximum temperature of 38-degrees today, or reach 36-degrees for three consecutive days. While a "yellow" heat alert has been issued for Taoyuan - where the temperatures is forecast to reach 36-degrees today. All of the heat alerts are currently (現在) in effect through this afternoon. NASA announces next steps for planned 'moon base' The US space agency NASA has unveiled plans for a permanent (常駐) base on the moon, with the first missions set to launch later this year. The announcement comes just days after China sent three astronauts into orbit as part of its own push to reach the lunar surface by 2030. Ira Spitzer has more. Canada Germany on Possible Deal to Export LNG A person familiar with the matter says Canada has reached a deal to export liquefied natural gas to Germany from a planned Pacific Coast terminal. The official confirmed Canada will sign the agreement with Germany's leading utility company "Securing Energy for Europe", from a proposed (建議的，提議的) export facility on the coast of British Columbia. The official spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to speak ahead of today's announcement. The official said up to million metric tons of liquefied natural gas per year will be exported. Prime Minister Mark Carney has set a goal to double non-U.S. trade in a decade. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 人生心願清單，我們完成了幾項？ 站上夢想舞台後 回望平凡生活裡 默默守候著我們的慈愛身影 心底總會浮現的那一句……「總有一工」 理想混蛋首支台語創作曲〈總有一工〉已全面上架！ 《不是因為天氣晴朗才見面》高雄巨蛋演唱會 6/6(六) 上午10:14 KKTIX準時開賣！ ▶️ 售票頁面：https://sofm.pse.is/958vae -- 找工作不再焦慮！ 參加YS鋼鐵人職場體驗計畫，讓你在職場脫穎而出！ 專為18-29歲青年打造的免費職涯資源： 1.職涯導師陪伴精準求職 2.60小時實戰工作坊 3.知名企業3-5天職場體驗 6/14前報名迎戰三大職場試煉，煉就鋼鐵通才：https://sofm.pse.is/958vbz -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 92-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 33,929 on turnover of 12.4-billion N-T. The market closed higher on Tuesday led by the electronics sector, after Nvidia C-E-O Jensen Huang's gave an upbeat keynote address G-T-C global artificial intelligence conference in San Jose. Black box of missing F-16 retrieved after long search The Air Force Command Headquarters says it has found and retrieved the flight data recorder of the F-16V fighter jet that disappeared off the east coast in January. According to defense officials, the flight data recorder will now be sent it to its manufacturer in the U-S to decode the data to determine the cause of the plane's disappearance. The single-seat F-16V went missing on January 6 after taking off from Hualien Air Base on a routine nighttime training mission. The pilot reported that the aircraft was losing altitude shortly before (快要…之前) he was about to eject from the aircraft. The fighter jet's signal disappeared from radar eight seconds later off the coast of Fengbin in Hualien. MOL rolls out free video legal consultation service for workplace gender bias The Ministry of Labor has launched a free video legal consultation service for workers facing suspected pregnancy or gender-based workplace discrimination. According to the ministry, it hopes to provide a consultation channel that is professional, private and convenient and believes it will make workers less likely to feel intimidated (受到恐嚇) about seeking help than other channels. The free video legal consultation service has been established partnership with the Legal Aid Foundation. Migrant workers and foreign nationals who do not speak Mandarin are also eligible for the service - with the Legal Aid Foundation saying interpretation assistance provided if needed. Iran pushing up oil and traveler costs Oil prices remain volatile (不穩定的) amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, forcing up travel costs. Nick Harper reports from Washington. Ecuador Rejects Colombia Bombing Accusations Ecuador's president rejected allegations that his country is bombing targets in neighboring Colombia. Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa said Tuesday that his government “is fighting narco terrorism in all its forms” and “bombing places that serve as hideouts (藏身處) for those groups, of which many are Colombian," but only within Ecuadorian territory. On Monday night, Colombian president Gustavo Petro accused Ecuador of bombing targets on Colombia's side of the border, saying a bomb was found by Colombian officials, but provided no evidence to back up his claim. The dispute comes as Colombia prepares for presidential elections in May, and relations deteriorate between Colombia and Ecuador, two neighboring nations that were once close commercial and security partners. Colosseum Restoration Recreates Marble Columns The Colosseum has a bright new look following a restoration using the same travertine marble (洞石，石灰華) of ancient Rome to recreate parts of columns from 2,000 years ago. The project focused on a semicircular piazza outside the arena, where Roman spectators crowded under two arcades comprised of marble columns stretching up to 50 meters high. The columns collapsed a long time ago, but but now, tourists will be able to sit on large travertine marble slabs where the columns once stood and read reproductions (複製品) of the Roman numerals that indicated seat sections. The Colosseum is Italy's most popular tourist destination, with 9 million visitors in 2025 alone. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 在臺北，有一種以城市命名的「臺北赤蛙」。 曾經遍布半個臺灣，現在卻成了瀕危動物…… 這集邀請人禾環境倫理發展基金會， 帶我們走進第一線的棲地保衛戰。 從友善農法到棲地修復，還有許多默默守護自然的人， 努力讓臺北赤蛙的叫聲不再消失

Over the next decade Taiwan hopes to add at least one giga-watt of geo-thermal energy to its electrical grid, or the equivalent of one nuclear reactor. This week in Taiwan Talk, ICRT's Tim Berge speaks to Van Hoang from Sweden's Baseload Power… which recently signed an agreement in Hualien to develop a geothermal plant in the Hongye community. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 104-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 30,330 on turnover of 12-billion N-T. The market lost ground on Wednesday, as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing pulled back on profit taking after hitting a record closing level a session earlier - but the main board remained above the 30,000 point mark. Air Force to call on US to speed-up collision-avoidance system work following F-16V incident The Air Force is urging the U-S to expedite work to install automatic ground collision avoidance systems on its F-16V fighter jets and hopes the process (過程) can be completed sooner than initially planned. It comes after an F-16V jet went missing off of Hualien on Tuesday evening. Authorities are still searching for the missing aircraft and its pilot. The incident has led to concerns about the speed in which automatic ground collision avoidance systems are being installed on Taiwan's F-16Vs. The project was initially slated for completion in 2028. However, the Air Force says it now hopes it can completed by the end of this year. Subject: E*MOEA gives final approval for Nvidia's Taipei headquarters Return to Table of contents The Taipei City Government says the Ministry of Economic Affairs has given its final approval for Nvidia to build its overseas headquarters at the Beitou-Shilin Technology Park. Nvidia is now set to submit its investment proposal to the city government later this month. Nvidia C-E-O Jensen Huang is expected to visit Taiwan later this month to attend (出席) the signing ceremony. The Nvidia headquarters will be designed by local architect Kris Yao. Yao's previous projects include the China Steel Corporation Headquarters in Kaohsiung and the Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum in Chiayi. WH: US has started marketing Venezualan oil on the global marketplace The White House says the US has already started marketing Venezuelan oil in the global marketplace. It comes as President Trump says Venezuela has agreed to make up to 50 million barrels of crude (原油) available to the US. Jagruti Dave has more from Washington Canada PM to Visit China Next Week Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit China next week where he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping as Canada looks to reduce its reliance (依賴) on the United States. The visit, announced on Wednesday, is the first to China by a Canadian prime minister in more than eight years. Xi invited Carney to China when they met during an Asia-Pacific summit last fall and it comes as the two countries move to restore stronger ties after years of tensions. Carney will travel to China from Jan. 13 to 17. EU Snow and Ice Hampering Travel Snow and ice are hampering travel in parts of Europe as flights have been grounded and roads clogged (堵塞). More than 1,000 passengers spent the night at Amsterdam's airport as staff worked to clear snow from runways. At least 800 flights were canceled at the airport on Wednesday. France's weather service has issued alerts for snow and black ice. People were urged to work from home. Swedish and Finnish cities also faced disruptions with trams and buses halted. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 429-points this morning from Friday's close, at 29,779 on turnover of 15.7-billion N-T. The market closed at a new high Friday,as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing continued to break records amid the current A-I boom. MOFA welcomes new SVG leader's pledge to maintain diplomatic ties The Ministry of Foreign Affairs say it welcomes a recent pledge (保證) by Saint Vincent and the Grenadines' new prime minister that his government will maintain diplomatic relations with Taiwan. Godwin Friday assumed office in late November and he made the Taiwan comments during a recent radio interview. Friday has been quoted as saying that diplomatic relations with Taiwan remain, as do relations with all countries with which Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has diplomatic ties. According to the foreign ministry, it will continue close communications with the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines' government to deepen bilateral cooperation for the benefit of both peoples. Panama-flagged cargo ship refloated off Hualien without oil spill A Panama-flagged bulk carrier that ran aground off Hualien County on New Year's Day has been successfully refloated and towed into Hualien Port. Authorities says no oil pollution has been detected. The C-S-E Prosperity Express was refloated by two tugboats under coast guard escort after passing hull inspection and safely berthed (停泊) at Wharf No. 22. According to the Maritime Port Bureau, no oil leakage was observed during or after the operation, despite the ship carrying more than 200-metric tons of residual fuel. The carrier is operated by China Steel Express. US Rebuts Russian Claims of Ukrainian Attack on Putin Residence U.S. national security officials have determined that Ukraine did not target a residence belonging to Russian President Vladimir Putin in a drone attack last week. That's according to President Donald Trump. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov last Monday said Ukraine launched (發射) a wave of drones at Putin's state residence in the northwestern part of Russia. The allegation came just a day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had traveled to Florida for talks with Trump. Trump initially appeared to take the Russian allegations at face value and said he was angry. Maduro Case to Revive Legal Debate Over Foreign Leaders Immunity Venezuela's Interim President Delcy Rodriguez has taken the place of her ally President Nicolas Maduro who was captured by the United States in a nighttime military operation. Legal experts say Maduro's case will revive a legal debate over immunity (豁免) for foreign leaders tested in another trial. AP correspondent Julie Walker reports SKorean Star Ahn Sung-ki Obit A Seoul hospital says prominent South Korean movie star Ahn Sung-ki has died. He was 74. The hospital says Ahn died this morning. Ahn has been fighting blood cancer for years. Ahn is one of South Korean cinema's most beloved (被喜愛的) and respected stars. His 60-year extensive career and positive, gentle public image earned him the nickname “The Nation's Actor.” That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 104-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 28,253 on turnover of $6.4-billion N-T. Shares in Taiwan closed sharply higher Monday, led by the electronics sector, after artificial intelligence-related stocks surged in the United States at the end of last week. Momentum continued yesterday as contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing pushed the broader market ahead, and memory chip suppliers continued moving upwards due to a supply shortage. Buying also spread to non-tech stocks with the electric machinery industry in focus, providing more support to the Taiex. Taiwan cracks down on threats following Taipei attack Authorities are intensifying (強化) actions against online threats, following Friday's deadly knife and smoke bomb attacks in Taipei, which killed 3. Taichung prosecutors say a man was ordered detained and held incommunicado after he posted online referencing plans for large-scale attacks. Investigators searching his home and seized his phone. The Criminal Investigation Bureau said that about 20 online posts involving threats or calls for indiscriminate attacks had been identified nationwide as of Sunday. Hualien man fined after ostrich runs wild In Hualien's Yuli township, a man has been fined after his pet ostrich escaped its enclosure and was spotted running among motorists on Provincial Highway 9. Authorities in the township say that one officer was conducting (進行) an "online patrol" yesterday morning when they came across photos of the loose ostrich on social media. Officers were able to find the owner, surnamed Huang, who said he usually kept the bird in an enclosure. But yesterday morning, the bird was apparently scared by something and took off running down the highway… running a red light and continuing south to a factory near Yuli Senior High School. All in all, it ran about 2.5 kilometers. After questioning Huang, police issued him a citation under the law… which stipulates a fine of 300-600 NT. Denmark summons US ambassador over Greenland appointment Denmark has summoned the US ambassador after Donald Trump's appointment of a special envoy to Greenland. The US president has repeatedly expressed (表達) interest in taking over the island, angering the Danish government, which has controlled Greenland for centuries. Ira Spitzer reports. Nigeria Abducted Children and Teachers Released Nigerians have welcomed back 130 children and teachers who were released after being seized in one of the largest mass abductions (綁架) in the country's history. Some of the children appeared to be malnourished or in shock on Monday as they arrived at a government ceremony. Police said they were freed Sunday, a month after gunmen stormed their Catholic school in Niger state's Papiri community in a predawn attack. Authorities said plans were underway to reunite the children with their families before Christmas. Officials did not say whether a ransom — common in such abductions — had been paid. France Cyberattack Knocks Out Postal Service A suspected cyberattack has knocked France's national postal service and its banking arm offline during the busy Christmas season. La Poste said Monday the attack disrupted package deliveries and online payments, but customer data was not impacted (受影響). At a Paris post office, employees turned away frustrated (惱怒的，不滿意的) customers trying to send or retrieve packages. Customers of the bank were blocked from using the application to approve payments or conduct other banking services. The bank redirected approvals to text messages. It said teams are working to resolve the situation quickly. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 全台南最多分店、最齊全物件，在地團隊懂台南，也懂你的需求。 不管是買屋、賣屋，還是從築夢到圓夢， 房子的大小事，交給台南住商，讓你更安心。 了解更多：https://sofm.pse.is/8ha32s -- 客家委員會《客家影像故事》徵件中！ 手機、相機都能拍。 今年年度主題是「水」，埤塘、水圳、溪流、河壩的客庄故事都可以。 拍水的主題就有機會拿50 萬大獎！ 徵件到115年4月30日，詳細資訊可到客委會官網查詢 連結：https://sofm.pse.is/8ha32e -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 53-points this morning from Friday's close, at 28,034 on turnover of 6.4-billion N-T. The market closed higher on Friday as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing rebounded from an early low, boosted by growing expectations the U-S Federal Reserve will cut interest rates later this week. Six injured in Banqiao restaurant suspected gas explosion Six people have been injured following a suspected gas explosion at a restaurant in New Taipei's Banqiao District. The second floor resturants is located in Banqiao's Fuzhong Shopping District. According to the city's fire department, two restaurants were damaged in the blast and the six people were injured by flying debris. Police say of the six people injured, five were passersby (路人) and one was resident of a nearby building. One person with minor injuries refused medical treatment, while the others, who also also suffered minor injuries were treated at the Shuang Ho Hospital and Far Eastern Memorial Hospital. The cause of the blast is still under investigation. New device installed near Matai'an barrier lake to boost monitoring The Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency says micro-seismometer has been installed near the Matai'an Creek barrier lake in Hualien to strengthen monitoring of landslides and potential flood surges in the area. The move come a after an overflow triggered (觸發) deadly flooding in September. According to the agency, the micro-seismometer has been installed by a four-member team from National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University and was airlifted to a slope about 1-kilometer south of the lake by National Airborne Service Corps. The agency says it will enable real-time alerts and help determine whether debris has blocked the creek or if a barrier lake dam is about to overflow. US Judges deal setback to Justice Department effort to seek new indictment against Comey From the US….. There's been a setback (挫折) for prosecutors seeking a new indictment against former FBI Director James Comey. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports Indonesia First Giant Panda Cub in Good Health The first giant panda cub born in Indonesia is noisy, nursing well and showing other signs of good health. Indonesian Safari Park released video and photos Sunday showing the fuzzy newborn in an incubator (保溫箱) and squirming and squealing while being cuddled by his mother. Hu Chun gave birth to Satrio Wiratama — nicknamed Rio — on Nov. 27 at the zoo in West Java province. The zoo said it was prioritizing the health and welfare of the mother and baby and he would not yet be accessible (可接近的) to the public. The adult pandas arrived in Indonesia in 2017 on a 10-year conservation partnership with China. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 新感覺夾心土司 多種口味隨心挑選 讓你隨時隨地都有好心情 甜蜜口感草莓夾心、顆粒層次花生夾心、濃郁滑順可可夾心 主廚監製鮪魚沙拉、精選原料金黃蛋沙拉 輕巧美味帶著走，迎接多變的每一天 7-Eleven多種口味販售中 https://sofm.pse.is/8fxf8g -- 全台南最多分店、最齊全物件，在地團隊懂台南，也懂你的需求。 不管是買屋、賣屋，還是從築夢到圓夢， 房子的大小事，交給台南住商，讓你更安心。 了解更多：https://sofm.pse.is/8fznat -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Badai Tropis Fung-Wong menyebabkan banjir besar, longsor, dan kerusakan luas di wilayah Yilan, Hualien, hingga Pingtung. Ribuan warga dievakuasi dan puluhan lainnya terluka. Tim militer dikerahkan untuk membantu membersihkan lumpur serta puing dari rumah-rumah warga. Hujan lebat diprediksi masih berlanjut hingga Kamis.

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tropical Storm FungWong Storm Circle Continues Shrinking The Central Weather Administration says Tropical Storm Fung-wong is continuing to weaken, with its storm circle shrinking. As a result, Yunlin County and Penghu are no longer included in the Land Warning area. Forecasters believe the system may weaken into a tropical depression sooner than previously expected. As of 9 a.m. today, the center was located about 140 kilometers west-southwest of Eluanbi, at the island's southermost tip. It was moving in an east-northeasterly direction at speeds between 16 and 32 kilometers per hour. The storm is packing sustained wind speeds of 72 kilometers per hour and gusts of up to 101 kilometers per hour. The storm circle, with a radius of 150 kilometers, has entered the southern part of Taiwan. The CWA's land warning remains in effect for Pingtung,Chiayi,Tainan,Kaohsiung,Nantou,Hualien,Taitung , and theHengchun Peninsula. Forecasters note that satellite imagery shows the storm's structure has deteriorated, with the upper and lower centers separating. Fung-wong is still expected to move northeast and potentially make landfall on the Hengchun Peninsula this evening. (NS) Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 69-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 27,853 on turnover of $8.9-billion N-T. The market ground on Tuesday after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing gave up its early gains to end the trading lower. The market rose to the day's high within 10 minutes of opening on buying sparked by a rally on Wall Street overnight led by tech heavyweights, but selling quickly emerged (出現了) - with large cap tech stocks, including T-S-M-C, in focus. Pakistan Bombing Leaves 12 Dead A suicide bombing in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad has killed at least 12 people, and injured (受傷) another 30. The blast happened near the entrance of the city's district court. The Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has blamed India for the attack. Hira Mustafa sent this report from the blast site in Islamabad. EU India Navies Take Over Pirates Ship The European Union and Indian navies have taken over a ship used by pirates off the coast of Somalia to seize a Malta-flagged tanker. The Iranian fishing vessel was used as a “mother ship” for the attacks. A team from the Spanish frigate ESPS Victoria boarded the the vessel and found the original crew safe. The EU naval force says piracy in the area has been disrupted (被擾亂的). Somali pirate attacks have increased over the last year, partly due to instability caused by attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels in the Red Sea corridor. Blue Diamond Auctioned for Over 25Million A blue diamond weighing nearly 10 carats has sold at auction in Switzerland for $25.6 million including fees. The “Mellon Blue” is named for the late American arts patron Rachel “Bunny” Mellon. The "Fancy Vivid Blue and Internally Flawless" stone had been expected to fetch $20-$30 million at the Christie's auction on Tuesday. Some experts say the price of the gem was weighed down by a broader market mood, with geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty keeping many buyers away. Christie's says its highest price for a vivid (鮮豔的) blue diamond was set in Geneva in 2016 when the 14.62-carat Oppenheimer Blue sold for more than $57 million. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. AI 不只是科技，更是投資的新藍海 ?? 您還沒上車嗎? 11/22下午二點，由ICRT與元大投信共同舉辦的免費講座 會中邀請理財專家阮幕驊和元大投顧分析師及專業團隊 帶你掌握「AI 投資機會」 加碼好康！ 只要「報名並親臨現場參加活動」 就有機會抽中 全家禮券200元，共計5名幸運得主！ 活動地點：台北文化大學APA藝文中心--數位演講廳（台北市中正區延平南路127號4樓） 免費入場，名額倒數中!! 立即報名：https://www.icrt.com.tw/app/2025yuanta/ 「投資一定有風險，基金投資有賺有賠，申購前應詳閱公開說明書」 #AI投資 #元大投信 #理財講座 #免費講座 #投資趨勢 #ETF -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

【Podcast】「你是最棒的」英文怎麼說？You're the best.【補充學習】鏟子超人 Shovel superhero(s)謝謝你願意幫忙 Thank you (so much) for your help.謝謝你陪著我 Thanks for joining me/ accompanying me.你總是很熱心 You're always so enthusiastic.【情境對話】 Babii：當肯，你昨天休假嗎？我好像沒看到你～ Duncan, did you take yesterday off? I didn't see you. Duncan：對呀，我去花蓮當鏟子超人。 Yeah, I went to Hualien to be a shovel superhero. Babii：哇！你是最棒的，你總是很熱心～～ Wow! You're the best. You're always so enthusiastic. Duncan：沒有啦～我想說能做到的事就盡量幫忙，團結力量大。 Not really, I just want to do what I can to help, people should work together. 追蹤學英文吧 @ivybar 掌握更多實用的英文資訊

In this week's Taiwan Talk, ICRT's Tim Berge talks to former Interior Minister and NTU Civll Engineering professor Lee Hong-yuan about the Guangfu tragedy in Hualien, from its cause to what needs to be done moving forward. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 191-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 27,457 on turnover of 7.7-billion N-T. The market lost ground on Wednesday as selling was focused on large cap semiconductor stocks after the teach heavy Nasdaq lost ground on Wall Street overnight. Analysts say many investors opted to turn cautious about a possible major pullback (退卻，拉回) on the main board from recent strong showingd and opted to lock in profits from previous sessions. Shin Kong Life to end Taipei land contract to make way for Nvidia's TaiwanHQ Shin Kong Life Insurance say its willing to relinquish the surface rights to two plots of land in the Beitou-Shilin Technology Park to allow Nvidia to build it's new headquarters in Taipei. Shin Kong Life Chairman Mark Wei made the announcement at press conference - telling reporters that company's board has decided to terminate its contract with the Taipei City government, contingent upon the reimbursement (報銷) of land development costs. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an says the city government will now meet with Shin Kong Life to negotiate the contract termination. Red alert lifted for Matai'an Creek barrier lake after one month The Central Emergency Operations Center has lifted the red alert for Hualien's Matai'an Creek barrier lake and says monitoring of the area has now returned to normal levels. According to center chief coordinator Ji Lien-cheng, the criteria (標準) for lifting the alert has been met, as the water level in the lake is now stable, dredging operations in the river are ongoing and evacuation plans have been drafted. Ji says the temporary embankment has also been strengthened. The barrier lake formed in July and overflowed after a dam collapsed on September 23. The Central Emergency Operations Center has said it could take up to five years for recovery work to be completed in the townships affected by the flooding. ICJ says Israell can't use starvation as method of war The International Court of Justice has announced that Israel can't use starvation as a method of warfare and must ensure the basic needs of the people in Gaza are met. This advisory opinion issued by the United Nations' top court isn't legally binding (具有法律約束力) and has been described by Israeli officials as "shameful." William Denselow reports from the ICJ in The Hague. Canada to Double NonUS Exports in Next Decade Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he's setting a goal for the country to double its non-U.S. exports in the next decade, saying Canada's former strengths based on close ties to the United States have become vulnerabilities. Carney reiterated in an evening speech that the decades-long process of an ever-closer economic relationship between the Canadian and U.S. economies is now over. He says "the U.S. has fundamentally changed its approach to trade", and Canada "can't rely on one foreign partner". More than 75% of Canada's exports go to the U.S. Tensions between the neighbors and longtime allies have eased (緩和) slightly in recent months as Carney tries to get a trade deal with Trump, but tariffs are taking a toll, particularly in the aluminum, steel, auto and lumber sectors. Carney says Canada is e re-engaging China and India. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 行人過馬路要注意安全！ 沒有路權時不要通行，穿越馬路請遵守號誌燈指示，注意來車與周圍環境，步行安全最重要，保護自己也保護他人。

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 248-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 27,399 on turnover of $12.9-billion N-T. The market hit a new high on Thursday, as investors once again flocked to artificial intelligence development related stocks ahead of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's investor conference. T-S-M-C dominated the trading day as it gained 1.37-per cent to close at a new high of 1,485 N-T - contributing 160 points to the Tai-Ex's overall rise and sending the electronics subindex up by 1.69-per cent. Hualien townships finalizes evacuation plan as tropical storm looms The Central Emergency Operations Center says a three-stage evacuation plan has been finalized for residents of Hualien Guangfu, Fenglin and Wanrong townships in anticipation of a tropical storm forming over the weekend. According to the center, a landslide lake alert and forced vertical evacuation could be activated if necessary in order to prepare for the storm's possible formation .. .. and the first phase of the plan will involve relocating elderly residents, those living alone and dialysis patients to hospitals or designated shelters. The center says the second phase will mandate the evacuation of residents living in single-story homes and place them in shelters, while the third phase will require those in multistory houses to take vertical shelter on upper floors. The first phase of the evacuation plan will initiated (啟動) once accumulated rainfall reaches 20-centimeters within 24 hours. Taipei and Shanghai zoos to do African penguin and red panda exchange Taipei Zoo Director Chu Hsiao-fen says the exchange of a pair of African penguins from Taipei for a pair of red pandas from the Shanghai Zoo will be finalized (定局，確定) in the first half of next year. According to Chu, the pandas are currently waiting to take the second of two rabies vaccination jabs before they can come to Taiwan, while the zoo is still confirming which avian flu vaccine the penguins need for their move to Shanghai. Chu says after quarantine procedures are complete on both sides, the two zoos will plan the exchange procedures for the beginning of next year. The exchange was based on a memorandum of understanding bertween the cities, which was signed at the 2024 Taipei-Shanghai Twin City Forum, which was held in Taipei. Israel Claims Airstrike Killed Houthi Rebel Chief of Staff Israel says an airstrike in August killed the chief of staff of Yemen's Houthi rebels. The group on Thursday acknowledged the death of Maj. Gen. Muhammad Abdul Karim al-Ghamari, who had been sanctioned by the United Nations. Israel claimed responsibility for the attack, stating al-Ghamari died from his wounds from the August strike. The U.N. described al-Ghamari as a key figure in orchestrating the Houthis' military efforts, threatening Yemen's peace and security and conducting (進行) cross-border attacks against Saudi Arabia. Madagascar coup leader to be sworn in as president as African Union suspends the country Military leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina will be sworn in as Madagascar's transitional (過渡性的) president today, the new leadership has announced. Isaac Lukando reports. Italian Winter Olympics Announces Opening Ceremony Plans Organizers have announced that the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games will feature the most spread-out opening ceremony in history. The Parade of Nations on February 6 will include athletes at Milan's San Siro Stadium and, for the first time, in three other locations: Cortina, Predazzo, and Livigno. This setup allows athletes from all disciplines to participate (參加). Events are scheduled from February 6th to 22-nd across various Italian regions. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 行人過馬路要注意安全！ 沒有路權時不要通行，穿越馬路請遵守號誌燈指示，注意來車與周圍環境，步行安全最重要，保護自己也保護他人。

In Guangfu Township in Hualien, there is a very old village. It's Taibalang Tribal Village. People of the Amis tribe live there.花蓮光復的太巴塱（ㄌㄤˇ）部落中住著許多阿美族人。Click HERE for the full transcript!

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 268-points this morning from last Friday's close, at 27,029 on turnover of 17-billion N-T The market smashed recent records during Friday's session - ending at a high of 26,761 - after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing hit a fresh closing high on the back of enthusiasm toward artificial intelligence development. Influencer Holger Chen under investigation for alleged Lai comments The Criminal Investigation Bureau says it's investigating internet personality Holger Chen after he called for the decapitation of President Lai Ching-te during a recent livestream. According to the bureau, the investigation is focusing on whether Chen's comments may constitute incitement (煽動) to commit a crime and threatening bodily harm under the Criminal Code. The bureau says it has been collecting evidence related to the comments and has asked the New Taipei District Prosecutors' Office to summon Chen for questioning. Chen made the alleged comments during a portion of his livestream on Sunday focusing on politics and cross-strait issues. Survey team reaches Matai'an Creek barrier lake site: Forestry agency One of two teams deployed by the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency to survey potential routes to the Ma-Tai-An Creek barrier lake are reporting widespread devastation. The agency's Hualien branch deployed a task force consisting of two teams to visit the site on September 30. The teams were tasked with surveying the remnants of the lake and looking for prospective (預期的，盼望中的，未來的) routes for construction equipment to enter the area to rebuild. Officials say data collected by the teams will be used to help ensure safety during future efforts to rebuild the area and set up disaster prevention and detection infrastructure. US Supreme Court begins new term The US Supreme Court began its new nine-month term today - and it promises to be consequential (有影響力的，重要的) — with major cases focused on how much power the constitution gives the President. Charlotte North reports from Washington Iraq Prisoners Released Under Amnesty Iraq has released over 35,000 people from prisons under an amnesty law passed earlier this year. The law, aimed at reducing prison overcrowding, makes nearly 144,000 more people eligible for relief. The country's Supreme Judicial Council said courts recovered over $34 million in restitution (賠償) from those convicted of theft and corruption. The amnesty covers crimes like corruption, theft and some terrorism-related offenses, though not those involving killings. Sunni lawmakers pushed for the law, arguing their community faced unfair terrorism charges. The law also allows retrials for some terrorism convictions and halts executions. SAmerican Trade Bloc Rules Peru Failing to Curb Illegal Mining A South American trade bloc has ruled that Peru is failing to curb illegal gold mining and mercury (汞) trafficking. The Andean Community, which includes Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia, made the decision on Monday. They have ordered Peru to reform its laws and seize illegal mining equipment. Indigenous groups say mercury from mining is poisoning rivers and food in the Amazon. Peru has 20 working days to comply or face potential (潛在的) trade sanctions. The case could set a precedent for other countries. Peru has made some efforts to crack down on illegal mercury, but enforcement remains inconsistent. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 在這個人人都想賺錢的時代， 我們聊的不只是「怎麼賺」，更是「為什麼要這樣賺」。 《賺錢這檔事》由冒牌生、致淮、驚驚共同主持， 帶你從個人品牌、自媒體經營、創業心法，到自由工作者的真實掙扎， 一起拆解「賺錢的底層邏輯」。 每週四更新｜陪你一起成長、一起賺。 Apple / Spotify / Youtube 搜尋《賺錢這檔事》， 或點擊下方連結，讓耳朵開始替你賺錢。 ↓↓↓點擊下方連結，手機隨時收聽

We talk 50/50 semiconductor production, the Hualien clean-up operation and the foreign minister's busy few days. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 240-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 26,121 on turnover of 9.8-billion N-T. The market closed at another record high on Monday, rising more than 300 points, as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing hit a record high on the back of ample (充足) liquidity. Land warnings for Super Typhoon Ragasa lifted The Central Weather Administration has lifted its land warning for Super Typhoon Ragasa. The weather administration is expected to lift its sea warning this evening at the earliest. Ragasa is continuing to move in a westerly direction into the South China Sea. However, rain advisories remain in effect for much of the island. Extremely torrential rain warnings have been issued for mountainous areas of Hualien and Taitung. Torrential rain alerts are in effect for lowlying areas of Hualien and Taitung as well as for mountainous areas (多山，山區) of Kaohsiung and Pingtung. While extremely heavy rain alerts are in effect for all of Yilan, lowlying areas of Pingtung as well as for mountainous areas of New Taipei, Taoyuan, Taichung and Nantou. All of those rain advisories are currently expected to be be effect through tonight. Taipei-Shanghai City Forum postponed The Taipei City Government has announced that this week's Taipei-Shanghai City Forum will not take place as scheduled due to "unresolved details." According to the city government, both sides have agreed that the annual forum should be well-prepared rather than rushed. City Hall is still working on two memoranda of understanding with the central government and its Shanghai counterpart. Deputy Mayor Lin Yi-hua says the city government sent those M-O-Us to the central government about a month ago to comply (遵守) with regulations. One is still awaiting approval from several agencies, while details of the other are still under negotiation. DRC M23 Rebels Clash with Congolese Army Fighting between the Congolese army and the M23 rebels erupted in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo over the weekend leaving a trail of death and destruction. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa… Egypt ProDemocracy Activist Freed by Presidential Pardon Pro-democracy activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah was released from prison after being granted a presidential pardon. He and five other prisoners had been pardoned Monday after the National Council for Human Rights acted on behalf of their families and urged President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi to consider (考慮) the prisoners' situation on humanitarian grounds. His campaign said el-Fattah was released after being imprisoned almost all of the past 12 years and was now in his home in Cairo. He was arrested 2014 for participating in an unauthorized protest and allegedly assaulting a police officer. el-Fattah was one of the most prominent Egyptian activists in the 2011 Arab Spring uprising. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

《聽見花蓮：聲音裡的英語與旅行》——英文老師變導遊，維尼用聲音帶你旅行花蓮，學英文、看在地風景，還有滿滿故事和笑料！

《聽見花蓮：聲音裡的英語與旅行》——英文老師變導遊，維尼用聲音帶你旅行花蓮，學英文、看在地風景，還有滿滿故事和笑料！

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 11-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 24,494 on turnover of $4.9-billion N-T. Shares in Taiwan closed at a new high Monday as buying in the bellwether electronics sector accelerated in the wake of gains posted by markets in the United States pointing to a possible higher opening later in the day. Amid optimism toward artificial intelligence development, iPhone assembler and AI server maker Hon Hai Precision Industry rose 1.45 percent. In the old economy sector, petrochemical stocks continued an uptrend led by Nan Ya Plastics Corp., on optimism over its supply of materials to PCB makers. 4.9 earthquake strikes Hualien No injuries or damage are being reported after a magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Hualien at 9:26. The Central Weather Administration says, the depth of the quake was measured at 17.1 kilometers, and the epicenter was located 11.7 kilometers east of Hualien County Hall, in the ocean. The quake was felt at a maximum intensity of 4 in Hualien and a 3 in Yilan. (AH) UN: IS Backed Congo Rebels Kill Dozens The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Congo says that Islamic State-backed rebels in the eastern part of the country have killed at least 52 people. The mission says the attacks blamed on the Allied Democratic Forces took place from Aug. 9 to Aug. 16 in North Kivu province. The violence included abductions, looting (搶劫), and the burning of homes and vehicles. The death toll is expected to rise. Eastern Congo has faced deadly attacks from armed groups like the ADF, which has ties to the Islamic State. US Democrats End Walkout Over Redistricting From the US…. Texas Democrats are ending their walkout over redistricting (重新劃分選區), as California prepares to retaliate. AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports Air Canda Flight Attendant Strike Air Canada and the union representing 10,000 flight attendants have resumed talks for the first time since their strike began three days ago. That's according to a person familiar with the negotiations. The renewed talks on Monday come after the union for the Air Canada flight attendants said they won't return to work even though the strike has been declared illegal. It has affected about 130-thousand travelers per day during the peak (高峰) summer travel season. Labor leaders are objecting to the Canadian government's repeated use of a law that cuts off workers' right to strike and forces them into binding arbitration. Cambridge Dictionary Adds 6000 New Words The Cambridge Dictionary has added over 6,000 new words including slang terms like “skibidi,” pronounced SKIH-bih-dee, "tradwife" and "delulu." Cambridge Dictionary says it uses the Cambridge English Corpus database of more than 2 billion words to monitor (監測) how new words are used, how often and in what contexts. Other additions this year include "mouse jiggler" for a tool to simulate (模擬) activity during remote work and “forever chemical” for persistent environmental pollutants. Representatives at the world's largest online dictionary say it has only added words it thinks have “staying power.” That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

《聽見花蓮：聲音裡的英語與旅行》——英文老師變導遊，維尼用聲音帶你旅行花蓮，學英文、看在地風景，還有滿滿故事和笑料！

《聽見花蓮：聲音裡的英語與旅行》——英文老師變導遊，維尼用聲音帶你旅行花蓮，學英文、看在地風景，還有滿滿故事和笑料！

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 174-points this morning from Friday's close, at 23,260 on turnover of 5.8-billion N-T. The market fell into negative territory in Friday after the U-S imposed a 20-per cent tariff on Taiwan's imports. Analysts say investors were caught off guard, as many had been anticipating Taiwan would get a 15-per cent tariff like Japan and South Korea and investors are concerned the higher levy (稅款) will make Taiwan exporters less competitive. Southern Taiwan sees over 2 meters of rain in 7 days The Central Weather Administration says over 2-meters of rainfall fell in parts the south from between July 28 to 9AM on Sunday. According to the administration, Kaohsiung's Taoyuan District saw total rainfall of 220-centimeters, while some 206-centimeters was recorded in Sandimen Township in Pingtung. The weather administration's forecast center says three factors have been contributing to the continuous intensive rainfall in the south. Those being successive southwestern air currents that moved landward, southwesterly winds brought in unstable air that developed into convection currents (對流…) .. .. and the southwesterly winds sweeping into southern Taiwan's mountainous areas causing intense rain in those areas. Village chief in Hualien dismissed over Chinese nationality A village chief in Hualien has dismissed from office over her China nationality status. The move means Teng Wan-hua has becoming the first local official to have been removed from office (撤職) for that reason. Teng served as chief of Xuetian Village in Hualien Fuli Township. According to the Ministry of the Interior, she is one of five village or borough chiefs who were found in January to hold China nationality in violation of the Nationality Act. Teng is denying any wrongdoing - saying she holds an R-O-C Taiwan passport, and not a Chinese one and also doesn't have P-R-C nationality. Israeli Minister Prays at Jerusalem Holy Site A far-right Israeli minister has visited and prayed at Jerusalem's most sensitive holy site, sparking regional condemnation. The visit by Itamar Ben-Gvir threatens to escalate tensions and complicate international efforts to halt Israel's nearly two-year military offensive in Gaza. Palestinian leaders, along with Jordan and Saudi Arabia, have condemned the visit as incitement. The visit followed Hamas' release of videos showing emaciated Israeli hostages that have caused an uproar (騷亂；騷動) in Israel. Meanwhile, hospitals in Gaza say 33 more Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire while seeking food aid. Israel faces global criticism over famine-like conditions in the besieged strip. UK Oasis Fan Falls to Death During Concert Oasis has expressed shock and sadness after a man fell to his death during their concert at Wembley Stadium in London. The Metropolitan Police said officers and paramedics responded to reports of an injured person just before 10:30 Saturday night. A man in his 40s was found with injuries consistent with (符合) a fall and was pronounced dead at the scene. The police have urged anyone who witnessed the incident or captured it on video to contact them. Oasis offered condolences to the victim's family and friends. Their first tour in 16 years began July 4 in Cardiff, Wales. NZ Woman Faces Charges After Girl Found in Suitcase A New Zealand woman faces a child neglect charge after a bus driver found a 2-year-old girl in a suitcase. Authorities say the incident happened Sunday when the driver noticed movement in the luggage compartment (車廂) during a stop in Kaiwaka, north of Auckland. A detective reports the child was very hot but otherwise unharmed. The girl was taken to a hospital and remained there Sunday night. The woman, whose name has not been released, was charged with ill-treatment or neglect of a child and was due in court Monday. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

《聽見花蓮：聲音裡的英語與旅行》——英文老師變導遊，維尼用聲音帶你旅行花蓮，學英文、看在地風景，還有滿滿故事和笑料！

In late June, we met up with YouTuber Bā Jiǒng (八炯) when he was in New York. If you're not familiar with Bā Jiǒng you might want to check out 2 of his most popular videos which expose China's United Front's tactics to target the Taiwanese and to recruit Taiwanese influencers to attack and spread disinformation about Taiwan. Then you'll know why he's had death threats.   Related Links: https://talkingtaiwan.com/meet-taiwanese-youtuber-ba-jiong-%e5%85%ab%e7%82%af/   Bā Jiǒng is among those spearheading the recall of Fu Kun-chi, the KMT legislator known as “The King of Hualien.” Fu Kun-chi is 1 of 24 Kuomintang KMT legislators who will be up for the mass recall vote in Taiwan on July 26th. To get up to speed on the Great Recall Effort that's been happening in Taiwan checkout our past 2 episodes 316 and 317.    Talking Taiwan is getting ready to head back to Taiwan to cover this historic mass recall vote of 24 KMT legislators, in fact we might already be there by the time you hear this episode. We look forward to having Bā Jiǒng on Talking Taiwan to talk about the recall efforts in Hualien and his videos exposing how the United Front works with Taiwanese influencers   Special thanks to Winston Liao for connecting us with Bā Jiǒng.   Related Links: https://talkingtaiwan.com/meet-taiwanese-youtuber-ba-jiong-%e5%85%ab%e7%82%af/

《聽見花蓮：聲音裡的英語與旅行》——英文老師變導遊，維尼用聲音帶你旅行花蓮，學英文、看在地風景，還有滿滿故事和笑料！

《聽見花蓮：聲音裡的英語與旅行》——英文老師變導遊，維尼用聲音帶你旅行花蓮，學英文、看在地風景，還有滿滿故事和笑料！ 花蓮新創基地：https://ydc.org.tw/zh-hant/system/intro/

《聽見花蓮：聲音裡的英語與旅行》——英文老師變導遊，維尼用聲音帶你旅行花蓮，學英文、看在地風景，還有滿滿故事和笑料！

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 163-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,419 on turnover of 6.4-billion N-T. The market tumbled more than 300-points on Monday, as investor concerns over the strength of the New Taiwan dollar against the U-S dollar persisted and on the back of selling by foreign institutional investors. New national, local rules taking effect in Taiwan in July Several amended national regulations are gradually taking effect this month. They include the Central Weather Administration's wind strength forecast for coastal townships during typhoon season. The administration will also hold video conferences with the mayors and magistrates of coastal locations to address the difference in wind strength observed inland and around the coast. The move is part of efforts to provide local leaders with more information when contemplating (考慮) work and school suspensions. Meanwhile, The Ministry of the Interior will be carrying out inspections of air raid shelters beginning this month. That means buildings constructed with air raid shelters will need to be reported to the government and be subjected to safety inspections. The ministry says the safety checks are aimed at ensuring that the buildings will be up to standard for use by members of the general public during emergencies and drills. CWA issues heat alerts The Central Weather Administration has issued heat alerts for parts of the island today. "Orange" alerts are in effect for New Taipei City and Changhua - where the daily maximum temperature is forecast to reaches 36-degrees for three consecutive (連續的) days. While "Yellow" alerts have been issued for Taoyuan, Taichung, Nantou, Yunlin, Chiayi, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Pingtung and Hualien - where the daily maximum temperature is forecast to reaches 36-degrees today. All of the alerts will remain in effect through late this afternoon. US Idaho New Info on Shootnig of Firefighters From the US…. Police have new information on the shooting deaths of two firefighters in Idaho. AP's Lisa Dwyer reports. UK Investigation into Glastonbury Performance British police have launched a criminal investigation into a performance by rap-punk duo Bob Vylan at the Glastonbury Festival on Saturday, when the group led chants of “death to the IDF,” or Israel Defense Forces. The U.S. State Department has revoked their visas, citing the performance as a “hateful tirade.” The BBC said it regretted livestreaming the act and called it antisemitic. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned the chants (反复喊叫) as hate speech. Irish-language band Kneecap, which has been in the headlines for its pro-Palestinian stance, is also under investigation. Police said both performances have been recorded as public order incidents. Brazil National Museum Offers Sneak Peak Brazil's National Museum has offered a glimpse at its renovated building and collection. It comes two days before it reopens for visitors and seven years after a devastating fire destroyed it. Journalists and special guests previewed the renovated museum in Rio de Janeiro, where they could also see a large part of its 20-million-artifact collection. Brazil's Education Minister says the museum's complete renovation is slated for (預定的) completion by the end of 2027. He added that the reconstruction budget of almost $95 million is being split between public and private companies. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 打造綠能與AI科技的示範驗證場域，串聯嘉義、南科、高雄及屏東等園區，大南方智慧轉型的關鍵樞紐，歡迎一同探索沙崙智慧綠能科學城，共創智慧未來！ 參訪進駐資訊請至 https://sofm.pse.is/7thx5f 網站查詢 經濟部能源署/臺南市政府經濟發展局(廣告) -- 挺你所想！與你一起生活的銀行 中國信託行動銀行APP 全新推出「交易中安全提示」防詐騙功能 開啟後，轉帳的同時也在通話，會自動跳出貼心提醒，力挺你的金融安全 防護再進化，交易好安心！ 馬上下載「中國信託行動銀行APP」 https://sofm.pse.is/7tp4va -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

《聽見花蓮：聲音裡的英語與旅行》——英文老師變導遊，維尼用聲音帶你旅行花蓮，學英文、看在地風景，還有滿滿故事和笑料！

《聽見花蓮：聲音裡的英語與旅行》——英文老師變導遊，維尼用聲音帶你旅行花蓮，學英文、看在地風景，還有滿滿故事和笑料！

《聽見花蓮：聲音裡的英語與旅行》——英文老師變導遊，維尼用聲音帶你旅行花蓮，學英文、看在地風景，還有滿滿故事和笑料！ 一年四季花蓮都在慶典！這集帶你從春天的螢火蟲走進夏天的音樂祭、秋天的溫泉和星空、一路嗨到冬天的 FALI FALI 音樂節和太平洋燈會。不只教你英文，還陪你用耳朵玩遍花蓮，還沒聽就想訂車票了啦～

《聽見花蓮：聲音裡的英語與旅行》——英文老師變導遊，維尼用聲音帶你旅行花蓮，學英文、看在地風景，還有滿滿故事和笑料！ 花蓮的故事該怎麼用英文說？從葡萄牙水手眼中的「Formosa」，到奇萊平原的撒奇萊雅傳說，再到「洄瀾」這個名字的由來，本集帶你走進花蓮的歷史與神話。還有不能錯過的花蓮石雕藝術與原民創作，主角是土生土長的阿美族藝術家鄭詠鐸，透過他的雕刻，一起感受部落的記憶與文化的力量！

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening 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. Taiwan hosts sea drone exhibition 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. 2025 Solar Festival on Now 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. US Trump Posts Suggest Greater Involvement in IsraelIran Conflict 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. Indonesia Volcano Eruption 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 _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 「親家JIA」19-27坪，全新落成，坐擁大安核心門牌。 350公尺達忠孝復興站，直通市府、機場、車站，850公尺接建國高架。 四大百貨、綠廊公園環繞，七分鐘生活圈涵蓋大潤發與市場，便利質感兼具。 城市菁英嚮往的私藏寓所，首選「親家JIA」，即刻入主 02-2772-6188。 https://sofm.pse.is/7t776k -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

立法院 lì fǎ yuàn - Legislative Yuan (Taiwan's parliament)立委(立法委員) lì wěi (lì fǎ wěi yuán) - legislator國民黨 guó mín dǎng - Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan's main opposition party民進黨 mín jìn dǎng - Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), Taiwan's ruling party民眾黨 mín zhòng dǎng - Taiwan People's Party (TPP)多數 duō shù - majority法案 fǎ àn - bill; proposal國會改革法案 guó huì gǎi gé fǎ àn - congressional reform bill花東交通三法 huā dōng jiāo tōng sān fǎ - three transportation bills for Hualien and Taitung更有力的監督政府 gèng yǒu lì de jiān dū zhèng fǔ - more effective government oversight濫權 làn quán - abuse of power審判權 shěn pàn quán - judicial power行政處分權 xíng zhèng chǔ fèn quán - administrative penalty power五權分立 wǔ quán fēn lì - five-branch separation of powers (Taiwan system)考試院 kǎo shì yuàn - Examination Yuan (Taiwan's branch in charge of civil service exams)監察院 jiān chá yuàn - Control Yuan (for auditing and oversight)審查過程 shěn chá guò chéng - review process充分 chōng fèn - sufficient; thorough用人數壓過去 yòng rén shù yā guò qù - push through by majority numbers立法凌駕行政 lì fǎ líng jià xíng zhèng - legislation overriding the executive branch衝突 chōng tú - conflict; clash阻擋 zǔ dǎng - to block; to obstruct搶下了主席台 qiǎng xià le zhǔ xí tái - seized the speaker's podium一口氣通過了 yì kǒu qì tōng guò le - passed in one go爭議 zhēng yì - controversy公民團體 gōng mín tuán tǐ - civic groups集結抗議 jí jié kàng yì - gather to protest發起連署 fā qǐ lián shǔ - launch a petition罷免 bà miǎn - recall (from office)藍營 lán yíng - the “blue camp” (KMT and allies)訴求 sù qiú - demand; appeal中共代理人 zhōng gòng dài lǐ rén - Chinese Communist Party proxy中共政協主席 zhōng gòng zhèng xié zhǔ xí - Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference王滬寧 Wáng Hùníng - Wang Huning (top CCP official)高層 gāo céng - high-ranking official統戰 tǒng zhàn - united front (political strategy by CCP)頭號人物 tóu hào rén wù - top figure; key player被台灣社會質疑 bèi tái wān shè huì zhí yí - questioned by Taiwanese society賣台 mài tái - betray Taiwan to China政權 zhèng quán - regime; political power舔共 tiǎn gòng - to flatter or appease the Chinese Communist Party賴清德 Lài Qīngdé - Lai Ching-te (Taiwan's current president)搞台獨 gǎo tái dú - push for Taiwan independence靠攏美國 kào lǒng měi guó - align with the U.S.製造社會對立 zhì zào shè huì duì lì - create social division綠色恐怖 lǜ sè kǒng bù - “green terror” (term used to criticize the DPP)獨裁極權 dú cái jí quán - dictatorship and authoritarianism加速台獨 jiā sù tái dú - accelerate Taiwan independence不擇手段地謀獨 bù zé shǒu duàn de móu dú - seek independence by any means necessary---If you've been learning Chinese and feel like you want a bit more support, I'd love to help!

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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 57-points this morning from Friday's close, at 21,786 on turnover of 4.7-billion N-T. This morning's decline comes after main board closed higher on Friday as rotational buying in the non-tech sector lent support to the broader market. However, many major electronics stocks, excluding Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing weakened due to profit-taking. Landslides disrupt rail traffic in Hualien The Taiwan Railway Corporation says normal services on East Coast Line in Hualien will resume at noon today. The statement comes after the Chongde-Renhe section of the line was temporarily (暫時地) closed after after landslides caused by heavy rain swept soil over the tracks. The rail network operator says it sent work crews to the site yesterday evening to carry out repair work. Prmier Cho Jung-tai has taken to Facebook to say he's instructed the railway corporation to put "safety first" as the top priority and restore normal operation as soon as possible. Man suspected of killing Hualien teacher in church dorm arrested Police in Hualien have arrested a suspect wanted in connection with the killing of a female junior high school teacher. According to police, the suspect was arrested while attempting (企圖) to commit suicide in a wooded along the coast. The killing occured on Saturday - with police saying they received a report about the suspected death of a tenant in a rental room in a dormitory of a local church. The suspect was also a member of the same church. Authorities say they managed to track the man after reviewing surveillance camera footage of the area around the dormitory. Israel Eli Cohen Belongings Retrieved Israel has retrieved thousands of items belonging to the country's most famous spy after a covert operation in Syria. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shared some of the 2,500 items from the Syrian archive relating to Eli Cohen, an Israeli spy who infiltrated the political echelon in Syria, with Cohen's widow. Sunday marked 60 years since Cohen was hanged in a square in Damascus. The items recently spirited into Israel include documents, recordings, photos, and items collected by Syrian intelligence after his capture in January 1965, letters in his own handwriting to his family in Israel, photographs of his activity during his operational mission (任務) in Syria and personal objects. Trump Parade Preparations are underway for a military parade to mark U-S leader Donald Trump's birthday in June. The event which will include 150 vehicles, 50 warplanes and the participation (參與) of more than 6,600 soldiers -- is at the center of controversy… Sagar Meghani reports. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 179-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 20,353 on turnover of 3.7-billion N-T. The market closed sharply lower on Monday with export-oriented tech stocks in focus as the New Taiwan dollar continued its rapid appreciation (上漲) against the U-S dollar, which raised concerns over large foreign exchange losses. FDA defends unchanged policy on ractopamine checks The Food and Drug Administration is defending its decision to not strengthen random inspections for ractopamine in pork products despite detecting residues of the leanness-enhancer in imported pork from Australia It's the first time that ractopamine has been found in imported pork since the ban on it was lifted in 2021. According to the F-D-A, a shipment of 22.99 metric tons of pork items from Australia tested positive for 0.001-parts per million of ractopamine - and that figure is well within the F-D-A's standards for ractopamine limits. The F-D-A says random inspections for qualified products will not be strengthened - as all products that qualify for importation will not harm human health even they are consumed (吃，喝) every day or for a lifetime. Magnitude 5.9 earthquake in Hualien the 'main shock' The Central Weather Administration's Seismological Center says Monday evening's magnitude 5.9 earthquake that struck about 33-kilometers off the coast of Hualien City was the "main shock" in a series of quakes in the area. The magnitude 5.9 earthquake that struck at 6:53PM and was felt across much of the island. However, prior to that, six other earthquakes of greater than magnitude of 4 occurred in the same area. Seismological Center director Wu Jien-fu says the quakes were all part of the same series (系列) and that a magnitude 5.5 temblor that struck at 6:09PM was a "foreshock" to 5.9 magnitude quake. According to Wu, aftershocks in the magnitudes of between 5 and 5.5 range could occur in the coming three days. US Opponents Blast Trump's Plans for Alcatraz US president Donald Trump says he plans to reopen the notorious Alcatraz prison in the San Francisco Bay to house what he called "America's most ruthless and violent Offenders." Local officials immediately criticized the plan as unfeasible (不可行的). Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco. Canada Alberta Referendum on Separation The premier of Alberta says she will hold a referendum next year on the energy rich province separating from Canada if citizens gather the required number of signatures on a petition. Speaking on a livestream address, Danielle Smith said she personally does not support the province leaving Canada and expressed hope of a “path forward” for a strong and sovereign Alberta within a united Canada. Smith accused previous federal Liberal governments of introducing different legislations that hamstring Alberta's ability to produce and export oil, which she said has cost the province billions of dollars. The announcement comes just one week after Prime Minister Mark Carney led the Liberal Party to a fourth consecutive (連續的) federal government. It also comes as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to threaten Canada with tariffs and talk of the country becoming the 51st state. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ ✨ 富國島，這樣慢慢的就很好！ ✈️ 星宇航空直飛富國島x最美JW萬豪酒店，

Hualien has been hit by some big earthquakes and typhoons since last April. They made trees fall down! They also made trees break into smaller pieces of wood. The wind pushed the wood into the ocean. There, it became driftwood!去年四月到現在，花蓮很多的樹，都因為大地震跟颱風倒下，被雨水或是風帶到海裡，成了漂流木!Click HERE for the full transcript

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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 235-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 22,972 on turnover of $8.3-billion N-T. Labor Funds Earn NT$20.9 Billion in October The Ministry of Labor reports that Labor Funds grew by $20.9 billion NT in October. That brings total gains for 2024 to $93.91 billion NT. The funds, managed by the Bureau of Labor Funds, are valued at $6.88 trillion NT with a 14.96 percent return rate for the first 10 months of the year. Key funds include the Labor Pension Fund, with a 14.59-percent return, and the Labor Retirement Fund, at 17.92-percent. The National Pension Insurance Fund also saw a strong performance, reaching a 16.01-percent return. Over the past decade, these funds have delivered an average annual return of 6.7-percent. Officials warned of global market uncertainty (不確定) due to interest rate policies, uneven growth, and geopolitical tensions, but noted Taiwan's stock market remained solid in October. Rain and Cooler Weather in Northern Taiwan The northeast monsoon is bringing cooler weather and rain to northern Taiwan today. Greater Taipei, Yilan, Hualien, and Matsu could see showers, with heavy rain expected in northeastern mountains. Other areas, including Penghu and Kinmen, will stay mostly dry and sunny. Drivers in central and southern Taiwan should watch for thick morning fog that's reducing visibility (能見度) to under 200 meters in some places. Strong winds are hitting coastal areas, including Taoyuan and Hsinchu, and islands like Penghu and Matsu. Air quality in western Taiwan is worsening due to pollution buildup. Central and southern areas are under an “Orange Alert,” with some spots reaching “Red Alert” levels. Israel Launches Airstrikes After Hezbollah Projectiles Israel has unleashed its largest wave of airstrikes across Lebanon since agreeing to a ceasefire with Hezbollah last week, killing at least 11 people. The strikes came after the Lebanese militant group fired a volley of projectiles earlier on Monday as a warning over what it said were Israeli truce (休戰) violations. This was apparently the first time Hezbollah took aim at Israeli forces after the 60-day ceasefire went into effect last week. The increasingly fragile ceasefire aims to end more than a year of war between Hezbollah and Israel — part of a wider regional conflict sparked by the devastating Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Guinea Football Stampede Leaves Dozens Dead There's growing anger in Guinea after dozens were killed in a stampede at a football match. Officials say clashes broke out among football fans at the stadium after a contested (有爭議的) goal. Correspondent Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports. NZ SpadeToothed Whale Dissection Scientists and culture experts in New Zealand have begun the first-ever dissection of a spade-toothed whale, the world's rarest whale species. The creature, which washed up dead on a beach on New Zealand's South Island in July, is only the seventh specimen (樣本) ever found. None has ever been seen alive at sea. Over the next week, researchers will study the 5-meter-long male at an agricultural research center near the city of Dunedin. Almost nothing is known about it but scientists, working with Maori cultural experts, hope to answer some of the many lingering questions this week, including where they live, what they eat, how they produce sound and how this specimen died. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____.

Telling the Taroko People's Past Have you been to Taroko Gorge? It's in Hualien. It's very beautiful. 你去過花蓮的太魯閣峽谷嗎? 那裏很漂亮。 Click HERE to see the full episode transcript, including a vocabulary list and quiz!

On April 3, 2024 at 7:58am (in Taiwan) an earthquake that's been reported as measuring 7.2 and 7.4 hit Hualien which is located on Taiwan's east coast. The last major earthquake of similar magnitude was 25 years ago on September 21st, 1999 in Nantou, which is located in central Taiwan. The earthquake also referred to as the 921 earthquake killed over 2,400 people, and left over 100,000 people homeless. Related Links: https://talkingtaiwan.com/th-schee-survivor-of-taiwans-most-powerful-earthquakes-gives-a-lesson-on-preparing-for-natural-disasters-ep-281/ In this episode I'm bringing back one of our previous guests onto this podcast, T.H. Schee, who I interviewed about civil defense in Taiwan. In that interview T.H. mentioned that it was his firsthand experience with the 921 earthquake that made him concerned about disaster preparedness and civil defense. I asked T.H. to share his recollection of the 921 earthquake and thoughts on how Taiwan's disaster response has improved since then. By most reports the death toll from the Hualien earthquake was around 13 at the time of this interview.   Here's a little preview of what we talked about in this podcast episode: ·       Where T.H. was during the Hualien earthquake on April 3, 2024 and during the earthquake on September 21, 1999 in Nantou ·       The situation in Puli, after the earthquake on September 21, 1999 in Nantou ·       How around 5,000 buildings collapsed and another 5,000 buildings were damaged in Nantou ·       How people in the mountainous area of Nantou were stuck there for a month ·       How a volunteer guard patrol group was formed to protect people who were camped outside ·       How the damage in Puli was so extensive that navigation assistance needed to be provided to volunteer assistance groups ·       How a state of emergency was declared on the fourth day of the earthquake ·       Most of the deaths from the Hualien earthquake have been due to landslides and rockfalls rather than building collapses whereas most of the deaths in 1999 were due to building collapses ·       How there were around 10,000 aftershocks within a month after the 921 earthquake ·       Why people needed to camp outside after the 1999 earthquake in Nantou ·       How police station and schools collapsed (in Nantou) and students had to relocate to another building as a temporary school ·       How T.H. witnessed the death of three of his neighbors in Nantou ·       How it took three years for buildings to be rebuild in Nantou ·       Lessons from the 921 earthquake included a change in building codes, changes in laws regarding disaster response ·       How businesses including TSMC in the Hsinchu Science park had to be shut down for five days in 1999 ·       How the stock market had to be shut down in 1999 ·       How Tai Power had to make improvements to the power grid to make it more resilient in case of natural disasters ·       How Taiwan has offered humanitarian assistance to others e.g. the earthquake in Turkey in 2023 ·       How medics who went to Nantou were poorly prepared because they did plan on bringing enough food for themselves ·       How ATMs didn't work in Nantou after the earthquake ·       The first response to the Hualien earthquake ·       How the train between Yilan and Hualien was repaired within a day ·       How notifications after the Hualien earthquake were not sent to people in New Taipei ·       How well prepared people in Taiwan are for earthquakes ·       How the Tzu Chi foundation has been providing support to those affected by the earthquake in Hualien ·       Do's and don'ts after an earthquake ·       How it is important to get buildings checked after an earthquake ·       How aftershocks can cause landslides and it not advisable to go into the mountains ·       The earthquake that happened in New York on April 5th and comparing the notification system in New York with the notification system for earthquakes in Taiwan ·       How to be prepared for an earthquake (have a flashlight, whistle and bottled water) ·       Do's and Don'ts during an earthquake and aftershocks ·       How Taiwan's government used to be a strong party state system in 1999, but after the 921 earthquake they learned the value of working with civil society and there were legal reforms ·        A few months after the 1999 there was a change in government when people voted for Chen Shui-bian in 2000   ·       How TSMC resumed 80% of its capacity within a day after the Hualien earthquake ·       T.H.'s gym 4SC Crossfit and the training and workshops the support and offer related to disaster preparedness and civil defense   Related Links: https://talkingtaiwan.com/th-schee-survivor-of-taiwans-most-powerful-earthquakes-gives-a-lesson-on-preparing-for-natural-disasters-ep-281/

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.It's the 5th of April and here are the top stories of the week.A Delhi court on Monday sent Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to judicial custody till 15th of April in the excise policy case. Additional Solicitor General S V Raju, representing the Enforcement Directorate, sought the Aam Aadmi Party chief's judicial custody for 15 days stating that Kejriwal had not been cooperative and had not shared his passwords with the agency. The court has reserved its verdict on it.AAP's Sanjay Singh, was granted bail on Tuesday and walked out of Tihar Jail on Wednesday. He said that his jailed party colleagues in the excise policy case — Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia and former minister Satyendar Jain — will also be released soon. He also commented on Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena remark that “government won't be run from jail” in the aftermath of Kejriwal's arrest.Katchatheevu has been a newsmaker all through this week, as the BJP attempted to reignite the decades-old issue ahead of the general elections. Former Sri Lankan envoy to India Austin Fernando told The Indian Express that if the Indian government crosses the Sri Lankan maritime international boundary line, it would be seen as a “violation of Sri Lankan sovereignty”. Meanwhile, the Sri Lankan foreign minister said that his country does not see any need to re-open talks on a contentious island.World Central Kitchen demanded an independent investigation into the Israeli strikes that killed seven of its staff in Gaza, as Israel faced growing isolation Wednesday over the deaths of six foreign aid workers and a Palestinian driver helping deliver desperately needed food to isolated and starving residents. Wednesday night, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told his Israeli counterpart that the strikes, which Israel says targeted the aid workers in error, strengthened U.S. concerns about Israel's plans to expand its ground offensive and said that Israel must do more to protect the lives of civilians and aid workers in Gaza.The number of people injured in a 7.2 magnitude earthquake in eastern Taiwan climbed past 1,000 on Thursday though the death toll remained steady at nine, with 42 workers on their way to a hotel in a national park still missing. The temblor, the strongest in 25 years, hit on Wednesday morning just as people were readying to go to work and school, focused on the largely rural and sparsely populated eastern county of Hualien.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

A powerful earthquake hit Taiwan on Wednesday morning, but thanks to the country's early warning system and engineering-preparedness, there was little destruction and few deaths. Seismologist Ross Stein, CEO of earthquake consultancy Temblor, Inc., shares his analysis. The highly pathogenic bird flu H5N1 has been detected in cattle in the US and in a cattle handler in Texas. To learn more about this special animal-to-human transmission, Roland speaks to virologist Richard Webby of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Tennessee and Director of the World Health Organization Collaborating Center for Studies on the Ecology of Influenza in Animals. French Space Institute Supaero in Toulouse is collaborating with Japan's space agency JAXA to send and land a rover on Phobos, one of Mars' tiny moons. Roland travels to the University of Toulouse to learn more about building this wheeled Rover from Supaero's Naomi Murdoch. Transitioning to a clean energy future requires mining materials like rare earth minerals, but how will this impact our environment? Jessi Junker of the ecology charity ReWild explains her research and concerns for great apes as mining for these materials expands in Africa. Presenter: Roland Pease Producers: Roland Pease, Ella Hubber, Jonathan Blackwell Researcher: Imaan Moin Production Coordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth (Photo: Damaged building caused by the earthquake in Hualien on April 4, 2024. Credit: SAM YEH/AFP via Getty Images)

Quartz is popular because it looks like marble but is cheaper and needs no maintenance. But the silica dust produced during mining and manufacturing can make it deadly. We hear from Turkish miners about their experiences. And, a 7.4-magnitude earthquake rocked Taiwan Wednesday morning, with the worst damage located in the east coast city of Hualien. Early reports say that nine people have died, with nearly 1,000 injured and many others still trapped. Also, residents of the city of Raqqa in northern Syria, endured three years of hell between 2014 and 2017, when ISIS captured their city and declared it as the capital of its caliphate. Years after liberation, Raqqa's efforts to rebuild have been slow. Plus, the role of clerics in modern Saudia Arabia.

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.It's the 3rd of April and here are today's headlines.In an exclusive investigation report, The Indian Express has found that since 2014, as many as 25 prominent politicians facing action from Central agencies for alleged corruption have crossed over to the BJP. These politicians cut across party lines: 10 are from the Congress; four each from NCP and Shiv Sena; three from TMC; two from TDP; and one each from SP and YSRCP. In 23 of these cases, their political move has translated into reprieve. The Opposition calls it the “washing machine,” the mechanism by which politicians accused of corruption don't face legal consequences if they quit their party and join the BJP.The Delhi High Court today heard Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea seeking immediate release from the custody of Enforcement Directorate. Senior advocate Dr Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for Kejriwal said that the case reeks of timing issues which ensures that Kejriwal is unable to participate in democratic activity and to try to disintegrate the AAP before the first vote is cast. Additional Solicitor SV Raju representing ED said that he was in a bit of a dilemma because what is filed is a writ petition against arrest but it is argued as a bail application or quashing application.Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor today said the question of who could be an alternative to Prime Minister Narendra Modi is “irrelevant” as in a parliamentary system people are not electing an individual but a party or a coalition of parties. In a post on X, he said the alternative to PM Modi is a group of experienced, capable and diverse leaders who will be responsive to people's problems and not driven by individual ego.India's first Olympic medallist in boxing Vijender Singh joined the BJP today. Singh had fought the 2019 Lok Sabha election unsuccessfully from the South Delhi constituency as a Congress candidate. Singh comes from the Jat community, which has political influence in a large number of seats in Haryana, the state he comes from, western Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.At least nine people were killed and 800 others injured in a 7.2 magnitude earthquake that rocked Taiwan early morning today. Authorities said that 50 travellers aboard four minibuses heading to a hotel in a national park are missing in Hualien. As many as 34 aftershocks were recorded. The quake had a depth of 15.5 km, according to Taiwan's Central Weather Administration. The strongest tremor to hit the island in at least 25 years, the quake sparked a tsunami warning for southern Japan and the Philippines that was later lifted.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

A massive earthquake has rocked Taiwan and prompted tsunami warnings in Japan and the Phillipines. Earlier, the quake was reported to be M7.2, but the Japan Meteorological Agency has upgraded the magnitude to 7.7. People are reportedly trapped under collapsed buildings in the city of Hualien in Taiwan. And a New Zelander in the capital Taipei says there's damage there too. Worldwatch's Charlie Dreaver has this report.

A major earthquake has struck off Taiwan's eastern coast prompting tsunami warnings throughout the region. The 7.7 magnitude quake, had its epicenter 18 kilometers south of the city of Hualien and struck around 9am local time. A tsunami warning was issued following the quake with residents on the island's northern coast told to evacuate to higher ground. The earthquake is the strongest to hit Taiwan in 25 years. New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said there are 137 New Zealanders registered to be in Taiwan. Delphine Herbert speaks to Susana Leiataua.