EZ News 05/14/26

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 121-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 41,496 on turnover of 18.4-billion N-T. The market moved sharply lower on Wednesday, as the bellwether electronics sector was dragged down following losses by U-S tech companies on Wall Street overnight amid a surge in inflation in America. Gov't touts Taiwan as a full APEC member The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is insisting that Taiwan remains a full APEC member. It comes after China's Taiwan Affairs Office said Taiwan's participation in the forum is conducted under the "one-China principle." China is hosting this year's APEC events. The foreign ministry here in Taipei says Taiwan formally became a full APEC member economy in 1991 under the name "Chinese Taipei" through the signing of an accession (正式加入) MOU. The ministry is also calling on Beijing to "fulfill its duties and commitments as APEC host in accordance with APEC guidelines, standards, and practices." Taipei expands rat control measures, seeks national monitoring model And, The Taipei City Government's Department of Environmental Protection says its stepping up efforts against rodent infestations by expanding tracking methods … .. while also call central government to establish a unified national monitoring system to better assess (評估) pest control effectiveness. According to the department, until such a system is established, the city will expand its use of the "trap-night" method, while also tracking active rat burrows and public reports as indicators of infestation trends. The department also says it currently has more than 80 disinfection specialists, each assisted by one or two cleaning workers, which should be sufficient to meet current demand. Russia Launches Massive Drone Attack on Ukraine Russia has launched a massive daytime drone attack on Ukraine, firing at least 800 drones across 20 regions of the country. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says at least six people were killed and dozens wounded, including children. Wednesday’s targets included the cities of Kyiv, Lviv and Odesa. Zelenskyy is warning of possible cruise and ballistic missile attacks by Moscow following the drone barrage (猛烈的攻擊). U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have suggested the war could be nearing an end. However, they provided no evidence or details to support those statements. BRICS Foreign Ministers meet in New Delhi amid internal rift BRICS foreign ministers are arriving in India today ahead of a key meeting later this week - with the grouping facing fresh internal strain. The Iran conflict is casting a shadow over the bloc - even as New Delhi looks to keep the focus on economic cooperation and Global South priorities. Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi. UK King Outlines Gov Plans King Charles III has outlined the British government's legislative plans as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces pressure to stay in power. In a ceremonial speech to Parliament, the king emphasized the U.K.'s focus on energy policy, defense, and national security amid the conflicts in Iran and Ukraine. He also pledged action against antisemitism, highlighting British values of decency (正直) and tolerance. Starmer's leadership is under scrutiny (密切觀察，詳細檢查) after significant losses in local elections. Some Labour Party members have urged him to set a departure timetable, and Health Secretary Wes Streeting might challenge him. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn