EZ News 05/16/24

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 172-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 21,319 on turnover of $7.6-billion N-T. Shares in Taiwan closed at a record high for the third consecutive trading session Wednesday. The bellwether electronics sector led the way in the wake of gains posted by tech stocks on U.S. markets overnight. Analysts say large cap financial stocks also steamed ahead (精力飽滿地全速前進) amid optimism toward their bottom lines. The upturn on the main board was capped as investors took advantage (利用…的機會) of the initial gains. Court Approves Mother's Detention Incommunicado After Death of Children A mother suspected of killing her children will now be held incommunicado while the case is under investigation. The New Taipei District Court held an early morning detention hearing. It ruled that the mother surnamed Su is suspected of committing a serious crime, and is at risk of fleeing or colluding with witnesses. The crime of murder of a child by an adult carries a maximum penalty of over 5 years in prison. The 37-year-old woman is suspected of smothering (使窒息) her children in a New Taipei hotel room, possibly due to the pressure of caring for an ill family member and long-term umemployment. The bodies were delivered to prosecutors Wednesday morning for autopsies to confirm cause of death. (NS) US Presidential Hopefuls to Debate in June US President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump are set to debate (辯論) live on television in June. The hurriedly-arranged plan came after Biden said he wanted to arrange two events hosted by news networks, rather than those organized by the formal Commission. Nick Harper reports from Washington. Yemen Braces for More Electricity Protests Yemeni authorities have deployed security forces and armored vehicles across the port city of Aden, in preparation for the latest in a series of protests over hours-long electricity outages caused by a shortage of fuel for power stations. For several days, hundreds of demonstrators in three central districts of Aden blocked roads and set tires on fire as temperatures soared. On Monday and Tuesday, security forces moved in to disperse (分散) the demonstrations, beating protesters and barricading some streets, according to witnesses who spoke to The Associated Press. The government pays up to $1 billion a year to import fuel, but is behind on payments. Canada Gets Slight Reprieve in Wildfire Fight Canadian officials say favorable (有利的) winds are expected to push an “out of control” wildfire away from Canada’s oil sands hub of Fort McMurray, Alberta, a day after thousands were evacuated. Wildfire season has started early in Canada this year with several fires burning across the country’s west, forcing residents out of their homes. The fire, which started last week, caused about 6,600 residents to flee parts of the southern end of Fort McMurray. The rest of the city remains on evacuation alert Wednesday and many others self-evacuated though they weren’t ordered to leave. That was the I.C.R.T. news, Check in again tomorrow for our simplified version of the news, uploaded every day in the afternoon. Enjoy the rest of your day, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn