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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News.**Tai-Ex opening **The Tai-Ex opened up 91-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 14,637on turnover of 6.2-billion N-T.The market moved sharply higher on Tuesday as Taiwan SemiconductorManufacturing saw its share price soared (驟升) by 7.8-percent on news thatBerkshire Hathaway had taken a stake in the company.The electronics sector drove the broader market higher, as old economy andfinancial stocks seemed marginalized after a recent rebound.**Magnitude 4.5 Earthquake Rattles Southeast **There have been no immediate reports of damage or injuries following thismorning's magnitude 4.5 earthquake that rattled (搖晃) the southeast.That quake struck at Taitung County Hall, at a depth of 14-kilometers.The quake was felt strongest in Taitung's Chishang, Luye, Donghe and Beinantownships, as well in parts of northestern Kaohsiung - where it measured 3 onthe Central Weather Bureau's intensity scale.The quake also measured an intensity of 2 in parts of Hualien County.**Nauru's Visiting President Touts Cooperation on Economic Recovery **Nauru's visiting Nauru President Russ Kun says his country is looking forwardto building cooperation with Taiwan in the area of economic development, asit seeks to recover from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.Kun made the statement shortly after President Tsai Ing-wen welcomed him andhis delegation with military honors at the Presidential Office.Speaking during a meeting with Tsai, Kun said Nauru is keen to develop itstransportation and shipping services, which would be "a conduit (管道) tosuccessful trade and honest economic benefits."Kun and a 20-member delegation arrived in Taiwan on Monday for a six-daystate visit.The delegation includes includes the country's justice minister, foreignminister, and deputy interior minister.**US Biden Calls Emergency Meeting of G7 and NATO Leaders **US President Joe Biden called an “emergency” meeting of G7 and NATO leaders inIndonesia this morning for consultations after an allegedly “Russian-made”missile killed two people in the eastern part of Poland, near the Ukraineborder.Biden, who was awakened overnight by staff with the news of the missileexplosion, called Polish President Andrzej Duda early today, promising “fullU.S support for and assistance with Poland’s investigation,” and“reaffirmed the United States’ ironclad commitment to NATO.”A statement from the Polish Foreign Ministry identified the missile as beingmade in Russia.But Duda was more cautious about its origin, saying that officials did notknow for sure who fired it or where it was made.He said it was “most probably” Russian-made, but that is being stillverified.If confirmed, it would be the first time since the invasion of Ukraine that aRussian weapon came down on a NATO country.The foundation of the NATO alliance is the principle that an attack againstone member is an attack on them all.**US Judge Orders Halt to Asylum Restrictions **From the US…..A judge has ordered a halt to Trump-era asylum restrictions at border.Lisa Dwyer has the details…..That was the I.C.R.T. news,Check in again tomorrow for our simplified version of the news, uploadedevery day in the afternoon.Enjoy the rest of your day, I'm _____.

