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Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) detected four Chinese military aircraft and three naval vessels operating near the Taiwan Strait, days before the presidential election. Two Chinese balloons were also tracked, with one entering Taiwan’s western airspace northwest of Chiayi, and another spotted northwest of Keelung. The balloons disappeared from radar after crossing the median line. The MND’s flight track map shows that one balloon floated over Taiwan from west to east before disappearing over the Pacific Ocean. The other balloon, named ＂Air Police 500,＂ flew into Taiwan’s southwestern air defense identification zone (ADIZ) from China’s coastal airspace. These balloons were likely used for collecting meteorological data and were different from the Chinese spy balloons that flew over the U.S. last year. It is inferred that these floating balloons might have been released by an unknown Chinese entity, as Taiwan has previously found balloons released by China for weather research. Promptly disclosing the movements of Chinese balloons is emphasized to raise public awareness regarding safety measures and counter potential preemptive messaging from China. The national military is currently monitoring the situation and has developed a responsive plan, according to the MND.

Stay up to date with the latest weather forecast for Taiwan. Expect rainfall on Thursday, particularly in mountainous areas, with minimum temperatures of 16-17 degrees Celsius on the plains. On Friday, water vapor will shift eastward, resulting in clear skies in the south and occasional rainfall in the north and east. Saturday will be mostly sunny with some cloud cover in the west, and brief rainfall in mountainous and eastern regions. For the New Year holiday, Sunday will be sunny in the west, partly sunny in the east, and occasional brief rainfall. Monday and Tuesday are expected to be predominantly sunny and stable, with a slight chance of scattered rain in the east. Northern Taiwan will be comfortable during this period, while the south will be slightly hot, with temperatures dropping in the evening. Remember to adjust your clothing accordingly if spending extended periods outside.

以色列與哈瑪斯（Hamas）在加薩衝突至今仍未落幕，雖然遭到以軍火力優勢打擊，但在巴勒斯坦境內，近期卻有一份戰時民調數據顯示，哈瑪斯支持度爆增，巴勒斯坦民眾對他們的信任程度，甚至遠超過溫和派的總統阿巴斯（Mahmoud Abbas）與其政府。《美聯社》（AP）報導中提到，受訪的巴勒斯坦民眾，無論是加薩或約旦河西岸（West Bank）地區，不少人都質疑阿巴斯能力與保衛家園的決心，甚至多達90%比例，要求他下台交出政權。

The Taiwan Railway Administration (TRA) will add 81 train services from Jan. 12 to 15 next year to accommodate travelers returning home for the presidential and legislative elections. The additional train services will cover all types of trains and aim to strengthen transportation capacity during the election period. Starting Friday at midnight, presidential and legislative election train tickets will be available for booking online, at convenience stores, and via telephone reservation system. The TRA estimates a 5.2 percent average daily increase in capacity during this period, with the west line seeing a 2.4 percent rise, the east line 12.6 percent, and the south-link line 4.7%. This will result in approximately 39,000 extra seats each day compared to regular days. Compared to the election year of 2020, the overall number of seats will increase by 8.89 percent and total seat kilometers by 9.76 percent in 2024, according to the TRA.

德國知名運動品牌Puma，日前對外宣佈終止與以色列足球國家隊的合作關係，雖然該品牌不斷對外解釋和澄清，此一決定並非近期所做，更和加薩、以巴衝突無關，但在這個極度敏感時間和以色列「分手」，也讓Puma引發社群不少話題討論。《金融時報》（FT）報導，Puma強調不再提供贊助和球衣，單純只是因為財務考量，但打從該品牌2018年與以色列足球協會合作開始，就不斷承受各種抨擊，認為他們助長以色列侵佔約旦河西岸地區（West Bank）。

美國西維吉尼亞州（West Virginia）近日發生恐怖事件，擁有逾56萬粉絲的YouTuber亨特（Hunter Avallone）和實況主女友佩諾（Holle Peno）在家時，與佩諾交往11年的前男友康拉德（Conrad）突然持霰彈槍射擊大門企圖闖入，要求兩人分手。從亨特拍下的恐怖畫面可見，佩諾腿部遭擊中血跡斑斑，所幸兩人及時躲藏沒成為槍下亡魂，而康拉德則飲彈自盡。

The Central Weather Administration (CWA) predicts stable weather with clear to cloudy skies in Taiwan on Saturday (Dec. 9), except for isolated rain showers in the eastern half of the island. Morning temperatures were cooler in some areas, ranging from 16 to 20 degrees Celsius. Temperatures are expected to rise rapidly during the day, reaching highs of 26 to 29 degrees in the north, central, and southern parts of Taiwan. The western half of the island will experience a greater difference between day and night temperatures. The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) forecasts clear to cloudy skies with significant diurnal temperature ranges for Taiwan from Saturday until Monday, with the possibility of scattered light rain in the east. Temperature ranges for Dec. 9 are expected to be 14 to 30 degrees in the north, 15 to 29 degrees in the central region, 15 to 30 degrees in the south, and 14 to 30 degrees in the east. By next Tuesday (Dec. 12), the northeast monsoon will bring local brief rains to the north of Taoyuan and the eastern half of the island, with cooler daytime weather in northern Taiwan. The northeast monsoon will weaken by next Wednesday (Dec. 13), resulting in clear weather in the west and short, local rains in the east. Thursday and Friday (Dec. 14 and 15) will see sunny to cloudy skies across Taiwan, with temperatures continuing to rise.

巴勒斯坦官員表示，武裝分子23日在約旦河西岸（West Bank）難民營槍殺2名據稱與以色列合作者，他們被控提供情報，助以國安全部隊在11月6日一次大規模襲擊中擊殺6人。網路流傳的影像顯示，洩密者血跡斑斑的遺體被拖行遊街示眾，最後慘被扔進垃圾桶。

以色列與哈瑪斯（Hamas）達成停火協議後，台北時間24日晚間啟動首批交換人質，哈瑪斯釋放11名菲律賓與泰國移工，以及13名以色列公民，24人在軍隊接應下平安回到以色列境內，同時以國政府也遵照協議，從監獄內釋放39名婦女和青少年囚犯，他們幾乎都來自約旦河西岸地區（West Bank）。但首批獲釋的人質名單，卻讓美國總統拜登（Joe Biden）失望，因為外傳最有可能獲釋的3歲美國女童並未列名。

巴勒斯坦衛生部表示，以色列部隊今天在約旦河西岸（West Bank）殺死18名巴勒斯坦人，其中多數是在以軍突襲哲寧市（Jenin）時中彈身亡。

Taiwan experienced its lowest temperature of the winter season with a high of 18.3 degrees Celsius reported at Hualien Liyu Lake, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). The island-wide temperature ranged between 22 to 24 degrees Celsius. Despite the weakening of the northeast monsoon, it was forecasted to be cloudy to clear over Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu regions. Isolated showers were expected in the southeast and the Hengchun Peninsula, with a chance of showers in other mountainous areas during the afternoon. Afternoon temperatures were predicted to warm up to 30 degrees Celsius nationwide. A stalled front from Zhejiang, China, and extending west to Sichuan, China, is approaching Taiwan, potentially bringing cooler weather to the northern and northeastern regions. Local sporadic showers are expected in Kinmen Matsu regions, with the possibility of local heavy rain estimated for the Keelung North Coast and northeastern mountain regions. Along with Penghu, central and southern regions of Taiwan are expected to continue to experience mostly cloudy to clear weather, with the possibility of afternoon showers in the mountains.

美國33歲流行天后泰勒絲（Taylor Swift）在全球擁有超高人氣，持續舉行的「時代」巡迴演唱會（Eras Tour）締造破紀錄票房，場外緋聞戀情也備受矚目，儼然是流量製造機；對此，美國最大報業集團甘尼特（Gannett）宣布開徵「泰勒絲專職記者」，最終由35歲「Swiftie」（泰勒絲粉絲）布萊恩（Bryan West）脫穎而出，將為全球數萬粉絲帶來第一手消息。

Last year, Taipei’s Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) stations witnessed a five-year high in injuries on escalators, with 65 incidents recorded, according to Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation (TRTC). Out of these, 61 were caused by walking, while 4 were the result of running. As of September 2023, there have already been 41 walking-related injuries and 3 running-related injuries. The stations with the highest number of injuries in 2022 were Taipei Main Station, Ximen Station, Minquan West Road Station, and Xinpu Station. In response to the high injury numbers, a Taipei City Councilor requested a comprehensive review by the TRTC. The company has been actively promoting safety on its escalators, urging passengers to hold on to handrails and stand firmly on steps. Passengers are also encouraged not to run and to respect other commuters for the sake of order, safety, and courtesy. TRTC emphasized that regular inspections and maintenance of escalator components have shown that the practice of standing on the right and walking on the left does not affect the machinery’s lifespan. The company conducts monthly maintenance checks as required by law, and an inspection agency carries out an annual safety inspection to ensure smooth equipment operation.

The weather in Taiwan stabilized on November 5, with brief showers in the east and on the Hengchun Peninsula. Morning temperatures ranged from 20 to 23 degrees Celsius, with afternoon highs reaching up to 32 degrees in the west and 29-30 degrees in the east. The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) simulation provides weather outlook for next week.

以色列連續2周空襲加薩走廊（Gaza Strip），報復激進組織哈瑪斯（Hamas）7日發動的襲擊，不過近日衝突也蔓延至約旦河西岸（West Bank）；以軍今（22）日派遣戰機轟炸約旦河西岸哲寧（Jenin）的安薩清真寺（Al-Ansar mosque），稱其下方有一個哈瑪斯掩體，用於存放武器並作為發動襲擊的指揮中心，造成至少2死3傷。

以巴衝突持續至今仍未獲得緩解，以色列國防軍（IDF）的安全部隊19日表示其安全部隊過去1天內在針對約旦河西岸（West Bank）的軍事行動中拘留63名哈馬斯（Hamas）份子，與此同時，以色列軍方還在另1場行動中抓捕據稱是哈瑪斯的共同創辦人約瑟夫（Sheikh Hassan Yousef）。

以巴衝突持續至今仍未能看到畫上句號的時刻，同時戰火進一步延燒至鄰近地區，其中就包括約旦河西岸（West Bank），近日更傳出有1對父子在前往葬禮的途中遭到以色列住民攻擊，送醫後傷重不治，成為自哈瑪斯（Hamas）7日發動突襲以來約旦河西岸最新的受害者。

日本傑尼斯事務所今（2023）年因創辦人喜多川強尼的性侵風波而身陷危機，10月初先確定公司名改為「SMILE-UP.」，新名稱也已經啟用。不過公司仍有許多團體的名稱與「傑尼斯」有關，包含關西傑尼斯8、Johnny’s WEST等，而Johnny’s WEST今（18）晚也開直播公布新團名！

巴勒斯坦武裝組織哈瑪斯（Hamas）7日突襲以色列，綁架150名以色列人，隨後網路上流傳一張坐在輪椅上的老奶奶照片，身旁站著一位哈瑪斯戰士，美國當局證實，她是遭俘虜的其中一人；然而，約旦河西岸（West Bank）一間披薩店竟拿這張圖做成宣傳廣告，被以色列軍方視為煽動和支持恐怖活動，直接將該店夷為平地。

被封為「最猛鬼娃娃」之稱的「羅伯特娃娃（Robert the Doll）」雖外表看似平凡無奇，但據傳只要對祂有所不敬的話，就會面臨一連串的衰運與災難。其中，美國就有2名自稱是「幽靈獵人」的男子近日透露，他們在前往收藏羅伯特娃娃的博物館錄影拍片之後，就開始遇到各式各樣的怪事，讓他們忍不住質疑，是否冥冥之中已被鬼娃詛咒。

The Tainan City Government announced on Friday (Oct. 13) plans to open inner lanes and allow direct left turns to scooters and motorcycle riders at 31 intersections on Zhongzheng Road and Fuqian Road in the West Central District. Starting from Oct. 28, a six-month trial period will take place, during which ＂hook turn＂ waiting areas will be retained.

傑尼斯事務所創設61年，然而今天(2日)召開記者會，由社長東山紀之宣布公司改名為「SMILE-UP.」，至於旗下藝人，將會有新公司接棒，過去以傑尼斯為名的團體，將更換新名字。

傑尼斯今（2）日下午召開記者會，新社長東山紀之宣布傑尼斯將改名為「SMULE-UP.」，現有的傑尼斯藝人都將轉至即將成立的新經紀公司，而SMULE-UP.將專職處理受害者賠償問題。東山紀之也在記者會上透露，「關西傑尼斯8」、「Johnny’s WEST」都將改名。

美國名媛金卡戴珊（Kim Kardashian）去年斷開與知名饒舌歌手肯伊威斯特（Kanye West）（近年改名Ye）的7年婚姻，兩人誕下的4名子女則協定共同撫養，上周卡戴珊帶著7歲兒子聖（Saint West）出席洛杉磯（Los Angeles）一場籃球賽時，聖直接對搶拍的狗仔比出中指，而卡戴珊目睹兒子的不得體舉動，立刻出聲訓斥，如同開啟「媽媽模式」（mom mode）。

美國東岸大城費城（Philadelphia）近年犯罪率飆升，去年謀殺率雖然稍有下降，不過仍創下歷史次高；由於多起命案發生在當地販賣起司牛排堡的知名餐廳Jim’s West Steaks & Hoagies（簡稱Jim’s Steaks）附近，餐廳業者嚇到花錢自保，找來步槍保全站店外「看門」，吸引民眾目光。