Security researchers identified a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Linux kernel's epoll subsystem, named Bad Epoll and assigned CVE-2026-46242 with a CVSS severity score of 7.8. The flaw stems from a race condition causing use-after-free exploitation, allowing attackers to escalate unprivileged processes to root privileges. Linux desktop systems, servers, and Android are all affected.
Soybean salad oil produced by Chung Lien Oil & Fat Co. was found to contain excessive levels of benzo(a)pyrene, a carcinogenic substance. Approximately 1,300 tonnes of contaminated oil was distributed to Taishan, Fushuo, and Fumo oil refineries, affecting at least 300 downstream businesses across Taiwan. The Taichung District Prosecutors Office has formally initiated investigation to determine potential violations of food safety regulations.
Taiwan's Food and Drug Administration expanded preventive recall measures following the detection of carcinogenic benzopyrene in Chung Lien Oils' soybean salad oil. Beyond the original oil products, all second-layer processed foods using the contaminated oil at ratios exceeding 20% must be recalled by 11 PM on July 6, with manufacturers required to disclose product information.
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Director Bi-khim Hsiao met with Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung and diplomatic envoys from Latin American and Caribbean allies to affirm strong US support for Taiwan's newly launched drone diplomacy program. The US and Taiwan will leverage American international development financing mechanisms to promote drone technology cooperation, helping allied nations strengthen their defense capabilities as part of Taiwan's resilience diplomacy strategy.
Iran held a large-scale funeral ceremony for Supreme Leader Khamenei, who governed for over three decades, in the capital Tehran on the day of America's 250th anniversary. Tens of thousands of mourners gathered to pay respects at his coffin, chanting slogans. Khamenei's death marks a significant turning point in Iran's political era.
Soybean salad oil produced by Chung Lien Oil & Fat Co. was found to contain excessive levels of benzo(a)pyrene, a carcinogenic substance. Approximately 1,300 tonnes of contaminated oil was distributed to Taishan, Fushuo, and Fumo oil refineries, affecting at least 300 downstream businesses across Taiwan. The Taichung District Prosecutors Office has formally initiated investigation to determine potential violations of food safety regulations.
Taiwan's Food and Drug Administration expanded preventive recall measures following the detection of carcinogenic benzopyrene in Chung Lien Oils' soybean salad oil. Beyond the original oil products, all second-layer processed foods using the contaminated oil at ratios exceeding 20% must be recalled by 11 PM on July 6, with manufacturers required to disclose product information.
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Director Bi-khim Hsiao met with Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung and diplomatic envoys from Latin American and Caribbean allies to affirm strong US support for Taiwan's newly launched drone diplomacy program. The US and Taiwan will leverage American international development financing mechanisms to promote drone technology cooperation, helping allied nations strengthen their defense capabilities as part of Taiwan's resilience diplomacy strategy.
A shipment of 1,300 tonnes of soybean salad oil from Chung Lien Oil Corporation was found to contain benzo(a)pyrene at levels exceeding safety standards by more than three times, affecting at least 300 businesses in northern and central Taiwan. The Consumer Foundation criticizes current consumer protection laws as inadequate and calls for establishing a public interest litigation system to better protect affected consumers.
The US Embassy and consulates in China issued ten security alerts between mid-June and early July, with three consecutive daily warnings from July 1-3. The alerts focused on religious activities, social media surveillance, and press freedom. Analysts attribute the increased warnings to China's implementation of the Ethnic Unity Law, reflecting elevated US political risk assessments.
US President Trump told media outlets that he is closely monitoring the funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei and stated that the US and Iran will not engage in military exchanges during the funeral period. Trump indicated that both nations will resume negotiations after the funeral concludes. This follows military action taken by the US and Israel against Iran in late February.
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council condemned China's sea patrol operations, stating it will take necessary measures to protect relevant interests. The council views these actions as violations of international law and reaffirms the government's commitment to safeguarding maritime security and sovereignty.
The state funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei commenced on the 4th in Tehran. Iranian authorities estimate that up to 20 million people will attend the three-day funeral ceremony, aiming to demonstrate national unity and cohesion to both domestic and international audiences.
Iran held a large-scale funeral ceremony for Supreme Leader Khamenei, who governed for over three decades, in the capital Tehran on the day of America's 250th anniversary. Tens of thousands of mourners gathered to pay respects at his coffin, chanting slogans. Khamenei's death marks a significant turning point in Iran's political era.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan warned on the 4th that Middle East peace processes will struggle without regional support. He emphasized Turkey will not allow Israel to destroy the US-Iran peace framework agreement and cautioned that without regional backing, US-Iran ceasefire negotiations will face significant challenges.
UBS Holt research analysts indicate that the technology sector is undergoing a significant transformation, with AI infrastructure companies demonstrating strong performance and expected to substantially outperform the seven major technology giants. Compared to tech giants making massive AI investments with uncertain returns, AI infrastructure companies are attracting greater market attention.
As chip stocks face mounting pressure, the US stock market confronts critical tests this week. Investors are focusing on the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes and second-quarter earnings season to assess whether AI-driven gains can withstand profit scrutiny and whether capital can successfully rotate from richly valued semiconductor stocks to broader sectors. These two factors will determine whether the ongoing sector rotation can continue.
AI enthusiasm in the first half of this year drove South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan to lead Asian stock market performance. As market doubts emerge regarding the profitability and sustainability of AI infrastructure, coupled with increased volatility risks, experts predict the next wave of AI winners will be companies and markets capable of reducing costs or expanding AI applications.
As the artificial intelligence era expands from memory shortages to central processing units, Intel and AMD have experienced significant stock price and profit increases. The CPU shortage has become a structural growth driver for both companies, reflecting strong demand for computing capacity in the AI industry.
Investors are increasingly worried about the return on massive artificial intelligence capital expenditures. Token prices, which measure the cost of AI usage, continue to decline, potentially signaling headwinds for AI-related stocks. AI-related indices have fallen nearly 20% from their May peak, reflecting growing market concerns about the industry's future prospects.
According to Bloomberg survey, OPEC's daily crude oil production in June increased by 2.34 million barrels to reach 18.75 million barrels. The production increase was primarily driven by progress in US-Iran ceasefire negotiations and the resumption of oil exports from Gulf states through the Strait of Hormuz. Despite the significant rise, production remains notably below pre-war levels.
A Taiwan Bank employee stationed at the South Africa branch for 11 months was recalled to Taiwan, with monthly salary reduced from 190,000 to 55,000 NT dollars. The employee sued for harassment, while the bank cited poor work performance and health concerns. Taipei District Court ruled in favor of the employee, ordering reinstatement at the South Africa branch. The case is subject to appeal.
Micron Technology announced a 1.5 trillion yen (9.3 billion dollar) investment to expand its Hiroshima facility in Japan, with groundbreaking held on the 4th. The expansion project will focus on producing advanced memory chips, strengthening Micron's manufacturing capabilities in Japan.
The James Webb Space Telescope, a collaboration between NASA, ESA, and CSA, used its Near Infrared Camera to observe the M82 cigar galaxy with unprecedented detail. The observations resolved approximately 16.5 million stars, revealing the galaxy's exceptionally high star formation rate compared to the Milky Way and providing crucial data for understanding galactic evolution and stellar formation mechanisms.
NASA's Lucy spacecraft has made significant scientific progress while exploring the main asteroid belt, revealing evidence of water on the peanut-shaped asteroid Donald Johansen. This discovery helps scientists understand the material composition and evolution of the early solar system, providing important reference data for planetary formation research.
Security researchers identified a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Linux kernel's epoll subsystem, named Bad Epoll and assigned CVE-2026-46242 with a CVSS severity score of 7.8. The flaw stems from a race condition causing use-after-free exploitation, allowing attackers to escalate unprivileged processes to root privileges. Linux desktop systems, servers, and Android are all affected.
In the opening Round of 16 match in Houston, Morocco's midfielder Onahi scored twice in the second half, with teammate Rahimi adding a goal during injury time. Morocco defeated co-host Canada 3-0, securing their consecutive qualification to the World Cup quarterfinals.
In the first Round of 16 match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, host nation Canada faced Morocco in a contentious encounter. The referee issued eight yellow cards throughout the match due to frequent physical confrontations. Canada lost 0-3 and was eliminated, failing to advance to the quarterfinals and becoming the first host nation eliminated from the tournament.
Soybean salad oil produced by Chung Lien Oil & Fat Co. was found to contain excessive levels of benzo(a)pyrene, a carcinogenic substance. Approximately 1,300 tonnes of contaminated oil was distributed to Taishan, Fushuo, and Fumo oil refineries, affecting at least 300 downstream businesses across Taiwan. The Taichung District Prosecutors Office has formally initiated investigation to determine potential violations of food safety regulations.
Iran held a large-scale funeral ceremony for Supreme Leader Khamenei, who governed for over three decades, in the capital Tehran on the day of America's 250th anniversary. Tens of thousands of mourners gathered to pay respects at his coffin, chanting slogans. Khamenei's death marks a significant turning point in Iran's political era.
Iranian authorities expect approximately 20 million people to attend six days of mourning ceremonies for the supreme leader who died in conflict with Israel and the U.S. The massive funeral proceedings will take place in Tehran, reflecting the significant political importance of the deceased leader in Iran's governance structure.
Iran is holding a funeral for former Supreme Leader Khamenei, who was killed in attacks by the United States and Israel. The US and Iran have reportedly agreed to suspend ceasefire negotiations for one week until the related ceremonies conclude. Iranian officials are conducting meetings with foreign dignitaries attending the funeral.
Venezuela's twin earthquakes on June 24 have killed 2,954 people according to official figures released Saturday, with fatalities increasing by over 300 from Friday. The disaster left thousands homeless in shelter camps, and tens of thousands remain missing. International rescue teams are winding down search operations in the rubble. The coastal La Guaira area north of Caracas was hit hardest, making this one of Latin America's worst earthquake disasters.
Taiwan's Food and Drug Administration expanded preventive recall measures following the detection of carcinogenic benzopyrene in Chung Lien Oils' soybean salad oil. Beyond the original oil products, all second-layer processed foods using the contaminated oil at ratios exceeding 20% must be recalled by 11 PM on July 6, with manufacturers required to disclose product information.
Security researchers identified a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Linux kernel's epoll subsystem, named Bad Epoll and assigned CVE-2026-46242 with a CVSS severity score of 7.8. The flaw stems from a race condition causing use-after-free exploitation, allowing attackers to escalate unprivileged processes to root privileges. Linux desktop systems, servers, and Android are all affected.
Blacklisted entities processed approximately $100 billion in cryptocurrency transactions during 2025, allegedly used to finance terrorism and weapons procurement. The report highlights regulatory gaps in cryptocurrency oversight that pose significant security challenges, prompting international efforts to strengthen tracking and prevention mechanisms.
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Director Bi-khim Hsiao met with Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung and diplomatic envoys from Latin American and Caribbean allies to affirm strong US support for Taiwan's newly launched drone diplomacy program. The US and Taiwan will leverage American international development financing mechanisms to promote drone technology cooperation, helping allied nations strengthen their defense capabilities as part of Taiwan's resilience diplomacy strategy.
A shipment of 1,300 tonnes of soybean salad oil from Chung Lien Oil Corporation was found to contain benzo(a)pyrene at levels exceeding safety standards by more than three times, affecting at least 300 businesses in northern and central Taiwan. The Consumer Foundation criticizes current consumer protection laws as inadequate and calls for establishing a public interest litigation system to better protect affected consumers.
The US Embassy and consulates in China issued ten security alerts between mid-June and early July, with three consecutive daily warnings from July 1-3. The alerts focused on religious activities, social media surveillance, and press freedom. Analysts attribute the increased warnings to China's implementation of the Ethnic Unity Law, reflecting elevated US political risk assessments.
US President Trump told media outlets that he is closely monitoring the funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei and stated that the US and Iran will not engage in military exchanges during the funeral period. Trump indicated that both nations will resume negotiations after the funeral concludes. This follows military action taken by the US and Israel against Iran in late February.
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council condemned China's sea patrol operations, stating it will take necessary measures to protect relevant interests. The council views these actions as violations of international law and reaffirms the government's commitment to safeguarding maritime security and sovereignty.
UBS Holt research analysts indicate that the technology sector is undergoing a significant transformation, with AI infrastructure companies demonstrating strong performance and expected to substantially outperform the seven major technology giants. Compared to tech giants making massive AI investments with uncertain returns, AI infrastructure companies are attracting greater market attention.
As chip stocks face mounting pressure, the US stock market confronts critical tests this week. Investors are focusing on the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes and second-quarter earnings season to assess whether AI-driven gains can withstand profit scrutiny and whether capital can successfully rotate from richly valued semiconductor stocks to broader sectors. These two factors will determine whether the ongoing sector rotation can continue.