In today's show:

- Israel Conducts Intense Bombardment of Beirut

- Protesters in New York Call for Taiwan's U.N. Inclusion

- Suspects Questioned in Taipei Shopping Mall Corruption Case

- Taiwan August Exports Hit Record High of US$43.6B

- Stock Markets Surge on U.S. Inflation, Chinese Stimulus

- Hurricane Helene Batters Southeastern U.S. States

- British Actor Dame Maggie Smith Dies Aged 89

- Environment Officials Seek To Better Regulate Waste Fuel

- Lai Greets Award Winners Who Overcame Great Adversity

- Caring for Taiwan's Young People With Early-Onset Dementia

- Young People Dealing With Younger-Onset Dementia