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As China extends rare earth controls pause, pricing and financing hold back EU supply push

As Beijing announced a two-month extension to its rare earth export control pause, European industry insiders welcomed a positive change of mindset in the bloc’s efforts to reduce its dependency on imports of rare earths and other raw materials but cautioned that problems remained, especially in financing and regula…

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Chinese investment in African manufacturing could change the world

Africa is seeing a potentially historic transformation in its economic relationship with China. After two decades in which Chinese engagement was primarily associated with infrastructure construction, resource extraction and commodity trade, a new phase is emerging. Chinese companies are increasingly establishing ma…

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Folk village's 'ghost discipline' program draws child abuse complaints

A program at the Korean Folk Village in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, in which costumed ghosts frighten children into promising to behave, is facing child abuse complaints. Local authorities say they will review how it operates. The program is widely known as "ghost discipline." Performers in ghost makeup confront chil…

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When autumn really is fleeting: Centuries-old ginkgo loses its golden leaves in an hour

A centuries-old ginkgo tree in Wonju, Gangwon Province, known for its spectacular golden autumn foliage, shed nearly all its leaves over just one hour Saturday morning, after strong winds and a sharp drop in temperatures accelerated the seasonal change. The Bangye-ri ginkgo tree, estimated to be around 1,319 years o…

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Dollar’s decline about to speed up, with Asia’s foot on the pedal

Washington has spent the past week arguing over what the Democratic sweep of Congress means for the next two years. But few have debated what it means for the dollar. Democrats took majorities in both the Senate and the House, setting up gridlock for the rest of President Trump’s final term. On that news, the […] Th…

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Why Are So Many British Charities Lobbying For Open Borders?

Why Are So Many British Charities Lobbying For Open Borders? Authored by Joanna Williams via Spiked,Next time someone rattles a tin, and you reach for a couple of quid to help rough sleepers, starving donkeys or sick children, think twice. It's long been clear that major charities are run like businesses; less well …

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Viktor Orban’s brother detained in people-smuggling investigation, Hungarian PM says

Arrest made by anti-corruption body set up to investigate alleged graft during former PM’s 16-year ruleHungarian authorities have detained a brother of Viktor Orbán as part of an investigation into people-smuggling, the prime minister, Péter Magyar, has said.The Hungarian anti-graft body, the national asset protecti…

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Fanomenon company launches with W4b, board seats for Hybe, SM, JYP, YG

The joint venture formed by Hybe, SM, JYP and YG Entertainment to run Fanomenon, the government-backed K-pop festival slated for December 2027, was officially registered on Oct. 26, according to its corporate registry. Fanomenon Co. was launched with 4 billion won ($3 million) in paid-in capital, consisting of 800,0…

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Why the Bangkok Art Biennale is now one of Asia’s most relevant international exhibitions

At first glance, Mandy El-Sayegh’s The Campaign (2026) at the Bangkok Art & Culture Centre (BACC) looks like a luxury boutique whose creative director has gone for an “Oriental spiritual” look. Mannequins draped in patterned silks guard a red-floored, high-ceilinged temple, its walls plastered with silkscreened coll…

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‘Dune’ rereleases in Korean theaters ahead of final chapter

Need a refresher on the “Dune” universe before the last chapter? You can start catching up at theaters this week. With “Dune: Part Three” set to open on Dec. 16, distributor Warner Bros. Korea is bringing the first film back to Imax theaters across the country for one week, from Wednesday through Nov. 17. “Dune: Par…

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Harry Bentley optimistic about Packing Angel and Hymnbook’s chances at Happy Valley

Harry Bentley is upbeat about his prospects of another win at Happy Valley on Wednesday night, with the British jockey rating Packing Angel and Hymnbook strong chances in their respective races. Fresh from an upset win on $38.9 outsider Thriving Brothers at Sha Tin on Sunday, Bentley will bid to add to his seasonal …

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Which ramyeon packs the most heat? It's not Shin Ramyun or Buldak

Of South Korea's ample variety of ultra-spicy instant noodles, which actually packs the most heat? According to a test of 12 popular products by the Korea Consumer Agency, the answer is Teumsae Ramyeon Ppalgyetteok. Teumsae Ramyeon Ppalgyetteok, a spicy ramen loaded with red chili powder, topped the list, recording …

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Liberals like Messi but authoritarians prefer Ronaldo: how politics shapes sporting choices | Sean Ingle

Sport has long been regarded as great unifier but there is evidence that this era of hyper-partisanship may change thatOver the weekend, President Trump floated his latest wild idea: that the man behind the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Power Slap, the ethically dubious “sport” where competitors take turns smac…

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China’s EV exports surge 145% as Iran war drives up overseas demand

China’s electric vehicle (EV) exports hit an all-time high for a second straight month in October, as the country’s carmakers rode a surge in overseas demand driven by the Middle East energy shock. Chinese brands sold a total of 582,000 pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles outside mainland China last month, a 1…

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Chengdu Rongcheng fire coach Aloisi after incredible Chinese Super League title choke

Australian coach John Aloisi has been ⁠sacked as ⁠coach of Chengdu Rongcheng ⁠after his team squandered a huge lead at the top of the table to miss out on the Chinese Super League title at the weekend. Chengdu lost their last ‌four matches to give up a lead which once stood at 12 points, allowing Dalian Yingbo to ov…

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