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(Asiad) Archery champions say focus on process, not results, keeps team tight
OKAZAKI, Japan, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- They have done it again. The South Korean men...
· Yoo Jee-ho
Consumer spending picks up in Hong Kong, with retail sales rising 5.6% in August
Sales in the first eight months of 2026 rise by 8.5 per cent compared with the same period last year
· Wynna Wong
Consumer spending picks up in Hong Kong, with retail sales rising 5.6% in August
Sales in the first eight months of 2026 rise by 8.5 per cent compared with the same period last year
· Wynna Wong
Trump says Iran will be hit 'very hard' if it is behind copilot who tried to crash flight to Israel
JERUSALEM — US President Donald Trump said Thursday that if Iran is linked to the copilot who tried to crash an Israel-bound flight, the Islamic Republic would be struck “very hard” for the attempt on the lives of more than 180 people aboard the jet.
· Associated Press
Watch: Emotional pilot recounts moment of Flydubai attack
An Indian pilot who was attacked by his co-pilot on an Israel-bound Flydubai plane has received a call in his hospital bed from India PM Narendra Modi.
Former Liberal politician Bruce Baird dies aged 84
Former Liberal MP Bruce Baird has died. (Lateline)
W25m found in trash bag goes to finder after owner fails to come forward
A man in his 60s who found 25 million won ($18,500) in a trash bag in Incheon has been awarded ownership of the money after it went unclaimed for six months. According to Incheon Jemulpo Police Station on Friday, the man received 19.23 million won in August after taxes and other fees were deducted. The man discovere…
· Tammy Park
Don’t write off Netanyahu over Oct. 7 warning claims – Trump
US President Donald Trump has commented on claims that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ignored tips ahead of the October 7 attack Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
Read Full Article at RT.com
Benjamin Netanyahu has a history of political comebacks and may not necessarily pay at the ballot box over claims he ignored warnings ahead of the October 7 Hamas attack, Donald Trump has said
· RT
‘I was fighting for my life’: Indian pilot hailed as hero recalls flydubai cockpit attack
Smit Machchhar says in video call with Indian PM that he realised if he did not get up then ‘passengers would lose their lives’
· Associated Press
Oil prices extend losses after reports of potential European diesel, crude stock release
The G7 will deploy 100 million barrels of reserves over the next four months, the group's leaders said in a joint statement.
· Sam Meredith
Investigators probe why co-pilot stabbed captain of Flydubai flight to Israel | South China Morning Post
The suspect, an Omani citizen, is under arrest and Saudi authorities are working with Israel and other to determine a motive.
Activists plan legal action against police ban on entering security zone near Perth weapons expo
Under new WA laws anyone who defies an exclusion order could face a maximum $36,000 fine and three years in prisonGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastActivists and a Greens MP have threatened legal action after the Western Australia police banned at least 12 people entering a designated securi…
· Jordyn Beazley
‘I was fighting for my life’: Indian pilot hailed as hero recalls flydubai cockpit attack
Meanwhile, the captain has revealed how he fought for his life while helping thwart the apparent attempt to crash the plane.
· Sheikh Saaliq
Verdict on Sara Duterte may be out December 16 — Senate court spokesman
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· smlocus0384
How the US went from ‘a position of strength’ to ‘gung-ho’ on China
Years of decoupling showed that independence was an economically ruinous illusion while pragmatic bargaining yields vastly superior returns
· Jianlu Bi
How the US went from ‘a position of strength’ to ‘gung-ho’ on China
Years of decoupling showed that independence was an economically ruinous illusion while pragmatic bargaining yields vastly superior returns
· Jianlu Bi
Italy willing to boost Red Sea naval mission if Europe matches commitment, Defence Minister says | The National
Italy is willing to increase its contribution to the EU's naval mission to protect shipping in the Red Sea, but only if other European countries are prepared to step up, Defence Minister Guido Crosetto told The National in an exclusive interview in Rome.
· Vanessa Ghanem
Putin says Russia will use ‘all weapons’ in its arsenal if any of its territory is attacked
President Vladimir Putin on Thursday reiterated Moscow’s long-held position that Russia is not planning to attack European countries but will respond to aggression with “all weapons” in its arsenal.
· Associated Press
Rein Entertainment’s ‘Drug War,’ ‘Salvageland’ score four Asian Academy Creative Awards 2026 national wins
MANILA, Philippines — Rein Entertainment’s crime dramas “Drug War: A Conspiracy of Silence” and “Salvageland” won four National Awards at the Asian Academy Creative Awards (AACA) 2026 and will represent the Philippines in the international round for the Grand Final Awards.
· The Manila Times
Palace on Trillanes’ claims: 'Act of treason' if proven
MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the accusations of former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV against Vice President Sara Duterte that she received money from the Chinese government was an “act of betrayal” if proven to be true.
· Allen Limos
400 French schools closed on Friday as protests escalate into ‘urban violence’ – Europe live
Dozens of schools have been damaged and nearly 3,000 teenagers have been detained since the start of the tensions
· Jakub Krupa
More Filipinos want evidence, not public opinion on impeachment vote, says survey
MANILA, Philippines — More Filipinos want senator-judges in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial to vote based on evidence and not public opinion, according to a survey.
· Izel Abanilla
Russia tries to freeze Ukraine as it suffers record casualties and retreats
Russia suffered its highest losses of 2026 in September, when 46,230 of its soldiers were killed or wounded, according to the Ukrainian military.
· John T Psaropoulos
Israel’s top court backs barring Palestinian politician from election over article
Israel’s top court has backed barring a Palestinian politician with Israeli citizenship from standing in the upcoming parliamentary election, citing an article he wrote on 8 October 2023.
· Middleeasteye
Manchester City face appeal deadline, Nations League news and more: football – live
Updates on Manchester City and Nations League news
· Billy Munday
Omani flydubai hijacking suspect held no second nationality, sources say – exclusive
The Omani co-pilot suspected of trying to hijack and crash a flydubai flight to Israel held no second nationality, sources with knowledge of the investigation told The Jerusalem Post on Friday.
· ZVIKA KLEIN
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· Woo Jae-yeon
One green shoot at a time: the women restoring mangrove forests in the oil-ravaged Niger delta
In a region of Nigeria blighted by decades of pollution, Martha Agbani and her team are not just replanting trees but regaining ownership of their lost lands and livelihoodsA toxic landscape was familiar to Martha Agbani when she was growing up – the smell of crude oil in the air, rivers running black and trees dyin…
· Valentine Benjamin
David vs Goliaths: Singapore builds most accurate clock ever, leaves US and China in dust
The decade-long project could help to pave the way for a redefinition of the second, researchers claim in a new paper
· Ling Xin
Singapore builds world’s most accurate atomic clock, leaves US and China in dust
The decade-long project could help to pave the way for a redefinition of the second, researchers claim in a new paper
· Ling Xin
Inside the Mexico courtroom where men accused of killing Australian brothers will learn their fate
Ensenada, Mexico: A stray black dog lolls in the sunshine outside the courthouse here, where a murder trial of great interest to Australia has played out over the past four weeks. One Australian reporter dubs him “Scabbers”.
· Michael Koziol
All Black legend’s World Cup advice to the Wallabies? Embrace your 2023 disaster
With the 2027 Rugby World Cup now less than a year away, you won’t find too many people in Australian rugby keen to rake over the coals of the bin fire that was the 2023 campaign.
· Iain Payten
SK chief to sell W944b in SK Inc. shares to fund divorce payout
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won plans to sell 944 billion won ($701 million) worth of shares in the holding company SK Inc., an amount matching the property division ordered by a court in his divorce case with former wife Roh Soh-yeong. SK Inc. said in a regulatory filing Friday that Chey, its largest shareholder, wi…
· Jie Ye-eun
Watch: Diesel prices to roll back, gasoline to increase next week
Welcome to The Manila Times where we bring you stories that shape our world. Today is October 2nd.
· The Manila Times
U.S. urges Europe to ‘immediately’ release diesel reserves as Iran war fuels record prices
EU countries are set for crisis talks on soaring diesel prices, with officials warning a U.S. export ban could hurt Europe’s economic outlook.
· Sam Meredith
Police gain powers, face mounting demands under justice overhaul
Police took on broader investigative powers Friday as Korea’s new criminal justice system expanded their responsibility for both initial investigations and follow-up work previously handled by prosecutors. “Public expectations are high, but so are concerns, and our responsibility has become that much greater,” Seoul…
· Hwang Sun-jun
Hundreds of French schools close after youth protests turn violent | The National
About 400 schools in France will not open on Friday after what started as pupils protesting over education-related grievances escalated into violence.
· The National
Gypsy Rose Blanchard says partner Ken Urker died from overdose — as she pays tribute to ‘forever soulmate’
Gypsy Rose Blanchard says her partner Ken Urker died from an overdose – as she mourned the death of her “forever soulmate.”
· Chris Bradford
New islands appear after Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupts
The islands were spotted in satellite images of the water-filled caldera in which Anak Krakatau stands.
· No Author
'The Assassin(s)' actors to skip BIFF events amid controversy over historical inaccuracies
SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- Actors who starred in "The Assassin(s)" will not atten...
· Lee Minji
Man charged after toy poodle suffers broken jaw in alleged attack
Bella spent several days in intensive care recovering from surgery on a broken jaw. (Supplied: Tania Gorry)
· Giselle Wakatama
Abby Choi struck with hammer during fake car trip to fetch daughter, court hears
Prosecution details how three of Choi’s former relatives rented remote village house and bought meat mincer days before attack
· Brian Wong
Abby Choi struck with hammer during fake car trip to fetch daughter, court hears
Prosecution details how three of Choi’s former relatives rented remote village house and bought meat mincer days before attack
· Brian Wong
UK Officials Are Keeping A List Of Brits Who Question Government Policy
Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news,
· Tyler Durden
Trump says Iran will be hit ‘very hard’ if it is behind copilot who tried to crash flight to Israel
President Donald Trump said Thursday that if Iran is linked to the copilot who tried to crash an Israel-bound flight, the Islamic Republic would be struck “very hard” for the attempt on the lives of more than 180 people aboard the jet.
· Associated Press
Perth man accused of letting toddler steer car appears in court
A 30-year-old man who allegedly let a toddler steer a car while sitting unrestrained on his lap through suburban streets in Perth's north has appeared in court on reckless driving charges.
· Mya Kordic