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Rain dampens visitor numbers at Hong Kong attractions on day 2 of ‘golden week’
Wet weather keeps Peak Tram queues short and drives visitors indoors, but mainland Chinese tourists still plan to spend three to four days in the city
Rain dampens visitor numbers at Hong Kong attractions on day 2 of ‘golden week’
Wet weather keeps Peak Tram queues short and drives visitors indoors, but mainland Chinese tourists still plan to spend three to four days in the city
For foreigners in Korea, getting hired is only the start
Twenty-five companies were interviewing job seekers at a Seoul job fair Thursday, but Jin Hong Yu first wanted to know which jobs were within her reach. “I'm here to find out what jobs are available for me as a foreigner,” said Jin, a Chinese national in her late 30s married to a Korean. “It's not easy to find one w…
Miami judge rules federal noncitizen voting law violates US Constitution
A United States federal judge has ruled that a law criminalising voting by noncitizens is unconstitutional, dealing a setback for President Donald Trump’s administration as it cracks down on alleged election fraud ahead of November’s midterm elections.
N. Korean POW transfer was to remain confidential indefinitely: official
The Seoul-Kyiv agreement to keep the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war confidential was to be kept indefinitely to protect the soldiers and their families, a senior government official said Friday. The official said the government had never planned to publicly announce the transfer, stressing that confid…
Egypt arrests entire media editorial team over Muslim Brotherhood accusations
Egyptian authorities swept up the entire editorial team of one of the country’s few independent media outlets, accusing them on Thursday of belonging to the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood.
Musinsa’s W8tr valuation questioned ahead of IPO
Questions are emerging in South Korea’s financial market about whether Musinsa, the nation’s largest online K-fashion platform by sales, is appropriately valued at 8 trillion to 10 trillion won ($5.9 billion to $7.4 billion) ahead of its initial public offering. Analysts say further earnings growth and financial res…
Lula and Bolsonaro clash in final scramble for Brazil presidency
Incumbent leftist and far-right rival locked in a dead heat as mudslinging and a religious row dominate the campaign finale
Lula and Bolsonaro clash in final scramble for Brazil presidency
Incumbent leftist and far-right rival locked in a dead heat as mudslinging and a religious row dominate the campaign finale
Why Russia remains stubbornly insignificant to the Middle East
In his address to the 81st session of the UN General Assembly last week, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov emphasised: "The time has also come to address the main issue in the Middle East - ensuring the Palestinian statehood on the basis of countless United Nations decisions."
PhilHealth: 25% of payouts go to dialysis
MANILA, Philippines — About a quarter of PhilHealth’s benefit payouts goes to dialysis, highlighting the health insurer’s focus on strengthening primary care and managing costly illnesses earlier, its acting president and CEO, Dr. Beverly Lorraine Ho, said.
Greece pushes EU to suspend asylum during mass migration surges
Greece has urged the European Union to allow member states to temporarily suspend asylum applications during periods of mass migration, arguing that current rules cannot handle emergencies such as the surge in Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta this summer.
Houthis push for Taiz as fighting intensifies around strategic Yemeni city | The National
Fighting between government forces and Iran-backed rebels around the strategic city of Taiz in south-west Yemen has intensified, with the Houthis attempting to break into the area.
Houthis push for Taiz as fighting intensifies around strategic Yemeni city | The National
UN Special Envoy urges Iran-backed rebels to halt their military offensive
Hana Financial opens Cheongna headquarters in Incheon
Hana Financial Group opened its new headquarters in Cheongna-dong, Incheon, Friday, bringing financial and technology teams together to strengthen collaboration among affiliates and to accelerate its adoption of artificial intelligence. About 2,200 employees from the holding company and 10 major affiliates began mov…
Election debate cancelled in Brazil, bomb scare outside Supreme Court
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his main opponent Flavio Bolsonaro have snubbed a chance at a final debate ahead of the first round of the presidential election on Sunday, while police ruled out a bomb threat outside the country’s Supreme Court.
'Attack them': Extremist figure loses terror charges appeal
Three court of appeal judges dismissed Saghir's appeal, upholding his XX sentence. (ABC News: Christopher Gillette)
DFA rejects China’s claim over Batanes
MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) asserted that the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) was conducting a lawful enforcement operation along the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ), rejecting China’s assertions of sovereign rights over waters off Batanes.
Jay Jacobs overwhelmingly re-elected NYS Dem chairman despite challenge
The New York State Democratic Party re-elected Jay Jacobs as party chairman Thursday, despite his refusal to endorse Zohran Mamdani for mayor last year.
Egypt and Ethiopia expel diplomats in tit-for-tat diplomatic row | The National
Egypt and Ethiopia are expelling diplomats in a tit-for-tat row that marks a new escalation in their already tense relations.
Trillanes takes swipe at Escudero over Duterte impeachment trial delays
MANILA, Philippines — Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Friday took a swipe at Senate impeachment court Presiding Officer Francis “Chiz” Escudero over delays in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, blaming him for the pace and conduct of the proceedings.
Almost half of Fayed abuse accusers are potential trafficking victims, MPs told
Exclusive: Met police say 70 women’s accounts have hallmarks of trafficking, suggesting case numbers could rise
Rhapsody: A Manifesto by Alice Oswald review – a history of the spoken word, from Homer to Ted Hughes
A twisting, beguiling investigation into the art of poetry that ends in a call to arms on behalf of the natural worldThe poet Alice Oswald is no stranger to thinking in public about her art. She was Oxford professor of poetry until 2023, and her lectures are available online. But this is her first full-length book, …
Etihad Rail stations to host dazzling laser shows to celebrate network expansion | The National
Spectacular laser shows will be held at Etihad Rail stations across the Emirates on Friday evening to signal the growth of the passenger rail network.
Indonesian cabinet reshuffle: how Prabowo is looking to restore credibility amid criticism
The new lineup suggests that the president, halfway through his term, wants a cabinet that is closely aligned with his agenda, analysts say
Arizona man’s sentence tossed after AI video of dead road rage victim used in court to deliver message to killer
An Arizona man who was convicted of manslaughter in a road rage shooting saw his sentence vacated over an eerie AI-generated video of his victim that was played in court.
Japan's first mayor to take maternity leave lands on TIME100 Next list
Watch: First mayor to take maternity leave causes backlash in Japan
Bluebottles the size of a fist wash up on Gold Coast beaches
A large bluebottle that washed ashore on the Gold Coast. (Supplied: Coolangatta Community Facebook Page)
Queensland police seize 558 e-mobility devices in three months
Police across Queensland have given out more than 2,400 traffic infringement notices to e-mobility device users in the last three months, seizing 558 non-compliant vehicles.
Samsung Electro-Mechanics’ AI component deals hit W3.6tr as buyers lock in future supply
Samsung Electro-Mechanics has accumulated about 3.6 trillion won ($2.6 billion) in disclosed long-term supply agreements for AI-related components this year, as customers move to secure parts for servers that will be built in 2027 and beyond. The latest deal came Tuesday, when the Samsung Electronics affiliate said …
Galaxy S27 prices could rise more than planned after S26 price increase
Samsung Electronics may raise prices for next year's Galaxy S27 series more than it had initially planned, according to a Korean technology leaker, as the company has just increased prices for its current Galaxy S26 lineup in Korea only seven months after launch amid sharply higher memory costs. Lanzuk, a Naver-base…
[Gadget Review] Oura Ring 5 goes where smartwatches fall short
After a near-sleepless night on Aug. 25, I opened the Oura app to find a sleep score of 36 — a blunt number for a night I already knew had gone badly. I had slept for 2 hours and 7 minutes, with 69 percent sleep efficiency and just 17 minutes of REM sleep. The numbers told me little I did not already feel, but they …
AMLC secures freeze order on over 100 financial accounts linked to corruption, flood control anomalies
MANILA, Philippines — The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has secured a Court of Appeals (CA) freeze order covering more than 100 financial accounts and virtual asset wallets linked to a prominent lawmaker, a corporation, and several individuals and entities allegedly involved in corruption and anomalies in flo…
AI fall-prevention startup wins Seoul’s foreign entrepreneur contest
A startup developing artificial intelligence technology to detect fall risks before an accident won the top prize at Seoul’s second startup competition for foreign entrepreneurs, earning cash and points toward a technology startup visa. NeuroDetectYO, led by a Ukrainian entrepreneur, took first place at “Jump Up, St…
WATCH; Trillanes bares multimillion-peso deposits from China to Sara, husband's accounts
Former senator Antonio 'Sonny' Trillanes bares multimillion-peso deposits allegedly by China, through its embassy in the Philippines, to Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband during a press conference in San Juan on Oct. 2, 2026. He says he felt he was not wanted at the Senate impeachment trial. that's why he …
Inquiry hears 'blue code of silence' stops DV victims reporting police
The inquiry heard there was a perceived culture of police banding together to protect their own. (ABC News: Mackenzie Heard)
African Union urges Ethiopia, Eritrea, Egypt to exercise restraint as regional escalation continues
The African Union Commission has called on Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Egypt to exercise maximum restraint and refrain from actions or statements that could worsen tensions and undermine regional peace and stability.
Government extends emergency reservist call-ups through November, lowers cap to 200,000
The government approved an extension on Wednesday of the emergency framework allowing the IDF to call up reservists under Order 8 through November 30, while reducing the maximum number of call-ups from 240,000 to 200,000, according to a proposal submitted by the Defense Ministry.
El Al forced to cancel first rescue flights to Dubai after authorities revoke landing permissions
The first repatriation flight landed in Dubai to return stranded Israelis after the first rescue flight's landing permission was revoked by UAE authorities.
Hardly any buyers for Singapore luxury condos seized in money-laundering case
The unsold properties point to a softening of Singapore’s luxury housing market, where policies have thinned the pool of foreign buyers
Hardly any buyers for Singapore luxury condos seized in money-laundering case
The unsold properties point to a softening of Singapore’s luxury housing market, where policies have thinned the pool of foreign buyers
'At God’s mercy’: Life after Unifil in Israeli-occupied Lebanese village | The National
"They decide who enters."
Zack Polanski to call for three-year cap on private rent rises
Zack Polanski will address the Green Party's conference in Brighton on Friday
Arizona Dem Rep. Yassamin Ansari, 34, dating YouTuber Jack Cocchiarella, 24: report
Progressive Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-Ariz) is dating lefty YouTuber Jack Cocchiarella, 10 years her junior.
New World shares swing from gain to loss as investors weigh 11 Skies exit
New World Development has struck a deal with Airport Authority Hong Kong to pull out of the 11 Skies mall project. (Photo by Anne Chan)
Travelodge review 'emotional read' for security victim
Wendy Griffith was staying at a Travelodge when a naked man banged on her door and performed "vile" sex acts in the corridor
Mamdani calls for US to join ICC, arrest Netanyahu during Theo Von podcast appearance: ‘Architect of a horrific genocide’
If he had it his way, the US would join the International Criminal Court (ICC) and enforce an arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said in a podcast interview aired Thursday.