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
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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…
· Choi Ji-won
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)
· Tara Cassidy
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.
· Allen Limos
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.
· Carl Campanile
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.
· Hamza Hendawi
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.
· James Daniel Danio
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
· Davidbatty
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, …
· Fionasampson
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.
· The National
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
· Maria Siow
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.
· Richard Pollina
Japan's first mayor to take maternity leave lands on TIME100 Next list
Watch: First mayor to take maternity leave causes backlash in Japan
· Bbcnews
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)
· Gemma Sapwell
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.
· Jason Dasey
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 …
· Moon Joon-hyun
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…
· Moon Joon-hyun
[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 …
· Jie Ye-eun
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…
· Nazylen Joy Mabanglo
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…
· Park Han-na
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 …
· The Manila Times
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)
· Scout Wallen
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.
· REUTERS
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.
· ANNA BARSKY
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.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF, UDI EZION
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
· Bloomberg
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
· Bloomberg
'At God’s mercy’: Life after Unifil in Israeli-occupied Lebanese village | The National
"They decide who enters."
· Nada Homsi
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
· Bbcnews
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.
· Adam Silverstein
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)
· LORRETTA CHEN
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
· Bbcnews
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.
· Victor Nava
Extensive phone data to be analysed in boxer's drug trafficking case
Gym owner Ray Dimachki has been charged with drug trafficking offences. (Youtube: Rarebreed_)
· Olivia Jenkins
How to protect your garden and live in harmony with possums
Possums are nocturnal marsupials that forage for food at night. (Supplied: Brisbane City Council)
· Jessica Schremmer
Record-breaking heatwave drought cost European agriculture $3.6bn | The National
France suffered the worst effects of a record-breaking drought and exceptionally high temperatures this summer across Europe.
· Sunniva Rose
Record-breaking heatwave drought cost European agriculture $3.6bn | The National
France suffered the worst effects of a record-breaking drought and exceptionally high temperatures this summer across Europe.
· Sunniva Rose
How Switzerland lost 20 percent of its ice in five years
Switzerland’s glaciers are rapidly receding due to a combination of winters with too little snow and record-high temperatures across Europe this summer, scientists say. In all, one of the world’s top ski destinations has lost nearly one-fifth of its glacial ice in just five years.
· Priyanka Shankar
Big housing development set to grow Warrnambool's population by 50 per cent
Warrnambool is Victoria's largest regional city, and is projected to continue steadily growing. (ABC News: Jean Bell)
· Jean Bell
Amy Shark to lead NRL grand final musical tribute to Jai Arrow
Eight-time ARIA Award winner Amy Shark is set to provide NRL Grand Final musical entertainment alongside a supergroup of Aussie musicians. (Supplied: Magic Millions)
· Al Newstead
Real-life couple to share the stage for the first time
Actors Choi Soo-jong and Ha Hee-ra, who have been married for 33 years, will share the stage for the first time in their careers. The couple will star in “Love Letters,” which runs from Nov. 5 to Dec. 27 at KT&G Daechi, Soo Company said. Written by American playwright A.R. Gurney, “Love Letters” follows Andy, a mode…
· Hwang Dong-hee
How Assefa ran third fastest marathon ever despite 'destroyed' Achilles
Tigst Assefa was in agony for the last few kilometres of the race. (Getty Images: Maja Hitij)
· Simon Smale
Return of 11 Skies project to Airport Authority will spur hub development: experts
Airport Authority board member and hospitality sector expert offer suggestions on how to increase footfall and attractions that will draw visitors to Hong Kong
· Edith Lin
Return of 11 Skies project to Airport Authority will spur hub development: experts
Airport Authority board member and hospitality sector expert offer suggestions on how to increase footfall and attractions that will draw visitors to Hong Kong
· Edith Lin
[Photo News] Lotteria honors 100 years of Hangeul Day
Lotte GRS said Friday it will run a limited event to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Hangeul Day through Oct. 11, integrating the burger chain's taste and the Korean language's distinctive style. According to Lotte GRS, three Lotteria stores in Hongdae, Jamsil and Seoul Station — all in Seoul — will feature new e…
· Kan Hyeong-woo
Kyochon expands China footprint with new Wuxi store
Korean fried chicken chain Kyochon F&B said Friday it has opened a new store in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, as the company steps up its expansion in the Chinese market. According to Kyochon, the newest Chinese foothold offers access to both local residents and visitors in an area where tourism and commercial activity ov…
· Kan Hyeong-woo
Driving up sales: Dubai platform opens secure marketplace for multi-million dirham number plate trading | The National
Dubai’s premium vehicle plate market, where individual plates can reach Dh55 million ($15m), will soon welcome the UAE’s first escrow-backed online marketplace.
· Nick Webster