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Newest first · UTC+11:00Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Thursday.
· Kang Yoon-seung
10-year Treasury yield hits highest level since 2002 as global bond rout gathers pace
U.S. Treasury yields hit their highest level in more than two decades on Thursday as a global bond sell-off deepened.
· Jenni Reid
Trump’s $100,000 fee for new H-1B worker visas blocked by second judge
A second federal judge on Wednesday blocked an unprecedented $100,000 fee that President Trump has imposed on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers.
· Reuters
Why Malaysia is deporting thousands of Myanmar asylum seekers
The Myanmar asylum seekers were transported by buses to waiting Myanmar Navy ships. (Reuters: Hasnoor Hussain)
· Will Jackson
Hong Kong’s National Day perks draw locals outside, pleasant surprise for tourists
Diners at Tai Hing Restaurant praise discount drive, with one saying: ‘The bill went from HK$89 to HK$62. It’s a bargain.’
· Jess Ma
Hong Kong’s National Day perks draw locals outside, pleasant surprise for tourists
Diners at Tai Hing Restaurant praise discount drive, with one saying: ‘The bill went from HK$89 to HK$62. It’s a bargain.’
· Jess Ma
UAE opens investigation into flydubai hijacking attempt, seeks to confirm terror-linked motive
The UAE prosecutor general has ordered an investigation into the incident aboard flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv, which was diverted and landed in Saudi Arabia after an altercation in the cockpit, the state news agency reported on Thursday.
· REUTERS
High Court panel hears appeals against Central Elections Committee bans on Arab Knesset slates
Hearings began at the High Court of Justice on Thursday over disqualification petitions against all Arab-Israeli representation in the Knesset: The Joint List, Ra’am, as well as Joint List candidates Balad chairman Sami Abu Shehadeh and Ofer Cassif.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
Court orders full review for asylum seeker claiming anti-gay persecution
Court says social media activity alone was insufficient to deny full review
· Lee Seung-ku
Jang Se-yun wanted to be noticed. Now she wants more than Asian Games silver
23-year-old rediscovers her attacking style to reach the final, and now wants Olympic gold for her parents
· Park Jun-hee
Arizona university ex-fraternity leader gets jail time after pledge died of alcohol poisoning
A former Northern Arizona University fraternity leader was sentenced to two months in jail Wednesday for his role in a hazing that led to the death of a pledge.
· Associated Press
AMLC testimony put off to Monday over defense review of ‘strictly confidential’ records
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court on Thursday moved the testimony of an Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) witness to Monday after Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense sought more time to review records marked “strictly confidential.” Defense lawyer Sheila Sison said the AMLC had indicated it was…
· Catherine S. Valente
Russia continues strikes on Ukraine as Zelenskyy visits frontline – Europe live
Infrastructure damage reported in Kyiv and Odesa overnight
· Jakub Krupa
UAE investigation will determine if flydubai incident was linked to 'terrorist activity' | The National
The UAE's attorney general has ordered an investigation into the mid-flight altercation aboard a flydubai aircraft that forced the plane to divert to Saudi Arabia.
· Ajanta Paul
UAE investigation to determine if flydubai incident was linked to 'terrorist activity' | The National
The UAE's attorney general has ordered an investigation into the mid-flight altercation aboard a flydubai aircraft that forced the plane to divert to Saudi Arabia.
· The National
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Liana Walker is a digital journalist for ABC News in Brisbane following work in the Southern Downs, Central Queensland and Northern NSW.
Seoul stocks rise nearly 2% to end 3-day losing streak on chip gains
South Korean shares rose nearly 2 percent on Thursday, snapping a three-session losing streak, as institutional investors scooped up major chip shares. The Korean won weakened against the US dollar.
· Yonhap
Hikers flock to Hong Kong’s Po Pin Chau on first day of National Day ‘golden week’
Visitors describe the trail’s new booking system as smooth, but some lawmakers say more data is needed to suggest improvements
· Eric Jiang
Hikers flock to Hong Kong’s Po Pin Chau on first day of National Day ‘golden week’
Visitors describe the trail’s new booking system as smooth, but some lawmakers say more data is needed to suggest improvements
· Eric Jiang
Flydubai incident renews debate over cockpit video recorders | The National
An incident involving a pilot who reportedly stabbed his colleague during a flydubai flight is reviving a decades-old debate over whether commercial aircraft should be equipped with video-recording equipment.
· Bloomberg
Stephen Schwarzman
Japanese capital saved what is now the world's largest alternative asset manager
'Sensitive Security Situation': Israeli Army Chief Abruptly Cancels Trip To US
The Israel military's Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has canceled a planned trip to the US due to a "sensitive security situation," Israeli news outlet i24 reported on 30 September.
· Tyler Durden
Africa: Solid growth amid investment challenges [Business Africa]
Despite the global economic slowdown, Africa is maintaining steady growth. In the second quarter of 2026, its real GDP grew by 1.6%, compared to 0.7% for the global economy.
· AfricaNews
Palestinians to bury remains of 105 people killed in Israeli attack on Gaza
Palestinians are preparing to bury the remains of 105 people killed in a devastating Israeli attack on Gaza City in October 2023.
‘Where illegal ebikes go to die’: first bikes seized under new laws in NSW crushed
Major Sydney hospital also warns recent injuries from ebikes include fractures, internal bleeding, as well as ‘perforation of certain organs’
· Penry Buckley
Safety team hits Hobart CBD amid reports of youths 'causing havoc'
Topic:Antisocial Behaviour
· Monty Jacka
Greens’ David Shoebridge on his plan to beat One Nation and replace Labor – video
With a sharp, aggressive strategy, the Greens' newly elected leader vows to take on corporate power and bring a 'red-hot fight' to coal and gas approvals. But after a turbulent week and internal party-room fractures, can Senator David Shoebridge and his polarising approach rally progressive voters without deepening …
Anika Wells named on Time100 list as one of ‘world’s most influential rising stars’ after social media ban
Time magazine list includes Australian communications minister after her efforts to take on big tech
· Josh Butler
Ukraine scrambles as Russia’s jet drones breach Kyiv’s defences
Daily strikes turn the Ukrainian capital into frontline city as Moscow deploys high-speed drones
· Associated Press
Ukraine scrambles as Russia’s jet drones breach Kyiv’s defences
Daily strikes turn the Ukrainian capital into frontline city as Moscow deploys high-speed drones
· Associated Press
Kim Jong-un pledges to elevate China ties to ‘new strategic level’ in letter to Xi
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
The last thing Albanese needed was free advice from his own side
Topic:Federal Parliament
· Courtney Gould
Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Variable mortgage rates shoot up in Spain, Senate rejects France 'friendship' treaty during Macron visit, two months since Ceuta border rush, and more news from Spain on Thursday October 1st.
· Conor Faulkner
Tributes paid to 'inspirational' presenter and charity founder Esther Rantzen
Watch: Dame Esther Rantzen, broadcaster, campaigner and charity founder, dies aged 86
· Bbcnews
AI system attempts to hack into Canadian government website, continuing worldwide automated attacks
An artificial intelligence research firm said on Wednesday that AI agents tried to hack into a Canadian government website, casting the effort as a failed hacking attempt, while Canada said there were no indications its systems were compromised.
· REUTERS
Netanyahu says Israel warned Britain about Iranian terror plot before RAF airbase incident
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed on Wednesday that Israel had warned Britain about an upcoming Iranian-sponsored terror attack ahead of the recent suspected plot against a Royal Air Force (RAF) airbase, during an interview with Fox News.
· TZVI JASPER
Brumby advocate challenges legality of wild horse removal in NSW alps
Legal proceedings are underway over the removal of wild horses in Kosciuszko National Park. (ABC South East NSW: Adriane Reardon)
· Adriane Reardon
India’s erratic monsoon plays havoc with harvests, raising fears of spending slowdown
Consumption typically takes a hit when rainfall is deficient, as weaker harvests mean less cash in farmers’ pockets
· Bloomberg
India’s brutal monsoon plays havoc with harvests, raising fears of slow spending
Consumption typically takes a hit when rainfall is deficient, as weaker harvests mean less cash in farmers’ pockets
· Bloomberg
War, power games and impunity. I watched the farce that is the UN general assembly: what a tragedy, what a mess | Nesrine Malik
Ukraine, Iran, Palestine and Sudan: it has so many problems to confront and fails to do so. Seen up close, it is a study in stasis and decline
· Nesrinemalik
Rugby union power rankings: how the teams stand a year from World Cup
There’s no ignoring the holders but what of the hosts, the All Blacks, France and even England? Here’s a rundown of all 24 teams taking part in Australia in 2027
· Gerard Meagher
Maxwell smart: new Chinese embodied model tops global AI ranking on physical tasks
Developed by the CAS Institute of Artificial Intelligence for Industries, it scored 91.9 on the Meta-World benchmark – the highest recorded
· Zhang Tong
Maxwell smart: new Chinese embodied model tops global AI ranking on physical tasks
Developed by the CAS Institute of Artificial Intelligence for Industries, it scored 91.9 on the Meta-World benchmark – the highest recorded
· Zhang Tong
Inside RM's art collection: The artists BTS' leader brought to SFMOMA
The rapper's curatorial debut in San Francisco offers a window into Korean modernism
· Moon Ki-hoon
'Where illegal e-bikes go to die': Compliance crackdown ramps up
A number of illegal e-bikes were destroyed at a wrecking yard in Western Sydney.
· Miriah Davis
Critica adds global commodities clout to board
Critica has appointed seasoned global commodities executive Hannah Badenach to its board in a move that looks to be less about finding minerals and more about selling them. The appointment comes as the company pushes both of its key critical minerals projects towards commercial reality.
· Murray Ward
Jim Carrey marries longtime girlfriend Min Ah in private LA ceremony
The “Yes Man” said yes.
· Adam Silverstein
Gunmen kill seven civilians and wound at least four in Syria bus attack | The National
Gunmen attacked a bus in Syria on Wednesday, killing at least seven people, state media said.
· The National