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Sunday's strike on King Khalid International airport kills a Pakistani national.
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Australian politics live: Taylor defends CV after Hanson calls him ‘smarmy’; Joyce likens US public execution to ‘Roman amphitheatre’
Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor not watering down 30% tax on discretionary trusts, says assistant treasurer The assistant treasurer, Daniel Mulino, says Labor is not watering down proposed changes to put a minimum 30% tax on discretionary trusts.We’re not watering this down. This is a very substantial review. This is about fairness in our ...
China grass-roots singer shoots to fame after saving delayed Hacken Lee concert with 2-hour set
A grassroots singer in China rose to fame after standing in for Hong Kong singer Hacken Lee, giving an impromptu two-hour set after Lee was delayed. On the evening of September 26, the touring concert Hear Yourself, featuring six acclaimed singers from Hong Kong and Taiwan, was held in Baotou, Inner Mongolia, in northern China, Shenzhen TV reported. Lee was scheduled to give the grand finale perfo...
As AI and the Iran war loom, China’s energy technocrats are on the fast track
This is a special contribution from the Centre on Contemporary China and the World at the University of Hong Kong. Read the full report at the end of the article. It will be available on the institute website cccw.hku.hk from October 13. With the rising strategic significance of energy, especially due to the need to support China’s artificial intelligence (AI) development, members of the Communist...
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles off east coast, Seoul says
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles off its east coast on Monday, South Korea’s military said, amid tensions over border landmine explosions that injured three South Korean soldiers last month. Seoul said the missiles were launched from Pyongyang and increased surveillance, while Japan confirmed at least one suspected ballistic missile.
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South Korea hails success of its first Arctic shipping trial
A South Korean container ship has returned from a trial voyage through the Arctic, testing an alternative route opened by melting sea ice as conflict in the Middle East disrupts global shipping. The PanStar Acro made the round trip to Europe in less time than the conventional route through the Suez Canal, officials said. The initiative has drawn concerns that increased traffic could accelerate Arc...
Australian politics live: Taylor defends CV after Hanson dubs him a ‘smarmy management consultant’; Albanese to welcome king of Jordan
Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor not watering down 30% tax on discretionary trusts, says assistant treasurer The assistant treasurer, Daniel Mulino, says Labor is not watering down proposed changes to put a minimum 30% tax on discretionary trusts.We’re not watering this down. This is a very substantial review. This is about fairness in our ...
NATO top commander to warn Russia over alliance’s ability to counter-attack
NATO’s top military commander is expected to warn Russia on Monday that the alliance can counter any attack, officials said. US General Alexus Grynkewich will outline his “theory of victory” at a Warsaw security conference amid Western concerns over Moscow’s alleged campaign of sabotage and interference against Ukraine’s wartime backers.
NATO top commander to warn Russia over alliance’s ability to counter attack
NATO’s top military commander is expected to warn Russia on Monday that the alliance can counter any attack, officials said. US General Alexus Grynkewich will outline his “theory of victory” at a Warsaw security conference amid Western concerns over Moscow’s alleged campaign of sabotage and interference against Ukraine’s wartime backers.
Pope Leo XIV will have surgery in the coming days to remove a nodule on his lung
Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery to remove a nodule on his lung in the first major health event of his 17-month pontificate
Scores of gold miners killed in air strikes on Egypt-Sudan border, rights group says
At least 72 workers were killed in air strikes on a gold mine on the Sudan-Egypt border on Saturday, a Sudanese rights group said on Sunday. The Emergency Lawyers organisation accused Egypt’s air force of the attack. AFP could not independently verify the account and Egypt has issued no official comment.
Airstrikes kill dozens of gold miners on Egypt-Sudan border, rights group says
At least 72 workers were killed in airstrikes on a gold mine on the Sudan-Egypt border on Saturday, a Sudanese rights group said on Sunday. The Emergency Lawyers organisation accused Egypt’s air force of the attack. AFP could not independently verify the account and Egypt has issued no official comment.
Bridge washed away by torrent of water in Nepal
Flash floods along Nepal’s Budhi Gandaki River swept away homes and bridges, forcing residents to flee to higher ground.
South Korea’s military says North Korea fired a projectile toward the sea
South Korea’s military says North Korea fired at least one projectile toward its eastern waters, adding to a recent streak in weapons demonstrations
UK PM Andy Burnham says it is ‘clear’ Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit vote
Claim marks the first time a UK prime minister has publicly acknowledged Russia's interference in the vote to leave EU.
At least 139 migrants dead, dozens missing after boat capsizes off Djibouti
At least 139 migrants died, including 15 children, and 84 went missing when an overcrowded boat sank while heading from Djibouti to Yemen, a UN agency said on Sunday. The vessel was carrying 305 people, most of them Ethiopian, when it capsized north of the Djibouti town of Obock on the night of October 8-9, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said in a statement. “Survivors told me ...
Days after AI missile test, North Korea fires more projectiles
North Korea has fired multiple ballistic missiles off its east coast, Seoul’s military said on Monday. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff confirmed in a statement that it had detected several ballistic missiles launched from the Pyongyang area, adding that its military “has stepped up surveillance and vigilance against possible additional launches”. Japan’s Defence Ministry said it detected at le...
Days after AI missile test, North Korea fires another projectile
North Korea has fired an unidentified projectile off its east coast, Seoul’s military said on Monday. “North Korea fires unidentified projectile into the East Sea,” the Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a brief statement, referring to the body of water also known as the Sea of Japan. The launch follows Pyongyang’s test-firing of a ballistic missile earlier this month that it said incorporated artifici...
Fresh Houthi strike hits Riyadh airport a day after deadly attack
A fresh Houthi strike hit Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on Sunday, killing a Pakistani resident and wounding 11, Saudi authorities said. The attack followed a strike that killed at least 12 people and halted airport operations on Saturday. The Iran-backed group threatened further attacks on Saudi Arabia’s transit hubs.
Houthi strike on Riyadh airport kills one, injures 11 in second attack in two days
A fresh Houthi strike hit Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on Sunday, killing a Pakistani resident and wounding 11, Saudi authorities said. The attack followed a strike that killed at least 12 people and halted airport operations on Saturday. The Iran-backed group threatened further attacks on Saudi Arabia’s transit hubs.
Beijing moves to steady A-share market after sharp tech sell-off
China’s top securities regulator has signalled fresh support for the domestic A-share market, convening a symposium over the weekend as authorities sought to shore up sentiment following a sharp sell-off in technology shares driven by concerns over US sanctions. The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) brought together executives from listed companies and experts from securities firms and...
The game changer in Hong Kong’s gold ambition? Shenzhen’s jewellery hub
Beijing is building a gold-backed monetary architecture to accelerate yuan internationalisation. In this three-part series, Part 1 traces China’s path as a gold superpower, while Part 2 explores the crucial role of Hong Kong’s offshore vaulting infrastructure. Hong Kong’s ambition to become an international gold trading centre rests not only on serving the nation’s financial needs, but also on Chi...
Australian politics live: Taylor defends CV after Hanson dubs him a ‘smarmy management consultant’
Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor not watering down 30% tax on discretionary trusts, says assistant treasurer The assistant treasurer, Daniel Mulino, says Labor is not watering down proposed changes to put a minimum 30% tax on discretionary trusts.We’re not watering this down. This is a very substantial review. This is about fairness in our ...
Ray Denies Allegations On Stream: Streamer rejects Reggie's claims on sexuality; online dispute continues
Clover Boys streamer Ray has responded to allegations raised in Reggie's third exposé video during a livestream. He denied claims about his personal life, joked about the controversy and suggested the group would temporarily tone down certain jokes until January. Ray also addressed criticism about being greedy and a bad friend, admitting he was unsure whether he had overcome the latter accusation....
Australian politics live: Taylor defends CV after Hanson dubs him a ‘smarmy management consultant’; One Nation to preference Liberals in Victoria poll
Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor not watering down 30% tax on discretionary trusts, says assistant treasurer The assistant treasurer, Daniel Mulino, says Labor is not watering down proposed changes to put a minimum 30% tax on discretionary trusts.We’re not watering this down. This is a very substantial review. This is about fairness in our ...
Iran urges Saudi Arabia to pursue diplomacy after Houthis escalate attacks
Tehran offers to facilitate talks between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthis following deadly strikes on the kingdom.
Iran’s FM urges diplomacy in call with Saudi counterpart
Tehran offers to facilitate talks between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthis following deadly strikes on the kingdom.
China’s CXMT unveils ‘key progress’ on chip structure pursued by Samsung, SK Hynix
China’s memory chip giant ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) has reported “key progress” in a new structure that rivals Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are also working on to boost memory density. CXMT planned to roll out a new server-memory product based on the structure by the end of 2026, president Cao Kanyu said at an industrial event in Shanghai over the weekend, according to a company stat...