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• Hong Kong aims for share of HK$350 billion yacht industry as travel scheme launches
  Hong Kong can capture a share of the global yacht industry, which is expected to reach HK$350 billion (US$44.6 billion) in six years, a senior official has said as the city launched the Southbound Yac…
  SCMP asia 2026-10-16T07:03:02Z
• Javier Milei and his measures, LIVE: the IMF expects "a very positive acceleration of economic growth for 2027"
  The Government faced the fifth federal university march this Thursday, which gathered a crowd in front of Congress. But, unlike previous occasions, it ended with incidents. At the Casa Rosada, they so…
  La Nacion latam 2026-10-16T07:01:22Z
• Portugal has limited immigration, and Spain may follow
  The wave of immigrants in both countries looks politically unsustainable
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-10-16T07:00:48Z
• Schneider electric boosts outlook again after data-center demand lifts sales
  Data-centre demand more than doubled, driving record quarterly revenue. The company expects demand to remain strong in the fourth quarter
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-10-16T07:00:28Z
• Gov't says ground broken for more than 99,000 homes in metropolitan area
  SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- Ground has been broken for more than 99,000 homes in ...
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-16T07:00:12Z
• 99,000 homes break ground in greater Seoul; gov't eyes 80 pct of annual target
  SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- Construction has begun on about 99,000 homes in great...
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-16T07:00:11Z
• Summary of domestic news in North Korea this week
  SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of domestic news in North ...
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-16T07:00:02Z
• Summary of inter-Korean news this week
  SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of inter-Korean news this ...
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-16T07:00:02Z
• Summary of external news of North Korea this week
  SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of external news on North ...
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-16T07:00:01Z
• Key developments on North Korea this week
  SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- The following are key developments regarding North Ko...
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-16T07:00:01Z
• Envoy says China could 'easily win' conflict as Manila claims it is 'thinly veiled threat'
  The Chinese ambassador to the Philippines says Beijing could "easily win" should it use force in the region but instead chooses peace, remarks that have drawn sharp criticism from Manila and calls for…
  SCMP asia 2026-10-16T06:58:59Z
• Kiev officials embezzle defense funds amid doubts about Ukraine's future — Russian senator
  "In wartime, corruption ultimately eroded the already weak foundations of Ukrainian statehood," Alexander Voloshin said
  TASS russia 2026-10-16T06:58:08Z
• Europe Is Zelenskyy’s Only Ally Now, Latvian Leader Says
  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has only one ally now and that’s Europe, the Latvian prime minister said, referring to Kyiv’s spiraling tensions with the US.
  Bloomberg us 2026-10-16T06:57:40Z
• 'Is this your culture?': Racist stickers targeting Indians found on food products in Australian supermarkets
  The term "remigration" is widely associated with calls for the mass deportation or forced removal of migrants and ethnic minorities from Western countries.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-10-16T06:57:16Z
• Samsung, SK Hynix aim to ease AI memory bottlenecks with zHBM, HBF
  Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are developing new memory technologies to address growing bottlenecks in AI systems, with Samsung exploring a design that stacks high-bandwidth memory (HBM) directly a…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-10-16T06:57:00Z
• 19 injured as minibus slams into Channel Tunnel shuttle train
  A minibus carrying truck drivers crashed into a train transporting vehicles through the busy Channel Tunnel between France and England has injured 19 people, French authorities said.
  RFI europe 2026-10-16T06:56:10Z
• Bank of England Governor Says Too Early to Make Call on Second-Round Inflation
  The U. K. has felt the first round of inflationary impact from war in the Middle East in higher energy prices.
  WSJ us 2026-10-16T06:54:00Z
• Pornography showing strangulation and incest to be banned in UK from early November
  Campaigners welcome new legislation which follows 2025 review into pornography regulation Pornography that depicts strangulation and incestuous relationships will be banned from early November, the UK…
  Guardian uk 2026-10-16T06:52:54Z
• Japan bullet trains to raise super express fares in 2027
  Nikkei asia 2026-10-16T06:52:33Z
• (LEAD) Lee calls for constitutional revision to reflect spirit of democratization
  SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Friday called on the Natio...
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-16T06:44:43Z
• Russian stocks up as main trading session opens
  Russia’s MOEX and RTS indices added 0.54% to 2,399.76 and 902.55 points, respectively
  TASS russia 2026-10-16T06:44:15Z
• Indian authorities heighten security, close park ahead of 'cockroach' movement rally
  Authorities have closed a central park in the Indian capital ahead of the latest protest by the youth-led "Cockroach Janta Party". The group has held near-daily demonstrations calling for the nationa…
  France 24 europe 2026-10-16T06:39:48Z
• Brexit, Burnham's "Monopoly" to bring the United Kingdom back into the European Union
  There is a plan on the British prime minister's desk: the strategy for the coming months, the role of London Mayor Sadiq Khan, the many "unforeseen events" on the horizon, the need for a second refere…
  La Repubblica europe 2026-10-16T06:38:56Z
• Japan shinkansen to raise their super express fares in 2027
  Nikkei asia 2026-10-16T06:37:32Z
• Seoul stocks rebound over 2 pct on eased chip rout, Fed bets
  SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks rebounded by more than 2 percent Friday ...
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-16T06:36:48Z
• China previews a world where the algorithm is switched off
  The Albanese government has introduced its digital duty of care legislation to parliament today. The bill includes an “off switch” to allow social media users to opt out of recommender algorithms.…
  asiatimes asia 2026-10-16T06:34:43Z
• (URGENT) Seoul stocks rebound over 2 pct on eased chip rout, Fed bets
  fairydust@yna.co.kr (END)
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-16T06:33:15Z
• Delta says AI power gap will drive standalone microgrids
  Delta Electronics chairman Ping Cheng said at the 2026 Global Views Leaders Forum on October 15, 2026, that the world is entering an era of electrification, with AI data centers and EVs driving electr…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-10-16T06:31:26Z
• Who is Nathan Chen, the Chinese teen AI prodigy being courted by Silicon Valley?
  A 17-year-old artificial intelligence researcher formerly with Moonshot AI has announced his departure for the United States, sparking intense speculation about his next move amid heated competition f…
  SCMP asia 2026-10-16T06:30:13Z
• Russian forces lose another 1,790 soldiers in war against Ukraine over past day
  Total combat losses among Russian military personnel from February 24, 2022, through October 16, 2026, reached approximately 1,561,020, with 1,790 of them killed in the last 24 hours.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-10-16T06:28:00Z
• Ukraine's Zelenskyy turns to Brussels as US support falters
  Good morning from Brussels, where Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will very shortly join the EU’s 27 leaders for talks, as he aims to put Ukraine’s financing and military needs firmly at…
  Euronews europe 2026-10-16T06:27:41Z
• Midterms 2026: Can Democrats capitalise on Latino voter regret?
  In 2024, a 46 percent share of the Latino vote helped propel Donald Trump to the White House. But two years on, polls show that support has plummeted in spectacular fashion. Amid an immigration crack…
  France 24 europe 2026-10-16T06:22:18Z
• How to survive a predatory world order
  Middle powers face a new threat: Trump-Putin-Xi collusion
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-10-16T06:20:33Z
• Taiwan forecasts 6.04% growth in 2027 on AI-driven exports
  Taiwan's economy is projected to grow 6.04% in 2027 as expanding global AI-related capital spending boosts the island's exports, despite geopolitical conflicts and trade barriers weighing on global gr…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-10-16T06:20:00Z
• Democracy Digest: Polish Man Charged With Plotting to Kill PM, Suspected Saboteurs Arrested
  Elsewhere, Slovakia to revive cooperation with Russia at meeting planned for November 25; Hungary parliament approves new child protection legislation; and Czech Army chief warns of possible Russian a…
  Balkan Insight eeurope 2026-10-16T06:18:46Z
• Europe Prepares for World Where Trump Sides With Putin
  US President Trump trashed years of energy sanctions on the Kremlin, pressured Kyiv to quit bombing Russian oil refineries and suggested Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy was an illegitimate leader. N…
  Bloomberg us 2026-10-16T06:18:19Z
• Energy prices, budget impasse push Ukraine into background at EU summit — media
  In addition, sources say that some EU leaders are uneasy about how Zelensky has handled his relationship with US President Donald Trump
  TASS russia 2026-10-16T06:18:13Z
• 'Invisible Human Engine': Book Goes Behind Courtroom Battles at Yugoslav Tribunal
  A groundbreaking book about the UN's tribunal in The Hague shifts the focus from war criminals on trial to the hidden workforce that powered the court.
  Balkan Insight eeurope 2026-10-16T06:15:28Z
• UK bookstores scramble as Sally Rooney's novels are pulled over Palestine Action support
  Critically acclaimed Irish novelist Sally Rooney's announcement that her books could no longer be sold in the UK due to her support for proscribed group Palestine Action has left British booksellers r…
  France 24 europe 2026-10-16T06:15:10Z
• Renan Santos, the fourth most-voted candidate in Brazil's primaries, ruled out supporting Lula or Bolsonaro in the runoff
  Far-right activist Renan Santos, the fourth most-voted candidate in the first round of Brazil's presidential election, announced on Thursday that he will not back either incumbent president Luiz Inác…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-16T06:14:45Z
• Halk TV Takeover Confirms 'Long Capture' of Turkey's Media
  As a noose tightens on one of Turkey's last remaining independent TV channels, the transformation of a once diverse media sector into a 'univocal government-dominated ecosystem' is almost total.
  Balkan Insight eeurope 2026-10-16T06:13:44Z
• China says only joint action, not exchange rates alone, can address global imbalances
  China’s central bank chief has said exchange-rate adjustments alone cannot resolve global economic imbalances, calling on surplus and deficit economies to share responsibility for addressing them. S…
  SCMP asia 2026-10-16T06:13:13Z
• New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia says China lacked 'proper' toilets
  Zacharia is already under scrutiny over her legal credentials, after giving an inconclusive answer about where she had passed the bar exam, a prerequisite for practicing law in the United States.
  Euronews europe 2026-10-16T06:13:09Z
• Defense chief vows to transform Marines into force capable of modern maneuver warfare
  SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul said Friday he will s...
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-16T06:11:28Z
• FICG eyes 4x optical communications capacity by 2027
  FICG is aggressively expanding optical communications production in Malaysia and China to meet surging AI-driven demand, which the company estimates is 3-4x current supply capacity. Chairman Leo Chien…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-10-16T06:08:19Z
• JD Vance, Witkoff, Kushner ask Zelensky not to strike Russian oil refineries — newspaper
  Earlier, The Wall Street Journal reported that Washington had asked Ukraine six times to halt strikes on Russian oil infrastructure
  TASS russia 2026-10-16T06:04:41Z
• India's 'Cockroaches' to march again after protest crackdown
  The Cockroach Janta Party has called on people to gather at New Delhi's central business district to wave the Indian national flag as it asserts a right to protest. DW has more.
  DW europe 2026-10-16T06:04:00Z
• Trump calls Ukraine's resumption of strikes on Russian oil refineries a 'disgrace'
  US president says Zelenskyy 'more difficult to deal with than Putin' after so-called energy ceasefire collapses Donald Trump has called Ukraine's renewed strikes on Russian oil refineries a "disgrace"…
  Guardian uk 2026-10-16T06:02:52Z
• Enav: "Anomalies on the data network, air traffic slowed down"
  La società è riuscita a garantire la normale operatività fino alle 6 del mattino. Poi i problemi, all’aumentare dei decolli e degli atterraggi. Gravi disagi a Fiumicino, a Malpensa e Orio al Seri…
  La Repubblica europe 2026-10-16T06:02:45Z
• Europe Today: Zelenskyy in Brussels as Kyiv looks to Europe amid tension with US
  Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Brussels for the EU summit with Washington’s support in doubt. He is set to hold his first formal bilateral talks with Hungary’s new prime minister, Péter Magyar. Also: …
  Euronews europe 2026-10-16T06:02:19Z
• Doomsday Glacier will keep melting even if oceans cool. Here’s why cutting emissions still matters
  The total collapse of Thwaites Glacier, known as the Doomsday Glacier, would contribute an estimated 65cm to global sea level rise.
  Euronews europe 2026-10-16T06:02:15Z
• Don't let Musk and the billionaires buy America's elections
  On a recent episode of the Bulwark podcast, journalist Ron Brownstein described the election as a contest between "the wave versus the wall." The wave being voter anger and President Donald Trump's pl…
  asiatimes asia 2026-10-16T06:01:58Z
• Vibe coding: Game-changer or risky business?
  Vibe coding lets users build software with AI, but free alternatives to popular programmes raise security concerns.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-10-16T06:01:34Z
• 'Mother of All Bombs': All about the massive US weapon reportedly being considered for Iran
  US officials have reportedly discussed using the MOAB against Iranian energy and nuclear sites, though no strike has been confirmed.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-10-16T06:01:32Z
• Tories call for 5-year freeze on minimum wage to tackle youth unemployment
  Labour says idea is ‘tin-eared’ as report says fixing rate will cost low-paid workers almost £9,000 over five years A shadow minister has called for the government to freeze the minimum wage for …
  Guardian uk 2026-10-16T06:00:52Z
• Beijing enlists multiple regulators to probe EV safety issue that raised quality alarms
  Beijing has enlisted the support of its top internet watchdog to deepen the investigation into a car safety issue that put Chinese-made intelligent vehicles under the spotlight. The Ministry of Indust…
  SCMP asia 2026-10-16T06:00:10Z
• Ukraine pushes for European alternatives to US air defences and Starlink amid tensions with Washington
  As tensions between Kyiv and Washington deepen Ukraine is looking to Europe to help secure its long-term defence and technological independence. A senior Ukrainian presidential official told Euronews …
  Euronews europe 2026-10-16T05:59:59Z
• FM Sybiha: Ukraine plans to buy weapons from Poland by year-end using EUR 125M loan
  Ukraine expects to finalize an agreement with Poland by the end of the year on a €125 million loan for the purchase of Polish weapons. Ukraine is also ready to conclude a “Drone Deal” with Polan…
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-10-16T05:58:00Z
• Volvo Cars and Nvidia expand partnership on automated driving
  Volvo Cars and Nvidia are expanding their partnership to develop automated-driving technology for future Volvo vehicles, with potential implications for drivers worldwide. The system is designed to ha…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-10-16T05:57:57Z
• Alone in Gaza: Genocide leaves Palestinian man without family or a home
  One man wanders Gaza in search of somewhere to sleep, having lost his family in an Israeli strike.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-10-16T05:55:23Z
• Special counsel seeks 30-yr term for ex-president over N. K. drone incursion
  SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- A special counsel team on Friday demanded a 30-year p...
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-16T05:55:19Z
• Indonesia stocks plunge after MSCI signals possible downgrade in status
  Nikkei asia 2026-10-16T05:52:32Z
• Through the Lens: China opens biggest gateway to Korean Peninsula in 80 years
  Nikkei asia 2026-10-16T05:52:32Z
• Samsung's chip and device chiefs head to Tokyo during Lee's visit
  Five senior Samsung Electronics executives, including the heads of its semiconductor and consumer electronics businesses, reportedly traveled to Tokyo on October 13 while chairman Lee Jae-yong was vis…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-10-16T05:52:24Z
• US sanctions leave Iranians facing flight cancellations and soaring costs
  New US aviation sanctions force Iranians to take longer, costlier journeys as international flight routes disappear.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-10-16T05:51:40Z
• New Eagles manager says ready to look forward, build team into 'sustainable contender' in KBO
  SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- Ryu Ji-hyun, new manager of the Hanwha Eagles, said F...
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-16T05:51:09Z
• Candlelight vigil honours victims of Oregon school shooting
  People gather in Bend, Oregon, to mourn three children and a teacher killed in an elementary school shooting.
  Euronews europe 2026-10-16T05:47:37Z
• Indonesian governor’s Singapore trip adds fury to forest fire, haze crisis
  The governor of an Indonesian province bearing the brunt of weeks of raging forest fires has sought to douse anger over his trip to Singapore, as Jakarta “welcomed” help from its neighbours choked…
  SCMP asia 2026-10-16T05:45:12Z
• Zelensky rallies European allies as Trump ties slump
  Zelensky said Ukraine was no longer pausing strikes on Russian refineries as Moscow was not abiding by a ceasefire on hitting energy infrastructure that had been announced by Donald Trump.
  Le Monde europe 2026-10-16T05:41:49Z
• West Asia, Ukraine conflicts drag on; global turmoil leaves no room for political experiments
  Iran and its proxies have hit at the UAE's and Saudi's ambitions to become modern states with vibrant economies.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-10-16T05:38:54Z
• Lee calls for constitutional revision to reflect spirit of democratization
  SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Friday called on the Natio...
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-16T05:38:15Z
• Optical parts maker to triple Malaysian capacity to tackle AI supply crunch
  Nikkei asia 2026-10-16T05:37:32Z
• (URGENT) Lee calls for constitutional revision to reflect spirit of democratization
  (END)
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-16T05:33:02Z
• Philippine President May Summon China Envoy for Veiled ‘Threat’
  Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. may summon China’s ambassador, who appeared to suggest Beijing could easily win a conflict with the Philippines if it used force.
  Bloomberg us 2026-10-16T05:32:51Z
• Zelensky meets Danish PM to discuss air defense and financial stability
  In Brussels, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-10-16T05:31:00Z
• Hiding from the everything trade
  Unhedged readers on how to hedge AI risk
  ft uk 2026-10-16T05:30:07Z
• Rubio presses Lebanon on confiscation of weapons from Hezbollah
  Lebanon's president reaffirms the commitment to bring all arms under state control.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-10-16T05:28:29Z
• Dollar weakens as Fed’s Warsh declines to hint at October rate rise
  Comments at IMF meetings come after CPI data raised bets of possible back-to-back rate rises
  ft uk 2026-10-16T05:25:54Z
• (LEAD) Lee's approval rating rises after dipping to lowest level: poll
  SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating rose slight...
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-16T05:25:30Z
• Chinese tech companies strive to crack Japan market despite tensions
  Nikkei asia 2026-10-16T05:22:34Z