Asian stocks showed mixed performance Thursday as positive US economic data and reduced Fed rate hike expectations were offset by elevated oil prices and government bond yields at multi-year highs.
Economy & FinanceSudan's civil war continues to worsen with over 400 daily refugee crossings into Chad and 14 million displaced, as international peace efforts fail amid military support from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.
War & ConflictAstronomers have captured the first direct image of a protoplanet forming within swirling gas and dust, revealing planetary formation processes previously only visible in computer models.
Science & SpaceKenya, Uganda and Tanzania have nine months to complete stadiums, training grounds and infrastructure for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with CAF inspections underway and year-end completion deadlines.
SportsHuawei unveiled its Mate 90 phones, emphasizing domestically-designed chips to navigate US trade restrictions and reduce dependence on foreign semiconductor suppliers.
TechnologyUNICEF has delivered 8.7 billion sachets of ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) since 1996, a fortified peanut paste that treats severe acute malnutrition in children without requiring refrigeration or preparation.
EnergyRaymond Weil releases the Millesime Jubilee, a 500-piece limited-edition chronograph priced at AUD$6,995, offering more accessibility than its sold-out The Fifty predecessor while maintaining similar design aesthetics for the brand's 50th anniversary.
General NewsJapan has increased permanent residency fees 20-fold to 200,000 yen while imposing stricter income, language, and pension requirements. The changes aim to manage Japan's record 4.12 million foreign residents amid public concerns over immigration.
Politics & GovernanceA Trump administration official urges G20 nations to support tariff policies targeting China, seeking international backing for protectionist trade measures.
Economy & FinanceA flydubai pilot stabbed by his co-pilot managed to unlock the cockpit door while severely injured, enabling passengers and crew to overpower the attacker and safely land the plane in Saudi Arabia with 174 people aboard.
Health & MedicineThe Atlanta Dream defeated Washington 83-75 in Game 2 to advance to the WNBA semifinals for the first time since 2018, led by Allisha Gray's 22 points.
General NewsThe Jonas Brothers are embarking on a nostalgic tour and launching a podcast while continuing to create new music after more than 20 years as a band.
Crime & JusticeRepublican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra debated on CNN ahead of California's gubernatorial election, clashing over affordability, Trump, and Governor Newsom's record.
Politics & GovernanceDeath row inmate Christa Pike remained alive over an hour after receiving two doses of lethal injection in Tennessee, with witnesses reporting she was awake and snoring when removed from the execution chamber.
Politics & GovernanceResearchers using JWST discovered that HD 3167 b, an unusually cold lava exoplanet, may possess an atmosphere, challenging existing models of how lava worlds retain atmospheric layers.
General NewsA Swedish study found that one-in-four hospitalized pneumococcal disease patients showed M protein markers linked to blood cancer, suggesting routine screening could identify undiagnosed malignancies and immunodeficiencies.
Health & MedicineIndia's Kotak Mahindra Bank has appointed Anup Kumar Saha as its new CEO, marking a leadership transition at the major financial institution.
BusinessUK PM Andy Burnham says there are 'strong indications' Iran was involved in a suspected plot at RAF Fairford, a US-used airbase. Iran's foreign minister strongly denies the allegations.
Politics & GovernanceTennessee officials failed to execute Christa Pike by lethal injection after the US Supreme Court cleared the way for her death. Pike, 50, would have been Tennessee's first female execution in at least 200 years.
Politics & GovernanceUS Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announces firing 20% of military generals and admirals as part of an 'anti-woke' restructuring, while establishing a new technology-focused warfare division.
War & ConflictA pilot stabbed a colleague aboard a Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight, attempting to crash the plane before passengers and crew overpowered him. The aircraft diverted to Saudi Arabia with 174 people aboard.
Politics & GovernanceChevrolet's 2027 Corvette Z06 is now available for order in New Zealand at $309,990, down from $346,000, featuring a hand-assembled 5.5L V8 and extensive customization options.
Climate & EnvironmentSingapore's HDB resale flat prices declined 0.2% in Q3 2026, marking the third consecutive quarterly drop. The decline is attributed to increased housing supply and removal of the 15-month wait-out period for private property owners.
Science & SpaceUK PM Andy Burnham claims Iran played a role in a suspected security incident at RAF Fairford, while Tehran denies involvement. Five men arrested Sunday were released on bail after police found no explosives.
Politics & GovernanceHealth workers in Hoedspruit, South Africa report rising HIV diagnoses among young seasonal farm workers aged 20-35, with unemployment and substance abuse identified as key vulnerability factors amid broader national progress.
Health & MedicineThe US Pentagon announced Project Meridian, a new initiative led by Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey, and Newt Gingrich to study future warfare and identify weapons needed for 21st-century conflicts.
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