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PoliticsOct 29Johor govt rejects claims linking JCorp to Indonesian firesJOHOR BARU: Johor Corporation (JCorp) has no links to forest and land fires in Indonesia, says Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.thestar_my · malaysia
PoliticsOct 29Libya's eastern administration bans nationals from Iran and AfghanistanLibya’s Government of National Stability that controls the country’s east has barred citizens of Iran and Afghanistan from entering its territory.Africanews [en]
PoliticsBreakingOct 29Breaking: Court sacks Uzodinma as APC senatorial candidate for Imo WestAccording to the court, it was a former governor of the state, Senator Rochas Okorocha, who garnered the highest number of votes cast at the primary election and therefore ought to have been nominated by the party. The post Court sacks Uzodinma as APC senatorial candidate for Imo West appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 29WATCH: 'Liberty Biberty must go!' Protest over car insurance mascotA small crowd took to the streets of Boston to protest against the existence of Liberty Biberty, the new fuzzy yellow mascot that appears in the insurance giant Liberty Mutual's TV ads.ABC News
BusinessOct 29Restaurant Brands reports mixed results as Burger King's U.S. turnaround shows signs of successBurger King's U.S. restaurants outperformed, while Popeyes disappointed.CNBC
BusinessOct 29D.R. Horton GAAP EPS of $2.67 misses by $0.33, revenue of $9.37B beats by $260MD.R. Horton reported GAAP earnings per share that missed expectations, but its revenue surpassed forecasts. This indicates a mixed financial performance for the company.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 29European Central Bank (ECB) head Christine Lagarde to step down in February, before her term endsEuropean Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde is to resign nine months ahead of the end of her 8-year term. European Council President Antonio Costa has said the process to find a successor is underway.DW News [en]
BusinessOct 29ECB head Christine Lagarde to step down in FebruaryEuropean Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde is to resign nine months ahead of the end of her 8-year term. European Council President Antonio Costa has said the process to find a successor is underway.DW News [en]
DisasterBreakingOct 29Spain: cranes clear twisted train wreckage as rescuers work through the nightAfricanews [en]
BusinessOct 29Caterpillar Non-GAAP EPS of $7.20 beats by $0.17, revenue of $20.7B in-lineCaterpillar reported non-GAAP earnings per share that exceeded expectations, while its revenue was in line with forecasts. This indicates a positive earnings performance for the company.Seeking Alpha Tech
MilitaryOct 29Iran Guards says three tankers on fire after hitting mines in HormuzVanguard Nigeria
DisasterOct 29Spain: cranes clear twisted train wreckage as rescuers work through the nightEuroNews [en]
DisasterOct 29Spain Crash Investigators Focus on Train Traffic Controllers’ RoleAfter the country’s second major rail disaster in a year, Spaniards were confronting questions about the safety of their once-vaunted rail system.NYT World
BusinessOct 29Merck Non-GAAP EPS of $2.49 beats by $0.40, revenue of $18.09B beats by $760MMerck reported non-GAAP earnings per share and revenue that both exceeded analyst expectations. This indicates a strong financial performance for the company.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 29Merck tops quarterly estimates, hikes profit outlook as new form of Keytruda shows strengthMerck's immunotherapy Keytruda, including a newer injectable form of the drug, showed stronger-than-expected sales.CNBC
BusinessOct 29Silgan gives mixed Q3 numbers, lifts FY guidanceSilgan reported mixed third-quarter financial results but has raised its full-year guidance. This indicates a nuanced financial performance with an optimistic future outlook.Seeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsOct 29Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid and La Liga face long redemption road in ChinaFrench star at the centre of controversy after a video appeared to show him making fun of former Chinese leader Mao.Al Jazeera [en]
BusinessOct 29Hippo Holdings beats top-line and bottom-line estimates; updates FY26 outlookHippo Holdings exceeded both its revenue and earnings estimates and has updated its financial outlook for fiscal year 2026. This indicates a strong current financial performance and revised future projections.Seeking Alpha Tech
MilitaryOct 29Estonia plans to build 150 bunkers on border with RussiaEstonia plans to build about 150 bunkers in Ida-Viru County, along the border with Russia, Defense Minister Martin Herem said during a question-and-answer session in the Riigikogu, the Estonian parliament, responding to a question from lawmaker Arvo Aller.Meduza [en]
PoliticsOct 29How Netanyahu Used Fear, Again, to Win More Votes Than Anyone ElseDespite years of political baggage, the Israeli prime minister outperformed expectations, and his rivals, by playing on Jewish voters’ fears of Arab political power and potential security threats.NYT World
BusinessOct 29European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will resign Feb. 7, ahead of termEuropean Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has announced her resignation effective February 7The Independent World
BusinessOct 29President of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde to stand down in FebruaryEuropean Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will step down on Feb. 7 next year, she announced Thursday.CNBC
HealthOct 29Activists write open letter to Telangana CM, point at issues in govt hospitalsThe signatories called for a broader effort to strengthen the public health and medical system so that ordinary citizens would not be compelled to abandon government hospitals because of inadequate facilitiesThe Hindu
ConflictBreakingOct 29Russian attack on Dnipro railway station kills at least 13Ukrinform [en]