GLOBEALERT
Sign in

Feed

Open sources, classified and cross-checked. 409+ stories.

AllConflictMilitaryPoliticsBusinessSci & TechCyberDisasterHealthWorld
24h3 days7 days30 daysAll·All regionsNorth AmericaSouth AmericaWestern EuropeEastern EuropeBalticsMiddle EastNorth AfricaSub-Saharan AfricaSouth AsiaEast AsiaOceania
WORLD2d ago‘A pack of lies’: Abby Choi’s mother rejects claims Kwong family repaid her debtsThe mother of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung has denied in court that she was repeatedly in debt because of gambling, calling her former son-in-law’s claim that he had financially supported her “a pack of lies”. Cheung Yin-fa accused Alex Kwong Kong-chi on Monday of acting unscrupulously by demanding the return of HK$150,000 in shopping expenses she owed him, while failing to repay any of the more than HK$70 million he had received from Choi for investment. Testifying in the High...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS2d agoVolkswagen third quarter deliveries fall on plummeting China demandVolkswagen experienced a decline in third-quarter deliveries due to a significant drop in demand from China. This highlights challenges faced by the automotive giant in a key international market.investing_us · united states of america
WORLD2d agoCouple found dead at home in apparent murder-suicideA man in his 70s and his wife in her 60s were found dead in their home in Sera town, Hiroshima Prefecture, on Monday in what police believe…Japan Today
DISASTER2d ago53-year-old man dies after fall in Nagano's Togakushi mountain rangeA 53-year-old man died after falling in the Togakushi mountain range in Nagano Prefecture on Sunday. According to police, shortly before 7:30 a.m., other hikers witnessed the man…Japan Today
DISASTER2d agoSingapore tops global air pollution ranks again, rolls out haze subsidiesSouth China Morning Post
MILITARY2d agoNorth Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles, adding to streak of weapons tests - AP NewsAP News
POLITICS2d ago2028 elections: Sara Duterte may retreat for 'dark horse' —PaneloThere would be no shortage of potential candidates to carry Vice President Sara Duterte’s banner in the 2028 presidential race should she be convicted by the impeachment court and barred from holding public office, former presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo said.... Keep on reading: 2028 elections: Sara Duterte may retreat for 'dark horse' —Paneloinquirer · philippines
POLITICS3d agoBeijing sanctions Paraguayan and Belizean ministers over support for TaiwanBeijing on Monday sanctioned Paraguayan and Belizean government ministers over the Taiwan issue, after the two nations sealed deals with Taipei in recent months. Gustavo Villate, Paraguay’s minister of information and communication technologies, and Francis Fonseca, Belize’s minister of foreign affairs, foreign trade, education, culture, science and technology were placed under sanctions from Monday, the foreign ministry said. The measures include freezing their assets within China, prohibiting...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS3d agoGoldman Sachs president urges market reforms to boost Shanghai’s financial hub roleGoldman Sachs president John Waldron has called on China to loosen foreign exchange rules, ease cross-border data restrictions and improve regulatory transparency as the country’s policymakers seek to strengthen Shanghai’s role as an international financial centre. Waldron, also the investment bank’s chief operating officer and widely seen as a front runner to succeed its current CEO David Solomon, expressed confidence in the city’s potential at an annual meeting of business leaders advising the...South China Morning Post
WORLD3d agoShahyead Bu Faces Casper Ruud in Shanghai Masters Round of 32The Round of 32 match at the Rolex Shanghai Masters pits wildcard Yunchaokete Bu against globe number 24 Casper Ruud, following their tough‑court clAsh at the US Open.headtopics · united states of america
MILITARYBREAKING3d agoNorth Korea fires 'several ballistic missiles' into Sea of Japan, Seoul's military saysEuroNews [en]
DISASTER3d agoFloods affect 2.46 million people and block nine highway locations on October 12nationthailand · thailand
BUSINESS3d agoAsian markets mixed following Wall Street gains; heavy earnings week aheadAsian markets are experiencing mixed results following Wall Street gains, with a busy earnings week anticipated. This indicates current market sentiment and future economic activity in the region.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICS3d agoChina sanctions Paraguay, Belize ministers over Taiwan tiesChinese Foreign Ministry cites national sovereignty and Taiwan separatist activities as reasons behind the measures.Al Jazeera [en]
DISASTER3d agoMinibus driver hospitalised, 18 others injured, after collision with goods truckA minibus driver has been hospitalised after her vehicle collided with a medium goods truck in Hong Kong, causing injuries to 18 others. Police said the accident occurred at around 9.22am on Monday, when a green minibus and a medium goods truck collided on San Tin Highway on the Yuen Long-bound side of the road near Fairview Park. According to police, a total of nine men and 10 women were injured in the crash. The accident prompted authorities to close two lanes of the road, leading to severe...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS3d agoYeoju, GS Retail Launch Sweet Potato Salads at GS25 StoresYeoju and GS Retail will sell sweet potato salads under the "Daewangnimpyo Yeoju" brand at GS25 stores nationwide, starting on the 13th.sedaily · south korea
DISASTER3d agoFire near plastic product warehouse in Nakagawa Town, Tochigi; no injuriesA fire occurred near a plastic product warehouse in Nakagawa Town, Tochigi, with no reported injuries. This reports a local fire incident that caused property damage but no personal harm.Asahi Shimbun
SCI & TECH3d agoChinese desalination plant cuts 60% energy use by turning waste brine into industrial saltA large desalination plant on Bohai Bay has achieved an energy efficiency breakthrough, slashing electricity consumption by more than half while converting millions of tonnes of toxic waste brine into high-value chemical salt. Situated in the Caofeidian industrial zone of Tangshan, Hebei province, the facility recently entered its trial production stage, the state-run Science and Technology Daily reported last month. This technology provides a viable pathway to solving the global challenge of...South China Morning Post
WORLD3d agoTrump’s China-savvy spokeswoman, Hong Kong trail emergencies: 5 weekend reads you missedWe have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Trump’s new spokeswoman is a ‘devoted fan’ who lived in Beijing and speaks Chinese 2. Hong Kong hiker dies, Singaporean teen discharged after 2 trail emergencies 3. How a museum masterpiece’s life-size replica sparked rare US-China collaboration 4. Why Malaysian doctors are turning down...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d agoUS Drops Sanctions on Daughter of Prominent Myanmar Businessman Thein Win ZawIs Theint Win Htet's removal from the Treasury Department's blacklist a sign of a looming rapprochement between Washington and Naypyidaw?The Diplomat
SCI & TECH3d agoSingapore's President warns of AI's risk to employment for fresh graduates - ReutersSingapore's President warns of AI's risk to employment for fresh graduates ReutersReuters World
DISASTER3d agoSuspects, including Yamaguchi-gumi gang members, arrested on suspicion of taking women abroad, telling them to 'earn money by making calls'Suspects, including members of the Yamaguchi-gumi gang, have been arrested on suspicion of transporting women abroad under false pretenses related to earning money. This highlights a concern regarding organized crime and potential exploitation.Asahi Shimbun
WORLD3d agoPrincess Aiko watches National Sports Festival in Aomori; Imperial Family's schedule from 12thPrincess Aiko attended the National Sports Festival in Aomori, with details of the Imperial Family's schedule from the 12th also provided. This is a routine report on royal engagements.Asahi Shimbun
WORLD3d ago‘Just a little spark’: disability advocate on inclusion, belonging in Hong KongGreater awareness of disability in Hong Kong has not necessarily made it easier for people with disabilities to find work, according to advocate Faride Shroff, who says tighter corporate budgets and a difficult job market have made the next stage of inclusion more challenging. Shroff, founder of SENsational Foundation, said employers that recruit people with disabilities also need to provide guidance, suitable workplace arrangements and roles that match individual strengths. “Every person has...South China Morning Post
← NewerOlder →