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BUSINESS1d agoAs Indonesia faces MSCI downgrade threat, officials vow reforms to ease fearsAs the threat of a reclassification by MSCI that could relegate Indonesia to an investment hinterland looms, the country’s financial regulators and stock exchange officials have vowed to address systemic concerns, including removing stocks with concentrated ownership. The global index provider announced on Friday it was launching a formal consultation to decide whether to downgrade Southeast Asia’s largest economy from “emerging market” to “stand-alone” status, similar to countries such as...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoJaishankar holds talks with UAE’s Foreign Minister in Mumbai; says West Asia situation matter of 'deep concern'The External Affairs Minister also made a mention of how the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and the UAE has significantly enhanced bilateral trade and economic tiesThe Hindu
DISASTER1d agoIn Malaysia, viral air purifier test fans flames of anger over hazeAs haze from forest fires in Indonesia continues to shroud Southeast Asia, Malaysians have taken to social media to air their grievances, with a video of an elevated outdoor reading from an air purifier among viral content marking public frustration. The clip, posted by user syahierarafie, shows a device detecting an Air Pollutant Index (API) of up to 318 in Gelang Patah, a suburban town in western Johor Bahru which borders Singapore. The video has drawn over 990,000 views as of Tuesday. “Today,...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoFrance first night under targeted curfews passed calmlyFrance’s first night under curfew passed without incident, as authorities sought to restore order following a weekend of demonstrations that escalated into riots. The government will impose further curfews where necessary on Tuesday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said. FRANCE 24 International Affairs Editor Philip Turle tells us more.France 24 [en]
POLITICS1d agoResponse to rioting youths can't just be 'repression' says Milan mayorSala says Interior Minister Piantedosi will attend security meeting at prefect's officeANSA [en]
POLITICS1d agoOpponents of Putin expelled by the West and now sent to the front by RussiaBBC Afrique
POLITICS1d agoAfD’s Alice Weidel to unveil plan to downsize the EUThe far-right party leader will present her party's ideas for the EU at the European Parliament.Politico Europe
POLITICSBREAKING1d agoLawmaker reportedly loses leg as car ramming stuns AustraliaNBC News
HEALTH1d agoChina celebrities speak out on mental health diagnoses to seek authentic connections with fansAn increasing number of Chinese celebrities are voluntarily sharing their histories of mental illness, rather than following the previous practice of keeping them hidden, in what some see as an effort to win empathy and audience support. These conditions include depression, anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). In January last year, famous actress Zhao Lusi’s suspension of work due to severe depression put celebrities’ mental health...South China Morning Post
MILITARY1d agoChinese air force reveals Y-20B tanker-transport variant in official training imageChina’s military has published what appears to be the first official photograph of a Y-20B heavy transport aircraft in PLA Air Force livery fitted with aerial refuelling pods, suggesting that the multi-role tanker-transport (MRTT) configuration has entered service. An image published by the PLA Daily newspaper on October 14 shows the four-engine aircraft painted in standard military grey, with refuelling pods beneath its wings and its rear cargo ramp open as a truck carrying equipment is behind...South China Morning Post
WORLD1d agoSome synagogues canceled prayers as French Jews faced warnings amid violent protestsFox News World
MILITARY1d agoUkraine’s Defense Forces strike Russian military depots, command postUkraine’s Defense Forces struck a number of Russian military targets on October 19 and overnight into October 20, including logistics depots in the areas of Kripenske in the Luhansk region, Rivnopil in the Donetsk region, and Lahidne in the Zaporizhzhia region.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS1d agoDisability group urges Centre to classify communication aids as essential productsDoctors with Disabilities: Agents of Change has sought the classification of AAC devices and prostheses as essential assistive products under the draft Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Amendment) Rules, 2026, warning that their current categorisation could create uncertainty over insurance and public financingThe Hindu
POLITICS1d agoEx-Minister K. Krishnankutty blames UDF ‘mismanagement’ for power tariff hike in KeralamKrishnankutty says basis for calculating losses needs to be clarifiedThe Hindu
BUSINESS1d agoFrench retailers begin filing insurance claims after weekend of lootingShop owners in France are counting the cost of the weekend's riots as the government works on new measures to help them recover from widespread looting. Also in this edition: Germany welcomes new investments from Nvidia into its tech scene, and energy prices continue to climb after new Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia.France 24 [en]
WORLD1d agoDrunk Vegas tourist faces four years in prison after kidnapping flamingo from casino and taking it to his roomState prosecutors characterized the incident as a malicious act, while defense lawyers maintained it was an act of drunken foolishnessThe Independent World
BUSINESS1d agoSoftBank 5-Year CDS climbs to 432 bps on AI debt, acquisition concernsSoftBank's 5-Year Credit Default Swap (CDS) has risen to 432 basis points. This increase reflects market concerns regarding the company's AI-related debt and potential acquisition activities.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICS1d agoFrance to Extend Curfews After a Night of Calm, Prime Minister SaysThe targeted restrictions are part of a state effort to reassert control after the country’s largest riots in years, as those arrested in the chaos face expedited trials.NYT World
WORLD1d ago‘Suarez killed Africa’s hope’ — Ghana’s Ayew revisits 2010 handball incident“How are we not going to beat Uruguay? It was not in our heads, to be honest. We were like, As soon as we beat Uruguay, we’re going to face Holland,” he said. The post ‘Suarez killed Africa’s hope’ — Ghana’s Ayew revisits 2010 handball incident appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSBREAKING1d agoAustralian MP Loses Leg In Deliberate Car AttackChannels TV
DISASTERBREAKING1d agoOrange alerts remain as Storm Adam unleashes torrential rain in Spain, killing at least fiveThe Independent World
POLITICS1d agoTen Things To Know About Late Ex-Delta Governor Emmanuel UduaghanHe governed Delta State from 2007 to 2015 and held several public offices before becoming governor. The post Ten Things To Know About Late Ex-Delta Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICS1d agoUkraine, US to hold Norway peace talks amid rising Zelensky, Trump tensionUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is travelling to Norway for new peace talks as US pressure mounts for concessions from Kyiv to reach a deal with Russia. US envoy Steve Witkoff is expected in Oslo to take part in the talks on Tuesday with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Finland’s President Alexander Stubb, according to a government statement in Norway. Another US envoy, Jared Kushner, will take part online in the talks, the statement said. The meeting is being held amid...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1d agoMacron secures diesel deals on Gulf visit as fuel prices stoke unrest in FranceFrench President Emmanuel Macron has obtained commitments to deliver an additional 200,000 tonnes of diesel per month from the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain during a tour of the Gulf, his office said Tuesday as the French government scrambles to address a cost-of-living crisis that has fuelled unrest in the country.France 24 [en]