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POLITICS4d agoWhither Japan’s Three Non-Nuclear Principles?A highly contentious debate is in the offing.The Diplomat
WORLD4d agoKimi Antonelli finds pace with upgrades as George Russell pays heavy price for Singapore Sprint crashMercedes endured a mixed Saturday at the Singapore Grand Prix, with Kimi Antonelli qualifying P4 while George Russell starts from the back of the grid.grandprix247 · germany
BUSINESS4d agoChina passenger vehicle retail market slumps 24% in SeptemberChina's passenger vehicle retail market experienced a significant decline of 24% in September. This indicates a notable downturn in a key sector of the Chinese economy.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECH4d agoVideo shows rare albino Asian black bearA rare albino Asian black bear was captured on camera in China’s Shennongjia National ParkAl Jazeera [en]
WORLD4d agoF1 Singapore GP: race schedules, how and where to watch Formula 1Max Verstappen took pole position and confirmed his good form in Formula 1. Franco Colapinto will start 15th on the Marina Bay street circuit.Clarín
BUSINESS4d agoASEAN pushes grid deals to unlock $400-B energy investmentsASEAN energy ministers have agreed to accelerate financing and regulatory reforms for cross-border electricity projects as Southeast Asia faces an estimated US$400 billion in annual energy investment needs. Outcomes of the 44th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting in Manila include advancing the ASEAN Power Grid, exploring submarine power cable connections and strengthening regional electricity trading. The initiative aims to improve energy security, support renewable energy integration and meet projected quadrupling of regional energy demand by 2060.tribune · philippines
DISASTER4d agoAt least 38 people hurt in SKorea supermarket collapseSEOUL — At least 38 people sustained minor injuries after parts of a plaster ceiling collapsed at a supermarket in South Korea’s Daegu city, fire officials said on Saturday. The Daegu Fire Department said 66 other people evacuated the facility following the collapse, which was reported at 10:16 a.m. Nine people received treatment at hospitals. While it was possible the injury toll could rise, emergency personnel at the scene determined it was highly unlikely anyone had suffered serious injuries, according to fire department official Yoon Jong-mi. A photo from the scene showed emergency rescuers searching through debris following the collapse on the second floor of the four-story building. It was not immediately clear what caused the collapse. The office of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said he instructed officials to make every effort to rescue people and ensure a thorough response to the collapse.manilatimes · philippines
POLITICS4d agoPNP verifying claim 521 kg of shabu headed for PHmanilatimes · philippines
WORLD4d ago"It's difficult to pass here, but we will try": Franco Colapinto will start 15th with a thirst for revenge in SingaporeThe Alpine driver had a complicated qualifying due to energy and car balance problems. After abandoning the Sprint Race, he is betting on a good start on a circuit where incidents can open up an opportunity for him.Clarín
MILITARY4d agoAre Chinese military aircraft already using a new joint air facility in Laos?Chinese military aircraft may already be using a new joint aviation facility in Laos, with satellite imagery showing twice as many K-8/JL-8-family trainer aircraft there as the Laotian air force is assessed to possess. Eight of the two-seat trainer and light-attack aircraft were visible at Ban Keun Airport in commercial satellite imagery taken on September 30, according to Reuters, which first reported the images. More than two dozen military and support vehicles were also visible. The image was...South China Morning Post
WORLD4d agoZheng books China Open final clash with AndreevaZheng Qinwen, who received a wildcard entry to the tournament after recovering from an elbow injury, became the first Chinese player to reach the final in Beijing.freemalaysiatoday · malaysia
WORLD4d agoVerstappen wins chaotic Singapore GP F1 sprint after Russell crashesMax Verstappen's sprint race win was ​Dutchman's first of any kind in Singapore as he finished ahead of Lewis Hamilton.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLD4d agoCarlos Alcaraz was too much for Juan Manuel Cerúndolo, who bid farewell to the Shanghai Masters 1000El español se impuso por 6-3 y 6-3 sobre el argentino.El número 3 del mundo avanzó a la tercera ronda sin mayores complicaciones.Su próximo rival saldrá del cruce entre el peruano Ignacio Buse y el belga Zizou Bergs.Clarín
WORLD4d agoAlcaraz enjoys, wins in his debut and even dares with a mustache in ShanghaiEl español arrolla a Juan Manuel Cerúndolo (6-3 y 6-3) en su estreno en el Masters 1000 chino, todavía con las buenas sensaciones del título conquistado en Tokio y un nuevo cambio de look. LeerEl Mundo
WORLD4d ago127 arrested as Hong Kong police bust Vietnamese-led loan-sharking syndicateHong Kong police have arrested 127 people in a six-month undercover operation against a Vietnamese-led crime syndicate accused of running loan-sharking rackets charging interest rates of up to 3,700 per cent, as well as illegal gambling and unlicensed bars in West Kowloon. The syndicate is also alleged to have helped illegal immigrants find shelter and work, with police raiding eight premises on October 8 and 9. Among those arrested were 10 alleged core members, including the suspected leader, a...South China Morning Post
POLITICS4d agoChina’s Zhejiang province calls to limit tech giants’ power over online trafficCommunist Party officials in eastern China’s Zhejiang province have called for greater oversight of major internet platforms and their “traffic power”, warning that online traffic and algorithms had evolved into a force capable of shaping public discussion and sentiment. The publicity department of the Zhejiang provincial party committee published the commentary on social media on Thursday, saying traffic could no longer be viewed simply as a data resource. Zhejiang’s capital city, Hangzhou, is...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH4d agoIn the Mekong Delta, a push to grow food with saltwaterFor generations, farming in Viet Nam’s Mekong Delta has depended on a delicate bargain. The river flooded, retreated and flooded again, carrying freshwater and sediment across a flat landscape whose vast fields helped turn the country into one of the world’s leading rice exporters. UN News
POLITICS4d agoSenior civil servants could face disciplinary action over Tai Po fire if named in reportSenior public servants found accountable for last year’s deadly Tai Po fire could face disciplinary action if named in an investigation report that a government-appointed panel is expected to submit this month, Hong Kong’s civil service chief has said. Secretary for the Civil Service Ingrid Yeung Ho Poi-yan also said on Saturday that a support unit was being set up to assist the Public Service Commission if investigations into officials’ “administrative responsibilities” were eventually...South China Morning Post
DISASTER4d ago2 men die in float festival accidents in JapanTwo men died and more than a dozen others were injured Saturday when floats overturned during annual festivals in Osaka Prefecture. In Izumisano, a 51-year-old man became trapped beneath a float that overturned while he was riding it with other participants, police said. He was later pronounced dead at a hospital, while seven others were injured. A float at a different event in Izumiotsu also toppled, killing a 48-year-old man who was among those trapped underneath, according to the prefectural...South China Morning Post
WORLD4d agoExposing an alleged crime kingpin’s Cambodian empireIn an exclusive investigation, 101 East goes undercover in Cambodia to expose the empire of an alleged crime kingpin.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESS4d agoVanEck China Bond ETF $CBON Stock: Client First Investment Management LLC Increases HoldingsClient First Investment Management LLC increased its holdings in VanEck China Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:CBON – Free Report) by 148.9% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 121,045 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 72,413 shares during […]dailypolitical · united states of america
WORLD4d agoChaos in the rain in Singapore: Colapinto retired from the last F1 Sprint Race of the season and Verstappen broke the curseThe race had a delayed start, nine retirements, and a controversial finish between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. The Argentine driver had to stop his Alpine due to a mechanical problem, and the Dutchman took an unprecedented victory in Marina Bay. Qualifying was also delayed.Clarín
WORLD4d agoVerstappen wins, McLarens collide and Russell crashes out of Singapore GP sprintResurgent Verstappen on fire in the Singapore smogThe Telegraph
BUSINESS4d ago"View from Elsewhere" N°191 - Facing China, the coming trade warLETTRE EXCLUSIVE ABONNÉS - La revue de presse européenne, par Édouard de Mareschal.Le Figaro International