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MILITARY4d agoGermany brigade in Lithuania to monitor Kaliningrad, Belarus with electronic warfare - ReutersGermany brigade in Lithuania to monitor Kaliningrad, Belarus with electronic warfare ReutersReuters World
WORLD4d agoOdegaard Tells Arsenal To Move On After Fleetwood DefeatThe Premier League champions crashed out 5-3 on penalties in an incredible upset after the fourth-round tie finished 1-1 in normal time at Fleetwood's home ground of Highbury. The post Odegaard Tells Arsenal To Move On After Fleetwood Defeat appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WORLD4d ago911 dispatcher says coworkers bet on whether her supervisor was father of her babyThe lawsuit claims a supervisor texted the dispatcher a photo of a training room poster where colleagues signed their names and listed dollar amounts to wager on who fathered her babyThe Independent World
WORLD4d agoWho will write the future of the world economy?THE future of the world economy will not be written only by Western capitals, and it will not be written only by a rising China or a single dominant bloc either. It will be written through the interaction of capital, infrastructure, institutions and culture across multiple regions. Asia, Africa and Latin America are already reshaping the terms of trade, the channels of investment, and the everyday expectations people have of economic life. The question is not whether the West will remain influential. It will, particularly through finance, technology standards and corporate networks. The real question is whether economic gravity would increasingly shift to where demand is expanding fastest, where manufacturing capabilities are diversifying, where digital platforms are learning new languages of consumer behavior and where political legitimacy depends more on social mobility than on macroeconomic performance alone. Global economic dominance historically follows three forces: control over financing, control over technology and control over rules. For much of the last half century, Western countries and their institutions dominated all three, even when production moved elsewhere. Western banks were the gatekeepers of credit. Western firms often set the de facto standards for software, intellectual property and corporate governance. Western governments and alliances helped write the rulebooks that governed trade, investment and security. That history will not vanish overnight. But the writing instrument is changing. Investors no longer need to choose between “West” and “non-West” as a simple binary. They can spread risk, capture growth in multiple markets, and increasingly restructure supply chains to meet diverse regulatory and consumer demands. One reason Asia is central is that it combines scale with industrial learning. Manufacturing has long been concentrated in parts of Asia, but the more significant shift is that industrial capability is deepening. Countries that once served primarily as processing hubs are now moving into higher value work, including specialized components and increasingly sophisticated services. East and Southeast Asia demonstrate that industrial transformation can be both strategic and iterative, adjusting to shocks without collapsing into paralysis. Digital transformation strengthens this trend because it makes logistics, procurement and customer access more efficient, even when power is fragmented. The rise of regional market networks in Asia also matters. Cross-border supply chains and trade corridors create an internal logic that reduces dependence on any single external market. When economic actors in the region can buy inputs from neighboring countries, sell into regional demand and finance operations through regional institutions or large pools of domestic savings, the “center” of growth gradually becomes less singular. The West still shapes parts of this story, especially through capital markets and advanced research communities. Yet the center of momentum is shifting because the most persistent growth drivers are tied to population dynamics, consumption expansion and urbanization. Asia is not merely large. It is also adapting. Policies that once focused only on export competitiveness now increasingly incorporate talent development, industrial policy and digital infrastructure. This does not mean that every Asian system is stable or socially fair. It just means that economic capacity keeps moving forward through a mix of state support, private-sector experimentation and regional coordination. Africa complicates the story in a crucial way because its growth is not only about new markets. It is also about new infrastructure and new political settlements. Investment flows into Africa increasingly target telecommunications, energy distribution, logistics, fintech and consumer-facing technologies. This is not always charity or purely external capital seeking opportunity. Often it is also a domestic political strategy, because governments that want legitimacy must deliver services that people can feel. Digital payment systems, merchant platforms and mobile-based administrative services are ways to translate state capacity into public value. When these ecosystems deepen, economic life becomes more legible. Credit scoring improves, small merchants can join wider marketplaces, and cross-border remittances become faster and cheaper. In that environment, the economic future is being written in local rhythms rather than only according to Western schedules. However, Africa’s influence in the world economy will not be determined solely by capital inflows. It will depend on whether investment translates into resilient institutions and productive employment. Digital systems can accelerate growth, but they can also widen inequality if connectivity remains uneven and if workers lack training pathways. Data governance and consumer protection become economic issues because trust changes adoption, and adoption changes market size. If African partners can influence standards for payments, identity and data sharing rather than only accepting them, then Africa’s role will shift from being a supply base to being a rule-shaper. Cultural recognition matters here, too. The world’s interest in African music, fashion, sports and storytelling has already improved visibility. Yet economic recognition is broader than attention. It depends on whether global firms treat local entrepreneurs as innovators in their own right rather than as junior implementers of imported models. To be continued on Oct. 31, 2026 Danton Remoto is writing a book on the digital majority. His latest book is “Landscapes of Feeling: Travel Essays,” published by Penguin Random House Southeast Asia. His books are available at Fully Booked, National Bookstore, Central Books website, Shopee and Lazada; Kinokuniya in Asia; and Amazon globally.manilatimes · philippines
POLITICS4d agoCongressional candidates square offRepublican congressional candidate Jackie Auringer challenged Rep. Pat Ryan over his opposition to legislation aimed at lowering construction insurance costs during a Thursday forum in Newburgh, ...timeshudsonvalley · united states of america
WORLD4d agoHalf of world’s domestics from Asia and Pacific–ILOASIA and the Pacific account for about half of the world’s domestic workforce, the International Labour Organization (ILO) reported, as it warned that informality and poor working conditions continue to weaken decent work globally.businessmirror · philippines
POLITICS4d agoSpeed vs. due process: First key battle in Duterte ICC trialJUDGES of the International Criminal Court (ICC) are being asked to allow some witness statements in the case against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to be admitted without full courtroom testimony, a move prosecutors say would speed up the proceedings.businessmirror · philippines
BUSINESS4d agoGovt dared to ‘match’ BSP’s resolve in blunting El NiñoTHE government must “match the resolve” of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) in shielding the economy from the threat of a very strong El Niño, through better spending, stronger supply systems, and early preparation to protect those who need help most.businessmirror · philippines
POLITICS4d agoDOJ opinion allows 3rd parties despite deal with NGCPThe DOJ, however, clarified that its legal position on the matter is only based on the descriptions of the subject EOs and DCs as it has not been provided with the draft texts of EO No. 1, and DC Nos. 1 and 2 for a comprehensive review.businessmirror · philippines
BUSINESS4d agoERC: All means to cushion peso impact on rates used upSINGAPORE—The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has “used up” all possible measures to address the impact of the weakening Philippine peso on electricity rates, its chairman said here on Wednesday.businessmirror · philippines
POLITICS4d agoReclaiming America: The Courage to DisagreeWhy Civil Dialogue Is the Lifeblood of a Free Societyrecorderonline · united states of america
BUSINESS4d agoWingstop’s Sluggish U.S. Sales Have It Betting Big on IndiaWingstop is focusing its expansion efforts on India to address its stagnant sales in the U.S. This represents a strategic global business shift for the company.barrons · united states of america
POLITICS4d agoOreta defends P398M cemetery projectMALABON Lone District Rep. Antolin Oreta III said rehabilitation of the Tugatog Public Cemetery was long overdue after a plunder complaint was filed against him before the Office of the Ombudsman on Tuesday over alleged irregularities in the P397.99-million project. ”Before we took out a loan for the rehabilitation, we first consulted the affected families to hear their concerns,” Oreta said in a statement. The complaint questioned the contract awarded to International Builders Corp. (IBC), alleging procurement irregularities and a business arrangement involving a.m. Oreta & Co. Inc., a company owned by the Oreta family. It alleged that IBC entered into a joint venture with the family-owned company while the cemetery project was ongoing. The complainants also questioned the project’s estimate of the number of remains that would need to be exhumed, citing 9,304 remains allegedly dug up during the work. Oreta maintained that the project was properly implemented during his administration. By the time his term ended in June 2022, more than 60 percent of Phase 1 had been completed, with roads and pathways paved, and a cluster of new tombs ready to receive remains, he said. The project was formally turned over to the succeeding city government, along with its documents and records, in the presence of the Department of the Interior and Local Government, Oreta added. ”The need of Malabon families for a decent final resting place does not discriminate based on social status or political affiliation,” he said, urging the current administration to set aside political disputes and complete the rehabilitation. The controversy predates the latest complaint. In October 2025, resident Tomas Santos Cruz filed a separate complaint against Oreta and IBC before the Ombudsman over alleged sanitation, procurement and anti-graft violations in the cemetery project.manilatimes · philippines
POLITICS4d ago2027: Fubara Urges Traditional Rulers To Promote Peaceful ElectionsGovernor Siminalayi Fubara said their conduct during the emerging political season would be critical to preventing conflicts that could become difficult for the government to manage. The post 2027: Fubara Urges Traditional Rulers To Promote Peaceful Elections appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICS4d agoTrump’s Russian diesel deal benefits Moscow more than US consumers, experts sayTrump’s diesel deal gives Moscow cash and leverage, while Ukraine is pressed to give up one of its few advantages on the battlefield and in negotiations, experts and U.S. lawmakers said.Military Times
POLITICS4d agoTrump’s Russian diesel deal benefits Moscow more than US consumers, experts sayTrump’s diesel deal gives Moscow cash and leverage, while Ukraine is pressed to give up one of its few advantages on the battlefield and in negotiations, experts and U.S. lawmakers said.Defense News
BUSINESS4d agoEU approves €319 million in state aid to Austrian 'first of a kind' next generation semiconductor factoryThe European Commission has approved Austria’s state-aid grant to Infineon Technologies to upgrade its existing semiconductor facility in Villach, Carinthia, and make it the world’s first high-volume manufacturing facility for next generation semiconductors.EuroNews [en]
CYBER4d agoTreasury sanctions North Koreans, Russians for alleged IT fraudThe Treasury Department on Wednesday sanctioned 10 individuals and one entity involved in an alleged scheme to defraud American businesses to benefit the North Korean military. The department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned eight North Korean nationals and two Russian nationals, accusing them of facilitating a government-run information technology (IT) scheme to generate…The Hill
POLITICS4d agoIsraeli soldier visiting UK faces war crimes complaintNew UK war crimes complaint against an Israeli soldier highlights a global legal campaign to end systemic impunity.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESS4d agoEuropean gas prices hit 100 euros for first time since 2022Prices remain far below the peaks of the 2022 energy crisis triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, when they reached 345 euros per megawatt-hour in March that year. The post European gas prices hit 100 euros for first time since 2022 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS4d agoTranscorp posts 18% drop in nine-month profit as revenue shrinksRevenue, according to the conglomerate’s newly released unaudited financial report, retreated to N357.4 billion from N412.4 billion a year earlier as the group also recorded a decline in income from its food & beverage and event centre rental businesses. The post Transcorp posts 18% drop in nine-month profit as revenue shrinks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLD4d agoRailways to strictly enforce overnight mobile charging ban on trainsRailways are set to strictly enforce a ban on overnight mobile charging on trains. This measure pertains to passenger safety and conduct.The Hindu
POLITICS4d agoCrime Branch records first arrest in PSC exam scam case; Kerala PSC chairperson questioned by SITP. Satheesh, who was recently named an accused in the case pertaining to a Kerala State Planning Board examination, was apprehended from his home in Kozhikode to record the first arrest in the caseThe Hindu
BUSINESS4d agoT.N. government plans investment conversion conclave in Nov.; Minister to visit Germany to attract investmentSources said that the event will be held in the presence of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. Tamil Nadu Minister for Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce S. Keerthana will visit Germany in the first week of NovemberThe Hindu
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