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CYBEROct 7Trading platform Webull's China ties create national security risk, congressional panel findsA congressional committee says trading platform Webull is not the ordinary U.S. company it claims, but exposes customer data to Chinese surveillance risk.CNBC
CONFLICTOct 7Woman’s killing stirs a long-simmering rage over U.S. military in OkinawaWashington Post World
MILITARYOct 7US bans alcohol and imposes curfew on soldiers in Japan after murderThe temporary ban on alcohol consumption and a one-month curfew for soldiers in Okinawa seek to calm local outrage following a crime. The case of a marine accused of murder reignites the debate about the presence of foreign military on the island, generating protests and demands for change.Clarín
SCI & TECHOct 7French and Japanese scientists win 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for what could change how medicines are madeTwo researchers have won this year's Nobel Prize in Chemistry for work that could change how medicines are made.EuroNews [en]
CONFLICTOct 7Anti-terror arrests in Indonesia highlight challenge of combating ‘virtual’ groupsThe recent arrests of 11 suspected terrorists by authorities in Indonesia underline how terrorism remains a persistent security challenge, with analysts warning that militant networks are communicating online through smaller and decentralised cells despite stronger enforcement. The Indonesian National Police’s counterterrorism force, Special Detachment 88 (Densus 88), said on Sunday that 11 suspected terrorists had been arrested in raids across West Java, Central Java, Central Sulawesi, South...South China Morning Post
HEALTHOct 7‘Ensuring dignified life’: how an app keeps advanced cancer patients out of hospitalAdvanced-stage cancer patients could spend half as long in hospital and avoid more than a third of unplanned admissions if a symptom-tracking mobile app is added to their routine care, according to new research from the University of Hong Kong. The SUPPORT+ mobile app, developed by HKU’s clinical oncology department, provides symptom-management information and a direct line of communication with healthcare staff. Launched in 2022 with private backing, the app has attracted 76,000 registered...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 7Like father, like son: Chinese duo build mini national engineering marvels in home labA Chinese father-and-son duo established a home laboratory to create miniature models of China’s significant national strategic hardware, captivating many online with their skill and passion. Duan Yanjuan, a 13-year-old second-year junior secondary school student in Shanghai, has already replicated turbojet engines, pulse detonation engines, and an electromagnetic aircraft launch system, with assistance from his father, Duan Changzhi. The inspiration for replicating the electromagnetic aircraft...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 7Micron Taiwan union authorizes strike over bonus disputeA union at Micron Technology in Taiwan has authorized a strike due to a dispute over bonus payments. This action indicates escalating tensions in labor relations for the company.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSOct 7EU Parliament toughens stance on China policy before Šefčovič's tripBericht des Auswärtigen Ausschusses stellt China als Sicherheitsrisiko dar - über Handelsfragen hinaus.Politico Europe
SCI & TECHOct 72026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry goes to France's Henri Kagan and Japan's Kenso SoaiThe two chemists were honored 'for the discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis,' the jury said, which 'provided a solution to a chemical mystery that is over a century old,' according to the chair.Le Monde [en]
BUSINESSOct 7Hong Kong finance chief says economy grew in third quarter, warns of external risksHong Kong’s economy continued to expand in the third quarter of this year, driven by strong exports and tourism, the city’s finance chief has said, while warning of risks including the war in the Middle East and inflation. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po also reiterated his confidence that the economy would grow by between 3.5 per cent and 4.5 per cent this year. He was speaking during a Legislative Council debate on the city’s first five-year plan and annual policy address. He noted that...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHOct 7🔴Nobel Prize in chemistry awarded to France's Henri Kagan, Japan's Kenso SoaiThe Nobel Prize in chemistry has been awarded to Henri Kagan from France and Kenso Soai from Japan. This recognizes their significant contributions in the field of chemistry.France 24 [en]
WORLDOct 7Men arrested in burglary case; 20 'cases' on smartphone, safe named 'Kaneko-san'Several men have been arrested in connection with a burglary case, with evidence found on their smartphones and in relation to a safe. This highlights recent law enforcement action against criminal activity.Asahi Shimbun
BUSINESSOct 7Japan beer giants raided over alleged price-fixing cartelAsahi, Kirin and Suntory confirmed their premises were searched by Japanese competition authorities.BBC World
POLITICSOct 7Is the 'vote disparity' in last year's House of Councillors election unconstitutional? Argument at the Supreme Court; decision by year-endThe Supreme Court is debating whether the disparity in the value of votes from last year's House of Councillors election violates the constitution, with a decision expected by the end of the year. This concerns the fairness of the electoral system.Asahi Shimbun
BUSINESSOct 7AMD’s chief executive is planning to invest ‘tens of billions’ as Asian tour addresses supply-chain chokepointsAMD’s CEO has been meeting executives in Taiwan and South Korea.marketwatch · united states of america
POLITICSOct 7Tokyo's Koto Ward, by-election for ward assembly likely this autumn; appeals by 3 ward assembly members rejected for election law violationsA by-election for the Koto Ward Assembly in Tokyo may be held this autumn after appeals by three assembly members, cited for election law violations, were rejected. This indicates a significant legal and political development at the local level.Asahi Shimbun
WORLDOct 7Ex-Buddhist monk who founded Thai Aids hospice convicted of embezzlementA former Buddhist monk in Thailand was convicted on Wednesday of misusing donations to a highly praised hospice he established for people with HIV/Aids and given the maximum term of 50 years in prison. Alongkot Poonmook, formerly known as Phra Ratcha Wisutthiprachanat, was forced to leave the monkhood after he was arrested last year along with an associate, Seksan Sapsubbsakul, who served as a fundraiser for the project. The Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases found both...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 7How social media shaped President Lee Jae Myung’s political powerA Seoul National University professor examines how social media boosted political efficacy in South Korea and why President Lee Jae Myung’s online strategy could hurt policy performance.koreajoongangdaily_joins · south korea
BUSINESSOct 7Why Morgan Stanley sees more upside in Hong Kong offices than New York towersHigher interest rates have weighed on property markets in both Hong Kong and New York, but Morgan Stanley sees greater upside potential in the Asian financial hub – particularly the office segment – in the months ahead, according to its latest report. The US investment bank highlighted the similarities between two of the world’s leading financial centres, pointing out that Hong Kong’s monetary policy moved in lockstep with the US Federal Reserve, while both cities faced limited land supply,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 7How closer China-US ties – and more Xi-Trump summits – could work in Iran’s favourChina and the US – Iran’s key partner and its chief adversary – found firmer common ground on Tehran at the Washington summit last month, and further head-of-state diplomacy could work in Iran’s favour, according to analysts. Iran was on the agenda when the presidents of the United States and China met in Beijing in May and again in Washington in September. There was no direct reference to Tehran in Beijing’s statement after the May summit, but following the September meeting China was more...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 7Re-arrest of boyfriend in Nara double female body abandonment case on suspicion of murder with cable tiesAsahi Shimbun
BUSINESSOct 7EU trade chief heads to Beijing under pressure to deliver on Chinese importsBrussels has yet to find a way to curb Chinese imports, while EU leaders demand results from Beijing talks as a trade war looms.EuroNews [en]
MILITARYOct 7Rubio In Iceland Signals Deeper NATO Push As Russia, China Challenge Arctic SecurityUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio has signaled a renewed American push to strengthen security in the Arctic, warning that US adversaries and competitors are already acting in a region of growing strategic importance.RFE/RL