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HEALTHOct 466% of Hong Kong’s 8-year-olds could be short-sighted by 2028, experts warnMore than 60 per cent of Hong Kong’s eight-year-olds could be short-sighted by 2028, optometrists have predicted, citing a shrinking “hyperopic reserve” that normally helps delay nearsightedness. The Hong Kong Association of Private Practice Optometrists released the findings on Sunday from a screening of more than 3,500 pupils at eight primary schools conducted between November and May, urging parents to begin comprehensive eye checks when children turned three. The association found that 67...South China Morning Post
MILITARYOct 4China’s hospital ships project a different kind of naval power in AfricaWhen the Auspicious Ark entered Dakar, Senegal, on September 25, the scene looked closer to a public health mission than a naval deployment. Senegalese people and members of the Chinese community were waiting at the port as the vessel arrived for the first visit by a Chinese naval hospital ship to Senegal. The Auspicious Ark is a PLA Navy vessel. That places the visit within a wider Chinese maritime presence in Africa, something more often associated with anti-piracy patrols, port calls,...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 4Sabalenka, Rybakina handed shock defeats at China Open tennisThe Belarusian’s exit follows top seed Rybakina losing to unseeded Charaeva in her first match as world number one.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 4China lashes out at Xinjiang ‘lie’ after US lawmaker urges Starbucks to close new storesBeijing has hit back at a US lawmaker’s criticism of coffee chain Starbucks for opening its first stores in Xinjiang, rejecting the allegation that China has committed human rights abuses against the far-western region’s mostly Muslim Uygur population. Foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun on Saturday said claims of “genocide” in Xinjiang were a “blatant lie” and accused the “US group” who raised the suggestions of attacking Beijing for political purposes. “Today’s Xinjiang enjoys social...South China Morning Post
DISASTEROct 45 dead in 3 weeks: are Indonesia’s whale strandings on the rise?A cluster of whale and whale shark strandings across Indonesia – five in the past three weeks alone – has raised questions over whether such incidents are becoming more frequent, with experts pointing to a mix of environmental shifts, human activity and improved reporting as possible explanations. On September 25, a whale shark became stranded and died on a beach in Aceh province, just days after a decomposed whale carcass was discovered in a mangrove in Riau province. Another whale was found...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 4More Hong Kong homes sell at a loss despite signs prices have bottomed: agentsDespite signs that Hong Kong property prices could have bottomed out and begun rebounding in August, market sources said at least 100 secondary residential homes were sold at a loss in September, up from at least 81 the previous month. Hong Kong’s property market dodged an immediate setback from the US Federal Reserve’s rate increase in September, and agents estimated that home prices could end the year 15 per cent higher than a year earlier. The positive trend, however, did not generally apply...South China Morning Post
MILITARYOct 4North Korea fires intermediate-range missile, claiming evasive flight and AI featuresJapan’s military said the missile landed in waters outside its exclusive economic zone, while South Korea's military, which often accuses the North of exaggerating its capabilities, said it travelled more than 700 kilometres.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 4Takaichi says measures will be taken after the arrest of a US Marine for murderEl Gobierno nipón tomará medidas tras el arresto de un soldado estadounidense acusado de un crimen atroz en Okinawa, exige cooperación a EE.UU.El incidente ha generado protestas locales y diplomáticas, con Tokio expresando su descontento y Washington ofreciendo apoyo para esclarecer el caso.Clarín
CYBEROct 4DOJ, PAOCC push national anti-scam hubThe DOJ Office of Cybercrime and PAOCC are advocating for a National Anti-Scam Hub to combat technology-driven crimes. Learn how this initiative aims to enhance coordination and strengthen the fight against scams and cyber threats.tribune · philippines
WORLDOct 4Japan protests after US marine arrested on suspicion of murder in OkinawaPrime minister Takaichi described alleged murder as ⁠'extremely brutal and vicious incident’Irish Times World
CYBEROct 4China-Aligned TA419 Targets U.S. AI Policy Experts With Microsoft AitM PhishingThe Hacker News
CYBEROct 4Seoul police officer detained over AI sexual deepfakes, thousands of illegal filesSEOUL: A serving Seoul police officer has been detained on suspicion of creating and distributing hundreds of AI-generated sexually explicit deepfakes and possessing about 5,600 illegal sexual images and videos, including child sexual exploitation material, local media reported Sunday (Oct 4).thestar_my · malaysia
WORLDOct 4Standings after the 2026 Japanese GPWith his victory in the Sprint and the Grand Prix, Marc Márquez is now only 2 points behind Jorge Martín. Marco Bezzecchi is struggling to stay in the title race. MotoGP General Rider Standings Jorge Martín: 333 points Marc Márquez: 331 points Marco Bezzecchi: 284 points Pedro Acosta: 243 pointsfranceracing_fr · france
WORLDOct 4Man arrested for kidnapping minor whom he met on social mediaNara prefectural police have arrested a 36-year-old man who lives in Kamisu City, Ibaraki Prefecture, on suspicion of kidnapping a minor. Police said Yuji Suzuki, a company employee,…Japan Today
WORLDOct 4'Chaotic' Asian Games threaten Japan hopes of hosting Olympics againJapan is traditionally seen as a reliable host for major sporting events but an Asian Games dogged by organizational woes has tarnished that image and raised questions over…Japan Today
WORLDOct 4Tokyo's record rainfall streak ends after 37 daysCentral Tokyo's record-breaking streak of rainy days ended Saturday after 37 days of showers, according to the weather agency. It did not rain in the capital on Saturday…Japan Today
WORLDOct 4U.S. Marine arrested on suspicion of robbery-murder in OkinawaA 20-year-old U.S. Marine was arrested Sunday in Okinawa Prefecture on suspicion of robbing and murdering a local woman, police said, prompting Japan to lodge an immediate protest…Japan Today
DISASTEROct 4Flight to Okinawa diverts back to Hong Kong after suspected landing gear faultA flight bound for Okinawa returned to Hong Kong airport on Sunday morning after its landing gear was suspected to have failed to fully retract after take-off. Hong Kong Airlines said the crew of flight HX676, which departed at 8.57am, decided to return to ensure safety, in line with standard procedures. “[The flight] encountered a suspected incomplete landing gear retraction issue after take-off,” the airline said. The aircraft landed safely at 10am, with no injuries reported on board. The...South China Morning Post
MILITARYOct 4US carrier George H.W. Bush visits Thailand after six-month Middle East deploymentPHUKET, Thailand, Oct 4 (Reuters) - ⁠The US aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush arrived in Thailand's ⁠resort island of Phuket on Sunday with about 4,800 personnel aboard for a rest-and-recreation break after six months supporting US operations in the Middle East.thestar_my · malaysia
POLITICSOct 4New Malaysian ambassador presents credentials to Vietnamese President, pledges to deepen bilateral tiesPHNOM PENH: Newly appointed Malaysian Ambassador to Vietnam Jamal Sharifuddin Johan pledged to accelerate five decades of cooperation with Hanoi, with sustainable energy and the halal economy as priority areas under the countries' upgraded Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.thestar_my · malaysia
BUSINESSOct 4Hong Kong’s IPO haul more than doubles to HK$388b in first 9 months: Paul ChanFunds raised through initial public offerings in Hong Kong more than doubled year on year to over HK$388 billion (US$49.4 billion) in the first nine months of 2026, already surpassing the total amount for the whole of last year, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po has said. Adding to the positive outlook, Clara Chan Ka-chai, CEO of the government-owned Hong Kong Investment Corporation (HKIC), noted on Sunday that more than 30 of its portfolio firms were preparing to apply for Hong Kong listings...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 4Japan Protests After U.S. Marine Is Accused of Killing Woman in OkinawaThe matter threatened to revive tensions over the American military presence on the Japanese archipelago.NYT World
POLITICSOct 4Japan’s Takaichi presses US after marine arrested over murder-robbery of womanA 20-year-old US marine was arrested on Sunday in Japan’s Okinawa prefecture on suspicion of robbing and murdering a local woman, police said. Davin Ballard stationed at the Futenma Airbase is suspected of killing Anna Yagi, 39, and taking her wallet and backpack in the early hours of Saturday at a hotel in Naha, according to the Okinawa prefectural police. The suspect has denied the charges, they added. Ballard was seen entering the hotel with Yagi, who was found dead on Saturday morning,...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 4Cado Lee to carry Hong Kong flag at Asian Games closing ceremonyRugby player Cado Lee will lead the Hong Kong delegation as the flag bearer at the closing ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games tonight at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium.thestandard_hk · hong kong
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