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CultureWho says historic streets can’t be this young?

Chaozong Street in Changsha’s Kaifu District features a 400-year-old flagstone street, 27 protected heritage sites and more than 20 century-old trees. Young creators now use the historic setting to develop new brands and lifestyle trends through pop-up markets and street shows.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-12 05:38

Who says historic streets can’t be this young?

WorldTrump’s plan to import Russian diesel draws growing opposition

Donald Trump plans to import diesel from Russia as the Iran war drives up energy prices, drawing criticism from US lawmakers in both parties and international leaders. The deal would bring Russian fuel shipments while the US suspends sanctions on Russian diesel exports. Volodymyr Zelensky called it a major gift to Vladimir Putin; Trump says it will help lower prices.

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BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-12 05:38

Trump’s plan to import Russian diesel draws growing opposition
Trump’s plan to import Russian diesel draws growing opposition
  • Trump faces growing backlash over plans to import diesel from Russia
    Trump faces growing backlash over plans to import diesel from Russia

    Trump says Russia will supply diesel to the US and global markets, starting with 300,000 tonnes immediately and followed by further shipments. Republican and Democratic lawmakers say the arrangement breaks US law and urge him to reverse course; Volodymyr Zelensky calls it a gift to Putin. The administration says the deal can proceed through existing legal channels as fuel costs rise amid the Iran war.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-10-11 23:18Original

WorldHurricane Simon weakens as rain floods Mexico’s Pacific coast

Hurricane Simon weakened to Category 3 while tracking parallel to Mexico’s Pacific coast, bringing strong winds and heavy rain that flooded homes. Authorities issued the highest cyclone alert for 28 municipalities in Jalisco and Colima, opened shelters and suspended non-essential activities. Puerto Vallarta International Airport temporarily closed, as forecasters warned of dangerous flooding and mudslides.

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Hurricane Simon weakens as rain floods Mexico’s Pacific coast
Hurricane Simon weakens as rain floods Mexico’s Pacific coast

EconomyPeak XV- and Accel-backed Zetwerk seeks $2.6 billion valuation in India IPO

Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses, backed by Peak XV Partners and Accel India, is seeking a valuation of 255.83 billion rupees ($2.64 billion) in its Indian initial public offering, a company filing showed on Monday.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-12 05:30

Peak XV- and Accel-backed Zetwerk seeks $2.6 billion valuation in India IPO
Peak XV- and Accel-backed Zetwerk seeks $2.6 billion valuation in India IPO

WorldLive: Oil prices fall after Trump unilaterally announces Russia-Ukraine ‘energy ceasefire’

Most stock markets rose Monday as oil prices plunged following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of an alleged “energy ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine. The claim astonished Kyiv while Moscow remained silent. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was seeking further details.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-10-12 05:29

Live: Oil prices fall after Trump unilaterally announces Russia-Ukraine ‘energy ceasefire’
Live: Oil prices fall after Trump unilaterally announces Russia-Ukraine ‘energy ceasefire’

WorldClashes reported as Houthis advance towards Taiz in Yemen

Heavy fighting has been reported between Houthi fighters and Yemeni forces near the strategically important southern city of Taiz. Al Jazeera correspondent Yousef Mawry, reporting from Sanaa, discusses what losing the city could mean for Yemen’s internationally recognised government.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-12 05:27

Clashes reported as Houthis advance towards Taiz in Yemen
Clashes reported as Houthis advance towards Taiz in Yemen

WorldTurkey, Pakistan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia condemn Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport

Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia denounced attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militants on Riyadh’s international airport, calling them a dangerous escalation that could not be justified or accepted under any pretext.

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Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia condemn Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport
Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia condemn Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport
  • Saudi Arabia says latest attack on Riyadh airport kills 1, injures 11
    Saudi Arabia says latest attack on Riyadh airport kills 1, injures 11

    Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority says a projectile struck King Khalid International Airport on Sunday, killing a Pakistani resident and injuring 11. The airport was also hit by a Houthi missile the previous day, killing 12, and has been closed since Saturday’s attack.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-10-12 02:11Original
  • Saudi airport struck again after deadly attack killed an American
    Saudi airport struck again after deadly attack killed an American

    An unidentified projectile hit Saudi Arabia’s main international airport on Sunday, injuring people. The strike came a day after a deadly missile attack at the same site, prompting questions about whether the United States would enter another conflict in the region.

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    NNBC News★★★★☆2026-10-11 22:44Original

WorldNorth Korea fires ‘several ballistic missiles’ into Sea of Japan, Seoul’s military says

South Korea’s military says North Korea launched several ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan. South Korea’s National Security Office then held an emergency security meeting to review the country’s military readiness.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-12 05:22

North Korea fires ‘several ballistic missiles’ into Sea of Japan, Seoul’s military says
  • North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles towards the sea
    North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles towards the sea

    South Korea’s military says North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles into waters off its east coast, with one travelling more than 900km from the Pyongyang area. Seoul said the launch appears to have been a show of force after South Korea’s hypersonic missile test; Japan’s coastguard reported two suspected ballistic missiles that appeared to have fallen.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-10-12 03:37Original
  • North Korea fires several missiles, Seoul says

    South Korea’s military said North Korea fired several ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan on Monday from near Pyongyang, flying about 900 km. The South Korean military said it is prepared for any further launches and is sharing information with the United States and Japan.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-12 03:28Original
  • North Korea launches missiles after South Korea's hypersonic test
    North Korea launches missiles after South Korea's hypersonic test

    North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea on Monday morning, South Korea's military said. One traveled more than 900 kilometers before falling into the water. Seoul called the launch a “show of force” in response to its successful hypersonic missile test.

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    DDW★★★★☆2026-10-12 03:24Original
  • North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles, extending weapons-test streak
    North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles, extending weapons-test streak

    South Korea’s military says North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters, the latest in a recent run of weapons demonstrations.

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    TThe Associated Press★★★★☆2026-10-12 03:00Original
  • North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles off east coast, Seoul says
    North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles off east coast, Seoul says

    South Korea’s military said North Korea fired several ballistic missiles off its east coast on Monday, as tensions persisted after border landmine explosions injured three South Korean soldiers last month. Seoul said the missiles were launched from Pyongyang and stepped up surveillance; Japan confirmed at least one suspected ballistic missile.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-10-12 01:54Original
  • North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles, South Korea says
    North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles, South Korea says

    South Korea’s military said North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles toward waters off its east coast on Monday. The latest weapons test comes as tensions rise on the Korean Peninsula.

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-10-12 01:50Original

SportsNew rule, no change: has cricket missed a trick again over bad light?

More than 60 overs were lost to bad light during the first three days of the South Africa-Australia Test in Durban. A new ICC option to agree before the match to use a pink ball throughout was not discussed, while Australia remain 139 runs ahead.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-12 05:19

New rule, no change: has cricket missed a trick again over bad light?
New rule, no change: has cricket missed a trick again over bad light?

EconomyChina’s domestic car sales keep falling as exports maintain momentum

China’s domestic car sales fell for a 12th consecutive month. Automakers looked overseas to offset a sluggish home market, keeping exports a key driver of growth.

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China’s domestic car sales keep falling as exports maintain momentum
China’s domestic car sales keep falling as exports maintain momentum

EconomyGlobal business leaders meet in Shanghai for IBLAC 2026

More than 40 CEOs from leading global companies met in Shanghai for the annual gathering of the International Business Leaders' Advisory Council for the Mayor of Shanghai. Discussions centered on the service economy and artificial intelligence, while senior city officials also heard executives' recommendations on Shanghai's future development.

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Global business leaders meet in Shanghai for IBLAC 2026
Global business leaders meet in Shanghai for IBLAC 2026

EconomyIKEA launches another second-hand marketplace, but will it stop making ‘fast furniture’?

IKEA has launched another second-hand marketplace, while sustainability is notably absent from its latest press statement. The move raises the question of whether the marketplace will stop the company from producing “fast furniture.”

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-12 05:02

IKEA launches another second-hand marketplace, but will it stop making ‘fast furniture’?

PoliticsChina sanctions Paraguay and Belize ministers over Taiwan ties

Beijing said the ministers had taken a series of “egregious actions and statements” that damaged China’s core interests.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-12 05:02

China sanctions Paraguay and Belize ministers over Taiwan ties
China sanctions Paraguay and Belize ministers over Taiwan ties
  • China sanctions Paraguay and Belize ministers over Taiwan ties
    China sanctions Paraguay and Belize ministers over Taiwan ties

    China imposed sanctions on Paraguay’s communications minister Gustavo Villate and Belize’s foreign minister Francis Fonseca, citing sovereignty and opposition to Taiwan separatist activities. The measures freeze their assets in China, bar them from Hong Kong and Macau, and prohibit Chinese organisations and individuals from dealing with them.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-10-12 04:58Original
  • China sanctions Paraguayan and Belizean ministers over Taiwan ties
    China sanctions Paraguayan and Belizean ministers over Taiwan ties

    China’s Foreign Ministry announced countermeasures against ministers from Paraguay and Belize over Taiwan-related issues. Gustavo Emigdio Villate Samaniego and Francis Fonseca are barred from obtaining visas or entering China, including Hong Kong and Macao, and people and organizations in China are prohibited from conducting transactions, cooperation or other activities with them.

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    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-10-12 03:29Original
  • China sanctions Paraguayan and Belizean ministers over Taiwan ties
    China sanctions Paraguayan and Belizean ministers over Taiwan ties

    China imposed sanctions from Monday on Paraguay’s communications minister and Belize’s foreign minister, citing their countries’ ties with Taiwan.

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    RReuters★★★★☆2026-10-12 03:00Original

CultureRockies, Route 66 and railway hotels: Why 2027 is the year to explore the US by train

The United States is marking 200 years of passenger rail travel with scenic long-distance routes, vintage steam trains, historic stations and distinctive railway stays. The guide looks at how to explore the country by train in 2027.

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EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-12 05:00

Rockies, Route 66 and railway hotels: Why 2027 is the year to explore the US by train

WorldDocuments falsified to evade tax on Abramovich’s wealth

A BBC Panorama investigation found that accounts signed off by Deloitte in Cyprus caused assets worth $672m, including yachts, mansions and private jets, to disappear from Roman Abramovich’s company accounts. The investigation says falsified documents were also used in a scheme to avoid a large tax bill. Abramovich denies evading tax or concealing his wealth; Deloitte Cyprus says it complies with applicable laws.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-12 05:00

Documents falsified to evade tax on Abramovich’s wealth
Documents falsified to evade tax on Abramovich’s wealth

PoliticsBurnham to urge MPs to pursue closer ties with the EU

Andy Burnham will tell MPs returning from recess that Britain should confront the damage caused by Brexit and deepen cooperation with the EU to boost growth and tackle illegal immigration. He will call failure to seek a better deal a “major dereliction of duty.”

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Burnham to urge MPs to pursue closer ties with the EU
Burnham to urge MPs to pursue closer ties with the EU

OtherLatest news bulletin | Morning, 12 October 2026

A roundup of important stories from Europe and beyond on the morning of 12 October 2026, spanning world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.

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EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-12 05:00

Latest news bulletin | Morning, 12 October 2026

EconomyA ceasefire takes two sides

Wayne Cole looks ahead to the coming day in European and global markets.

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A ceasefire takes two sides
A ceasefire takes two sides

EconomyWall Street’s great money spinner

The item also flags JPMorgan’s European ambitions, a surge in US corporate borrowing costs and painting the French Riviera.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-12 05:00

Wall Street’s great money spinner

WorldHow Iran’s elite forces ‘mold the minds of the young cadets’

After months of correspondence with two high-ranking defectors, DW’s investigative team reported on the training and loyalty of Iran’s security forces. One defector alleged that a secret circle of senior officers plots murders and abductions targeting opponents of the regime. DW said it corroborated substantial parts of his account; Iran’s embassy in Berlin rejected the allegations and conclusions.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-12 05:00

How Iran’s elite forces ‘mold the minds of the young cadets’
How Iran’s elite forces ‘mold the minds of the young cadets’

WorldMelbourne Islamic centre leader silent on alleged links to Flydubai hijacker

Samir Mohtadi, head of Melbourne’s MyCentre, posted a video discussing the virtues of staying silent when attacked, but did not directly address UAE prosecutors’ allegations about Flydubai co-pilot Hammam al-Hammami’s alleged hijack attempt or his links to the centre. The UAE has not alleged that centre members radicalised him or knew of his plans.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-12 04:55

Melbourne Islamic centre leader silent on alleged links to Flydubai hijacker
Melbourne Islamic centre leader silent on alleged links to Flydubai hijacker

EconomyRupee jumps 1% as RBI redirects oil dollar demand and raises some FX hedge costs

The Indian rupee rose 1% at Monday’s open after the central bank shifted oil companies’ dollar purchases away from the spot market and moved to curb corporate demand for forward dollars, easing pressure on the currency.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-12 04:50

Rupee jumps 1% as RBI redirects oil dollar demand and raises some FX hedge costs
Rupee jumps 1% as RBI redirects oil dollar demand and raises some FX hedge costs

SportsChina Open draws record crowds as Zheng Qinwen makes history in Beijing

The 2026 China Open drew more than 450,000 spectators, with ticket revenue reaching 132 million yuan. Zheng Qinwen beat Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-4 to become the first Chinese player to win the tournament’s women’s singles title. Novak Djokovic claimed his seventh China Open crown.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-12 04:46

China Open draws record crowds as Zheng Qinwen makes history in Beijing
China Open draws record crowds as Zheng Qinwen makes history in Beijing
  • Zheng Qinwen wins maiden WTA 1000 title at China Open

    Zheng Qinwen claimed the women’s singles title at the 2026 China Open on Sunday, beating fourth-seeded Russian Mirra Andreeva 2-0 in the final for her first WTA 1000 crown.

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    CChina News Service★★★☆☆2026-10-12 01:38Original

EconomyEXCLUSIVE: AirAsia in talks with Malaysian government over potential funding support, sources say

AirAsia co-founder Tony Fernandes met Malaysian finance ministry officials two weeks ago to discuss possible government support for Southeast Asia’s largest low-cost airline, according to three people familiar with the matter.

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EXCLUSIVE: AirAsia in talks with Malaysian government over potential funding support, sources say
EXCLUSIVE: AirAsia in talks with Malaysian government over potential funding support, sources say

PoliticsOpposition figures and journalists allege police abuses as protests flare anew in India

Indian opposition politicians and journalists accused police of using heavy-handed tactics against weekend protests in New Delhi. The demonstrations opposed a nationwide voter-roll revision that critics say disproportionately affects Muslim and other minority voters. Rahul Gandhi called for another march to the Supreme Court on Monday.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-12 04:33

Opposition figures and journalists allege police abuses as protests flare anew in India
Opposition figures and journalists allege police abuses as protests flare anew in India

EconomyOil Rises on Mideast Attacks, Dollar Edges Higher: Markets Wrap

Crude pulled back while stock and bond futures gained. Traders focused elsewhere despite recent attacks on Saudi Arabia and the risk that they could broaden the war in the Middle East.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-12 04:30

Oil Rises on Mideast Attacks, Dollar Edges Higher: Markets Wrap
Oil Rises on Mideast Attacks, Dollar Edges Higher: Markets Wrap
  • Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia Raise Risk of Wider War
    Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia Raise Risk of Wider War

    Deadly attacks on Riyadh’s main airport this weekend demonstrated the Houthis’ ability to strike at the heart of Saudi power, heightening the danger of escalation that could involve the US.

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    BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-10-12 01:59Original
  • Houthi strike on Riyadh airport kills one, injures 11
    Houthi strike on Riyadh airport kills one, injures 11

    Saudi authorities said a Houthi strike hit Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on Sunday, killing a Pakistani resident and wounding 11. It followed an attack the previous day that killed at least 12 and halted airport operations. The Iran-backed group threatened further strikes on Saudi transit hubs.

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    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-10-12 01:01Original
  • Houthis kill 14 in attacks on Saudi airports as expert warns of ‘rapid targeting’ amid Middle East war
    Houthis kill 14 in attacks on Saudi airports as expert warns of ‘rapid targeting’ amid Middle East war

    Iran-backed Houthis carried out attacks on Saudi airports, reportedly killing at least 14 people, including an American, and injuring more than 300. Saudi authorities said a separate Sunday attack killed a Pakistani resident and wounded 11, while Dammam airport was also reportedly targeted. An expert warned that attacks on aviation infrastructure could drive wider escalation.

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    FFox News★★★★☆2026-10-12 00:34Original

SportsDaniels returns and scores twice, but overtime miscue leaves Commanders and Giants tied 27-27

Jayden Daniels returned and scored twice, but made an ill-advised scramble in the closing seconds of overtime while Washington was in field-goal range. The Commanders could not stop the clock before time ran out and settled for a 27-27 tie with the New York Giants.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-12 04:30

Daniels returns and scores twice, but overtime miscue leaves Commanders and Giants tied 27-27
Daniels returns and scores twice, but overtime miscue leaves Commanders and Giants tied 27-27

PoliticsInside India’s latest Gen Z-led ‘Cockroach’ protests

India’s Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party continued demonstrations in Delhi and other cities, demanding the resignation of the country’s top election official. Thousands of protesters were detained. The party and opposition groups allege bias in voter-roll revisions, a claim denied by the Election Commission and government.

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Inside India’s latest Gen Z-led ‘Cockroach’ protests
Inside India’s latest Gen Z-led ‘Cockroach’ protests
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Hop of Europe: rabbit jumpers clear hurdles at Swedish championship

Europe’s top rabbit athletes hop into action in Lysekil, Sweden racing down straight courses and leaping over high bars at the European Rabbit Jumping Championships
Hop of Europe: rabbit jumpers clear hurdles at Swedish championship

Europe’s top rabbit athletes hop into action in Lysekil, Sweden racing down straight courses and leaping over high bars at the European Rabbit Jumping Championships
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TechTikTok CEO sees major scientific breakthroughs from AI within three years

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew expects AI to produce major scientific breakthroughs within three years. He cautioned that its growing capabilities call for stronger safeguards, especially as autonomous systems become more widely used.

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TikTok CEO sees major scientific breakthroughs from AI within three years
TikTok CEO sees major scientific breakthroughs from AI within three years

EconomyChengdu launches scheduled freight service to Lhasa

A freight train carrying supplies for Tibet departed Chengdu North Marshalling Station on Sunday, launching a scheduled service to Lhasa. The roughly 68-hour journey began with 25 wagons carrying more than 500 metric tons of cargo worth over 15 million yuan.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-12 04:24

Chengdu launches scheduled freight service to Lhasa

PoliticsNetanyahu demands probe into sources for award-winning Gaza film NAZA

The documentary NAZA cites 24 anonymous Israeli military whistleblowers alleging that Israel’s army used AI-powered targeting systems to kill civilians in Gaza. Netanyahu called for a comprehensive investigation and prosecution of the participants, saying the film’s account was false and harmful to Israel. The military rejected the allegations.

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Netanyahu demands probe into sources for award-winning Gaza film NAZA
Netanyahu demands probe into sources for award-winning Gaza film NAZA

EconomyHaikou launches two direct routes to Malaysia

Haikou Meilan International Airport opened direct services on Sunday linking Haikou with Penang and Kota Kinabalu. The routes are expected to boost tourism spending and support economic, trade, cultural and tourism exchanges, as well as business travel between the Hainan Free Trade Port and ASEAN countries.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-12 04:24

Haikou launches two direct routes to Malaysia

SportsInternational martial arts tournament opens in Dunhuang

The inaugural China Dunhuang International Wushu Open began Saturday in Dunhuang, Gansu Province, with more than 2,000 athletes from over 140 teams representing more than 20 countries. The opening ceremony featured Shaolin kung fu and Dunhuang boxing.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-12 04:22

International martial arts tournament opens in Dunhuang

TechAnduril unveils Steelfin interceptor missile family to counter varied threats

Defense technology company Anduril on Monday unveiled Steelfin, a configurable and scalable family of surface-to-air interceptor missiles designed for diverse aerial threats. The United States is seeking to expand military stockpiles amid the Middle East conflict.

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Anduril unveils Steelfin interceptor missile family to counter varied threats
Anduril unveils Steelfin interceptor missile family to counter varied threats

EconomyTSMC expected to post sixth straight quarter of record profit on AI boom

TSMC, the world’s largest maker of advanced AI chips, is expected to deliver a sixth consecutive quarter of record earnings, driven by surging infrastructure spending across the tech sector.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-12 04:10

TSMC expected to post sixth straight quarter of record profit on AI boom
TSMC expected to post sixth straight quarter of record profit on AI boom

CultureDocumentary Hotline Beijing 2 screened in Chinese capital

Hotline Beijing 2, a documentary about Beijing’s public service hotline reforms, was screened in the city on Sunday during the 2026 Beijing Forum on Swift Response to Public Complaints. Made over nearly a year, the film uses real-life stories to explore urban governance. Since reforms began in 2019, Beijing’s 12345 hotline has handled about 200 million requests, with resolution and satisfaction rates above 97%.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-12 04:09

Documentary Hotline Beijing 2 screened in Chinese capital
Documentary Hotline Beijing 2 screened in Chinese capital

SocietyPope Leo condemns death penalty as ‘inadmissible’ amid criticism of planned execution livestream

Pope Leo XIV condemned capital punishment as an attack on human dignity. His remarks came as the Pentagon faced criticism for plans to livestream the firing-squad execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, convicted of killing 13 people and wounding 32 at Fort Hood in 2009. Hasan is scheduled to be executed there on Dec. 3, while President Donald Trump says he has not decided whether to approve the livestream.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-12 04:06

Pope Leo condemns death penalty as ‘inadmissible’ amid criticism of planned execution livestream
Pope Leo condemns death penalty as ‘inadmissible’ amid criticism of planned execution livestream

EconomyUkraine’s foreign debt repayments to reach $4.86 billion in 2026

Ukraine is due to repay foreign creditors a total of $4.86 billion in 2026, according to TASS calculations based on Finance Ministry data. As of August 31, state and state-guaranteed debt stood at $215.55 billion.

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Ukraine’s foreign debt repayments to reach $4.86 billion in 2026

WorldEthiopian troops enter Adigrat in Tigray near Eritrean border

Ethiopian government forces moved into Adigrat in northern Tigray after rebel fighters withdrew, raising tensions with neighbouring Eritrea. The two countries severed diplomatic ties last week.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-12 04:00

Ethiopian troops enter Adigrat in Tigray near Eritrean border
Ethiopian troops enter Adigrat in Tigray near Eritrean border

EconomyIMF says AI investment keeps global growth near 3%, bringing major gains to Asia

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said strong investment in AI infrastructure is keeping global growth around 3%. Asian economies that supply hardware, including Thailand, are seeing major benefits.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-12 04:00

IMF says AI investment keeps global growth near 3%, bringing major gains to Asia
IMF says AI investment keeps global growth near 3%, bringing major gains to Asia

Economy‘Worrying omens’ loom over global economy despite resilient growth

FT research finds that major economies are withstanding the Iran shock, while concerns over rising public debt are set to loom over meetings of the IMF and World Bank.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-12 04:00

‘Worrying omens’ loom over global economy despite resilient growth

EconomySurvey: Hong Kong workers fear AI disruption to retirement, but only 20% feel prepared

More than half of surveyed working adults in Hong Kong expect AI-driven disruption to make their retirement path less predictable than that of previous generations, while just one in five feel financially ready. The T. Rowe Price survey covered 1,004 residents aged 30 or older earning at least HK$15,000 a month.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-12 04:00

Survey: Hong Kong workers fear AI disruption to retirement, but only 20% feel prepared
Survey: Hong Kong workers fear AI disruption to retirement, but only 20% feel prepared

TechChina’s factories leap straight into agentic AI and take it global, Black Lake CEO says

Black Lake CEO Zhou Yuxiang says China’s manufacturing sector is bypassing traditional digitalisation to adopt AI agents directly, and is exporting this approach to global supply chains.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-12 04:00

China’s factories leap straight into agentic AI and take it global, Black Lake CEO says
China’s factories leap straight into agentic AI and take it global, Black Lake CEO says

EconomyThe huge hidden leverage of AI hyperscalers

As equity investors look to promising futures, creditors are scrutinising liabilities at AI hyperscalers, including data-centre leases.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-12 04:00

The huge hidden leverage of AI hyperscalers

PoliticsUS judge orders halt to taxpayer-funded Trump promotion ads

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to cancel any remaining taxpayer-funded political TV ads and issued a temporary restraining order lasting two weeks. The Homeland Security Department used $20 million for the campaign, which drew bipartisan backlash; the judge ruled the ads an illegal misuse of funds.

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US judge orders halt to taxpayer-funded Trump promotion ads
US judge orders halt to taxpayer-funded Trump promotion ads

PoliticsFeud spills onto South Carolina debate stage

Sen. Darline Graham and Democratic nominee Annie Andrews carried their social media feud into a debate as they compete for an open U.S. Senate seat in South Carolina.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-12 03:52

Feud spills onto South Carolina debate stage
Feud spills onto South Carolina debate stage

WorldMelbourne Islamic leader rejects ‘false accusations’ over suspected Flydubai hijacker

Abu Hamza publicly rejected what he called “false accusations” on Monday. Emirati prosecutors linked a Melbourne Islamic community centre to a suspect in an attempted hijacking of an Israel-bound passenger jet and alleged the Omani co-pilot was first radicalised while studying in Australia. Neither Hamza nor the centre is accused of criminal wrongdoing.

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Melbourne Islamic leader rejects ‘false accusations’ over suspected Flydubai hijacker
Melbourne Islamic leader rejects ‘false accusations’ over suspected Flydubai hijacker

EconomyDollar holds near 18-month high as conflict and inflation data loom

The dollar hovered near its strongest level in a year and a half in early Asian trading on Monday. Escalating conflict in the Middle East kept investors cautious ahead of US inflation figures due later this week that could shape monetary policy.

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Dollar holds near 18-month high as conflict and inflation data loom
Dollar holds near 18-month high as conflict and inflation data loom

PoliticsAustralian Greens urge government to block ‘barbaric’ US execution livestream

Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young has urged Australia’s government to prevent the planned livestream of Nidal Malik Hasan’s US military execution. It remains unclear whether the government can restrict broadcasts of an ally’s legal proceedings. The UN human rights office warned that showing the killing would amount to a public execution and breach the absolute prohibition on torture.

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Australian Greens urge government to block ‘barbaric’ US execution livestream
Australian Greens urge government to block ‘barbaric’ US execution livestream

EconomyChinese premier to attend opening of 140th Canton Fair

Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend the opening ceremony and related events of the 140th China Import and Export Fair, known as the Canton Fair, and deliver a keynote speech. The fair will run from October 15 to November 4 in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province.

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Chinese premier to attend opening of 140th Canton Fair
Chinese premier to attend opening of 140th Canton Fair

EconomyInside Wenzhou: How Chinese private enterprises compete globally

CGTN’s Wang Tao explores what gives Chinese businesses a competitive edge in global markets, speaking with former Ethiopian president Mulatu Teshome and University of Manitoba political studies professor Radhika Desai. Wenzhou’s private economy offers a view of how companies navigate change, pursue opportunities and connect with the wider world.

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Inside Wenzhou: How Chinese private enterprises compete globally
Inside Wenzhou: How Chinese private enterprises compete globally

OtherSaudi Airport Attacks, Trump on Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire and More

Bloomberg News Now is an audio roundup of the day’s top stories, covering global business news and updated throughout the day.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-12 03:15

Saudi Airport Attacks, Trump on Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire and More
Saudi Airport Attacks, Trump on Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire and More

SocietyRedeveloped Huanggang Port opens, easing travel between Shenzhen and Hong Kong

Huanggang Port in Shenzhen reopened at 6:30 a.m. Monday after redevelopment. A joint clearance system lets travelers complete immigration procedures for both sides in one queue. The port can handle 200,000 passengers daily, up from 50,000, with all 202 clearance channels operating.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-12 03:13

Redeveloped Huanggang Port opens, easing travel between Shenzhen and Hong Kong

EconomyMedco Energi to acquire 10% interest in four Indonesian oil and gas blocks

Indonesian energy company PT Medco Energi Internasional said it had agreed with Italian explorer Eni to take a 10% participating interest in four oil and gas blocks in the Kutai Basin, East Kalimantan.

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Medco Energi to acquire 10% interest in four Indonesian oil and gas blocks
Medco Energi to acquire 10% interest in four Indonesian oil and gas blocks

WorldAt least 139 dead after migrant boat from Djibouti to Yemen capsizes

A boat carrying more than 300 people capsized off Djibouti while travelling to Yemen. At least 139 migrants, including 15 children, died and 84 are missing. The disaster underscores the dangers of the Eastern Route, where more than 900 people died or went missing in 2025.

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At least 139 dead after migrant boat from Djibouti to Yemen capsizes
At least 139 dead after migrant boat from Djibouti to Yemen capsizes
  • At least 139 migrants dead, 84 missing after overcrowded boat capsizes off Djibouti
    At least 139 migrants dead, 84 missing after overcrowded boat capsizes off Djibouti

    A boat carrying 305 people from Djibouti toward Yemen capsized off northern Djibouti, killing at least 139 people, including 15 children. At least 84 remain missing and more than 80 survived; the International Organization for Migration said the boat sank mainly because it was overcrowded. All survivors were Ethiopian nationals.

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TechUS reverses course on Britain’s testing of AI models, Telegraph says

The Telegraph reports that the Trump administration reversed a request for US developers to withhold new AI models from Britain’s AI Security Institute before release. US developers may now give the British government early access for safety testing, signaling a more open stance toward international cooperation.

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US reverses course on Britain’s testing of AI models, Telegraph says
US reverses course on Britain’s testing of AI models, Telegraph says

PoliticsTrump adviser says Zelensky’s actions undermine Trump and hurt Americans

Political consultant and Trump adviser Alex Bruesewitz said Washington should stop treating Volodymyr Zelensky as a good ally, accusing him of undermining Donald Trump and hurting Americans. Bruesewitz also criticized refinery attacks he said followed a US-Russia deal on diesel supplies.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-12 03:02

Trump adviser says Zelensky’s actions undermine Trump and hurt Americans

SportsJaguars beat Eagles with walk-off field goal in London thriller

The Jacksonville Jaguars edged the Philadelphia Eagles in a dramatic London game, winning with a field goal as time expired.

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Jaguars beat Eagles with walk-off field goal in London thriller
Jaguars beat Eagles with walk-off field goal in London thriller