The United States has warned Gulf states of a possible escalation against Iran after the midterm elections. At a campaign rally in Lubbock, Texas, Trump said, “You’ll see Iran in a couple of weeks, if you don’t mind.”
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 05:46
In 2019, Narendra Modi publicly praised Donald Trump and rallied support for him among Indian Americans. Now, after a series of setbacks in bilateral ties, Indian officials are criticizing Trump’s administration more openly. Analysts say New Delhi may prefer Trump to be weakened by midterm losses.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 05:43
State Council Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Chen Binhua said the mainland will continue implementing 10 measures to expand market access for Taiwan’s agricultural, fishery and other quality products. About 350 tonnes of specialty Taiwanese fishery products arrived in Xiamen, where an exhibition and sales center was inaugurated.
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CGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 05:42
The Information reported on Tuesday, citing a person familiar with the matter, that OpenAI plans to purchase Google’s AI chips. Technology companies are increasing spending to meet surging demand for AI computing.
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ReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 05:35
Asian technology shares jumped after blockbuster earnings from SK hynix and renewed optimism about AI. Investors also weighed Israel’s election results and awaited major US tech earnings and the Federal Reserve’s policy decision.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 05:32
Australia’s House of Representatives passed a bill setting online safety standards for social media, games, apps and chatbots. It would ban material or conduct that simulates emotional intimacy and encourages children to depend on chatbots instead of human relationships. The bill now goes to the Senate, while the government faces pressure to establish an external complaints watchdog for social media and AI.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 05:31
The National Gallery of Australia transferred two Northern Song Dynasty relics to China’s National Cultural Heritage Administration in Canberra on Wednesday. They are limestone heads of military and civil officials, originating from Henan Province.
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China News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 05:31
The National Gallery of Australia handed over two Chinese relics to China’s National Cultural Heritage Administration in Canberra. They are limestone heads from statues of a military official and a civil official dating to the Northern Song Dynasty, and originated in Henan Province.
Malaysian customs said it seized advanced AI chips worth about 49.5 million ringgit ($12.11 million) this month. Authorities are closing in on a syndicate suspected of smuggling high-performance semiconductors through the country’s main airport.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 05:30
Ukrainian troops used a tactic previously employed by Russian forces to infiltrate enemy positions near Kupiansk in a carefully planned operation. The attack inflicted significant losses and strengthened Kyiv’s position in the area.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 05:30
Apps that import PSBTs may miscalculate miner fees and fail to show an excessive-fee warning when they rely on accounting in the vulnerable library.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 05:30
Israeli attacks on Gaza killed two Palestinians and wounded five. Relatives mourned outside Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-28 05:28
US President Donald Trump said he expects to meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Vladimir Zelensky soon. He said a meeting would be arranged shortly and that “a lot of progress” was being made with Russia and Ukraine.
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TASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-28 05:28
Datavault AI said it could not withdraw bitcoin held on Biconomy. An accounting correction will reduce its reported assets at the end of 2025 by $92.2 million.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 05:28
Datavault AI shares plunged 50% after the company said it could not withdraw bitcoin connected to a $150 million deal. Scilex had agreed to buy Datavault AI shares for that amount, payable in bitcoin.
China's Ministry of Veterans Affairs announced Wednesday that it had confirmed the identities of eight more Chinese People's Volunteer martyrs killed in the Korean War. China has repatriated 1,023 sets of remains from South Korea in 13 batches since 2014; the identities of 44 recovered martyrs have been confirmed and their relatives located.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 05:28
A report by the Financial University, the Roscongress Foundation and Vedomosti says Russian investment should target African countries and projects with established trade flows or anticipated long-term demand. It identifies energy, nuclear technologies, fertilizers, geology, mining, metallurgy, engineering, transport solutions and education as key areas.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 05:25
Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia and several West African countries offer varied agricultural investment conditions for Russian investors, a report says. It identifies fertilizers, farm machinery and grain supply chains as the clearest areas of Russian interest, and highlights Ethiopia’s agricultural-processing opportunities.
Four Asian records were broken at China’s 2026 National Swimming Championships (25m) in Beijing. Zhang Yufei won the women’s 100m butterfly and Zhang Zhanshuo took the men’s 800m freestyle, while Xu Jiayu improved the Asian record in the men’s 100m backstroke and helped Zhejiang win the mixed 4×100m medley relay in record time.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 05:22
China’s Yang Yang won gold in the snatch and overall men’s 60kg events at the championships in Ningbo. His total of 304kg was four kilograms ahead of DPRK rival Pang Un Chol, while Pak In Song took bronze overall.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 05:22
The second phase of the 140th China Import and Export Fair opened Tuesday in Guangzhou. Some Chinese companies in the daily-use ceramics section are using AI to generate designs and 3D printing to accelerate prototyping, helping products reach overseas markets faster.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 05:15
A board proposal would take CEO Simon Trott’s target pay to £9.8 million ($13.06 million), a 56% rise, according to four people with knowledge of the issue and papers Reuters examined. Mining firms are vying to attract talent.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 05:15
The conference will take place in Guangzhou from November 28 to 30, organizers said. More than 200 scientists have confirmed their attendance; the program includes 33 thematic sessions and a Galien-Nanshan forum hosted with the Galien Foundation to advance international and industry-academia collaboration.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 05:14
Since April 2026, Zhai Rao and Xiong Zehui have served free lunches, milk and eggs Monday through Friday to seriously ill patients and their family members behind a hospital in Guiyang, Guizhou Province.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-28 05:14
The breach targeted Bithumb’s internal employee system, which the exchange says is separate from its trading platform. Bithumb is still checking whether customer information was exposed.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 05:10
As corruption takes newer, less visible forms, catching offenders in the act is no longer enough. China is responding with institutional measures intended to tighten constraints on power.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 05:10
Jio Platforms shares jumped 21% on their Mumbai debut on Wednesday, launching India’s biggest-ever IPO on a strong note and marking the first listing in two decades for Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 05:10
The telecoms business raised $3.2bn at a $108bn valuation in India’s largest IPO, with its shares climbing 21. The listing offered relief to a stock market battered by the war in Iran.
Jio Platforms, backed by Meta and Google, rose more than 21% on its trading debut after a record IPO.
Jio Platforms Ltd. is set to begin trading Wednesday at a $107 billion valuation, putting a price on several bets: Mukesh Ambani’s belief that cheap data can underpin the digital economy of 1.5 billion people, Google and Meta Platforms Inc.’s backing of him, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s digital push.
Jio Platforms, the telecoms and digital unit of Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani, is set to list in Mumbai on Wednesday. Its $3.2 billion IPO attracted $77 billion in bids, making it India’s most-subscribed offering ever.
A report says central bank digital currencies could facilitate cross-border settlements between Russia and African countries. Currency swaps and settlement facilities are also proposed, with Egypt, Nigeria, Ethiopia and South Africa prioritized. The authors say sanctions risks and limited banking and currency-conversion channels are holding trade below its potential.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 05:05
Jio’s shares surged 21%, lifting its value above Bharti Airtel’s.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 05:02
Gulf states are working on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within four days of sanctions relief for Iran and secure a Houthi withdrawal of substantial forces from Yemen. The US knows the talks are progressing but is seeking a concession; European powers suggest Iran’s readmission of UN weapons inspectors could be required.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-28 05:00
Events across Ireland, including at Trinity College Dublin, are marking the 300th anniversary of Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels. Exhibitions and other programs explore the novel’s origins, later reinterpretations and themes that resonate with contemporary concerns about technology and power.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 05:00
China’s CXMT plans to begin making HBM3E, an advanced high-bandwidth memory chip used with AI processors, even though as little as 20% of its output may be usable, two people familiar with the matter said.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 05:00
Peter de Putron is among the most influential and enigmatic figures in trading.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 05:00
Gary Nagle said at a private event that Glencore could have a bumper year, with asset disposals and a surge in trading activity. The miner is seeking to sell stakes in operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Kazakhstan.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 05:00
Newly authorised derivatives are powering the latest effort to give investors access to highly sought-after private assets through bets on companies including Anthropic and OpenAI.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 05:00
Norway is preparing proposals on how its $2.3tn sovereign wealth fund should invest.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 05:00
A movement that began in Malta aims to change tourism rules by bringing hotels into local community life, directing visitors’ wealth back to residents and curbing gentrification.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 05:00
Analysts say CK Asset Holdings’ sale of a vacant Hong Kong mall frees capital for other projects, but the buyer may need patience because attracting tenants will be difficult in the short term. The mall, part of the Seaside Sonata residential project on Hai Tan Street in Sham Shui Po, was completed five years ago but was never leased and recently sold with parking spaces.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 05:00
Washington and Moscow are discussing a possible return by American companies, as a local ceasefire is considered in the context of the Russia-Ukraine war.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 05:00
A friend testified that Beau Lamarre-Condon arrived at her home without warning and scrubbed the van used to transport Jesse Baird and Luke Davies’s bodies. Lamarre-Condon has pleaded not guilty; prosecutors allege he planned the killings. His trial is continuing in New South Wales Supreme Court.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 04:55
Flavio Bolsonaro, who lost Brazil’s presidential election, arrived in Miami with his family after leaving Brazil, O Globo reported, citing sources. His brother Eduardo met him there and allegedly organized the departure in cooperation with US authorities.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 04:51
A senior State Department official told ABC News on Tuesday that the department will allow Flávio Bolsonaro and his family to enter the United States and issue them visas.
AFP News AgencyJonny DeLuca and pinch-hitter Ben Williamson each singled in a run during a dramatic 12th-inning rally, lifting Tampa Bay to a 4-3 win over Milwaukee. The Rays avoided elimination and forced a fifth World Series game.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 04:51
The Tampa Bay Rays stayed in contention for the World Series by narrowly beating the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in extra innings in Game 4.
A threat prompted a lockdown at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 04:50
A month before Victoria’s election, the Australian Services Union launched ads accusing Ben Carroll of lying and said it would not door-knock for Labor. The Electrical Trades Union voted against a statewide campaign, redirecting planned funds to support members who may be called before the construction royal commission.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 04:50
Rae Wee previews the day ahead in European and global markets.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 04:50
Russian presidential representative Kirill Dmitriev said supporters of military conflicts would lose and that dialogue would prevail. He was responding to Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s criticism of a phone call between Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and Vladimir Putin.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 04:44
The United States has warned several Persian Gulf countries that it may launch a “short, intense military campaign” against Iran after the November 3 midterm elections, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources. The Pentagon has evacuated personnel from potentially vulnerable Middle Eastern bases, while US forces replenish ammunition and aircraft prepare for strikes. Trump has not made a final decision but is reportedly leaning toward a large-scale attack targeting Iranian infrastructure and nuclear facilities.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-28 04:38
Donald Trump said the Iran war would end “when I want it to.” A report from The Hill says the cost of the conflict has climbed to $47 billion.
The US military has spent more than $47 billion to wage the war in Iran so far, over 25% above the Defense Department’s estimate in July, according to Pentagon data obtained by Reuters.
The Hill, citing estimates submitted to Congress by US Central Command, reported that US spending on its military operation against Iran had reached $47 billion as of October 16, up by more than $3 billion since early September.
Charles III began a nine-day Caribbean tour in the Bahamas, acknowledging past suffering and historic injustices amid renewed calls for Britain to apologise and pay reparations for its role in the slave trade. The trip also includes Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda, and ends with a Commonwealth leaders’ meeting where slavery’s legacy will be discussed.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 04:32
King Charles said Commonwealth leaders would discuss slavery’s legacy at next week’s meeting in Antigua. Caribbean nations are renewing calls for Britain to apologize for transatlantic slavery and begin reparations talks; the Bahamas National Reparations Committee said his remarks fell short of what justice requires.
King Charles III began his Caribbean tour in the Bahamas on Tuesday, referring to “the great suffering of the past” as calls grew for him to apologize for slavery. The 77-year-old monarch, who is undergoing cancer treatment, is also due to visit Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda, focus on climate threats and attend a Commonwealth summit with Queen Camilla.
Victoria’s Court of Appeal is due to rule on Erin Patterson’s challenges to her triple-murder convictions and sentence. Her lawyers argued that jurors staying at the same hotel as police and prosecutors while deliberating amounted to a “catastrophic” failure of justice.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 04:30
A California appeals court upheld actor Danny Masterson’s convictions and lengthy prison sentence for raping two women at his home in 2003.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 04:30
Chinese battery giant CATL is seeking to turn rising Australian interest in sodium-ion batteries into project investments as demand for energy-storage systems grows.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 04:30
Investors are watching Boeing shares after the company updated its outlook with a cautious growth forecast. A slump on Tuesday weighed on sentiment.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 04:30
Cyclone Arnab is slowly making landfall on India’s east coast. In Andhra Pradesh, high winds and heavy rain have disrupted schools, flights and power, prompting the evacuation of thousands; neighboring states remain on alert. A new study also ranks India among the countries with the highest heatwave exposure for infants and older people.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 04:30
Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated in India as Cyclone Arnab made landfall. The storm strengthened into a “very severe” cyclonic storm late Tuesday, bringing gusting winds and heavy rain to several coastal areas.
Authorities said on Wednesday that powerful Cyclone Arnab had stalled near India’s east coast, with landfall expected to continue for two more hours.
The Pentagon is moving an additional Patriot air defense system from Texas to Israel to strengthen its missile defenses, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources. The report also said another carrier strike group is due in the region next month, joining about 20 US warships, to give President Donald Trump options if military operations against Iran resume.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-28 04:30
With the cost of living looming over the midterms, Trump joked that the $5,000 payments for U.S. adults would cover little more than a hamburger and perhaps a small dessert at Mar-a-Lago.
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CNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 04:29
Standard Chartered’s third-quarter net profit rose 46% to US$1.5 billion, beating analysts’ forecasts. The bank said strong growth in cross-border trade loans and wealth management helped offset provisions linked to geopolitical tensions.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 04:28
Three major Chinese brands have ended their partnerships with French football star Kylian Mbappe after his comments about a meme depicting his head on Mao Zedong’s body triggered a backlash. Mbappe apologised, but Chinese fans continued to criticise him.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 04:28
Kylian Mbappé is facing a backlash in China, with sponsors ending their ties with him over a viral meme. Chinese state media warned that his apology for referring to Mao Zedong as a dictator would be judged by his actions.
The Financial Times reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin spent most of an Oct. 27 call with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store discussing medieval Slavic history. Sources said Ukraine’s call for an immediate ceasefire received little attention.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-28 04:28
Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov told TASS that no European leaders besides Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store had recently asked to speak by phone with Vladimir Putin. Putin spoke with them on October 27 at the request of Finland and Norway; they discussed resolving the Ukraine crisis and welcomed plans to resume trilateral Russia-Ukraine-US talks in Abu Dhabi in early November.
China's development, from long-term planning to innovation-driven growth, has caught the attention of José Luis Centella, president of the Communist Party of Spain. He shares his views on how the Communist Party of China has sustained reform and discipline over the past century.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 04:26
Western countries could reach an acceptable degree of rare-earth diversification away from China within three to five years, France’s top envoy for strategic metals said on Wednesday.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 04:20
Venezuela expects its natural gas reserves ranking to rise from ninth to fourth globally after resources in its territorial waters and continental shelf are assessed, Hydrocarbons Minister Paula Henao said. She also announced that the country had begun exporting gas and proposed greater cooperation among gas-exporting countries.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 04:20
A judge is set to appoint a special master in a California voting case and appeared skeptical of the Justice Department’s request for a restraining order.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 04:17
Bitcoin approached $81,000 before the Fed decision, while ZEC rose 8%. Major cryptocurrencies broadly outperformed bitcoin as technology stocks extended their climb.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 04:15
Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil returned to Columbia University to discuss his memoir about his arrest and detention. He said campus advocacy has shifted public perceptions and prompted a new generation of leaders to question their views on Israel, while accusing university leaders of trying to erase Palestinian voices.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 04:13
Exit polls from Israel’s major TV networks put Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing bloc and the opposition led by Gadi Eisenkot at 51 seats apiece, below the 61 needed for a majority. Counting continues, while Palestinian parties are projected to increase their representation to as many as 18 seats from 10.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 04:11
Early tallies in Israel’s election put Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud ahead, while rival blocs have not secured a majority, leaving the route to power unclear.
Exit polls put Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud-led bloc slightly ahead of the opposition, with neither side appearing likely to secure a governing majority. Likud was projected to win 27 seats and Arab parties 19 collectively. Preliminary official results are expected Wednesday and may differ from the polls.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said forming a government with Arab parties would be “a disgrace and a shame.” Exit polls indicate that neither his party nor the opposition is projected to win the 61 Knesset seats required for a majority.
Exit polls indicate that neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s alliance nor opposition bloc leader Gadi Eisenkot’s bloc is close to the numbers required to form a governing majority.
Exit polls project that Israel’s Arab-led parties will win 18 Knesset seats, a record. Turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel reached about 80 percent, while overall turnout was 77.7 percent, its highest since 1999. The blocs led by Gadi Eisenkot and Benjamin Netanyahu were tied at 51 seats each in updated polling.
Israeli leaders traded sharp reactions after exit polls showed the main blocs tied at 51 seats each, short of the 61 needed for a majority. Opposition figures called the projections a defeat for Netanyahu’s government, while his allies said the final results could change the balance. Unaligned Arab parties were projected to win 18 seats.
Supporters of Gadi Eisenkot celebrated in Tel Aviv after exit polls showed Israel’s opposition bloc narrowly ahead of Benjamin Netanyahu’s camp, though neither had an outright parliamentary majority.
Voting has ended in Israel’s election and ballots are being counted. Exit polls indicate Gadi Eisenkot’s bloc won the most seats but fell short of a majority, while Netanyahu’s Likud is projected to be parliament’s largest single party.
Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot said exit polls showing his bloc ahead of Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition reflected a “complete lack of confidence” in the government, and vowed to move quickly to replace it. Polls gave neither bloc the 61 seats needed for a majority, with Arab-majority parties potentially holding the balance. Final results remain pending. The report says a change of leadership may not bring a fundamental shift in Israel’s policies toward Iran or the Palestinians.
Exit polls project Netanyahu’s coalition at 50 seats and the opposition bloc at 52, leaving both short of the 61 needed for a Knesset majority. Arab-led parties are projected to win 18 seats and could become kingmakers. After the final tally, President Isaac Herzog will designate the candidate he believes has the best chance of forming a government; failure to break the deadlock could lead to another election.
Israel's election was still deadlocked on Tuesday, according to exit polls. Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot's bloc edged ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's camp, 52 seats to 50, but neither had a clear route to forming a government. Turnout was 77.7%, the highest in more than two decades.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s opposition showed strength in today’s election, but not enough to take power outright. Weeks of negotiations may now follow as parties seek to form a coalition government.
Exit polls project Palestinian parties to win 17 to 18 Knesset seats, up from 10, forcing opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to consider negotiations with Arab-Israeli leaders if he hopes to govern. Without an agreement, Benjamin Netanyahu could have a path to political survival.
Tuesday’s exit polls gave the bloc led by opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot a narrow lead over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud bloc in the Knesset. Likud was nevertheless projected to remain the parliament’s largest single party.
Israeli exit polls indicate that neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor Gadi Eisenkot is on track to win a majority in the 120-seat Knesset. Eisenkot supporters in Tel Aviv reacted after the first results were released.
Exit polls show Gadi Eisenkot’s opposition bloc narrowly ahead of Benjamin Netanyahu’s right and far-right coalition, although Likud is projected to remain the largest party. Israeli Arab parties could win up to 18 seats and become kingmakers in potentially protracted coalition talks. The outcome remains uncertain after turnout reached its highest level in 50 years.
An exit poll from state-run broadcaster Kan-11 projects Likud will take 25 of the Knesset’s 120 seats, with Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party second on 21. The opposition bloc is forecast to win 53 seats against 50 for Netanyahu’s bloc. Arab parties are projected to get 17, but neither side is ready to form a coalition with them; neither bloc reaches the 61-seat majority threshold.
Exit polls project Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc to win 50 seats and the bloc led by opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot to take 52 or 53, short of the 61 needed for a majority. Arab parties are projected to win 18 seats combined. Turnout reached 74.3 percent by 8pm, and official results are due on November 4.
Exit polls indicate that Israel’s election has no clear winner. Netanyahu spent much of the day urging supporters to vote, describing the contest as a “matter of life and death.”
The Indian rupee may open slightly weaker on Wednesday, tracking declines in most Asian currencies. Investors are awaiting the Federal Reserve’s policy decision after local markets close for clues about the outlook for further rate hikes.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 04:10
Authors of a major new report warn that climate change’s impacts are intensifying faster than action to address them and say it should be declared a global health emergency.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 04:05
The report's authors say many harmful health indicators linked to climate change are worsening.
Nearly 150 researchers from more than 30 countries are urging that climate change be declared a “global health emergency.” They cite worsening health and economic damage from heat, drought and storms, and propose a WHO mechanism to help countries share information, coordinate responses and monitor threats.
Yemen’s Houthis said they struck Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura refinery with a ballistic missile and attacked sites including airports and military facilities. They also claimed Saudi Arabia carried out 81 air and missile strikes in Yemen over 24 hours. Saudi Civil Defense reported damage from debris after two missiles were intercepted over Riyadh; the Saudi-led coalition said it destroyed the missiles launched toward the capital.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-28 04:03
A study by researchers at Beijing Foreign Studies University and the University of Göttingen found TikTok has become a popular platform for learning Chinese, with #LearnChinese topping 5 billion views. Pronunciation challenges, songs and cultural videos, along with visitors’ everyday encounters with Chinese in China, are helping drive interest.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 04:01
The analysis says the Federal Reserve claims to disregard politics, while its interest-rate decisions suggest a more complicated picture.
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CNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 04:01
Hundreds of Indonesian security personnel were deployed on Wednesday ahead of student protests opposing several policies by President Prabowo Subianto and the government’s handling of forest fires.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 04:00
Beijing’s efforts to stabilize equity markets are helping push the pricing gap between dual-listed stocks in China and Hong Kong to its widest in nearly 17 months.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 04:00
Widespread AI use is changing how businesses operate globally, including through analysis of large datasets. Citi’s head of wealth for Asia South, Yeo Wenxian, says growing AI adoption and globalisation are changing how businesses and clients approach wealth management and making the process more personal.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 04:00
Hispanic voters in South Texas who supported Donald Trump in 2024 are expressing frustration with the economy, immigration and the cost of living ahead of the US midterm elections.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-28 03:59
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Kyiv was ready for trilateral talks with Russia and the United States in Abu Dhabi and could accept either a partial or comprehensive ceasefire. A humanitarian truce around Oleshky has not stopped wider fighting. Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia launched 16 ballistic missiles and more than 280 drones overnight at infrastructure across several Ukrainian regions.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-28 03:57
As investors turn away from the AI trade, China’s “national team” of funds and brokers is buying stocks to support the markets.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 03:54
The Minutes Reader extension turns the original page into a focused reading view and translates articles and video subtitles on demand. It is in limited beta.
