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India evacuates thousands ahead of second cyclone in a week

India evacuates thousands ahead of second cyclone in a week

Cyclone Murasu is expected to be less intense than last week's Cyclone Arnab, where six people were killed and dozens of houses and crops were destroyed. BHUBANESWAR, India: Authorities began evacuating people along India's eastern coast on Monday (Nov 2), a day before a severe cyclonic

HSBC to open Hong Kong AI Institute following Singapore launch

HSBC to open Hong Kong AI Institute following Singapore launch

The AI unit will work with Hong Kong University of Science and Technology as its anchor academic partner, although the bank's CEO Georges Elhedery did not disclose headcount details. People are seen at the HSBC bank headquarters in Hong Kong on October 27, 2026. (Photo: AFP/Peter Parks)

South Korean army sergeant dies at frontline unit with external injuries

South Korean army sergeant dies at frontline unit with external injuries

The death comes amid heightened tensions along the border after three South Korean soldiers were wounded in landmine explosions south of the Military Demarcation Line in September. South Korean soldiers patrol along a military fence on the south side of the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) dividing the two Koreas, as seen

Police with assault rifles begin Sydney patrols in wake of Bondi attack

Police with assault rifles begin Sydney patrols in wake of Bondi attack

The Armed Response Command will deploy at major events, crowded public spaces, sporting venues and places of worship to conduct "high visibility" patrols, New South Wales state police said. The Armed Response Command will deploy at major events, crowded public spaces, sporting venues and places of worship to

Elite path for China’s returning students, CCP promotions: 5 weekend reads you missed

Elite path for China’s returning students, CCP promotions: 5 weekend reads you missed

Advertisement From China’s overseas graduates facing fewer options to Peng Liyuan hosting her German counterpart, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend 1-MIN READ1-MIN Listen We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across

Oil prices fall amid reports that the U.S. and Iran are both seeking diplomacy

Oil prices fall amid reports that the U.S. and Iran are both seeking diplomacy

Oil fell Monday amid news that both the U.S. and Iran seek diplomatic options to their conflict. Futures for international benchmark Brent crude for January delivery fell 3.31% to $109.67 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures for December declined 3.34% to $100.64 per

Bulgaria has its first elected female president

Bulgaria has its first elected female president

Bulgaria has its first elected female president NewsFeed Iliana Iotova has won Bulgaria’s presidential runoff, becoming the country’s first elected female president. Her victory reinforces Prime Minister Rumen Radev’s political direction, including calls for dialogue with Moscow and opposition to military aid for Ukraine. Published On 2