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<div>Israel Gaza war which started after armed attack by Hamas on 7 October 2023</div>
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New arrangement for rugby in Samoa
SASNOC now oversee the high-performance rugby programme in Samoa.
Ghana in talks with Russia for first nuclear power plant
Russian President Vladimir Putin met his Ghanaian counterpart John Dramani Mahama for bilateral talks the next day after Russia-Africa summit in Moscow
Apple’s Biggest Threat Isn’t Android — It’s AAPL's Own Devices, Analyst Says Ahead Of Q4 Earnings
<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/lo/mysterio/api/afe86468249e2c0f02fdbca21d68c89c9f7e83e6849fd5e146ea8daacd445315/lightyear_networkapi/resizefill_w1200%3Bquality_80%3Bformat_webp/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fstocktwits_383%2F92c63d0e21100b93ea14f49784f898e3.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>During an interview with CNBC, Craig Moffett said Apple has increasingly been viewed as the “safe choice” among mega-cap stocks, helping drive a significant valuation premium.</div></div>
Fetu Samoa beat England to seal historic World Cup semi-final spot
Fetu Samoa has made history, reaching its first Rugby League World Cup semi-final by beating England.
Oil hits six-month highs as Hormuz attacks threaten Iran peace efforts
<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/cv/apiv2/cv/apiv2/social/images/yahoo-finance-default-logo.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Investing.com -- Oil prices ended October at six-month highs as attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz intensified, complicating diplomatic efforts to end the U.S.-Israel war with Iran.</div></div>
Amazon's AWS Just Gave Investors A Big Growth Signal — And Gene Munster Thinks It's Only The Beginning
Munster outlined that Amazon’s AI infrastructure opportunity may be only getting started, pointing to Amazon’s management breaking pattern as far as the guidance for its AWS business is concerned.
Marianas midterm vote a referendum on China’s murky influence
While some watch election outcomes in Michigan, Texas and other high-profile campaigns, defense planners should closely watch election results in another part of the United States. The US territory of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) is also going to the polls and will elect a new Governor, Attorney General, and more, as […]The post Marianas midterm vote a referendum on China’s murky influence appeared first on Asia Times.
South Auckland teacher uses rugby league stars to inspire Pacific kids to read
With the 2026 Rugby League World Cup in full swing, a South Auckland teacher is highlighting some of the tournament's biggest stars to encourage Pacific kids to read.
Saudi-led coalition forces intercept Houthi drone over Riyadh region
Saudi-led coalition forces intercept Houthi drone over Riyadh region Saudi-led coalition forces have intercepted and destroyed a drone over Riyadh region, according to Major General Turki al-Maliki, the spokesperson for the coalition.Hours earlier, al-Maliki announced a drone each was shot down in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province and in its southern region.
Israeli air strikes target southern Lebanese town of Kfar Tebnit
Israeli air strikes target southern Lebanese town of Kfar Tebnit An Israeli air attack has targeted the town of Kfar Tebnit in the Nabatieh district, southern Lebanon, Al Jazeera reported.The Israeli military also continued demolitions and artillery shelling in towns in the Bint Jbeil and Tyre districts in the south, large parts of which continues to be occupied by Israeli forces, the report added.
Billionaires shouldn’t be allowed to buy and sell US midterms
There’s a drama playing out across American screens in 2026. But not the sort you might expect. There are villains and heroes, yes, high finance and political intrigue, too. There may even be a surprise ending—but we’ll have to wait until the November 3 season finale to find out. The actual plot, though, is not […]The post Billionaires shouldn’t be allowed to buy and sell US midterms appeared first on Asia Times.
Palestinian journalist returns home after 15 months in Israeli detention
Palestinian journalist returns home after 15 months in Israeli detention Palestinian journalist Farah Abu Ayyash has returned home to her family following 450 days of detention in Israeli prisons, according to a report by the Islamic Republic News Agency (Irna).Abu Ayyash, a West Bank correspondent for Iran's Tasnim News Agency, was freed on Thursday night after the Ofer Prison military court ordered her release, dismissing the charges brought a
Cathie Wood Loads Up On TEM, ILMN And Biotech Stocks — But Pares Stake In This Pharma Giant That Had A Blowout Q3
<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/lo/mysterio/api/e200c61b9787d504837aaa533ca04ef05fdd03abaa73c464432a858e6646b034/lightyear_networkapi/resizefill_w1200%3Bquality_80%3Bformat_webp/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fstocktwits_383%2Fb9d997fcb2eba45fc6a6488d73440ca8" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Ark Invest increased its exposure to several widely followed biotechnology stocks during the session.</div></div>
Iran warns of 'earth-shattering blow' as Araghchi slams Germany's war stance
Iran warns of 'earth-shattering blow' as Araghchi slams Germany's war stance Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi has criticised Germany for supporting Israel-US war on Iran last year and now complaining the conflict has added has added more than 100 billion euros ($112bn) to Europe’s energy costs.In a post on X, Araghchi said that when Israel-US bombings of Iran began last year, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz hailed them as "doin
Asia should read the fine print on Musk’s Starlink contracts
“Were Starlink to be turned off,” Elon Musk wrote, “the Ukrainian front line would collapse immediately.” The line appeared in a thread in which he admitted throttling Ukraine’s service and accused its military of using Starlink “for offensive drone strikes to kill people.” The loophole, he said, had been closed the week before. Taken at […]The post Asia should read the fine print on Musk’s Starlink contracts appeared first on Asia Times.
BOJ speeds up ETF sales, potentially boosting funding for Takaichi’s plans
<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/cv/apiv2/cv/apiv2/social/images/yahoo-finance-default-logo.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Investing.com -- The Bank of Japan’s decision to accelerate sales of its exchange-traded fund holdings could generate additional government revenue, potentially helping Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi finance her ambitious spending plans.</div></div>
'We must be so strong that no dares covet our land', Pezeshkian says
'We must be so strong that no dares covet our land', Pezeshkian says Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reminded his countrymen that “we must be so strong that no one dares to covet our land and identity”.In a post on X marking forthcoming National Youth Day on 8 November, Pezeshkian recalled the "courage of Mohammad Hossein Fahmideh", a 13-year-old Iranian boy killed during the Iran-Iraq war, and paid tribute to children killed in Min
Arch Insurance North America to Acquire Premier Dealer Services
Arch Insurance North America (Arch Insurance, Arch), today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Premier ...
China factory activity contracts in October as economic recovery falters
<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/cv/apiv2/cv/apiv2/social/images/yahoo-finance-default-logo.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Investing.com -- China’s manufacturing activity unexpectedly contracted in October, reversing the previous month’s expansion and raising concerns about the country’s economic momentum as Beijing seeks to meet its annual growth target.</div></div>