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  4. How Taiwan's military manpower shortage is undermining its ability to fight

    Taiwan’s military is grappling with a worsening manpower shortage, with its volunteer staffing rate remaining below the 80 percent target for a third consecutive year and concerns mounting over the impact on combat readiness, according to the island’s legislature. The shortages extend deep into fron

    Korea Times WorldTaiwan

  5. Urn with Anita Mui's ashes missing from Lantau monastery as family appeals for help

    The urn containing the ashes of late Hong Kong Cantopop star Anita Mui Yim-fong was discovered missing from a monastery three months ago, the singer’s family has revealed, saying police have made “no progress” in their investigation and that the incident has caused “immense distress.” A police spoke

    Korea Times WorldChina

  8. XRP News: Emergency XRPL Patch Addresses 18T Risk

    An emergency XRP Ledger patch addressed a theoretical flaw that could have created 18.45 trillion XRP, with no evidence of public exploitation. The post XRP News: Emergency XRPL Patch Addresses 18T Risk appeared first on Cryptonews.

    CryptoNews

  12. Hong Kong steps up Russia arrival checks after Siberian lab worker’s death

    Hong Kong will step up health surveillance measures for arrivals after a laboratory worker at an anti-plague research institute in Russia died from pneumonia, but authorities have stressed the risk to residents remains low. According to World Health Organization (WHO) information provided by Russian

    South China Morning PostChina

  13. Retail inflation at almost 2-year high at 5.54%, driven by food prices surge

    Retail inflation in India reached 5.54% in September, mainly spurred by rising food costs. Food inflation escalated to 7.74%, the highest recorded since the new CPI series was launched. The price of onions skyrocketed, while some items, like potatoes and tomatoes, saw price drops. Puducherry recorde

    Times of IndiaIndia

  15. Drone scare near Amritsar airport: AI flight sent back to Delhi, IndiGo diverted

    Two flights were diverted on Sunday night after suspected drone activity was detected near Amritsar Airport. Authorities closed the airspace shortly after receiving reports of drones in the vicinity. Passengers expressed frustration over the lack of timely information regarding their diverted flight

    Times of IndiaIndia

  17. Americans Robert E. Hall, Michael Woodford win Economics Nobel 2026

    “This year’s laureates in economic sciences, Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford, have developed new macroeconomic models that have significantly improved our ability to implement effective stabilisation policy. On the basis of these models, well-timed fiscal and monetary policy measures can reduce

    The Hindu

  21. Hong Kong to expand indices, derivatives and yuan-denominated products: HKEX CEO

    Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) is planning further measures to boost market liquidity, attract more international investors and expand the use of China’s currency, including through yuan-denominated gold futures and stock trading, according to a blog post by its CEO on Monday. The plans com

    South China Morning PostChina

  22. MEXC Brings AI, TradFi and the Future of Trading to Life at TOKEN2049 Singapore

    Mutsamudu, Comoros, October 12, 2026 – MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, concluded its TOKEN2049 Singapore presence with a series of interactive experiences and industry discussions spanning TradFi access, AI-powered trading and the future evolution of global trading platforms. MEXC’s

    NewsBTCSingapore

  24. AI fuelling growth while putting Asia’s young workers at risk, IMF meeting hears

    An investment surge into artificial intelligence may be helping prop up a global economy battered by energy supply shocks, but the technology’s potential to cull jobs requires swift mitigation if Asia’s youth are to secure a place in the future workforce, delegates were warned at the IMF–World Bank

    South China Morning PostThailand

  35. Bitcoin Whales Accumulate 16,010 BTC During Pullback From $87,000

    TLDR: Bitcoin whales added 16,010 BTC over five days while the price fell from $87,000 toward $80,000. Whale holdings rose from 5,247,316 BTC to 5,263,326 BTC, a 0.305% increase, per Santiment data. Nearly 800,000 BTC were previously traded near $84,569, a supply zone Bitcoin must clear first. If su

    Blockonomi

  38. How Jantar Mantar became Delhi's designated protest site and what changes now

    Jantar Mantar is no longer Delhi's designated protest site. Three new venues identified for demonstrations. But how did an 18th-century observatory become the capital's most recognisable protest address? From farmers' rallies at Boat Club to Anna Hazare's anti-corruption movement and the wrestlers'

    Times of IndiaIndia

  40. Apple Launches Special Edition AirPods 5 in India

    Apple is marking India's festive diwali season with a limited edition of the AirPods 5, featuring a rangoli-inspired engraving. The case's design draws on the traditional Indian art form, arranging a decorative pattern around a heart-eyes emoji. The earbuds cost ₹17,900 (approximately $187), ma

    MacRumorsSingapore

  44. OKX founder Star Xu Says Hyperliquid’s Matching Engine Favors Market Makers

    TLDR: Hyperliquid matches orders block by block and prioritizes cancellations within each block, says Xu. Xu links Hyperliquid’s order book depth to its market maker friendly design versus many exchanges. Xu says the design offers another approach for long-tail assets that have limited liquidity. Xu

    Blockonomi

  45. China Crypto Strategy Expands as Beijing Backs National Blockchain Network

    Conflux rose more than 26% after China outlined a national blockchain network, but the plan does not confirm CFX will be used or crypto rules will ease. The post China Crypto Strategy Expands as Beijing Backs National Blockchain Network appeared first on Cryptonews.

    CryptoNewsChina

  49. Mars may be a hellhole, but the moon is not far behind

    Welcome to the second space race. You can be forgiven for experiencing déjà vu. Last time, it was the Soviet Union and the United States vying to be the first to plant some flags. Now it’s a sprint to the lunar surface between America and China—alongside a host of varyingly friendly and rival nation

    MIT Technology ReviewChina

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