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El Niño Monitoring Zone Hits 29.70°C: What September’s Ocean Record Means
Copernicus reports a 29.70°C September record in the Niño 3.4 region. Why a record ocean temperature is not the same as the strongest-ever El Niño.
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Nepal Flash Flood: Over 200 Evacuated and at Least Five Missing as the Budhi Gandaki Sweeps Away Bridges and Hydropower Sites in Gorkha
A flash flood on Nepal’s Budhi Gandaki river swept away houses, bridges and hydropower construction sites in Gorkha. More than 200 people were evacuated on Monday and at least five are missing. Our tables list the damage and the rivers downstream.
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US-China AI Safety Talks: Bessent Proposes Alerts for National-Security Incidents
Washington has proposed a channel to notify Beijing about serious AI incidents. The New York talks have not yet produced a detailed joint safety agreement.
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South Korea Plans First Approval of Abortion Pills in 2027: What the Phased Rollout Means
South Korea plans its first regulated abortion-pill approval in 2027, with hospital-only access initially and safety reviews before rollout.
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Winbond to Buy Infineon’s NOR Flash and F-RAM Business for $1.12 Billion
Taiwan's Winbond will pay $1.12 billion for Infineon's NOR Flash and F-RAM memory business, expanding its lead in the global specialty memory market.
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Trump Says Iran War Nearing End as Tehran Dismisses Deal Claims
Trump says the Iran war is "hopefully" near its end and claims direct contact with Tehran, but Iranian officials call it mixed signals amid a UN war crimes probe.
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New Barrier Lake Threatens Fresh Nepal Floods as Finance Minister Seeks India’s Help
A new glacial barrier lake on the Nepal-China border risks a sudden flood, even as Nepal's finance minister arrives in New Delhi to seek India's support for post-flood reconstruction.
West Asia
Saudi Arabia Intercepts Houthi Drone Near Mecca, Declares Holy City a “Red Line”
A Saudi-led coalition shot down a Houthi drone before it reached Mecca's restricted airspace, the first such security alert near Islam's holiest city since 2017, as Riyadh launches retaliatory strikes on Yemen.
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Nepal Flood Toll Reaches 1,367 as India Sends More Relief
Nepal's official flood update lists 1,367 bodies recovered, about 5,100 missing and 13,646 rescued as international relief efforts continue.
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Japan Revises Q2 GDP Growth to 1.4% Annualised as Domestic Demand Stays Weak
Japan raised second-quarter growth to an annualised 1.4%, but flat consumption and falling investment showed domestic demand remained fragile.
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China’s August Trade Surges as Exports Rise 25% and Imports Jump 28.2%
China’s August goods trade accelerated, with dollar-denominated exports up 25%, imports up 28.2% and the monthly surplus widening to $119.09 billion.
Asia
Indonesia Extends Closure of Eight Airports as Anak Krakatau Ash Disrupts Travel
Indonesia extended the closure of eight airports until Monday morning, opened five alternative hubs around the clock and arranged free ground transfers.
Asia
Philippines’ Teodoro Warns China Could Exploit Cuts to US–South Korea Drills
Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro warned of a possible Chinese opening but said US commitments and military activity with Manila remain unchanged.
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Taiwan Companies Plan Another $20 Billion in US Investment as AI Demand Accelerates
Taiwanese companies plan an additional $20 billion of investment in the United States as...
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NASA’s Perseverance Breaks the Off-World Driving Record on Mars
NASA says Perseverance reached 45.22 kilometres on October 11, surpassing Opportunity. Autonomous navigation helped it cover more Martian terrain.
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Swadeshi Jagran Manch Calls for Starlink Ban in India; No Government Ban Announced
Swadeshi Jagran Manch has urged India to block Starlink over security concerns. The demand is not a government ban; security assessments remain central.
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Global Smartphone Shipments Fall 20% in Q3 2026; Market Share Tells a Different Story
Counterpoint’s preliminary Q3 data show global smartphone shipments down 20%. Samsung and Apple lead a smaller market, but share is not sales growth.
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UPI Merchant Fee Rollout Deferred Until After Diwali: What Changes and What Does Not
NPCI has deferred the proposed 0.4% fee on select UPI merchant payments above ₹2,000. A fresh implementation date remains to be announced.