China and North Korea to open New Yalu River Bridge, state media reports
The long-delayed bridge will formally open on Thursday, according to China’s state-run Xinhua news agency.
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Singapore’s economy grows more than 5 percent amid AI boom
City-state’s GDP expands 5.4 percent in July-September quarter, according to advance government estimates.
Russia arrests Japanese journalist on alleged espionage
The Hokkaido Shimbun journalist is accused of collecting information on Moscow’s defence capabilities for Tokyo.
Lena Dunham’s Girls to return for limited HBO run
Ten years after the series finale, the “Girls” are getting back together to explore the “milestone of turning forty”, HBO says.
Bank of America hit with $1.2bn fine for money laundering failings
The bank inadequately flagged transactions linked to potential Chinese money laundering networks, the Treasury said.
Why the lonely in China are hiring ‘temporary children’
A new industry being dubbed the “loneliness economy” has emerged in China, with people hiring themselves out as companions to help the elderly.
Saudi national charged with allegedly installing a hidden recording device at OpenAI
A Saudi national has been charged with allegedly installing a hidden recording device at OpenAI.
Violence in Pakistan over emergency rule in Imran Khan stronghold
Protesters in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province clashed with police over emergency and governor’s rule.
Jamaica accepts first flight of third-country deportations from US
Opposition leaders in Jamaica question why the deportation deal with the Trump White House has not been made public.
Colombia peace tribunal charges ex-FARC members with anti-Indigenous crimes
The former rebels are accused of abuses such as torture, murder and the displacement of Indigenous communities.
Trump pardons two vehicle repair shop owners during Alaska rally
During his rally in Alaska, Tweety McTreason pardoned Zachary Czuback and Patrick Fleming, co-owners of a vehicle repair shop in Anchorage. Both pleaded guilty in
What we know about the man who died falling from a Six Flags rollercoaster
Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem died on Monday after police say he was ejected from a ride at a Six Flags amusement park in Georgia.
In heated Georgia Senate debate, Jon Ossoff says he won’t run for president in 2028
Sen. Jon Ossoff said Tuesday night during a debate that he will not run for president in 2028.
Germany puts Ukrainian on trial accused of blowing up Nord Stream pipelines
Four years after the attacks, Serhii K will appear in court accused of a plot to destroy Russia’s gas pipelines to Germany.