International Epstein haunts GOP in US midterms as Democrats vow fresh probes Democrats vow fresh Epstein probes if they win the House, using the issue to attack Trump and Republicans in tight midterm races.
International Zelensky says US warnings on ballistic strikes have fully resumed Zelensky confirms US ballistic warnings restored, Starshield improved after Witkoff meeting. Ukraine rejects limits, neutrality; seeks trilateral talks with Putin.
International Brazil election: Lula, iconic working class president, wins historic fourth term in dramatic comeback Lula wins historic fourth term as Brazil's president, defeating Flavio Bolsonaro. Despite a conservative Congress and economic challenges, his comeback victory shifts Latin America's political balance.
International Trump says Canada tariff deal coming ‘soon’ at Michigan border rally Trump says Canada tariff deal coming "soon" at Michigan rally, reiterating tariffs needed because Canada "rips off" US.
International Brazil election: Lula, Brazil’s political titan, defies the passage of time Lula wins an unprecedented fourth term, staging a dramatic comeback after prison and first-round setback, as Brazil’s leftist titan campaigns on his legacy and democratic defence at nearly 81.
International Serbia’s Aleksandar Vucic concedes defeat in historic election win for student protest movement Serbia’s Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat to a student-led movement in a snap election, ending his long rule; students won about 135–140 seats amid record turnout.
International Aleksandar Vucic: Serbia’s veteran ruler felled by student-led movement Serbia’s Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat in snap elections after 14 years in power, defeated by a student-led protest movement fueled by corruption anger over a deadly rail station collapse.
Singapore S’pore expects all parties to honour commitments, says PM Wong after Indonesia cuts gas exports PM Wong says Singapore expects all parties to honour gas contracts after Indonesia cut exports. The cut is under 2% of daily demand; Singapore will protect its rights and has LNG alternatives.
Business Moonshot resets subscriber quotas after Kimi K3.1 Pro launch issues Moonshot reset subscriber quotas following issues with the Kimi K3.1 Pro launch.
Singapore Visitors mask up, change plans amid haze; some tour operators see dip in bookings Tourists in Singapore altered plans and wore masks during October haze; some tour operators saw booking dips and cancellations, though conditions later improved.
Singapore WP’s position seems to shift with ‘political winds’, PAP must take wider view: PM Wong PM Wong says the WP’s positions shift with political winds and lack coherence, while the PAP must take a wider, longer-term view, make difficult choices and guard against populism.
Singapore Gas supply cut from Indonesia accounts for less than 2% of S’pore’s daily gas demand: EMA EMA says Indonesia’s gas supply cut is under 2% of Singapore’s daily gas demand, with sufficient supplies and contingency plans in place, so impact should be limited.