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China’s US$3.5 trillion stock rout deepens as profits sink, major stimulus stays elusive

China’s US$3.5 trillion stock rout deepens as profits sink, major stimulus stays elusive

Chinese stocks lost $3.5 trillion since May as profits sink and stimulus stays elusive. Leaders accept slower growth, leaving investors pessimistic about earnings recovery.

British and French troops war-game attack on NATO territory

British and French troops war-game attack on NATO territory

British and French troops held a seven-week NATO exercise in Germany, including a 600-paratrooper drop, to test defence against modern attacks amid fears of Russian aggression.

Saudi Arabia intercepts drones and missiles as fighting with Yemen’s Houthis continues

Saudi Arabia intercepts drones and missiles as fighting with Yemen’s Houthis continues

Saudi Arabia intercepted drones and missiles over Riyadh and southern regions as Houthi attacks persisted; the Houthis warned Riyadh airport remains a target amid a widening conflict.

China urges US to halt proposed expansion of outbound investment curbs

China urges US to halt proposed expansion of outbound investment curbs

China urges US to halt proposed expansion of outbound investment curbs, saying it would disrupt trade ties, and warns of countermeasures.

Bolsonaro, Lula about even in polls for Brazil runoff vote

Bolsonaro, Lula about even in polls for Brazil runoff vote

Polls show Flavio Bolsonaro and Lula nearly tied ahead of Brazil’s runoff, with Bolsonaro slightly favored after finishing ahead in the first round.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 25, 2026

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 25, 2026

Paris protests turn violent; Trump votes early in Florida. Also: new ETFs, Thailand tourism targets, Singapore water safety, yen surge, PAP leadership.

N. Korea’s Kim Jong Un returns from China after war memorial visit: State media

N. Korea’s Kim Jong Un returns from China after war memorial visit: State media

Kim Jong Un returned from a surprise one-day trip to China’s Dandong, visiting a Korean War memorial and highlighting “unbreakable” ties amid efforts to boost trade before Trump’s November visit.

Trump votes early in Florida for US midterm elections

Trump votes early in Florida for US midterm elections

Trump voted early in Florida for the midterms, saying he voted Republican, and repeated baseless claims about the 2020 election. Polls suggest Republicans may lose Congress.

China urges US to halt proposed expansion of outbound investment curbs

China urges US to halt proposed expansion of outbound investment curbs

China urged the U.S. to halt its proposed expansion of outbound investment curbs, opposing the move as harmful to normal economic and trade cooperation.

Falling deeper into debt, foreign domestic worker in Singapore worries about what comes next

Falling deeper into debt, foreign domestic worker in Singapore worries about what comes next

Filipino domestic worker Michelle fell into debt after a disputed paluwagan, borrowed from loan sharks, and now fears losing her job and returning home.

‘I’ve been exactly where they are’: She overcame her own debt trap, now helps other domestic workers

‘I’ve been exactly where they are’: She overcame her own debt trap, now helps other domestic workers

Filipina domestic worker Monette overcame her own debt trap and now helps other foreign domestic workers facing similar loan-shark struggles.

Albania police use tear gas, rubber bullets as anti-government student protests turn violent

Albania police use tear gas, rubber bullets as anti-government student protests turn violent

Albanian police used tear gas and rubber bullets against violent anti-government student protests in Tirana, demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation.