Sport · Pakistan · Sri Lanka
Reported by CNA and Al Jazeera English
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Asia
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Kim Jong-un visits Dandong via new bridge, meets Chinese leaders
Kim Jong-un travelled to Dandong, China, using the newly opened Yalu River bridge and was received by Premier Li Qiang. He attended a soldiers' memorial and an automobile factory before returning home on Saturday. Sources differ on the trip's purpose, while China remains North Korea's largest trading partner.
Indonesian authorities seize 1.1 tonnes of ketamine off Sumatra
Indonesian authorities report seizing 1.1 tonnes of ketamine from a foreign-flagged vessel in waters off Sumatra, marking a significant drug interdiction effort in the region and highlighting ongoing challenges in maritime security.
Swedish water alert and drill contrast with Singapore tap safety claim
Swedish water authority reminds the public to boil tap water, while SGS lab in Linköping runs a large preparedness drill to test rapid safety checks, senior specialist Markus Axelsson calls drinking water society’s most important food. Singapore’s Grace Fu says its tap water remains safe despite haze.
Rappler releases weekly photo recap covering Oct 17‑23
Rappler publishes a weekly photo recap that compiles images from news, sports, lifestyle, entertainment and human‑interest stories across the Philippines and other regions for the period 17‑23 Oct 2026, offering a visual overview of the week.
Climate & Environment · Taiwan · accident
Reported by Euronews, CNA and SVT Nyheter
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World · US · China-backed · Confucius Institutes
Reported by The Guardian, CNA and Al Jazeera English
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