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1. Japan cites privacy in withholding details on Nepal’s envoy nominee Kathmandu Post · 30 Oct 2026

   The parliamentary hearing committee is seeking clarification on Jigyan Kumar Thapa’s Japanese permanent residency and possible links to government-funded institutions, but Tokyo says it cannot disclose personal information.

2. UN extends Nepal’s LDC graduation preparatory period until November 2029 Kathmandu Post · 30 Oct 2026

   Nepal and Bangladesh have been given three more years to strengthen their economies and prepare for the loss of trade preferences and other support available to least developed countries.

3. Pacific communities demand direct climate funding Islands Business · 30 Oct 2026

   PACIFIC voices are calling for climate finance reform to ensure funding reaches communities on the frontline of climate change, with... The post Pacific communities demand direct climate funding appeared first on Islands Business .

4. ‘It’s just a computer, right?’ How AI is tearing Gen Z in two Nine · 30 Oct 2026

   Young people are increasingly worried about how AI will impact their chances of getting a job. But they can’t stop asking it for advice and emotional support.

5. The former Irish jumps jockey taking on Australia’s biggest stables in the Derby Nine · 30 Oct 2026

   Former Irish jumps jockey turned trainer Shane Jackson and his stable star King Snitz are taking on the behemoth stables of Ciaron Maher, Chris Waller and Gai Waterhouse in the Victoria Derby.

6. Rage, depression, despair: Why is PMDD still so poorly understood? Nine · 30 Oct 2026

   This powerful non-fiction debut blends memoir and investigative journalism to confront PMDD and a healthcare system continuing to fail women.

7. Kookmin University researcher, student win Global Youth Award Korea Times · 30 Oct 2026

   A researcher and a student from Kookmin University have each received an award at the 2026 Sustainable Smart City Champions Session, the university said. The event was part of Smart Life Week 2026, co-hosted by the World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) and the Seoul Metropolitan…

8. US plans to ban Chinese telecom firms from direct access to US phone numbers Investing.com · 30 Oct 2026
9. BOJ keeps rates steady, declares victory in hitting price target Investing.com · 30 Oct 2026
10. Binance security breach has $6.3 billion impact in potential record crypto heist France 24 · 30 Oct 2026

    Binance said on Thursday that a security breach had affected an estimated $6.3 billion in assets, potentially making it the biggest cryptocurrency heist on record. The world's largest crypto exchange said it had recovered or frozen about $3 billion, while the incident sent Bitcoin and other digital…