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1. Ukraine pauses strikes on Russian oil refineries amid US pressure: Report Anadolu · 30 Oct 2026

   Unofficial pause reportedly began early last week and is expected to last until after the US midterm elections

2. US vice president rules out 'forever war' in Iran, says Trump will accomplish objectives Anadolu · 30 Oct 2026

   'Donald Trump is never going to let this be a forever war,' says JD Vance

3. Lula’s win aids China ties; Hong Kong official quits over Tai Po fire: SCMP’s 7 highlights South China Morning Post · 30 Oct 2026

   We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Win for Lula boosts China’s…

4. Ancient Martian meteorite discovered in Mali formed over 4.1 billion years ago: Study Anadolu · 30 Oct 2026

   NASA-funded study finds that Teghaza 001, found in the Sahara Desert in 2022, offers new insights into Mars' ancient crust and the role of water in its geological evolution

5. In Focus: Ninja hit the mark with foreign tourists Nikkei · 30 Oct 2026
6. Dr Zaliha: New confidence and supply pact to strengthen political stability, give assurance Budget 2027 and reforms can proceed Malay Mail · 30 Oct 2026

   KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — The signing of a Confidence and Supply Agreement (CSA) between the Unity Government, Bersatu and several independent Members of Parliament yesterday marks a significant step towards strengthening political stability and ensuring continuity in the nation’s administration.…

7. Three Myanmar boys aged 11 and 12 plead not guilty to threatening woman, 71, in Bukit Mertajam with mop, metal rod and stones Malay Mail · 30 Oct 2026

   KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — Three Myanmar nationals, aged 11 and 12, have been charged with criminally intimidating a 71-year-old woman last week. The three boys, two aged 11 and one aged 12, pleaded not guilty after the charges were read to them for the second time before Magistrate Roshayati Radellah…

8. Saudi-led coalition says Houthi drone destroyed over Mecca Middle East Eye · 30 Oct 2026

   Saudi-led coalition says Houthi drone destroyed over Mecca The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted and destroyed a drone launched by Yemen's Houthis in the Mecca region.

9. If Netanyahu stays, even his voters will feel it in their pockets Haaretz · 30 Oct 2026

   War spending already exceeds 100 billion shekels ($33 billion) a year, while U.S. military aid is set to end and sanctions loom. If Netanyahu clings to power, even the voters who kept him there will feel the cost

10. India's PM cracks down on journalists 'to stamp out the protests' ABC News (Australia) · 30 Oct 2026

    More than 40 journalists were detained during two days of protests, a media watchdog reports, but government pressure on press freedom dates back much further.