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1. Sri Lanka rupee at 332.60/70 to US dollar spot, bond yields steady EconomyNext · 30 Oct 2026

   ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted at 332.60/70 to the US dollar spot on Thursday, weaker from 332.55/65 the previous day, while bond yields were steady, dealers said. A bond maturing on 15.05.2030 was quoted at 11.45/47 percent, up from 11.40/45 percent. A bond maturing on 15.10.2030 was…

2. The ‘maleta boys’ keep coming. Now, they’re implicating Sara Duterte Rappler · 30 Oct 2026

   Another alleged bagman who claims to have delivered suitcases of cash to Vice President Sara Duterte has come forward. On Thursday, October 29, a man using the alias “Chris” showed up at the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to testify about the alleged deliveries. He identified himself as the…

3. Aerosmith Play First Show Since Retiring From Touring - Setlist Loudwire · 30 Oct 2026

   Aerosmith played their first show tonight (Oct. 29) since retiring from touring at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles with some special guests. Continue reading…

4. India’s animal megacentre vows reset after criticism SPH Media · 30 Oct 2026

   Vantara, known as the world's biggest rescue centre, is criticised for its huge animal collection.

5. Sri Lanka Softlogic Finance Sept quarter swings to Rs101mn loss EconomyNext · 30 Oct 2026

   ECONOMYNEXT — Sri Lanka’s Softlogic Finance PLC recorded a net loss of Rs. 100.6 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, swinging from a net profit of Rs. 84.3 million in the same quarter last year, amid the non-recurrence of one-off derecognition gains, higher credit impairment, and…

6. Binance suspends withdrawals and freezes funds amid $6.3bn hack Nikkei · 30 Oct 2026
7. Seoul shares dip over 3 pct on tech sell-off amid AI concerns Yonhap · 30 Oct 2026

   SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korean shares dropped by more than 3 percent Fr...

8. Qatari mediators head back to Tehran to push for US-Iran deal Middle East Eye · 30 Oct 2026

   Qatari mediators head back to Tehran to push for US-Iran deal An official told Reuters that Qatari mediators returned to Tehran on Friday as part of efforts to reach a deal between the US and Iran. The mediation talks have been coordinated with Washington, the official added.

9. It’s Macacua: BARMM Parliament picks region’s first elected chief minister Rappler · 30 Oct 2026

   COTABATO, Philippines – Abdulraof “Sammy Gambar” Macacua was elected chief minister of the Bangsamoro region on Friday, October 30, securing a majority vote in the newly constituted parliament and ending seven years of transition governance. Macacua won 51 votes in the 80-member Bangsamoro…

10. China seeks to strengthen cooperation with Iceland in Arctic affairs Anadolu · 30 Oct 2026

    Chinese foreign minister hosts Icelandic counterpart Thorgerdur Katrin Gunnarsdottir in Beijing as 2 nations mark 55 years of diplomatic ties