More stories

1. Egypt Keeps Communication Channels Open Over Mediterranean Maritime Disputes Asharq Al-Awsat · 30 Oct 2026
2. Food Network Fans Threaten To Quit Beloved Show Over Controversial Change ComingSoon.net · 30 Oct 2026

   Photo Credit: Food Network Fans are ready to walk away from the show over one returning decision they can’t stand. The Food Network series faces growing backlash as viewers react to a controversial format change confirmed for its upcoming season. Baking Championship faces backlash over format change…

3. Ailing Kimi Antonelli Nears F1 Title in Mexico and Will Make History as Youngest Champion Asharq Al-Awsat · 30 Oct 2026
4. Is Vista Mall Santa Rosa next to go as the Villars’ debt deadlines loom? Rappler · 30 Oct 2026

   First was AllDay in Libis. Now, possibly, Vista Mall Santa Rosa. As the Villar group faces heavy debt repayments, it seems their once-prized retail locations appear to be up for grabs. The former AllDay supermarket site along C-5 in Libis, Quezon City, is now with Robinsons Retail Holdings…

5. US Regulator Bans Chinese Labs from Electronics Testing Asharq Al-Awsat · 30 Oct 2026
6. Google could upgrade Pixel 11 Pro’s HiLight with Highlight Android Authority · 30 Oct 2026

   Credit: Shimul Sood / Android Authority TL;DR Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3 code reveals Google is working to connect the Pixel 11 Pro’s rear HiLight LED array to its upcoming Notification Rules system. Users may soon be able to assign the “Highlight” action within Notification Rules to specific apps and…

7. Penang Budget 2027 sets aside RM600 aid for e-hailing drivers, RM500 for newlyweds Malay Mail · 30 Oct 2026

   GEORGE TOWN, Oct 30 — E-hailing drivers will be getting a special one-off incentive of RM600 in 2027 under the newly tabled state Budget 2027. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the special incentive is in recognition of the welfare of those working in the public transport sector. “This is for…

8. Crows star pleads guilty to hitting pedestrian with car Nine · 30 Oct 2026

   Crows star Josh Worrell has pleaded guilty to hitting a pedestrian with his car.

9. 8 companies apply for Hong Kong ride-hailing licences ahead of deadline South China Morning Post · 30 Oct 2026

   Eight companies have applied for licences to provide ride-hailing services in Hong Kong under the new regulatory regime ahead of Friday’s deadline, the Transport Department has confirmed. US-based Uber, Singapore-based Tada, Amap and Didi Chuxing, all of which currently serve the market, confirmed…

10. War of words erupts over Christian group's omission from NT Christmas pageant ABC News (Australia) · 30 Oct 2026

    Darwin City Council's rejection of Christian group March for Jesus from the city's Christmas pageant this year has prompted a heated dispute with the Northern Territory government.