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1. Japan sticker craze meets politics as PM Takaichi-themed sets prove hit SPH Media · 1 Nov 2026

   As many as 100 packs of the sticker sets, retailing at 1,320 yen (S$10), were sold per day this summer.

2. The prime slice of coastal Sydney with roads, paths – and almost no homes Nine · 1 Nov 2026

   Australia’s richest property developer has revived plans to build on a beachside block in Little Bay. The mayor says it’s not a “blank canvas for developers”.

3. Lebanese foreign minister urges Gulf states to help restore country's sovereignty Middle East Eye · 1 Nov 2026

   Lebanese foreign minister urges Gulf states to help restore country's sovereignty Lebanon's Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji has called for a complete Israeli withdrawal from occupied Lebanese territories, an end to ongoing attacks and the full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701…

4. HD Hyundai Robotics partners with Palantir on AI solutions Yonhap · 1 Nov 2026

   SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Yonhap) -- HD Hyundai Robotics, a robotics solutions unit of Sout...

5. Why is James Packer testifying at Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial? SBS · 1 Nov 2026

   It's alleged the Australian businessman gifted cigars and champagne to the Israeli politician over a decade ago.

6. Trump speaks to Netanyahu as US weighs fresh military strikes on Iran: Report The Times of India · 1 Nov 2026

   US President Donald Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about military options against Iran while considering diplomatic negotiations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated ongoing talks but stressed the importance of addressing security concerns. Israeli officials have…

7. FM Cho holds talks with EU, Britain, others at G20 meeting Yonhap · 1 Nov 2026

   SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has held a series of bilater...

8. 'No area exempt': Nothing off limits as Labor hunts savings ahead of RBA meeting SBS · 1 Nov 2026

   On Tuesday, the Reserve Bank is expected to hand down a 25-basis-point rate hike to 4.85%, taking rates to their highest in 18 years.

9. FM outlines S. Korea's position on DMZ mine blast at G20, calls for inter-Korean talks Yonhap · 1 Nov 2026

   SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has explained Seoul's positi...

10. Russia responds to US warning of Moscow attack plan ABC News (Australia) · 1 Nov 2026

    Russia's FSB security service says it has carried out "appropriate" measures after the US embassy in Moscow warned of a planned "terrorist" attack in the capital this weekend.