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1. Cairns 7s champions Black Orchids return home Post-Courier · 2 Nov 2026

   The Cairns 7s champion AROB Black Orchids touched down in Port Moresby today, proudly carrying their championship trophy and a $20,000 prize. The team is scheduled to return home to Buka on November 3. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web…

2. UKMTO says vessel hit by two projectiles near Saudi Arabia Middle East Eye · 2 Nov 2026

   UKMTO says vessel hit by two projectiles near Saudi Arabia A tanker travelling south east through the Gulf was struck by two unidentified projectiles on its port side, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said. The incident occurred 72 nautical miles east of Saudi Arabia's Ras…

3. One Nation vows spending transparency but refuses to release policy costings Nine · 2 Nov 2026

   Despite promising to revolutionise the way state budgets are managed, the party says Victorians will not be given any economic insight into the party’s plans before they vote.

4. Myanmar refugees fill labor gaps in Thailand as Cambodians return home Nikkei · 2 Nov 2026
5. Japan launches disaster management agency to boost response, reduce damage SPH Media · 2 Nov 2026

   The agency will establish regional hubs to enhance coordination with local governments to deal with disasters.

6. South Korea to double spending on AI and chips in 2027 SPH Media · 2 Nov 2026

   President Lee Jae Myung flagged the record US$16 billion investment in his annual budget speech.

7. State teammate stakes a claim for Labuschagne’s Test spot as selectors eye future Nine · 2 Nov 2026

   As Marnus Labuschagne flies back to Australia with his spot in the Test team hanging by a thread, the heat is batters to perform in the Sheffield Shield, as Jack Clayton has just done.

8. If Labuschagne goes, who takes his place? This Queenslander just put his hand up Nine · 2 Nov 2026

   As Marnus Labuschagne flies back to Australia with his spot in the Test team hanging by a thread, the heat is batters to perform in the Sheffield Shield, as Jack Clayton has just done.

9. Global AI Selloff, Small-Cap Pain Push Investors Toward India Large Caps Bloomberg · 2 Nov 2026

   Software services exporters claim all five top spots in the large-cap index in October.

10. Nigeria glorifies ill-gotten wealth, discourages creativity – Cleric Punch · 2 Nov 2026

    The Senior Pastor of Victory Life Bible Church International, Apostle Lawrence Achudume, has criticised Nigeria’s political culture, saying the celebration of questionable wealth is discouraging creative entrepreneurs and talented individuals from contributing to national development. Achudume said…