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1. Police release identity of suspect in Seoul building arson Korea Times · 3 Nov 2026

   Police on Tuesday released the identity and mug shots of a suspect accused of setting fires at two patent firms in southern Seoul last month and leaving 26 people injured. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency posted the photos of Lee Myung-soo, 77, on its website following a decision by a review…

2. China rolls out support measures to aid struggling stocks CNA · 3 Nov 2026

   Persistent weakness in the world's second-largest economy, reeling from sluggish consumption and a prolonged property sector debt crisis, and sharp falls in tech stocks have hit investor confidence.

3. New Japanese Animation Prize Named Nippon Anime Awards, Sets First Ceremony for November 2027 Variety · 3 Nov 2026

   A new Japanese anime awards program will be called the Nippon Anime Awards, with the first ceremony set for Nov. 21, 2027, at SGC Hall Ariake in Tokyo’s Ariake district. The Association of Japanese Animations (AJA), the industry body behind the prize, announced the name on Nov. 2 at Tokyo Tatemono…

4. Bad weather a 'major' focus of Florida plane crash probe RTÉ · 3 Nov 2026

   Weather conditions are a "major" focus of an investigation into a weekend private plane crash that killed nine people, US transportation investigators said.

5. Nigeria’s debt: A crisis of leadership Punch · 3 Nov 2026

   Nigeria’s total debt has reached N166.7tn, with debt servicing costs now exceeding total revenue, signalling a leadership crisis, not just an economic one. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-debt-a-crisis-of-leadership/

6. Veteran Publicist Bill Harrison and Creative Director Johnny Wujek Join Nonprofit Art of Elysium (EXCLUSIVE) Variety · 3 Nov 2026

   Veteran publicist Bill Harrison and Emmy-winning costume designer, celebrity stylist and creative director Johnny Wujek have joined the staff of arts nonprofit The Art of Elysium. Harrison boards as chief marketing officer while Wujek has been named vice president of the organization’s new creative…

7. Fewer hours, less space: what's happening to our libraries? ACM · 3 Nov 2026

   Access Canberra is set to move into Woden Library, but the community is fighting back.

8. Customs appoints Mamman Ali acting Adamawa/Taraba Comptroller Vanguard · 3 Nov 2026

   By Umar Yusuf, Yola The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has appointed Deputy Comptroller Mamman Ali as the Acting Area Comptroller of its Adamawa/Taraba Command. Ali, who was until his appointment the Coordinator of the Customs Anti-Smuggling Unit, Operation Whirlwind, Zone E, takes over from Mohammed…

9. Over 8,500 postal ballots distributed for Melaka election, EC reminds voters on secrecy rules Malay Mail · 3 Nov 2026

   MELAKA, Nov 3 — The Election Commission (EC) yesterday issued 8,569 postal ballot papers to eligible voters for the 16th Melaka State Election. EC secretary Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus said 8,041 of the postal ballot papers were issued to election officials, EC members and officers, police and…

10. Of course One Nation’s policies for Victoria don’t add up. It’s a scam, not a political party Crikey · 3 Nov 2026

    One Nation is right about ditching Melbourne's Suburban Rail Loop, but not much else. And we shouldn't be surprised. The post Of course One Nation’s policies for Victoria don’t add up. It’s a scam, not a political party appeared first on Crikey .