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1. Fight over pro-Palestinian group ban heads to UK's highest court Al-Monitor · 4 Nov 2026

   A legal battle over a ban on Palestine Action activists resumes Wednesday as co-founder Huda Ammori takes her fight against the government's designation of the group as a terrorist organisation to Britain's highest court. The two-day hearing, scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday at the Supreme…

2. Israel's unassuming President Herzog holds keys to next government Al-Monitor · 4 Nov 2026

   Israel's President Isaac Herzog is known for his unassuming and mild manner, but all eyes will be on him as he decides whom to task with forming the next coalition government. The decision is a weighty one as neither the camp of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor that of his rival Gadi Eisenkot…

3. Israel president opens talks as rivals struggle to form government Al-Monitor · 4 Nov 2026

   Israel's president begins deliberations on Wednesday on whom to task to form a government, with neither veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor rival Gadi Eisenkot holding enough seats after a divisive election. President Isaac Herzog holds a largely ceremonial role, but carries the decisive…

4. Israel, Kazakhstan sign agreement to prevent double taxation following lengthy negotiations Jerusalem Post · 4 Nov 2026

   The agreement marks another step toward strengthening economic relations between Israel and Kazakhstan, Central Asia's largest economy, as both countries seek to expand cooperation.

5. Local municipalities vie to host correctional facilities amid regional extinction concerns Yonhap · 4 Nov 2026

   SEOUL, Nov. 4 (Yonhap) -- Seven municipalities have applied to host new correcti...

6. Ruling party proposes gov't delay planned taxation of cryptocurrency Korea Times · 4 Nov 2026

   The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) on Wednesday formally proposed that the government postpone the implementation of taxation on cryptocurrencies, set to take effect next year. The party's supreme council decided to make such a proposal in a meeting, considering the need to give businesses…

7. Tokyo’s Mr Cheesecake by former Michelin restaurant chef opens first Singapore pop-up CNA · 4 Nov 2026

   Founded by a former chef at three-Michelin-starred Mirazur, the popular Japanese cheesecake brand is bringing six creations to Singapore, including Caramel Earl Grey.

8. Saskatoon transportation committee defers expropriating land talks for BRT stations Global News · 4 Nov 2026

   The committee tasked administration with going back to the negotiation table with six landowners before the next meeting in December

9. (LEAD) N. Korea's Kim inspects Nampho shipyard, calls for rapid naval buildup Yonhap · 4 Nov 2026

   SEOUL, Nov. 4 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited the Nampho...

10. Palo Alto Networks president sells $6.5M in shares Investing.com · 4 Nov 2026