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1. Court suspends $147.74 mil. fine imposed on Coupang for unauthorized user data collection Korea Times · 6 Nov 2026

   A court on Friday temporarily suspended a 201.1 billion-won ($147.74 million) fine imposed on e-commerce giant Coupang Corp. over unauthorized collection of user data, officials said. Coupang had earlier filed a lawsuit seeking to cancel the penalty surcharges levied by the Personal Information…

2. Young entrepreneurs test ideas in Seoul neighborhoods Korea Times · 6 Nov 2026

   "Come in, try it out and leave us some feedback." At a pop-up store in Ikseon-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, on Oct. 30, prototypes showcasing the ideas of 19 young startup teams caught visitors' attention. Each team had set up an interactive space to present its products and services, ranging from…

3. Carrick fights for Manchester United job Express Tribune · 6 Nov 2026

   Michael Carrick takes charge of Manchester United for what could be the last time against Aston Villa this weekend as he battles to save his job despite a morale-boosting midweek victory over Roma. United's dramatic win in the Champions League gave the coach breathing space but he remains under…

4. France reports 448 arrests as 53 police officers injured in protests Express Tribune · 6 Nov 2026

   French authorities reported more than 400 arrests and over 50 injured police officers on Thursday as hundreds of thousands of people joined nationwide protests over wages and the rising cost of living. The interior ministry said the national tally at 6pm showed 448 arrests, 53 injured law…

5. Pakistan-Tajikistan joint counter-terrorism exercise concludes at Cherat: ISPR Express Tribune · 6 Nov 2026

   The Pakistan-Tajikistan Joint Exercise Dosti-III, the third edition of the bilateral counter-terrorism exercise between the Pakistan and Tajikistan armies, concluded at the Special Operations School in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's (K-P's) Cherat on Friday, the military's media wing said. According to the…

6. Gamblers behind 42% of tennis players’ online abuse — Report Punch · 6 Nov 2026

   Professional tennis players are facing increasing online abuse, with angry gamblers responsible for a significant percentage of threats and insulting messages directed at athletes. Read More: https://punchng.com/gamblers-behind-42-of-tennis-players-online-abuse-report/

7. Kenyan pharmacists warn against using drug for genital tightening Punch · 6 Nov 2026

   The Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya has warned against the use of a commonly used antihistamine for purported vaginal tightening, cautioning against inserting the drug into the vagina. Read More: https://punchng.com/kenyan-pharmacists-warn-against-using-drug-for-genital-tightening/

8. Malaysia ex-PM Najib Razak set for house arrest after party pays fine to leave jail Kathmandu Post · 6 Nov 2026

   The United Malays National Organisation raised 50 million ringgit through crowdfunding to pay the fine required under a royal pardon, paving the way for Najib’s transfer from prison to house arrest.

9. Mhia Firdaus feels the weight of being first Malay actress nominated for Taiwan’s Golden Horse Awards SPH Media · 6 Nov 2026

   As the first Malay actress to receive a nomination, Mhia is careful to uphold Malaysia's reputation.

10. Meta’s Muse AI agent gets a voice chat mode with hundreds of voices Android Authority · 6 Nov 2026

    TL;DR Muse AI users can now have real-time voice conversations with their AI agents. Users can choose from hundreds of voices, and the avatar’s expressions change to match the conversation. The feature is currently only available in the Muse app on mobile, web, and Mac in the US. Meta’s Muse AI…