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1. Chinese space firm builds wooden rocket nose cone for cheaper, frequent launches South China Morning Post · 6 Nov 2026

   Chinese commercial space firm Light Year Explorer has manufactured a rocket fairing with a wooden outer skin as part of the company’s push for lower-cost, mass-produced launch vehicles. The design of the protective shell uses low-density plywood formed into a smooth aerodynamic curve, supported by…

2. FACT CHECK: Marcos didn’t say earning P96 a day means Filipinos aren’t poor Rappler · 6 Nov 2026

   Claim: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that people who make P96 a day are not considered poor. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Facebook user David Dodong posted a supposed quote card of Marcos bearing the claim. The quote reads, “Kapag kumikita ka ng 96 pesos kada araw ay hindi ka na…

3. Inside look at 4-year mission behind Captain Q's unexpected resurgence Korea Times · 6 Nov 2026

   Behind the unexpected resurgence of Captain Q, which returned to the liquor market after an 11-year hiatus, was one man's four-year mission to reinvent the brand. His goal was to make the inexpensive rum-based spirit — once notorious for hangovers so severe that drinkers joked it took two days to…

4. Club comes before Ballon d’Or — Raphinha Punch · 6 Nov 2026

   Club comes before Ballon d’Or — Raphinha Gilbert Ekugbe Barcelona captain Raphinha has insisted that the club will always come before individual awards. “I will do my best for the club, not for individual awards. Read More: https://punchng.com/2294730-2/

5. Afreximbank targets over $540m deals at Lagos CANEX Punch · 6 Nov 2026

   The African Export-Import Bank has set its sights on securing creative industry deals exceeding $540m at the Creative Africa Nexus Weekend 2026 in Lagos, as it seeks to expand financing for African music, film, fashion and other cultural businesses. Read More: https://punchng.com/afreximbank-targets…

6. Davido had no role in Naira Marley, VDM Mohbad saga — Aide Punch · 6 Nov 2026

   Personal logistics manager to Afrobeats singer Davido, Israel Afeare, popularly known as Israel DMW, has denied claims that his principal was involved in the controversies surrounding singer Naira… Read More: https://punchng.com/davido-had-no-role-in-naira-marley-vdm-mohbad-saga-aide/

7. Supreme Court registers petition challenging removal of Nepal Police chief Kathmandu Post · 6 Nov 2026

   Dan Bahadur Karki has asked the court to overturn the Cabinet decision appointing Manoj Kumar KC as police chief, arguing that his removal before the end of his tenure violated due process.

8. Landslide dams river, forming lake in Gorkha Kathmandu Post · 6 Nov 2026

   Water continues to flow from the newly formed lake in Chumnubri, with conservation officials reporting no immediate danger but urging residents to remain alert.

9. Indonesia, Thailand step up cooperation to combat drug networks Antara · 6 Nov 2026

   The National Narcotics Agency (BNN) and the Indonesian National Police (Polri) are strengthening cooperation with the ...

10. Taiwan Audience Study Highlights Cross-Platform IP Opportunities as AI Raises New Risks for Content Industry Variety · 6 Nov 2026

    Taiwanese audiences are consuming entertainment across film, television, music, publishing and gaming, creating opportunities for cross-platform IP development, according to research presented by the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) at Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) in Taipei on Friday.…