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1. Israeli strike on Gaza hospital deadliest since election Al-Monitor · 12 Nov 2026

   An Israeli strike killed six people and wounded nearly 30 more in southern Gaza's Nasser hospital early Thursday, Gaza health officials said, the deadliest single strike since Israel's elections last month. The Israeli military confirmed the attack, saying it targeted "a senior Hamas terrorist and…

2. Rizwanullah powers Pakistan into ACC Asia Cup final Express Tribune · 12 Nov 2026

   Fast bowler Rizwanullah claimed five wickets before openers Hayam Khan and Usman Khan struck half-centuries as defending champions Pakistan stormed into the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup final with a nine-wicket victory over Bangladesh on Thursday. Pakistan chased down a modest target of 139 in just 21.5…

3. Beijing highlights ‘independent innovation,’ pushes back against ‘Chinese spy narrative’ in Nvidia case Express Tribune · 12 Nov 2026

   China on Thursday rejected what it called the US’ “Chinese spy narrative,” insisting that its technological progress depends on independent innovation and international cooperation rather than espionage. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning made the remarks at a regular news briefing in Beijing…

4. Karachi inaugurates Pakistan’s first sponge park to conserve rainwater Express Tribune · 12 Nov 2026

   Karachi inaugurated Pakistan’s first experimental water-resilient sponge park at Jamali Park in Gulberg Block 2 on Thursday, introducing a system designed to absorb, store, and reuse rainwater instead of allowing it to flow through drains and eventually into the sea. The project was completed…

5. Tai Po fire claims: Hong Kong judiciary urges mediation before court action South China Morning Post · 12 Nov 2026

   A potential wave of claims could arise from last year’s deadly Tai Po fire, Hong Kong’s judiciary has warned, urging parties to settle their disputes through mediation or other forms of alternative resolution, with litigation as a last resort. The judiciary issued two special practice notes on…

6. Bitcoin dips with Nvidia as ETF outflows reach day five CoinDesk · 12 Nov 2026

   Bitcoin slips 0.7% as Nvidia falls on reports its board may oust CEO Jensen Huang, while U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs lose another $299.9 million.

7. Consumers in Malaysia may soon be able to check chicken’s halal status under proposed new rules Malay Mail · 12 Nov 2026

   KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) is prepared to introduce regulations under the Trade Descriptions Act 2011 to enable consumers to check the sources of slaughterhouses and the halal certification status of chicken sold in the market. Minister Datuk Armizan…

8. Sri Lanka’s national budget 2027 promises tax relief, capital spending EconomyNext · 12 Nov 2026

   ECONMYNEXT – Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Minister of Finance, presented the 2027 National Budget to Parliament on Thursday. The third budget of the National People’s Power (NPP) administration outlines total government expenditure of 7.19 trillion against…

9. Burberry returns to profit as sales soar, from £85 socks to £9,000 bags The Guardian · 12 Nov 2026

   CEO says ‘democratic approach’ has helped brand outperform tough market, with big rises in China and US Burberry has returned to profit as its back to basics strategy drove strong sales of the British brand’s coats, jackets and handbags over the summer. Joshua Schulman, the chief executive, said the…

10. Algeria reports 50 vegetation fires in 2 days, 8 still burning Anadolu · 12 Nov 2026

    Civil Protection says 42 fires extinguished, with remaining blazes concentrated in 5 northern provinces