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1. We Linked 150 of Ikea’s $10 Speakers to Make a Wall of Sound Wired · 25 Oct 2026

   WIRED attempts what even the Swedish brand hasn’t: making a sonic monolith using scores of the cheapest Bluetooth speakers on the market. Can you have too much of a small thing?

2. Japan snack maker Kameda Seika to exit India, shift focus to North America Nikkei · 25 Oct 2026
3. IGP orders immediate CID probe into Noorizwan’s death in custody Malay Mail · 25 Oct 2026

   PUTRAJAYA, Oct 25 — Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail has directed the Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to conduct an immediate investigation into the death of Noorizwan Zulkefly, who died while in police custody at the Cheras District Police Headquarters…

4. Brookfield to Open Doha Office to Deepen Its Middle East Reach Bloomberg · 25 Oct 2026

   Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. is opening an office in Qatar, deepening its presence in the Middle East where many countries are grappling with the economic fallout from the war.

5. Save our ancestral lands, Ogun communities beg Abiodun Punch · 25 Oct 2026

   Residents of Ogun communities appeal to Governor Dapo Abiodun to save their ancestral lands from being allocated to Chinese investors, fearing loss of home Read More: https://punchng.com/save-our-ancestral-lands-ogun-communities-beg-abiodun/

6. Nigerian businesses need more than loans to grow — Oyedele Punch · 25 Oct 2026

   Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele says Nigerian businesses need more than loans for growth, stressing the need for patient capital and institutional support. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-businesses-need-more-than-loans-to-grow-oyedele/

7. Russell Crowe’s Beloved Historical Epic Officially Conquers Netflix Collider · 25 Oct 2026

   There are very few movie moments more iconic than Russell Crowe standing in the middle of the Colosseum and demanding to know whether everybody is entertained, especially when the answer is so obviously yes. More than 25 years after Ridley Scott first brought Ancient Rome to life , audiences can…

8. ‘Give priority to local artisans’: PM Modi’s festive shopping appeal as Diwali approaches The Times of India · 25 Oct 2026

   Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to support local artisans by prioritizing their products while shopping for festivals. He emphasized that doing so would strengthen the 'Vocal for Local' campaign and promote a self-reliant India. Modi highlighted successful local exports such as makhana…

9. The Melbourne Cup is not the only vital race being staged at Flemington Brisbane Times · 25 Oct 2026

   The Victorian Racing Club goes to the polls as Cox Plate day leaves the industry with unanswered questions, while World Pool dividends once again let down punters.

10. ‘JD(U) is finished’: Bihar strongman Anant Singh to float own party after expulsion The Times of India · 25 Oct 2026