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1. 15 Movies So Popular We Forget How Strange They Are Den of Geek · 26 Oct 2026

   Certain movies have become such an integral part of our culture that, without a second thought, we accept them for what they are. Even more than that, we often take them for granted, as works of fiction that have always been around us like the wind and the rain. And yet, they were once new products…

2. MACC seeks 24-year-old man to assist Sabah corruption probe, last traced to Semporna Malay Mail · 26 Oct 2026

   PUTRAJAYA, Oct 26 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is seeking a local man to assist in an investigation in Sabah. In a statement today, MACC identified the man as Jamaluddin Jamahali, 24, who is being investigated under Section 17(b) of the MACC Act 2009. The commission said…

3. Dysphagia-friendly ramen developed by Japanese researchers, restaurant owner SPH Media · 26 Oct 2026

   Ageing parents inspired a restaurant owner to develop easy to swallow ramen.

4. Malaysia Budget 2027: Will record allocations satisfy Sabah and Sarawak? SPH Media · 26 Oct 2026

   East Malaysia’s assertiveness and fiscal demands are growing. This is reshaping its federal relationship with Putrajaya.

5. What goes around, comes around The Age · 26 Oct 2026

   Readers in the loop.

6. The city that fought Flock The Verge · 26 Oct 2026

   It was about to be a long night in Huntington, West Virginia. Mayor Patrick Farrell stood before 10 members of city council in a white dress shirt and dark blazer studded with an American flag pin. Behind him sat his constituents and residents from neighboring towns. Some had their arms crossed…

7. China condemns US designation of Confucius Institutes as threat SPH Media · 26 Oct 2026

   Washington considers the centres propaganda tools of the Chinese Communist Party.

8. Mecca defense pact officials head to Iran for talks on regional conflict Iran International · 26 Oct 2026

   Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey are expected to hold talks with Iranian authorities on Monday, October 26, following increased Iran-backed Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and renewed warnings of military action between Tehran and Washington.

9. Chinese Conglomerate Huafa Seeks to Extend Some Debt Payments Bloomberg · 26 Oct 2026

   Zhuhai Huafa Group Co., one of China’s largest local government-owned conglomerates, is in talks with creditors of some debts to push back payments, people familiar with the matter said.

10. Oyebanji’s re-election will bring better service, Ekiti deputy gov Punch · 26 Oct 2026

    Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Monisade Afuye, says Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s second-term mandate was ordained by God to deliver more impactful services. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyebanjis-re-election-will-bring-better-service-ekiti-deputy-gov/