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1. Seoul to maintain major allied drills as Brunson calls for year-round training Korea Times · 27 Oct 2026

   Seoul’s military says it will maintain its two major annual exercises with Washington while continuing joint training throughout the year, following a call by the top U.S. commander in South Korea for more consistent training. The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said the allies are “flexibly conducting…

2. University of Seoul to hold session to broaden students' major choices Korea Times · 27 Oct 2026

   The University of Seoul will hold its 2026 Major Information Session on Thursday at its Centennial Memorial Hall to expand students’ options for choosing their majors. The university said the session, organized as part of the government’s University Innovation Support Project, aims to help students…

3. Election Day: A complete guide to Israel’s political parties and what they stand for Jerusalem Post · 27 Oct 2026

   The Jerusalem Post has prepared a series of explainers breaking down the platforms, leaders, and main positions of the main parties running in the election.

4. Israelis to head to polls as voting begins in pivotal Knesset election Jerusalem Post · 27 Oct 2026

   Forces are expected to be deployed at thousands of polling stations nationwide and in surrounding areas to maintain public order and protect public safety and security, the police stated.

5. Jordan strikes targets in Syria after deadly church attack South China Morning Post · 27 Oct 2026

   Jordan said on Monday its air force struck what it described as militant hideouts in southern Syria after determining that the suspects behind last week’s deadly church attack in ‌the kingdom were linked to “terrorist groups” operating there. The armed forces said the operation was conducted in…

6. Israeli voters head to polling stations to deliver Netanyahu verdict The National · 27 Oct 2026

   Polls have opened across Israel on Tuesday in one of the most momentous elections in its history as voters deliver their verdict on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 's wartime leadership. Mr Netanyahu is seeking re-election after a four-year term defined by the catastrophic security failure of the…

7. Echoes from disused water tower become music for 'magical' performance ABC News · 27 Oct 2026

   High school students join a professional string quartet to make music from a disused water tower.

8. Anthropic IPO: Who Can Subscribe and What Are the Risks? Bloomberg · 27 Oct 2026

   How is Anthropic's listing positioned in Asian markets? Moneta's global wealth managing director and Bloomberg News reporters discuss the opportunities and pitfalls of the long-awaited IPO. (Source: Bloomberg)

9. Love is in the air, and so is the bill: 13pc of Malaysian men willing to go into debt for dates Malay Mail · 27 Oct 2026

   KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — For some Malaysian men, keeping the romance alive could mean stretching their wallets — and a new study suggests some are even willing to go into debt for a date. According to research by Legasi Research, men continue to shoulder most dating expenses, with 59.3 per cent saying…

10. Defense ministry says Kang's 'U.S. trust' remarks meant to counter lawmaker's OPCON transfer doubts Yonhap · 27 Oct 2026

    SEOUL, Oct. 27 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul's recent remarks on U...