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1. Russia claims 1,214 Ukrainian drones targeted 20 regions overnight Anadolu · 29 Oct 2026

   Over half of drones targeted Moscow region, says mayor of Russian capital

2. Lao Gan Ma faces backlash over AI automation claims, company denies mass layoffs SPH Media · 29 Oct 2026

   Workers involved in sorting chilli peppers dropped from 600 to 48 after the AI system was deployed.

3. Khawaja Asif hits back at Fazlur Rehman over criticism of his absence from Tehran talks Express Tribune · 29 Oct 2026

   Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Thursday strongly criticised Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman over his remarks about Asif's absence from talks in Tehran, saying no defence agreement was being negotiated there. "No defence agreement was being negotiated in Tehran," Asif…

4. South Korean special counsel seeks death penalty for ex-President Yoon over marital law declaration Express Tribune · 29 Oct 2026

   A special counsel team on Thursday again sought the death penalty for former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol in his appeal trial on insurrection charges stemming from his failed attempt to impose martial law, local media reported. The team, led by Special Counsel Cho Eun-suk, requested the…

5. Israel kills 4 Palestinians in strike on government post in Gaza despite ceasefire Anadolu · 29 Oct 2026

   30 others wounded, including 6 in critical condition, according to Gaza government media office

6. SparkLend Has $11.95 Million in USDT Available as Utilization Holds Near 96% The Defiant · 29 Oct 2026

   Suppliers were earning about 6.9% APY, while borrowers faced roughly 7.70% APR after liquidity tightened earlier this week.... Read the full story at The Defiant

7. Hit the Road This Season With These Useful New Map Features The New York Times · 29 Oct 2026

   The recent updates to Google Maps and Apple’s Maps use artificial (and human) intelligence for better navigation, planning and travel guides.

8. Bodacious A.I. Bots Are Stealing Jokes From Young Female Comedians The New York Times · 29 Oct 2026

   Swiping jokes word for word, these bodacious bots mainly lift from young female comedians. What’s so insidious is how they’re subtly changing us, the audience.

9. Three bodies recovered in Gabon following sinking of Borr Drilling rig SPH Media · 29 Oct 2026

   LIBREVILLE, Oct 29 - Three bodies were recovered in Gabon on Wednesday following the sinking at the weekend of Borr Drilling's Prospector 5 rig off the coast of the southern town of Mayumba, the Central African country's navy said.

10. EU officials to push yuan appreciation in Beijing visits South China Morning Post · 29 Oct 2026

    Top European economic and finance officials are set to visit Beijing as they seek to persuade Chinese policymakers to let the yuan strengthen in order to help shrink a surging trade gap, the South China Morning Post reported exclusively. Maarten Verwey, the European Commission’s director general for…