Wednesday · November 11, 2026 Vol. I · No. 314
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Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi bring progress on prisoners but not on peace Workers across Spain stage first general strike in 14 years Brain wiring patterns of SuperAgers may help flag Alzheimer’s risk years before symptoms Why some dinosaurs get all the attention and others don't Did comets bring building blocks of life to Earth? Scientists aren't so sure anymore Kennedy relatives join the fight against Trump's arch, alleging harm to JFK's grave Russian Ambassador to the U.S. Alexander Darchiev has died Gazprom, Srbijagas discussed gas supplies continuation Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi bring progress on prisoners but not on peace Workers across Spain stage first general strike in 14 years Brain wiring patterns of SuperAgers may help flag Alzheimer’s risk years before symptoms Why some dinosaurs get all the attention and others don't Did comets bring building blocks of life to Earth? Scientists aren't so sure anymore Kennedy relatives join the fight against Trump's arch, alleging harm to JFK's grave Russian Ambassador to the U.S. Alexander Darchiev has died Gazprom, Srbijagas discussed gas supplies continuation

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Inside India's forest villages, where a dangerous mix of crises led to 32 child deaths

At least 32 children have died in India's Balaghat district since May amid outbreaks of measles and malaria.

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China has cracked down on AI relationships. Is it ahead of the game?

Beijing has cracked down on AI chatbots that can replicate human relationships. Experts are asking if this is the right thing to do.

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Trekkers helicoptered off mountains as more deadly landslides hit Nepal

A month after mass catastrophic flooding, around 30 people have died in landslides and heavy rain.

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China funding UK research and sending it to Beijing's spies, MI5 warns

British universities are being urged to sever ties with China General Technology Research Institute which is linked to the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS).

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Who Is Russia’s New Ambassador to North Korea?

What can Andrei Podelyshev’s appointment tell us about North Korea-Russia relations?

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The Geopolitics of AI in the Asia-Pacific

Insights from Jouko Ahvenainen.

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MI5 China alert will send chill through UK’s cash-strapped universities

Institutions have for years turned to China for funding opportunities but national security concerns are mountingMI5 issues spy alert to UK universities over Chinese front company…

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Australia Launches Bid for a UN Security Council Seat

If Australia is successful in returning to the council in 2029, it will be under significantly different circumstances than when it last held a seat.

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Why Is Brazil So Interested in ASEAN?

With its traditional markets less reliable, Brazil sees immense potential in Southeast Asia's growing economies.

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MI5 issues spy alert to UK universities over Chinese front company stealing research

Security service says academics should stop taking grants from and working with firm backed by China’s intelligence serviceMI5 China alert will send chill through UK’s cash-strapp…

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Inside a luxury apartment-like cell found at an Indonesian prison - video

Footage taken by the country's ombudsman shows an apartment-style unit at Cibinong prison in Bogor, near Jakarta, featuring a large bed, big-screen television, sofa, refrigerator …

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What Will Indonesia Do With Its New Aircraft Carrier?

The KRI Sriwijaya is a small aircraft carrier and may be better understood as an amphibious support ship.

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Goodbye, ‘China Plus One’: The Real Change in US China Policy

Beneath the pageantry, here's the change that matters: Washington has stopped talking about leaving China.

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AI tool that copied actor’s ‘lustrous’ voice violated his rights, says Tokyo court

Kenjiro Tsuda wins case against TikTok account in landmark verdict to protect publicity rightsA court in Japan has ruled that the human voice has legal protection after a landmark…

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Watch: Couple describe relief at rescue after whale destroys their yacht

Jeremy and Gemma Cooper were 500 miles off the coast of New Zealand when their yacht, the Tai Tam, collided with a sperm whale.

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Watch: Luxury prison in Indonesia demolished after public outcry

Indonesian lawmakers on Wednesday ordered the demolition of a controversial luxury compound inside a penitentiary near the capital.

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India’s Javelin Deal: The Unending Loop of Procurement

The deal is one of the earliest defense deals between India and the U.S. It is also the one that dragged on the longest.

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Singapore launches matchmaking service for government workers

The launch of FirstDate comes as the ageing nation wrestles with a record-low fertility rate.

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'He will never walk free': Indian judge's letter promises child sex abuse survivor

In the emotional letter, the judge describes the survivor as "the bravest little girl this court has ever seen".

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South Korea calls for apology from North Korea after mine injures three soldiers

Blast during search operation near border fuels political tensions amid attempts to revive diplomatic channelsSouth Korea has demanded an apology from North Korea over a landmine …

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Malaysia begins Myanmar repatriations despite warnings from UN and rights groups

Kuala Lumpur plans to send a total of 5,000 Myanmar nationals back to the war-torn country despite persecution concerns Malaysia began sending back about 1,500 Myanmar nationals o…

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Double beds, aircon and big-screen TVs: Indonesia suspends officials over luxury prison cells

Indonesia’s prisons have long faced allegations that well-connected inmates can obtain preferential treatment through briberyFive Indonesian prison officials have been suspended a…

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Restaurant named after Xi Jinping attacked by Chinese nationals in South Korea

The owner said he chose the name because he wanted to run the "best Chinese restaurant" in South Korea.

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South Korea demands apology from Pyongyang for landmine blasts that injured three

Blasts in the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) injured three South Korean personnel earlier this month.