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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors 16 Oct 2026, 01:14 PM IST

Asia Stocks Rebound as Chipmakers Recover, but Indonesia’s Rout Deepens on Downgrade Fears

Asian equities staged a broad rebound on Thursday as semiconductor shares recovered from the prior session’s sharp selloff, helping stabilize sentiment across regional markets. But Indonesia remained under intense pressure, with the benchmark index extending losses to as much as 11% as investors digested warnings tied to a possible market downgrade and broader concerns over capital outflows.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth16 Oct 2026, 07:05 AM IST

Asian Stocks Rise as Chip Selloff Eases, Led by South Korea

Asian equities opened higher as investors stepped back from the sharpest pressure on semiconductor shares, with the MSCI Asia Pacific Index rising 0.6% and South Korean stocks leading the advance. Chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix edged higher, while Wall Street’s late rebound — including a 0.3% gain in the S&P 500 — helped steady sentiment across regional markets.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning15 Oct 2026, 06:25 PM IST

Korea Stocks Sink 8% as Investors Rush to Unwind AI Bets

South Korean equities tumbled sharply as investors accelerated the unwinding of crowded artificial intelligence positions, dragging chipmakers and broader technology shares lower. The sell-off added to a global market rout sparked by renewed concern over U.S. inflation, higher-for-longer interest rates and the financing burden tied to the AI buildout.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth15 Oct 2026, 10:12 AM IST

Asia Stocks Slide as Chip Rout Deepens, Led by South Korea’s AI Bellwethers

Asian equities extended a broad selloff on Wednesday as a global risk-off move intensified, with technology and semiconductor shares bearing the brunt of the pressure. MSCI Inc.’s Asia Pacific gauge fell 1.5%, putting it on track for a fourth straight decline, while South Korea’s Kospi tumbled to its lowest level since late July amid heavy losses in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.

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World Politics & Diplomacy09 Oct 2026, 06:57 AM IST

South Korea to Recall Ukraine Envoy After North Korean POW Row Escalates

South Korea is recalling its ambassador to Ukraine after a dispute over North Korean prisoners of war captured in the fighting against Russia, according to multiple reports. The move underscores growing friction between Seoul and Kyiv as South Korea presses for a say in the fate of any North Koreans taken on the battlefield.

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World Politics & Diplomacy08 Oct 2026, 09:47 PM IST

South Korea Recalls Ambassador to Ukraine After North Korean POW Dispute Escalates

South Korea has recalled its ambassador to Ukraine amid a sharp diplomatic dispute over North Korean prisoners of war, according to multiple reports. The move underscores growing friction between Seoul and Kyiv over how captured North Korean troops should be handled and publicly discussed, even as the war in Ukraine continues to draw in outside powers through intelligence, military, and political channels.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors08 Oct 2026, 02:09 PM IST

KAIST Researchers Program 2D Semiconductor Growth, Opening a Path to Stacked AI Chips

South Korean researchers say they have developed a method to control where 2D semiconductor crystals begin to grow, a breakthrough that could improve the manufacture of ultra-thin materials for advanced chips. The work, reported in Nature, may help make stacked AI processors and other high-density electronics more practical by reducing randomness in crystal formation.

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World Politics & Diplomacy08 Oct 2026, 02:45 AM IST

Spanish Pensioner Whose Eviction Triggered Protests Dies, Union Says

Maricarmen Abascal, the 87-year-old Spanish pensioner whose forced eviction from an apartment she had lived in for more than seven decades helped ignite nationwide protests, has died, according to a union involved in the case. Her removal on a stretcher in September became a potent symbol of Spain’s housing crisis and the political anger it has generated. The case drew attention to the widening gap between rising rents, limited tenant protections and the vulnerability of older residents on fixed incomes, placing fresh pressure on authorities already facing public frustration over housing affordability.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth07 Oct 2026, 10:07 AM IST

South Korean Shares Fall as Investors Await Samsung Earnings for AI Chip Clues

South Korean equities slipped as investors turned cautious ahead of Samsung Electronics’ third-quarter earnings, with the market looking for signs of whether AI-driven chip demand is translating into stronger results. Weakness in automakers, steelmakers and semiconductor shares, along with continued foreign selling, kept pressure on the benchmark KOSPI.

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Startups & Venture Capital07 Oct 2026, 11:48 PM IST

Six Days Before Disrupt 2026, TechCrunch Pushes Early Registration as AI Startup Demand Builds

With TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 set to open in six days at San Francisco’s Moscone West, the event is positioning itself as a major gathering point for the global startup and frontier AI ecosystem. Organizers are urging prospective attendees to register before on-site prices rise, offering savings of up to $100 on passes and a 50% discount on a second pass of the same type.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors07 Oct 2026, 02:47 PM IST

Pornhub Returns to Australia, but Only for Adult Apple Users

Pornhub has restored access in Australia after a March shutdown triggered by the country’s age-verification rules, but the site is back only for adults using Apple devices. The limited relaunch underscores the growing tension between online age-gating laws, platform compliance, and the uneven technical realities of enforcing digital access controls. The move highlights a broader policy dilemma for governments seeking to protect minors online without fragmenting access for lawful adult users. It also shows how device ecosystems can shape who gets access to regulated content, turning a national legal requirement into a platform-specific workaround.

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World Politics & Diplomacy07 Oct 2026, 01:22 PM IST

Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills Two, Hits Fuel Hub in Major Attack on Moscow Region

Ukrainian drones struck deep into Russia’s Moscow region overnight, killing two people and damaging a fuel storage hub in what Russian war bloggers described as one of the largest attacks on the capital area since the war began. The assault underscores Kyiv’s expanding long-range drone campaign and Russia’s continuing vulnerability to strikes far from the front line.

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Global Markets & Equities07 Oct 2026, 03:38 AM IST

Walter’s Insurance CEO Told DOJ He Was Unaware of Boss’s Loans, Bloomberg Reports

Walter’s Insurance chief executive told the U.S. Department of Justice that he was unaware of loans taken by his boss, according to Bloomberg reporting, placing fresh scrutiny on governance and disclosure practices at the company. The account raises questions about what senior executives knew, when they knew it, and whether internal controls were sufficient to flag potentially material financial arrangements.

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World Politics & Diplomacy07 Oct 2026, 02:41 AM IST

South Korea Says Ukraine’s Apology Over North Korean POWs Was Insufficient, Weighs Envoy Recall

South Korea said Ukraine’s apology over the handling of North Korean prisoners of war fell short of what Seoul expected, escalating a diplomatic dispute that has quickly moved from a procedural complaint to a broader test of trust. Seoul warned of possible further measures, including the recall of its ambassador, after Kyiv apologized for publicly disclosing the transfer of the captives to South Korea.

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Global Markets & Equities04 Oct 2026, 07:30 PM IST

Leslie’s Files for Bankruptcy, Plans to Close 76 Stores as Debt Burden Mounts

Leslie’s, the largest U.S. pool supplies retailer, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and plans to close 76 stores as it seeks to reduce debt and hand control to lenders. The move underscores how higher financing costs, softer consumer demand and a prolonged sales slump are pressuring even established specialty retailers.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition04 Oct 2026, 05:05 PM IST

Scientists Detect Cooper Pairs Above Superconducting Threshold in Pair Density Waves

Researchers have reported evidence that Cooper pairs can persist above the conventional superconducting critical temperature in a pair density wave state, a finding that could sharpen understanding of how superconductivity emerges and breaks down in complex quantum materials. The result adds momentum to efforts to decode unconventional superconductivity, a field with long-term implications for energy-efficient technologies and advanced power systems.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 03:47 AM IST

Tom Kim Wins Asian Games Gold, Securing South Korea Military Exemption

South Korean golfer Tom Kim captured gold at the Asian Games, a result that carries consequences far beyond sport: it secures him an exemption from South Korea’s mandatory military service. The victory places the 21-year-old among a small group of elite athletes whose international success has altered the trajectory of their careers and personal lives.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 12:37 AM IST

North Korea Says It Test-Fired Intermediate-Range Missile as Border Tensions Escalate

North Korea said it test-fired an intermediate-range strategic missile in a launch it described as part of efforts to strengthen its deterrent, as tensions with South Korea rose over recent mine blasts and accusations across the border. The timing underscores Pyongyang’s willingness to pair weapons demonstrations with political signaling whenever military friction intensifies on the peninsula.

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India Entertainment & Culture03 Oct 2026, 03:18 PM IST

‘Primetime’ Review: Robert Pattinson Is Fiendishly Good in Lance Oppenheim’s Savage, Brilliant Autopsy of Televised Virtue

Lance Oppenheim’s ‘Primetime’ is a razor-edged satire that turns the camera back on the culture of spectacle, exposing how televised morality can become its own form of performance. Anchored by a ferociously controlled Robert Pattinson, the film is both an entertainment and an indictment, gleefully dissecting the machinery that packages exploitation as virtue.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance03 Oct 2026, 02:57 PM IST

RBI Data Shows Households Turning to Secured Borrowing as Gold Loans Surge and Card Dues Slow

Indian households are increasingly favouring secured borrowing, with loans against gold jewellery rising sharply even as credit card dues and consumer durable loans posted only modest growth. Reserve Bank of India data indicate that personal loans remain a major driver of bank credit, but the composition of household debt is shifting toward collateral-backed lending.

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Global Economy & Central Banks03 Oct 2026, 03:59 PM IST

Trump Pushes South Korea Into Alaska LNG, But Seoul Sees Costly Risk

President Donald Trump is pressing South Korea to deepen involvement in the proposed Alaska LNG project as part of a broader push to expand U.S. energy exports. Seoul, however, remains cautious, weighing the project’s high capital costs, long timeline and uncertain commercial returns against its energy security needs. The result is a familiar trans-Pacific tension: strategic alignment on paper, but hard-nosed economics in practice.

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World Politics & Diplomacy03 Oct 2026, 03:39 PM IST

Tom Kim Wins Asian Games Gold, Securing South Korea Military Exemption

South Korean golfer Tom Kim captured gold at the Asian Games, a result that carries significance far beyond sport by securing him an exemption from mandatory military service. The victory removes a major career uncertainty for one of Asia’s brightest golf talents and underscores the continuing intersection of elite athletics, national duty, and public policy in South Korea.

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Healthcare, Pharma & Life SciencesJust now (11:16 PM IST)

No Subsidised LPG Refills for Non-eKYC Users as New Norm Takes Effect

A new LPG distribution rule has come into force that bars subsidised refills for households that have not completed biometric eKYC verification. Consumers who are unwilling or unable to authenticate themselves will now be limited to market-priced 5 kg or 10 kg cylinders, while those who do not respond at all may be denied even those refills.

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Enterprise Tech, Cloud & AIJust now (07:15 AM IST)

Kospi Slips as Oil Prices and Middle East Risk Cloud South Korea’s Export Surge

South Korean equities edged lower on Thursday even after the country reported a record September export performance, as investors focused instead on elevated oil prices and renewed uncertainty over Middle East energy supplies. The KOSPI fell 0.21%, while the won weakened and bond yields moved higher, underscoring a cautious market mood despite powerful semiconductor-led trade momentum.

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Startups & Venture CapitalJust now (09:38 PM IST)

Polymarket Adds Deposit Limits and Lock-Outs in Push to Curb Trading Addiction

Polymarket has introduced optional deposit caps, self-imposed lock-out periods and links to mental health support as it moves to address the risks of compulsive trading on its platform. The measures, alongside a newly launched Trust & Safety Centre and a partnership with Birches Health, signal a broader effort by the prediction-market startup to frame user protection as a core product feature rather than a compliance afterthought.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (08:36 PM IST)

Bank of Korea Deepens Won Defence With $9.6 Billion FX Sale

South Korea’s central bank sold a net $9.612 billion in foreign currency in the second quarter, extending its intervention streak to a seventh straight quarter as it sought to cushion the won from renewed pressure. The currency weakened 2.1% against the dollar over the period, reflecting a stronger U.S. dollar, volatile global markets and rising concern that imported inflation could intensify.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (02:22 PM IST)

Bank of Korea Deepens Won Defense With $9.6 Billion FX Sale

South Korea’s central bank sold a net $9.612 billion in foreign currency in the second quarter to cushion the won, extending a run of intervention that has now lasted seven straight quarters. The move came as the currency weakened 2.1% against the dollar, reflecting broad dollar strength, volatile global markets and renewed inflation risks for Asia’s fourth-largest economy.

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India Sports & CricketJust now (06:17 PM IST)

Lovlina Borgohain Storms Into Asian Games Semifinal, Secures Medal for India

Lovlina Borgohain delivered a commanding 5-0 victory over South Korea’s Seong Suyeon in the quarterfinals, advancing to the semifinal and guaranteeing India at least a bronze medal at the Asian Games 2026. Competing in her first bout of the tournament, the Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist once again underlined her status as one of India’s most reliable medal contenders in elite women’s boxing.

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Frontier AI & Machine LearningJust now (12:55 PM IST)

AI Tool Reconstructs Images from Brain Scans, Raising New Questions About Mind Privacy

A new artificial intelligence system can infer what a person is looking at by analyzing brain scans, marking another advance in the fast-moving field of neural decoding. The development highlights both the promise of brain-computer interfaces and the growing urgency of rules governing mental privacy, consent, and the use of sensitive biological data.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (01:01 AM IST)

Winner Member Receives Suspended Sentence in Military Service Case

A member of South Korean K-pop group Winner has been convicted of violating military service rules after repeated absences from required national service work. The court handed down a suspended prison sentence, underscoring the strict legal and social expectations surrounding military obligations in South Korea, where public figures are closely scrutinized for compliance.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (09:12 PM IST)

South Korea Pushes Back on Trump’s Alaska LNG Claims

South Korea has publicly resisted President Donald Trump’s suggestion that Seoul is ready to help finance an Alaska liquefied natural gas project, injecting fresh uncertainty into one of the administration’s marquee energy pitches. The dispute underscores how politically useful investment announcements can collide with commercial reality, especially when foreign governments are portrayed as committed before final decisions are made.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (12:06 PM IST)

South Korea Says Zelenskyy’s POW Disclosure Looked Like a Bid for More Support

South Korea has accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of turning a sensitive prisoner-of-war transfer into a political signal, saying his public disclosure appeared designed to win additional military backing. The dispute has sharpened tensions between Seoul and Kyiv after reports that North Korean soldiers captured in Ukraine were quietly transferred with South Korea’s involvement.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (12:43 AM IST)

South Korea Says Zelenskyy’s POW Disclosure Looked Like a Bid for More Support

South Korea has accused Ukraine of breaching a secrecy understanding after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy publicly revealed the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war captured in Russia’s war against Ukraine. Seoul said the disclosure appeared calculated to generate additional backing for Kyiv, sharpening a diplomatic dispute that now reaches beyond the battlefield into questions of trust, leverage and wartime messaging. The episode underscores the sensitivity of North Korea’s involvement in the conflict and the political risks for all sides as the war widens in scope.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (05:08 PM IST)

Seoul Presses Kyiv Over North Korean POW Disclosure as Diplomatic Friction Deepens

South Korea has demanded an explanation from Ukraine after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy publicly disclosed the transfer of two captured North Korean soldiers, a revelation Seoul says should have remained confidential. The dispute has exposed a sensitive intersection of wartime intelligence, prisoner handling and South Korea’s effort to manage the political implications of North Korean troops appearing on a European battlefield.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (09:13 AM IST)

South Korea Presses Ukraine Over Transfer of Captured North Korean Soldiers

South Korea has demanded an apology from Ukraine after Kyiv disclosed that two captured North Korean soldiers were transferred to South Korean custody, a move that appears to have exposed a sensitive intelligence and diplomatic channel. The dispute underscores the political delicacy surrounding North Korean troops reportedly fighting for Russia and the competing interests of Seoul, Kyiv and Moscow.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (12:46 PM IST)

Seoul Demands Apology After Kyiv Reveals Transfer of North Korean POWs

South Korea has demanded an apology from Ukraine after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy publicly disclosed that two North Korean prisoners of war captured in the fighting had been transferred to South Korea. The dispute has exposed a sensitive diplomatic fault line between two countries aligned against Russia’s war effort, while also highlighting the legal and political complexity surrounding North Korean troops fighting on foreign battlefields.

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