New Zealand PM Luxon meets Opportunity’s Qiulae Wong ahead of possible pact

Initial results in last weekend's general election showed he may be reliant on the centrist party to govern.

New Zealand PM Luxon meets Opportunity's Wong ahead of possible pact

WELLINGTON, Nov 10 - New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Tuesday he had met with the leader of the Opportunity Party, after initial results in last weekend's general election showed he may be reliant on the centrist party to govern.

Psychiatric exam ordered for Thomas Markle, father of Duchess Meghan, in child pornography case

It is to determine if he is mentally fit to answer to charges against him.

He transformed Africa’s biggest airline. Can he turn around SIA-backed Air India?

Tewolde Gebremariam’s success with Ethiopian Airlines could help revive Air India, but analysts warn that fierce competition, mounting costs and operational challenges will make his job far from easy.

Commentary: Jensen Huang is bigger than Nvidia – and it’s a problem

The revelation of the CEO’s affair with an alleged Chinese spy is not just shaking up the chipmaker but the entire AI world, says Shuli Ren for Bloomberg Opinion.

Zoe Kleinman: Nvidia CEO's affair will cause ripples across US and beyond

Jensen Huang is being investigated by his own company over an extramarital affair with a woman alleged to be a Chinese spy.

Nvidia’s Huang spy scandal signals tighter US chip controls

Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang’s admission of an affair with a businesswoman suspected of spying for Beijing could strengthen Washington’s push to stop Chinese firms from renting advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips in third countries. Chinese commentators said

Nvidia shares tumble over investigation into Huang's affair with alleged Chinese spy

The share price dropped wiped hundreds of billions of dollars from the value of Nvidia.

France launches G7+ ports alliance to target global narcotics routes

PARIS, Nov 9 - France said on Monday it had launched a new G7-backed network linking major ports, customs services and international organisations in an effort to improve intelligence sharing and coordination against global drug trafficking routes.

Najib house arrest could raise wrongful detention issue, says Malaysian Home Minister

He said the ministry had received the Pardons Board secretary’s letter and would comply with the decision.

Who is the suspected Chinese spy at centre of the Nvidia investigation?

Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman, had a close relationship with Nvidia boss Jensen Huang, reports say.

Zelenskiy speaks to Modi ahead of Ukraine-Russia talks

KYIV, Nov 9 - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday spoke to India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of trilateral talks with Russia and the US in Abu Dhabi.

‘Forever cruise’ ship seized in Singapore as passengers remain in Cambodia

The vessel is now under the control of its lender after owner Villa Vie failed to keep up with payments.

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia investors launch fund to boost trade, investment

ISLAMABAD, Nov 9 - A joint council of Saudi Arabian and Pakistani investors launched a private equity fund on Monday as part of the countries' wider push to deepen two-way private sector trade and investment.

Japanese home retailer Nitori says up to 38 million customer records may have been leaked

Login passwords and credit card info were not compromised, but e-mail and home addresses were exposed.

Bangladesh challenges ousted PM Hasina over return pledge

Hasina, whose 15-year rule was ended by a mass uprising she tried to crush, has vowed to return in December to Bangladesh, where she was sentenced to death for crimes against humanity over the 2024 crackdown on protesters.

Japan ruling party reprimands ex-PM Ishiba, 3 others over tax cut Bill walkout

Ishiba is the first former party leader to face disciplinary action.

Lawyers for Philippine VP Duterte open defence in high-stakes trial

MANILA, Nov 9 - Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte's lawyers on Monday sought to counter allegations she had accumulated unexplained wealth, opening their defence in a high-profile impeachment trial where a conviction would kill off her hopes of becoming president.

Lawyers for Philippine V-P Duterte open defence in high-stakes trial

The daughter of Rodrigo Duterte has consistently been the front runner in opinion polls to win the presidency in 2028.

China extends suspension of new rare earth controls until January

The two-month extension, announced on Monday (Nov 9) was due to expire this month.

When China laughs at the US’ AI boom, the joke cuts both ways

In mocking the US, Chinese netizens are also holding up a mirror to their own country.

Even after midterms, Trump’s still a problem for Seoul and Tokyo

Japan and Korea have made it through the first half of President Donald Trump’s four-year term with serious but not crippling damage to what they thought were supportive relationships. But the second half could be just as tricky if the president, on the defensive at home,

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Khawaja 100% accurate on ball-tampering - Warner

David Warner says he throws his "full support" behind former team-mate Usman Khawaja following his claim that all the Australia players knew about ball-tampering.

Iran defends two-day proposal for peace talks after US rejects conditions

DUBAI, Nov 9 - Iran defended a proposal on Monday to restart peace talks in as few as two days as the most reasonable offer on the table, after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called some of Iran's conditions \"outrageous and ridiculous\".

Indonesia considers bug sweeps, tighter controls on spy tools after wiretap scandal

The scandal led to the arrests of four senior police officers, among them a former national police chief who had recently been appointed President Prabowo Subianto's chief of staff.

Know thy AI pessimists

(A quick note before we begin: GenInnov is hosting a call this Wednesday, November 11, for investors interested in discussing a range of innovation investment themes. Details and registration are here.) Markets lately look like a protest march against AI, a coalition of people

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From affair allegations to Nvidia probe: How the Jensen Huang controversy unfolded

A timeline of key developments that thrust Nvidia’s chief executive into the spotlight - sparking an internal investigation and widespread online discussion.

Japanese TikTokers target police in nationwide harassment

The police have already arrested several individuals, with elementary school students among those taken into custody.

China seeks to build ties with Iran

HONG KONG, Nov 9 - China is willing to pursue stronger ties with Iran, China's special envoy to the Middle East Zhai Jun said in talks with Ali Bagheri Kani, deputy secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council.

Chinese regulatory shadow hangs over Nigeria’s OPay IPO failure

OPay’s executives rang the bell at the New York Stock Exchange on October 30. A few hours later, their US$304 million flotation was off. The Nigeria-focused payments group had priced 16 million American depositary shares at $19 the previous evening, a valuation of around $4

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China’s bus giant Yutong wants to win the world over, but some are wary

The bus maker’s growth has raised security concerns, including remote control and data risks.

Okinawa governor calls for review of US forces pact after murder of Japanese woman

A US Marine was indicted on suspicion of murdering a 39-year-old Japanese woman at a hotel in Okinawa - in a case that triggered outrage and reignited controversy over the US military presence on the island.

UAE's Gargash warns of prolonged regional uncertainty, says US-Iran settlement appears difficult

ABU DHABI, Nov 9 - Senior Emirati official Anwar Gargash warned on Monday that the region could face a prolonged period of uncertainty, saying a comprehensive political settlement between the United States and Iran to end the more than eight-month war appeared to be difficult.

America’s AI backlash is Asia’s design challenge

An AI server can meet every specification and still sit idle, waiting for electricity or local approval. For Asia’s suppliers, the US midterms have made those constraints harder to ignore. Their response should begin before the next specification is written. Political pressure

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China newspaper dismisses Nvidia’s Jensen Huang spy claim, warns on ties

The Global Times said American outlets, in particular the New York Times, were “going crazy” with speculative stories.

Beware of JD Vance changing his tune on Iran

Following the supposed “blue wave,” marked by significant GOP midterm losses, JD Vance published an extended statement on X that some have interpreted as a meaningful admission of Republican failure, or even a rebuke of President Donald Trump. Vance seemed to offer an unusually

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Google says new Australian internet safety Bill could cut off under-18s from Gmail

Several argued the uncertainty created a risk platforms would over-moderate content.

Elevating US-Vietnam defense ties for regional stability

The June 2026 defense dialogues in Hanoi — underscored by the concurrent deployment of US Navy and Army cooperation missions to Central Vietnam — signal that the US-Vietnam security dynamic has transcended symbolic diplomacy. What began as careful tactical engagement is now a

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What we know so far about Jensen Huang's affair with suspected Chinese spy

The billionaire tech executive finds himself mired in a personal and national security scandal.

Trump teases ‘big, beautiful agreement’ on Ukraine war and more

US President Donald Trump held an unscheduled meeting on Thursday, November 5, with Kirill Dmitriev, a special representative of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Dmitriev is also the CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, Russia’s sovereign wealth fund. He was in town

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China extends US trade truce by two months

The trade truce was due to expire on Nov 10.

After knife-edge vote, New Zealand parties put off coalitions talks

New Zealand has just seen its tightest general election in years, with the two major parties neck-and-neck.

Indian capital New Delhi chokes with pollution after Deepavali fireworks

It comes after millions celebrated Diwali with fireworks.

South Korea fines Coupang $284 million for abusing dominance in food delivery market

Coupang said the penalty was excessive.

New Zealand’s Luxon on course for second term, but weaker hand in coalition

WELLINGTON, Nov 9 - New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is on course to hang on to power as the head of a coalition government with a razor-thin majority following Saturday's election, but his National Party could lose control of key government ministries to right-wing

Okinawa governor calls for review of US forces pact after murder

Lawmakers in Okinawa adopted a resolution calling for revisions to the pact, which will be submitted to the US embassy.