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• Moore Threads Posts First Profit Amid US Export Controls

  29-10-2026 07:14 via WN.com - World News
  Amid US semiconductor export controls, Chinese GPU manufacturer Moore Threads has recorded its first operating profit in the third quarter. As the Chinese government’s semiconductor self-reliance policy and expanded AI infrastructure investments drive growth in the domestic GPU market, securing a stable revenue structure and narrowing the technology gap with NVIDIA are highlighted as key challenges to sustain this momentum. According to Chinese economic media Yicai Global, Maeil Business Newsp
  
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• Prep football playoff preview: It’s time! State’s 1 vs. 4, 2 vs. 3 in OIA

  29-10-2026 12:37 via WN.com - World News
  It’s that time of year, more than 10 weeks since day one of preseason, when the atmosphere may feel electric. ......
  
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• No. 1 ‘Iolani sweeps young Mililani to advance to semifinals

  29-10-2026 12:37 via WN.com - World News
  Georgie Lee hammered 16 kills as top-seeded ‘Iolani swept Mililani 25-20, 25-11, 25-20 on Wednesday in the quarterfinal round of the New City Nissan/HHSAA Girls Volleyball State Championships at Kekuhaupio Gymnasium. ......
  
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• D-8 chief urges sustainable investment at UNCTAD forum in Doha

  29-10-2026 12:37 via WN.com - World News
  D-8 Secretary-General Ambassador Sohail Mahmood spoke on three...
  
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• Water levels on Rhine rise, but relief forecast to be short-lived

  29-10-2026 12:29 via WN.com - World News
  Water levels on the Rhine, a critical European...
  
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• Scorpio Tankers Inc. Announces Financial Results for the Third Quarter of 2026 and An Increase ...

  29-10-2026 12:29 via WN.com - World News
  Scorpio Tankers Inc. reported its results for the...
  
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• Kumar Sangakkara and his family face ‘first bad experience in Dublin’; Ryanair accused of ‘mishandling ...

  29-10-2026 12:29 via WN.com - World News
  Former Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara and his family were travelling in Dublin, where they faced discriminatory behaviour from the staff of Irish airlines Ryanair. ......
  
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• Fed holds rates steady despite inflation being too high

  29-10-2026 12:29 via WN.com - World News
  10-2 vote to keep policy unchanged The Federal...
  
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• Davao City activates El Ni�o fire contingency as vegetation incidents reach 50.5 percent

  29-10-2026 12:29 via WN.com - World News
  Vegetation and rubbish fires have accounted for more than half of fire incidents in Davao City from January to October 2026, prompting the Bureau of Fire Protection-Davao...
  
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• BofA tracks shipping data showing Red Sea transit recovery

  29-10-2026 12:29 via WN.com - World News
  Bank of America released its latest shipping and...
  
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• Bahri: Nine-Months 2026 Results With Net Profit Of SAR 9.98 Billion

  29-10-2026 12:29 via WN.com - World News
  The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia...
  
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• Brewers manager rips Yankees during World Series celebration: ‘Everyone playing for themselves’

  29-10-2026 12:28 via WN.com - World News
  Everyone is piling on the Yankees, even the Milwaukee Brewers while they were on the field celebrating their first World Series championship. ......
  
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• Which states don't observe daylight saving time?

  29-10-2026 12:23 via WN.com - World News
  Permanent standard time may protect sleep better than daylight saving time Politicians are pushing for permanent daylight saving time, but scientists say standard time is healthier. While the country and lawmakers debate over making daylight saving time permanent, some parts of the United States remain on standard time year-round, eliminating the need for twice-yearly clock changes. Under current federal law, states can exempt themselves from observing daylight saving time through state legislat
  
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• Inside the Milwaukee Brewers' quest for a dynasty

  29-10-2026 12:23 via WN.com - World News
  Brewers' Cooper Pratt parties with Fanta in MLB playoffs Brewers rookie Cooper Pratt doesn't drink. Here's how he ended up with celebrating with Fanta in the MLB playoffs. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Milwaukee Brewers, their bodies drenched in celebratory liquid, pieces of confetti still clinging to their hair, chugged beers, sprayed champagne, sang, danced and screamed Wednesday night into the early morning Thursday, acting as they were at a fraternity rage party. Hey, why not? It had been 57
  
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• North Korea fires around 10 ballistic missiles toward sea, Seoul says

  29-10-2026 12:22 via WN.com - World News
  Trump defends North Korea ties President Trump denied claims that he is prioritizing North Korea's interests over regional allies. SEOUL, Oct 29 (Reuters) - North Korea fired around 10 ballistic missiles toward the sea off its east coast on Thursday, South Korea's military said, as tensions run high ahead of Pyongyang's end-of-month deadline to activate propaganda loudspeakers along the heavily armed border. The short-range missiles were launched at around 12:30 p.m. (0330 GMT) from around Wonsa
  
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• Wesco International: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

  29-10-2026 12:19 via WN.com - World News
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — PITTSBURGH (AP) — Wesco International Inc. (WCC) on Thursday reported third-quarter net income of $267.8 million. ......
  
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• Russian drone hits 2 trains stopped at a station in central Ukraine, killing 13, officials say

  29-10-2026 12:14 via WN.com - World News
  Officials say a jet-powered Russian drone hit two trains stopped at a station in central Ukraine on Thursday, killing at least 13 people and injuring 10 others. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described it in a post on X as a ......
  
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• European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will resign Feb. 7, ahead of term

  29-10-2026 12:14 via WN.com - World News
  European Central Bank President...
  
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• China's record-breaking exports of clean tech are making a big dent in emissions, report says

  29-10-2026 12:14 via WN.com - World News
  China is exporting a record amount of clean energy technology and that is making a dent in global emissions. Interest in renewables has surged due to the energy crisis from the Iran war. A report released Thursday shows that China's ......
  
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• For long-suffering Brewers fans, a World Series of life and death, grief and joy

  29-10-2026 12:13 via WN.com - World News
  Brandon Woodruff held the World Series trophy and told fans, "I know it means the world to you.” For some, the memories are bittersweet. ......
  
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• Brewers stalwarts Christian Yelich, Brandon Woodruff savor long-awaited title

  29-10-2026 12:13 via WN.com - World News
  The Brewers' top leaders paved the way for a World Series breakthrough. As Woodruff said of Yelich, "It's all genuine. There's no bullcrap." ......
  
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• Trump talks up incomplete projects, uncertain payouts on the campaign trail

  29-10-2026 12:12 via WN.com - World News
  US President Donald Trump has touted billions in new factories, energy projects and jobs while campaigning for Republicans in competitive races before the November election, but several projects remain uncertain or years from delivering economic benefits, a Reuters review found. Stop after stop, Trump has pointed to the projects as evidence his economic policies are paying off, including an Alaska liquefied natural gas (LNG) pipeline, an Iowa steel mill, a Texas power plant, a Kentucky pharmaceu
  
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• Jumanji Open World Trailer: Dwayne Johnson Returns for Final Adventure With Karen Gillan, Jack Black ...

  29-10-2026 12:11 via WN.com - World News
  The adventure is far from over! Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillan are back for one last thrilling ride in Jumanji: Open World. The main lead actor has unveiled the latest trailer for the highly anticipated action-comedy, teasing a fresh twist that takes the beloved franchise beyond the boundaries of the...
  
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• Urgent: Lagarde to step down as ECB president in February

  29-10-2026 12:09 via WN.com - World News
  FRANKFURT, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- European...
  
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• Urgent: Iran's IRGC says 3 oil tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz

  29-10-2026 12:09 via WN.com - World News
  TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- Three tankers exploded...
  
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• Sri Lanka warns pig farmers as African swine fever resurfaces

  29-10-2026 12:09 via WN.com - World News
  COLOMBO, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lankan authorities have urged pig farmers to strengthen biosecurity measures following a resurgence of African swine fever (ASF), with nearly 200 pigs testing positive...
  
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• Sri Lanka seeks return of 112 wanted suspects from 13 countries

  29-10-2026 12:09 via WN.com - World News
  COLOMBO, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lankan police have identified 112 suspects wanted under Interpol Red Notices who are believed to be hiding in 13 countries, Police...
  
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• S. Korea's real wages rebound in August for 1st time in 5 months

  29-10-2026 12:09 via WN.com - World News
  SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's real wages, adjusted for inflation, rebounded in August for the first time in five...
  
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• S. Korean banks' household lending rates hit 34-month high in September

  29-10-2026 12:09 via WN.com - World News
  SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- South Korean banks' household lending rates hit the highest in 34 months following the back-to-back policy...
  
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• Researchers in Australia map genetic links to 16 diseases

  29-10-2026 12:09 via WN.com - World News
  SYDNEY, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- Researchers in Australia have mapped genetic links to 16 diseases, identifying nearly 1,500 genes that may contribute to conditions ranging from cancer to immune...
  
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