US midterms: In Michigan, pocketbook pain collides with smears in a bitter battle for the Senate

Michigan Senate race: affordability concerns and attacks shape bitter election battle between Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers Read more at straitstimes.com.

Hong Kong logs new record for hottest October

Hong Kong logs record hottest October as weather service reports a monthly mean temperature of 27.6C amid strong El Nino.

Cyclone Murasu makes landfall on India's eastern coast

BHUBANESWAR, India, Nov 3 - Cyclone Murasu made landfall along India's eastern coast on Tuesday, the country's weather ...

US carries out ‘defensive’ strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island, officials say

US strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island, Wall Street Journal reports amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Singapore decides not to nominate Padang and surrounding buildings as UNESCO World Heritage Site

A UNESCO report had recommended implementing additional planning restrictions for the area. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Ukrainian drones set fire to major Russian oil refinery, local governor says

MOSCOW, Nov 3 - Ukraine set fire to a major oil refinery in the Russian city of Yaroslavl in an overnight drone attack, the regional governor said, after the Russian military said it had downed 856 ...

Conway out of India ODI after collision with Henry

Nov 3 - New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said opener Devon Conway will miss the first one-day international against India due to a head injury after colliding with teammate Matt Henry during training at Eden ...
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Dortmund bring back painful memories for evergreen Pellegrini

The 73-year-old’s team boast three wins from three in the league phase ahead of their visit on Nov 4 to face Borussia Dortmund, the scene of one of the most agonising defeats in his long career. In ...
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Live Wire should pose a threat

1 Loving Vibes ticks plenty of boxes on the quick back-up. The drop into Class 5 for the first time is a major positive and Nichola Yuen’s booking also suits. 3 Joy Star has trialled much better since ...

Czech public media launch strike, accusing government of political meddling

PRAGUE, Nov 3 - Czech public television and radio workers launched a one-day strike on Tuesday against a government plan to cut financing and move funding to the state budget, which they call an ...

Halal checks in Malaysia questioned after 6.5 tonnes of chicken seized

The raid on a Puchong slaughterhouse has raised concerns over halal enforcement, consumer confidence and Malaysia’s ambitions to be a global halal hub. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Bangladesh garment workers stage fourth day of wage protests

DHAKA, Nov 3 - Garment workers in Bangladesh staged a fourth day of wage protests on Tuesday, with police firing tear gas to disperse demonstrators as unrest disrupted factory operations and transport ...