JP Morgan has upgraded euro zone equities from neutral to overweight, citing cheaper valuations, policy tailwinds, and sector catalysts, albeit with political risks in view.
Vietnam’s Communist Party chief To Lam will visit North Korea Oct 9-11 at Kim Jong Un’s invitation, marking the first Vietnamese leader’s trip in nearly 20 years, to celebrate the 80th anniversary of North Korea’s ruling party.
Macron appoints Sébastien Lecornu, his ally and former defense minister, as France’s new Prime Minister. Lecornu inherits a divided parliament and must push through the 2026 budget under intense scrutiny.
A Tokyo firm inspects reportedly haunted homes with scientific tools and optional exorcisms, issuing “ghost-free” certificates to ease fear and protect property value in a market wary of “bad auras.”
Egypt reopens the tomb of Pharaoh Amenhotep III in Luxor after 20+ years of restoration, revealing conserved frescoes, inscriptions, and royal chambers for the king and his queens.
A fierce blizzard trapped nearly 1,000 people on Everest’s Tibetan side above 4,900 m. Rescue and clearing operations are ongoing, with some evacuated and many still awaiting reach.
Haruko Arimura is set to become general council chair of Japan’s LDP amid a period of internal reshuffling following the selection of a new party leader.
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) aims to boost investment, jobs, and movement of goods/people, but success hinges on improved transport: faster checkpoints, transit links, etc.
In Sidoarjo, Indonesia, rescuers search amid the wreckage of Al-Khoziny boarding school after a collapse killed 37 students and left 26 missing. The building had been illegally expanded, triggering criminal investigations.
Iran’s parliament has approved removing four zeros from the the rial, making one new rial equal to 10,000 old ones, as part of a broader monetary reform.
The European Commission plans a strategy to reduce reliance on U.S. and Chinese AI technologies by promoting domestic tools, open-source solutions, more funding and strengthening sectors.
Typhoon Matmo has prompted China to evacuate over 150,000 people from Guangdong province. The storm, with winds up to 151 kph, is expected to make landfall shortly, bringing heavy rain and disruption.
Lithuania’s Vilnius Airport briefly suspended operations after reports of balloons in its airspace; flights were halted or diverted, but service resumed early the next morning.
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi will travel to Italy and Switzerland from October 7 to 12, engaging in bilateral meetings and strategic dialogues amid ongoing China-Europe dynamics.
Putin declares “Asia is the future; Russia can work with America, but Russia is done with Europe,” signaling a bold geopolitical pivot toward the East.
Searches for “second job” have surged to record highs, eclipsing peaks during 2008 and COVID, reflecting widening economic pressures and changing labor behavior.
After winning Best Actor, Cillian Murphy says major studios didn’t call — he was committed to smaller projects and wonders, “Maybe some day, or perhaps it’s too late.”
India resists full cryptocurrency regulation, citing fears of systemic risk and disruptions to its payments infrastructure.
U.S. officials are in talks to convert a $50M grant into an ~8% stake in Critical Metals’ Greenland rare earth mine, aiming to secure strategic mineral supply, but deal isn’t finalized.
BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda says interest rates will rise if Japan’s economy and inflation align with forecasts, emphasizing domestic data over global uncertainty.
FAA updates helicopter routes and zones at DCA, IAD, and BWI, enhancing safety after a fatal 2025 mid-air collision.
China has initiated investigations into Mexico's proposed tariff hikes and anti-dumping measures, expressing concerns over potential harm to Chinese enterprises and the broader trade environment.
Drone sightings forced Munich Airport to close, grounding flights and stranding thousands, highlighting airspace vulnerabilities and aviation safety challenges.
China offers massive U.S. investment incentives, seeking reduced tariffs and looser restrictions on Chinese deals while negotiations continue.