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‘Rip it open’: Big Girls Don’t Cry director explores wounds of early love in film festival hit
By Michelle Duff in Wellington

Director Paloma Schneideman explores issues of consent and queerness in coming-of-age film set in New Zealand

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/07/big-girls-dont-cry-director-surprise-film-festival-hit

#NewZealand #JaneCampion #AsiaPacific #Dramafilms #Film #Culture #TheGuardian #MichelleDuffinWellington

New Zealand greenhouse gas levels hit record highs threatening catastrophic glacier melts https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/07/new-zealand-greenhouse-gas-record-high-threatening-catastrophic-glacier-melts-climate #NewZealand #AsiaPacific #ClimateCrisis #ExtremeWeather #Environment

New Zealand greenhouse gas levels hit record highs threatening catastrophic glacier melts
By Eva Corlett in Wellington

Government report finds the country could be hit with more frequent and intense heatwaves, as well as damaging storms and cyclones

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/07/new-zealand-greenhouse-gas-record-high-threatening-catastrophic-glacier-melts-climate

#NewZealand #AsiaPacific #Climatecrisis #Extremeweather #Environment #TheGuardian #EvaCorlettinWellington

PH diversifies trade toward Asia, Europe – DHL

THE Philippines is diversifying trade towar…
#Germany #DE #Europe #EU #Europa #DHL #AsiaPacific #ChinaPlusOnestrategy #Datacenterlogistics #DeutschePost #DHLExpress #emergingmarkets #EuropeanUnion #exportmarket #freetradeagreement #geopoliticaldisruptions #Lifesciences #Manufacturing #NewEnergy #Philippines #resilience #supplychaindiversification #Supplychains #technology #tradediversification #US-Iran-war
https://www.europesays.com/germany/104414/

https://www.europesays.com/unitedstates/20029/ Are You Funding the North Korean Nuclear Program? #articles #AsiaPacific #CandidateFraud #conference #ERE #hiring #News #recruiting #TalentAcquisition

https://www.europesays.com/unitedstates/19947/ New Zealand says naval ships made ‘routine’ transit of Taiwan Strait #'routine'Transit #AsiaPacific #China #NavalShips #NewZealand #Taiwan #TaiwanStrait

https://www.europesays.com/unitedstates/19701/ South Korean makeup trend hits youth #AsiaPacific #China #chongjin #crackdowns #culture #ForeignContent #hyesan #NorthHamgyongProvince #RyanggangProvince #SouthKoreanCulture #Students #women #youth

Uzbekistan had long been largely closed to foreign investment and credit cards. Now, after almost a decade of economic reform that has helped growth outpace that of most ex-Soviet peers, digital payments are ubiquitous. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/10/06/asia-pacific/uzbekistan-open-for-business/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #uzbekistan #investments #centralasia

OpenAI conceded Tuesday it botched the handling of a hacking incident in Australia, vowing to rebuild trust in a nation it is courting to host massive data centers. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/10/06/asia-pacific/society/open-ai-sorry-australia/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #society #openai #australia #ai #tech #cybersecurity

South Korea considers steps to force North Korea apology for DMZ mine blast | News

Seoul has urged the North to remove any other mines planted on the southern side of the military…
#EuropeSays #Korea #KR #Pyongyang #AsiaPacific #news #NorthKorea #SouthKorea
https://www.europesays.com/korea/179005/

Australia's conservative opposition coalition has proposed to slash temporary and humanitarian visas while prioritizing skilled workers in what it called the "biggest cut to immigration" in the nation's history. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/10/06/asia-pacific/society/australia-opposition-immigration-cut/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #society #australia #immigration #angustaylor

South Korea is preparing a response to force North Korea to apologize for a mine blast in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that seriously wounded two South Korean soldiers, a defense ministry spokesperson has said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/10/06/asia-pacific/politics/south-korea-north-korea-response-apology/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #southkorea #northkorea

https://www.europesays.com/unitedstates/18637/ World Bank Raises Asia-Pacific Growth Forecast to 4.5%… “In Korea, Semiconductors Account for 43% of KOSPI” #AsiaPacific #Economic #Issue #Korea #News #Newspaper #Politics #Society #SouthKorea #TheAsiaBusinessDaily

Several Indian states are seeking additional power allocations from the federal government to avoid outages amid reduced electricity supplies during the night, officials have said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/10/06/asia-pacific/india-power-outages/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #india #energy #renewables #elnino

https://www.europesays.com/unitedstates/18555/ Jaishankar meets commander of US Pacific Command, discusses security cooperation in Indo-Pacific #AsiaPacific

Gauff in racial abuse controversy at China Open after replayed point | Tennis https://www.rawchili.com/5116484/ ##china #AsiaPacific #racism #sport #tennis #UnitedStates #US&Canada #women

https://www.europesays.com/unitedstates/18473/ South Korea warns of possible AI use in banking hacks #AsiaPacific

From competing for food to a gold medal: the stories behind India’s Asian Games winners https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/05/this-is-india-asian-games-winners-success #WorldNews #India #SouthAndCentralAsia #Sport #Archery #Japan #AsiaPacific

https://www.europesays.com/unitedstates/18391/ South Korea removes North-planted DMZ mines, urges MDL talks #AsiaPacific #NationalAssembly #OppositionParty #Policy #Politics #RulingParty

From competing for food to a gold medal: the stories behind India’s Asian Games winners
By Niha Masih

The country’s 85-medal haul included athletes who trained with limited money and borrowed equipment. Plus, the Mumbai performer turning everyday absurdities into comedy

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/05/this-is-india-asian-games-winners-success

#Worldnews #India #SouthandcentralAsia #Sport #Archery #Japan #AsiaPacific #TheGuardian #NihaMasih

https://www.europesays.com/unitedstates/18309/ Asia Pacific hotel supply CAGR to slow to 2.3% till 2029 #AsiaPacific

Japan PM reacts to US Marine arrest over alleged killing on Okinawa

Japan’s prime minister has condemned the arrest of a US Marine suspected of killing a 39-year-old woman on Okinawa, reigniting tensions over US military presence on the island.

Asia Pacific · Dumpling News
https://www.dumpling.news/2026/10/japan-pm-reacts-to-us-marine-arrest.html?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dumpling_news&utm_content=asia-pacific

#AsiaPacific #DumplingNews

https://www.europesays.com/unitedstates/18145/ Chinese Humanoid Robots Appear at South Korea’s Parliamentary Audit… Physical AI Investment ‘Woefully Inadequate’ — BigGo Finance #Agibot #AsiaPacific #BaeKyungHoon #BroadcastingAndCommunicationsCommittee #ICT #LeeJungHeon #MinistryOfScienceAndICT #NationalAssemblyScience #Omdia #PhysicalAI #RobotFoundationModel(RFM) #Unitree

https://www.europesays.com/unitedstates/18063/ South Korea, Japan security teams deepen protection training exchange #AsiaPacific #president #PresidentialOffice

https://www.europesays.com/unitedstates/17981/ South Korea’s National Assembly begins audit amid Supreme Court and North Korea POW disputes #AsiaPacific

https://www.europesays.com/unitedstates/17817/ 7th Air Force seeks new counter-drone capabilities for point defense modernization in South Korea #7thAirForce #AccelerateTheProcurementAndFieldingOfInnovativeTechnologies(apfit) #AirDefense #AirForce #apfit #AsiaPacific #AttackDrone #CounterUas #Drones #GenKennethWilsbach #NorthKorea #PacificAirForces #PointDefense #Russia #SouthKorea #Ukraine #UnmannedAerialSystems

South Korea ships fuel to Russia amid Ukraine war

Over 176,000 tonnes of fuel, mostly diesel, was loaded at South Korean ports onto seven tankers that made 14 voyages to Russia’s far east in July and August.

Asia Pacific · Dumpling News
https://www.dumpling.news/2026/10/south-korea-ships-fuel-to-russia-amid.html?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dumpling_news&utm_content=asia-pacific

#AsiaPacific #Conflict #DumplingNews

https://www.europesays.com/unitedstates/17735/ Japan builds up its ‘southern shield’ as faith in US security cover falters | Military News #AsiaPacific #China #Japan #Military #News #UnitedStates #US&Canada

https://www.europesays.com/unitedstates/17653/ N. Korea reviews Q3 economy, discusses yearly goals in Cabinet meeting #AsiaPacific

Medvedev disqualified from China Open for hitting fan with a ball | Tennis https://www.rawchili.com/5116188/ ##china #AsiaPacific #europe #Russia #serbia #sport #sports #SportsTopics #tennis

Oil from South Korea being shipped to Russia as Ukraine war grinds on https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/06/oil-tankers-south-korea-russia-ukraine-war #SouthKorea #Russia #Ukraine #AsiaPacific #Oil #Commodities

Oil from South Korea being shipped to Russia as Ukraine war grinds on
By Raphael Rashid in Seoul

Exclusive: Guardian analysis finds more than 150,000 tonnes of fuel was shipped to Russian ports in July and August, some using sanctioned tankers

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/06/oil-tankers-south-korea-russia-ukraine-war

#SouthKorea #Russia #Ukraine #AsiaPacific #Oil #Commodities #TheGuardian #RaphaelRashidinSeoul

https://www.europesays.com/uk/1238691/ Formula One to probe software bug behind Bahrain GP chaos in Sepang | Motorsports #AsiaPacific #Bahrain #Malaysia #MiddleEast #Motorsports #sport #Sports #UK #UnitedKingdom

https://www.europesays.com/unitedstates/17571/ Key Events That Shaped U.S.-China-Taiwan Relations #AsiaPacific #China #Taiwan #trump #TrumpXI

India's Supreme Court Demands Answers Over Voter Roll Changes

India’s supreme court has ordered the government and election commission to explain the removal of tens of millions of voters from the electoral roll, which has sparked nationwide protests.

Asia Pacific · Dumpling News
https://www.dumpling.news/2026/10/indias-supreme-court-demands-answers.html?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dumpling_news&utm_content=asia-pacific

#AsiaPacific #Elections #DumplingNews

https://www.europesays.com/unitedstates/17489/ QDSA welcomes 7th university to Alliance #APDR #AsiaPacific #AsiaPacificDefenceReporter #AustraliaDefence #DefenceIndustry #DefenceNews #DefenseAnalysis #IndoPacificSecurity #MilitaryProcurement

https://www.europesays.com/unitedstates/17407/ Inside South Korea’s push to bring IB into mainstream schools #AsiaPacific

South Korean and U.N. investigators have concluded that two landmines that exploded inside the Demilitarized Zone last month and injured three soldiers had been planted by North Korea. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/10/05/asia-pacific/south-korea-probe-north-mines/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #southkorea #northkorea #pyongyang #dmz

Formula One to probe software bug behind Bahrain GP chaos in Sepang | Motorsports

Drivers faced glitches at the race in Malaysia, where Lewis Hamilton had to stop and restart his car…
#NewsBeep #News #Sports #AsiaPacific #bahrain #GB #malaysia #MiddleEast #Motorsports #sport #UK #UnitedKingdom
https://www.newsbeep.com/uk/793026/

https://www.europesays.com/unitedstates/17325/ North Korea Claims ‘AI-Enabled’ Hypersonic Missile Capability #AsiaPacific

https://www.europesays.com/unitedstates/?p=17243 America no longer abiding by its own Taiwan Relations Act #AsiaPacific #opinion #TaiwanDefense #TaiwanRelationsAct #TaiwanWar #TrumpXiSummit #USChinaWar #USTaiwan #USTaiwanArmsSales

Medvedev disqualified from China Open for hitting fan with a ball | Tennis

Published On 5 Oct 20265 Oct 2026 Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from his semifinal against Novak Djokovic at…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #AsiaPacific #China #Europe #Russia #Serbia #Sport #Tennis #UK #UnitedKingdom
https://www.newsbeep.com/759101/

https://www.europesays.com/unitedstates/17161/ Fiji tightens evidence security after 52kg of cocaine disappears from High Court #AsiaPacific #Cocaine #FijiAuthorities #HighCourt

Formula One to probe software bug behind Bahrain GP chaos in Sepang | Motorsports

Drivers faced glitches at the race in Malaysia, where Lewis Hamilton had to stop and restart his car…
#NewsBeep #News #Formula1 #AsiaPacific #bahrain #CA #Canada #F1 #malaysia #MiddleEast #motorsports #Sport #Sports
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/921859/

https://www.europesays.com/unitedstates/17079/ Australia and Japan agree to coordinate on economic security — Capital Brief #AsiaPacific #Defence #Economy #geopolitics

Djokovic defeats top seed Zverev to reach China Open semifinals | Tennis

Novak Djokovic to face Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals in Beijing after the Russian defeats Francisco Cerundolo. Published…
#NewsBeep #News #Tennis #asia #AsiaPacific #CA #Canada #China #Europe #Germany #Kazakhstan #Russia #Serbia #Sport #Sports
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/921751/

https://www.europesays.com/unitedstates/16997/ Trump says North Korea has 112 nuclear missiles, claims he gets along ‘great’ with Kim Jong Un #AsiaPacific #BreakingNews #China #EnglishDaily #finance #FreeNewspaper #Headlines #HongKongMedia #HongKongNews #HongKongNewsMedia #LatestNews #SingTao #Sports #standard #TheStandard #World

https://www.europesays.com/unitedstates/16915/ Calif. woman accused of spying for China, surveilling Taiwanese president’s son #AsiaPacific #CaliforniaSpy #China #irvine #OrangeCounty #Taiwan

Djokovic defeats top seed Zverev to reach China Open semifinals | Tennis

Novak Djokovic to face Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals in Beijing after the Russian defeats Francisco Cerundolo. Published…
#NewsBeep #News #Tennis #Asia #AsiaPacific #AU #Australia #China #Europe #Germany #Kazakhstan #Russia #Serbia #Sport #sports
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/917219/

Medvedev disqualified from China Open for hitting fan with a ball | Tennis

Published On 5 Oct 20265 Oct 2026 Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from his semifinal against Novak Djokovic at…
#Tennis #News #AsiaPacific #China #Europe #Russia #Serbia #Sport
https://www.europesays.com/tennis/82515/