GM Aims to Bring ‘Eyes-Off’ Driving to AI-Powered Cars Within 2 Years

New York Times - Oct 21, 2026

General Motors is seeking help from artificial intelligence to keep up with Chinese companies that introduce vehicles very quickly.

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Next UN chief must prove that global cooperation works, says DFA 

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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday said that the next United Nations (UN) Secretary-General must prove that international cooperation still works amid rising geopolitical tensions.

Taiwan’s Iran-style attack drone could swamp PLA air defences: analysts

Oct 21, 2026

Taiwan’s Iran-style attack drone could swamp PLA air defences: analysts

A flight-tested attack drone similar to Iran’s Shahed model that its Taiwanese maker says could reach military targets in mainland China is meant to swamp PLA air defences, analysts said. Drawing on battlefield lessons from Ukraine and the Middle East, military experts broadly agree on the utility of such low-cost systems, but differ on how the drone could be deployed in a conflict with Beijing should it enter service. While some see greater value in targeting People’s Liberation Army forces in...

Philippine peso reaches new all-time low | The wRap

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Suspicious letters containing white powder sent to 2 Hong Kong media outlets

Oct 21, 2026

Suspicious letters containing white powder sent to 2 Hong Kong media outlets

Hong Kong police are investigating after two local media outlets received suspicious letters containing white powder – believed to be crushed oatmeal – sent from the United Kingdom. Police said that at around 3pm on Wednesday, online media outlet HK01 received an airmail letter delivered from the UK at its Kwai Chung office. Staff at the office in Tower 1 of Ever Gain Plaza opened the letter and found suspicious white powder inside. They subsequently called police. The police force deployed...

ICC Prosecution removes one incident in trial brief vs. Duterte 

Oct 21, 2026

ICC Prosecution removes one incident in trial brief vs. Duterte 

The International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecution removed one incident from its trial brief against former president Rodrigo Duterte following the Trial Chamber"s order.

Super Typhoon Champi Becomes Strongest Storm of 2026

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Shark Returns to Sea After Over a Month Stuck in a South Korean Port Canal

Oct 21, 2026

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The 10-foot-long dusky shark, nicknamed “Bukangi,” was successfully guided back to the open ocean after a third rescue attempt.

Hong Kong semi-private schools admit 20 more non-local students under expansion scheme

Oct 21, 2026

Hong Kong semi-private schools admit 20 more non-local students under expansion scheme

About 20 more non-local students have been admitted to Hong Kong semi-private schools under a government scheme to boost the city’s status as an international education hub, with a principal urging authorities to do more to promote the initiative to prospective pupils. Education authorities said on Wednesday that the non-local students holding student visas this year came from countries including Thailand, South Korea, Singapore, the United States and several European nations. Ida Lee Bik-sai,...

Is China a Russia-allied Arctic threat to Europe or a potential polar partner?

Oct 21, 2026

Is China a Russia-allied Arctic threat to Europe or a potential polar partner?

Europe should work with Beijing to develop shipping through the Arctic rather than trying to advance its transatlantic security alliance by framing China as a threat linked to Russia. That was the assessment of Chinese analysts following the release of the European Union’s Arctic policy on Tuesday. In addition to identifying Russia as its main threat, the policy warns of Beijing’s growing strategic ambitions in the European Arctic through its deepening alignment with Moscow. “With our new...

House members urge Marcos to seek Chinese envoy Jing Quan's recall

Oct 21, 2026

House members urge Marcos to seek Chinese envoy Jing Quan's recall

Ten members of the House of Representatives called on Pres. Marcos, Jr. to declare Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan persona non grata or ask China to recall him, over his reference to using force.

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