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  3. ScienceChinaTax

    Russia to Boost Pensions in 2027

    Russia plans to increase all types of pensions in 2027, including insurance, social, and military. Insurance pensions for old age, disability, and loss of breadwinner will be indexed twice: first by 6.8% in February, then by another 3.3% in April. Social pensions may increase by approximately 6.8% from April 1, while military pensions are set to rise by around 4% from October. The average old-age pension is expected to reach 29,904 rubles by the end of 2027.
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  4. WorldJudiciaryMiddle EastChina

    Zelenskyy Asks Trump to Sanction Russian, Chinese Starlink Rival

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has repeatedly asked U.S. President Donald Trump to impose sanctions on Russian and Chinese companies involved in developing 'Rassvet', a satellite system that could compete with SpaceX's Starlink and potentially have military applications. Zelensky believes Russia accelerated work on Rassvet after Starlink limited Russian military use of its terminals. He warned that the system could increase the accuracy of Russian strikes and expand drone usage. Experts suggest the system may not match Starlink's capabilities but could still have military significance.
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  5. PoliticsRegulatorsLocal GovMiddle EastNorth America

    U.S. Weighs Sanctions on Israel Over Settler Violence in West Bank

    The U.S. is considering imposing sanctions on Israel due to settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. Options include measures against IDF units involved in serious abuses, restrictions on the use of U.S.-made weapons, and blacklisting Israeli army and police officers accused of allowing settler attacks. The Trump administration is closely monitoring the situation and any action may be delayed until after elections in Israel and the U.S.
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  8. SportsMiddle EastWinter Sports

    Chinese Judo Player Disqualified for Biting Opponent at Asian Games

    During a women's judo match at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Chinese player Tang Jing was disqualified after biting the arm of her Japanese opponent Rin Maeda. The incident occurred during the quarter-finals, with Tang reportedly continuing to bite for more than 20 seconds until the referee intervened. The bite left a visible mark on Maeda's arm, and Tang appeared unsatisfied with the disqualification decision. The incident has sparked debate in China, with some netizens criticizing the local media's description of Tang's action as a 'mistake'.
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  10. WorldMiddle EastPublic HealthHealthcare

    Plague Outbreak in Irkutsk Region: 189 Hospitalized After Lab Worker's Death

    A 27-year-old employee of an anti-plague institute in Irkutsk region, Russia, died from pneumonic plague, leading to the hospitalization of 189 people who had contact with her. The woman, Dar'ia Sh., was studying the plague bacterium and accidentally broke a test tube containing it, infecting herself. She was hospitalized on September 29 and died on October 1. A quarantine was imposed on the hospital, and those who had contact with her were placed under observation. Some of the hospitalized individuals have shown symptoms, but it's too early to confirm mass infection.
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  14. PoliticsLawMiddle EastNorth America

    PAS Ready to Use BN's Symbol in Melaka Election

    PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang has stated that the party is open to using Barisan Nasional's (BN) symbol in the upcoming Melaka state election, depending on the outcome of ongoing negotiations between the two parties. This comes after the Registrar of Societies (RoS) suspended the activities of the National Alliance (PN), led by PAS. UMNO, a component party of BN, has welcomed PAS' readiness to use their symbol, with UMNO Youth Chief Muhammad Akmal Saleh and UMNO Vice President Mohamed Khaled Nordin both expressing their support for the proposal.
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  17. PoliticsMiddle East

    Edo APC Chairman Threatens 'AK-47 Fire' Against Opponents of 2.5M Votes for Tinubu

    Edo State APC Chairman, Anslem Ojezua, has threatened to use force, referring to 'AK-47 fire', against anyone opposing the party's plan to deliver 2.5 million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2023 presidential election. He made this statement during a campaign rally, stating that the number of votes a state delivers could influence its development prospects.
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  19. BusinessLawRegulatorsNorth America

    Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy Depart Warner Bros. Following Paramount Merger

    Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy, the chiefs of Warner Bros., are leaving the company following the merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. The departure was confirmed by multiple sources, with the landmark $110 billion pact expected to close soon. David Ellison, the head of Skydance, will not retain De Luca and Abdy in his management team. Meanwhile, James Gunn and Peter Safran are expected to stay on at DC Studios.
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  20. CultureUnited Kingdom

    Verity: Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson Thriller Hits Theaters

    Verity, based on Colleen Hoover's novel, is a psychological thriller starring Anne Hathaway as Verity Crawford, a renowned author who hires Dakota Johnson's character, Lowen Ashleigh, to complete her book series after a car accident leaves her incapacitated. The film explores themes of family secrets, grief, and desire, with a plot that keeps viewers guessing until the end.
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  21. PoliticsMiddle EastBorder Security

    Israeli Authorities Treat FlyDubai Incident as Terrorist Act

    A co-pilot of a FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv stabbed the pilot repeatedly, attempting to crash the plane. Passengers and crew members overpowered the attacker, and the plane landed safely in Saudi Arabia. Israeli authorities are treating the incident as a terrorist act, with some reports suggesting the co-pilot may have been motivated by religious extremism.
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  22. SocietyLocal GovMiddle East

    Venezuelan Man Shot by ICE Agent Faces Assault Charges

    A Venezuelan delivery driver, Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, was shot in the back by an ICE agent during a traffic stop in Austin, Texas. He was subsequently charged with assaulting a federal officer, which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. Garces Perez's attorney disputes the government's account of the incident and alleges that he was denied necessary medical treatment for his wound.
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  24. WorldCivil RightsMiddle EastBudgetLogistics

    S&P Downgrades Romania's Rating to 'Junk'

    Standard & Poor's (S&P) has downgraded Romania's credit rating to 'BB+' from 'BBB-', placing it in the 'junk' category. This decision, announced on October 2, 2026, follows months of political instability and rising public debt. The downgrade could lead to higher borrowing costs for the country, potentially triggering a new wave of price increases and taxes. Romania's failure to form a new government had increased pressure on its investment-grade credit rating.
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