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5.7-magnitude quake hits Japan’s Kumamoto prefecture; no tsunami warning

The temblor occurred shortly after 6pm local time on Nov 25.
The temblor occurred shortly after 6pm local time on Nov 25.

TSMC files lawsuit against former executive on security concerns

Local media reported that former Senior Vice-President Lo Wei-Jen may have taken TSMC’s advanced technology data to his new employer, Intel.
Local media reported that former Senior Vice-President Lo Wei-Jen may have taken TSMC’s advanced technology data to his new employer, Intel.

Delirium, painkillers: Swimmers conquer Hong Kong seas to circumnavigate Lantau in 21 hours

Mr Simon Holliday become the first person to circumnavigate Hong Kong’s largest island of Lantau, a distance of over 65km.
Mr Simon Holliday become the first person to circumnavigate Hong Kong’s largest island of Lantau, a distance of over 65km.

China launches first emergency mission to Tiangong space station

The unmanned Shenzhou-22 spacecraft lifted off atop a Long March-2F rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China on Nov 25.
The unmanned Shenzhou-22 spacecraft lifted off atop a Long March-2F rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China on Nov 25.

Taiwan says ‘no information’ on cooperation with South Korea on US chip tariffs

Taiwan's Premier Cho Jung-tai said there is relatively more "benign" competition between Taiwan and South Korea in high-tech fields.
Taiwan's Premier Cho Jung-tai said there is relatively more "benign" competition between Taiwan and South Korea in high-tech fields.

South Korea issues alert after 6th case of swine fever

The government culled 1,423 pigs from the affected farm.
The government culled 1,423 pigs from the affected farm.

Taiwan pleased Trump made no mention of island in readout of Xi call

The US readout of the conversation omitted any mention of Taiwan – a central focus for Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The US readout of the conversation omitted any mention of Taiwan – a central focus for Chinese President Xi Jinping.

‘Return’ to China not an option, Taiwan’s Premier says in response to Xi

A view of the Taipei skyline with clouds hanging over distant mountains, seen from across the Tamsui River in Taipei, Taiwan, November 8, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang
A view of the Taipei skyline with clouds hanging over distant mountains, seen from across the Tamsui River in Taipei, Taiwan, November 8, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang

Japan sends letter to UN chief rebutting China’s claims over Taiwan remarks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has been accused of expressing ambitions to intervene militarily in Taiwan.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has been accused of expressing ambitions to intervene militarily in Taiwan.

Xi tells Trump that Taiwan’s ‘return’ is key to post-war order in phone call

A White House official confirmed Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump spoken by phone but gave no details.
A White House official confirmed Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump spoken by phone but gave no details.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.