5 October 2026 morning edition · Asia-Pacific Newspaperarchive edition

Economy

Philippines' largest tech listing prices 34% below initial range as investors demand discount amid valuation concerns.

Rappler, Rappler (Tech), SunStar +1

Agenda

Three journalists allege groping by officers during demonstrations demanding the chief election commissioner's resignation; no FIR registered as of October 4.

National Herald, OpIndia, Siasat Daily +2

Agenda

Early results from Asia and Oceania show the incumbent ahead of Flávio Bolsonaro in most locations, while the PL candidate leads in Japan and the Middle East.

Jovem Pan, Opera Mundi, Revista Fórum

Agenda

Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala directs fresh inquiry into corruption allegations and the suicide of a Malaysian engineer linked to a World Bank-funded road project.

Deccan Chronicle, Mathrubhumi English, OpIndia +2

Health

A 28-year-old technician at an Irkutsk anti-plague institute died of severe pneumonia after a reported vial break; authorities deny confirmed plague but imposed quarantine.

1News, 20 Minutos, ABC +54

Agenda

Members will decide at the Brighton conference whether to adopt the policy, which would make the Greens the first major UK party to formally equate Zionism with racism.

Daily Mail, Gândul, Ghanamma +9

Agenda

Brazilian president trails by 2.4 million votes after first round but says he excels in head-to-head contests.

Brasil de Fato, Jornal Económico, Jota +5

Agenda

Datum exit poll shows Renovación Popular ahead of Allison and Bruce; official count underway.

Correo, El Comercio, Eltiempo +4

AI

David Robinson says companies prioritize speed over safety and calls for external incentives to slow development.

Business Insider, DW English, Parallaxi +2

Agenda

Polls open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; ONPE platform lets citizens check polling stations using DNI numbers.

Correo, El Comercio, Gestión

Agenda

Over 155 million voters head to polls as incumbent Lula and senator Flavio Bolsonaro trade confidence and criticism on election day.

Agência Senado, AS, BirGün +25

World

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on Sunday to announce new military and energy assistance as Ukraine braces for a fifth winter of war.

DAF (Dagens Agrikultur), Die Presse, Efsyn (Efimerida ton Syntakton) +21

World

Overnight air strikes and drone attacks across Gaza left at least 11 Palestinians dead, while Israeli forces detained 22 people, including three children, in West Bank operations.

Asi Gazetesi, Bursa Hakimiyet, Haber7 +3

Agenda

Around 3.4 million voters cast ballots in a general election overshadowed by separatist rhetoric and economic hardship.

Click2Houston, Deutsche Welle Europe, DW English +7

Technology

AWS CEO Matt Garman warns moratoriums could cost the U.S. its AI leadership as the company launches a five-year community investment program.

GeekWire, Olhar Digital, TheStreet +2

Agenda

More than 158 million Brazilians choose six offices in the first round of the 2026 general election.

CNN Brasil, O Globo, Veja

Sports

Red Bull driver claims first victory of the season after mixed-conditions thriller in Malaysia.

1News, 24 Horas, ABC +22

Sports

Goalkeeper Raúl Rangel's two blunders and a late defensive lapse hand Rafael Márquez his first loss as El Tri coach in Glendale.

ABC Color, AS, El Economista +12

Sports

Chicago's bullpen game and a two-run homer by Munetaka Murakami steal Game 1 in Cleveland.

Brandon Sun, Click2Houston, El Economista +10

Sports

Israeli journalists confront Ireland coach over Gaza stance and player conduct, prompting FAI officials to end the briefing abruptly.

Channel News Asia, Daily Mail, Daily Mirror +9

Entertainment

Alejandro G. Iñárritu's satire earns $8M domestic and $12M international against a $160M budget as Warner Bros. prepares to merge with Paramount.

ABC Australia, Bangor Daily News (Maine), CdM +7