13 October 2026 morning edition · Asia-Pacific Newspaperarchive edition

Economy

The IMF slightly raised its 2026 forecast but projects a slowdown to 3.1% in 2027, with just 32 economies driving 95% of expansion.

Brasil 247, Channel News Asia, DT Next +3

Agenda

Abhijeet Dipke arrested ahead of New Delhi protest over voter roll purge; lawyer says leader freed after agreeing not to breach peace for one year.

BirGün, iEfimerida, Mardin Life

Agenda

Vote counting started at 8 am for two Assembly seats vacated after AIADMK MLAs joined the ruling TVK, with turnout above 80% in both constituencies.

Deccan Chronicle, DT Next, India Today (Science) +3

World

Lai Ching-te marks National Day with defence pledge as Trump and Xi prepare fresh talks.

1News, Dimsum Daily, The Irish Times

Agenda

Monsoon withdrawal triggers widespread storms, waterlogging in capital and heavy rain warnings across India.

Down To Earth, Livemint (Markets), National Herald +2

Agenda

Supreme Court bar associations and NLSIU alumni condemn police action against advocates protesting near the court on October 10.

Bar and Bench, LiveLaw, Telangana Today (Tech) +1

Economy

Presidents of six nations adopt joint statement prioritizing East-West and North-South transport corridors and propose a shared digital trade platform.

Axar.az, Kars Manşet, Qafqazinfo.az +2

Agenda

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi leads a convoy from Lakki Marwat toward Islamabad demanding Imran Khan's release, rejecting federal counterterrorism policy and warnings of governor's rule.

Dawn, Frontier Post, Mashriq TV

Agenda

Homeland Security Investigations executed a judicially authorized warrant at the Minnesota Democrat's Washington residence three weeks before midterm elections.

amNewYork, Atlanta Black Star, Daily Mail +23

Agenda

The electoral court gave Meta 48 hours to respond to Lula campaign claims of selective content suppression and algorithmic bias.

24 Horas, Aos Fatos, Brasil 247 +20

Technology

Hackers hijacked Danfoss refrigeration software at roughly 400 stores, forcing defrost cycles that destroyed millions of euros in perishables.

Actu.fr, Business Insider, BusinessWorld +17

Economy

American economists honored for micro-founded frameworks that guide central banks through energy shocks and pandemics.

A Tarde, BusinessWorld, Columbia Spectator +11

Economy

Brent crude hits near two-week high as Middle East escalation overshadows Trump's Russia-Ukraine energy truce claim.

African Eye Report, BusinessLine (Markets), CNBC +7

Agenda

Meteorology Directorate forecasts strong downpours, local hail, and flash-flood risk across Malatya and surrounding provinces through mid-October.

Afyon Türkeli Gazetesi, Cumhuriyet Ekonomi, Gazete Malatya +5

Agenda

President and vice president react to Wall Street Journal report that U.S. ambassador to Greece pressed a donor to cover her credit-card debt.

ABC13 (Houston KTRK), ABC7 Los Angeles, Adevărul +24

Agenda

The British comedian faces seven charges involving six women dating back to the start of his career.

Courthouse News Service, Daily Mail, Extra.ie +7

World

Foreign ministers meet in Luxembourg to target 1,600 individuals and entities linked to Russia's military industry and discuss visa restrictions for Russian citizens.

Dinheiro Vivo, Infobae América, Jornal Económico +3

World

Five European intelligence agencies warn the Kremlin is expanding hybrid operations to target executives at drone and arms firms supplying Ukraine.

Formiche, Linkiesta, TV5MONDE

Technology

The automaker previews nine concepts and over 60 vehicles as the biennial show opens with a focus on affordable European EVs.

Autocar, HDblog, Il Fatto Quotidiano +3

Technology

New Alexa Tablet line replaces Fire OS with Android, adds generative AI assistant, and starts at $229.99.

Canaltech, El Economista, Olhar Digital +2

Entertainment

Actor known for Walter White Jr. role and disability advocacy found dead; authorities investigating possible suicide.

Bored Panda, Daily Mail, El Comercio +27

Sports

Red Bull driver dominates sprint weekend but focuses on Sunday grand prix after securing first Singapore pole and sprint victory.

1News, ABC Australia, Autosport +14

Sports

Retsos scores winner as Olympiacos plays over half an hour with ten men to hand Panathinaikos first league defeat of the season.

Documento, Efsyn (Efimerida ton Syntakton), Enikos +9

Sports

Garrett Mitchell's triple and game-saving catch power Milwaukee to a second straight NLCS appearance.

Click2Houston, Essentially Sports, Fox News +8

Entertainment

Singer Kelly Clarkson and Brooklyn retailer Art of Play trade public accusations after a shopping visit went viral.

Atlanta Black Star, Billboard, Bored Panda +12