World news, briefly.
Updated daily at 7 AM Western Indonesia time
Alphabet shares suffered a historic decline, weighing on U.S. markets. Treasury yields eased after mixed economic reports, while European shares rose after the European Central Bank held interest rates steady.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveU.S. economic growth was notably strong from July through September, while inflation accelerated. Business investment driven by AI infrastructure rose 12.7%, its largest increase in six years.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveA high-speed train crash in Spain killed dozens of people, marking the country’s second deadly rail disaster of 2026. The tragedy occurred ahead of a national election and prompted renewed scrutiny of rail safety and infrastructure.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveHaiti announced new election dates as armed gangs continue fighting police and soldiers. More than 2,000 Salvadoran troops have recently arrived to support efforts against the gangs and protect civilians.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveThe United Nations’ political mission in Somalia is set to end after more than three decades, with no agreed replacement mechanism to resolve disputes between rival leaders. Somalia faces political tensions and continuing militant violence.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveA group called the Department of Peace released information on more than 41,000 Department of Homeland Security staff, according to the report.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveOfcom says photo and digital ID, banking checks or facial age estimation can help verify whether someone is 16 or over ahead of a social media ban for under-16s.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveMicrosoft’s profits rose sharply days after the Windows developer said it would offer buyouts to 60,000 workers as it seeks to reduce costs.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveA federal judge ordered the Trump administration to identify states where the Justice Department pressured officials over alleged noncitizen voters. The judge said he intends to rule by Monday on a lawsuit seeking to block federal interference with state election procedures.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveMilwaukee defeated Tampa Bay 4-1 in Game 5 to win its first World Series championship, ending a 44-year championship drought for the city amid concerns that an MLB lockout could threaten the 2027 season.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveAlmost 2 million hectares have burned during Indonesia’s worst fire season in a decade, spreading a thick haze across the region as frustration grows over the government’s response, economic malaise and policy missteps.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ Save