News Digest

Report generated Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 19:16 SGT, Singapore time.

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Malaysia / Singapore News

World News

New CNA World

Death toll in Russian attack on aid centre up to 40: Zelenskyy

Ukrainian officials report that the death toll from a Russian strike on an aid center has reached at least 40 people. President Zelenskyy warned that more than 30 individuals may still be trapped under the rubble as rescue operations continue.

AI

TechCrunch AI

Meta acquires AI coding startup Conductor

Meta has acquired the AI coding startup Conductor to enhance its software development capabilities. The acquisition allows engineers to deploy teams of agents that work simultaneously on various project aspects.

CNA

Google turns off AI for schoolchildren by default

Google has turned off artificial intelligence features for schoolchildren by default across its platforms. The policy shift addresses growing concerns about youth exposure to generative AI tools in educational settings.

Video Games

GameSpot

The Elder Scrolls 6 Is Officially Titled Sentinel

Bethesda has officially confirmed the subtitle for its next major release as The Elder Scrolls VI: Sentinel during a studio anniversary video. The announcement provided no specific release date or gameplay details beyond a familiar title card and a brief quote.

New GameSpot

WoW: Forever Won’t Get More Class Balance Changes Any Time Soon

Blizzard has announced that World of Warcraft: Forever will not receive significant class balance changes for at least a month following its launch. The developer stated it used beta data to tune the game, but plans to hold off on further adjustments until after the initial release period.

GameSpot

God Of War Laufey Delayed

Santa Monica Studios has delayed its upcoming PS5 title God of War Laufey from February 2027 to May 20, 2027. The developer cited the need for additional time to put finishing touches on the game and push it to its fullest potential.

US Stock Market

CNA

Stocks surge, oil tumbles after Trump's election rout

Major US stock indexes surged following Donald Trump's electoral victory, while oil prices experienced a sharp decline during the same period. The market rally reflected immediate investor reactions to the political outcome and its economic implications.

CNA

Democrats' midterm sweep fuels $750 billion Big Tech rally

A sweeping Democratic victory in the midterm elections triggered a massive $750 billion rally across major technology stocks. This sector-wide surge highlighted how political shifts directly influenced investor sentiment toward large-cap tech firms.

CNA

Arm beats second-quarter revenue estimates on AI and data-center demand

Arm reported second-quarter revenue that exceeded analyst estimates, driven primarily by strong demand for artificial intelligence and data-center technologies. The results underscored the continued financial momentum in semiconductor design amid growing enterprise computing needs.

Singapore Stock Market

Badminton

New BWF World Tour

Korea Open: Quiet Step Forward

The BWF World Tour has published an update on the Korea Open regarding a quiet step forward for participants. This coverage tracks the ongoing developments at the event.

BWF

Youth Olympics: Meet the Quarterfinalists

The BWF has introduced the athletes who have advanced to the quarterfinal stage of the Youth Olympic Games. This roster outlines the competitors progressing in the badminton tournament.

Technology

New The Verge

Big Tech’s big AI buildout will not end until someone stops it

Big Tech competitors are continuing to spend record amounts on AI data center buildouts despite recent quarterly earnings calls showing these investments have not yet yielded promised returns. Industry observers note that this massive infrastructure expansion will persist until external factors...

CNA

Google turns off AI for schoolchildren by default

Google has disabled artificial intelligence features for schoolchildren by default across its platforms. The policy change addresses growing concerns about youth safety and responsible AI deployment in educational contexts.

The Verge

Qualcomm is betting big on data centers as smartphone sales sink

Qualcomm is shifting its business focus toward data centers after smartphone sales declined significantly compared to the previous year. The company outlined plans during its earnings call to expand into the AI infrastructure market through partnerships with major tech firms.

Health & Science

Bitcoin & Crypto

New Bitcoin Foundation

American Bitcoin Q3 Earnings: $126M Profit

American Bitcoin reported a $126 million profit for the third quarter driven by digital asset gains. The firm's financial results highlight strong performance across its mining and investment operations during the period.

Toys & Collectibles

The Brothers Brick (LEGO)

LEGO Ideas 21375 Godzilla: Size does matter [Review]

Few movie monsters command a screen quite like Godzilla. There’s the colossal bulk, the jagged row of dorsal fins, and that blue-white atomic breath: an image so iconic it has been flattening cinema’s skylines, and its insurance premiums, for decades.