News Digest

Report generated Monday, 2 November 2026 at 13:15 SGT, Singapore time.

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World News

New CNA World

Judge denies Trump admin attempt to block key Senate result

A federal judge dismissed a Trump administration legal bid to block a key Senate election result, sparking alarm over potential midterm contestations. The president had personally ordered the attempt as Republicans prepare to challenge losses in the congressional race.

CNA World

Cyber attacks hit Russia, Ukraine after truce ends

Cyber attacks have targeted both Russia and Ukraine following the expiration of a localized ceasefire in the region. US-mediated diplomatic talks between the two nations are scheduled to resume this month after being frozen since February.

Al Jazeera

Israeli attacks on Gaza kill at least nine people

Israeli attacks on Gaza City and Khan Younis have killed at least nine people over the weekend. The ongoing military operations continue to impact civilian areas as regional hostilities remain active.

AI

Video Games

US Stock Market

Singapore Stock Market

Badminton

BWF

Results | Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026

The BWF has released the official results for the Youth Olympic Games held in Dakar during 2026. Tournament standings and match outcomes are now available through the organization's updates.

BWF Olympics

Youth Olympics: Mady Sow’s Senegalese Connection

Mady Sow’s participation at the Youth Olympics highlights his unique connection to Senegal and his athletic development. The feature examines how his heritage influences his approach to professional badminton.

BWF World Tour

YEOSU VICTOR Korea Open 2026

The YEOSU VICTOR Korea Open 2026 is scheduled as an upcoming event on the BWF World Tour. Players and officials are preparing for the competition in Yeosu as the draw phase begins.

Technology

New The Verge

North Korea linked to massive Binance crypto heist

The FBI has identified North Korean hackers operating under the TraderTraitor name as responsible for a US$6.3 billion cryptocurrency heist at Binance. Investigators noted that the group converted stolen tokens into Ethereum and is preparing to launder the funds.

The Verge

Apple’s HomeView could add security camera features

Hidden code in Apple’s HomeView software suggests the company may be integrating security camera capabilities into its smart home hub. The potential update would add motion detection, live streaming, and recording options alongside existing privacy functions.

The Verge

NASA hopes the commercial space industry can help save Hubble

NASA is seeking proposals from commercial space companies to boost the orbit of the aging Hubble Space Telescope. Without intervention, gravity will eventually cause the telescope to burn up in Earth's atmosphere during the early to mid 2030s.

Health & Science

Bitcoin & Crypto

New Decrypt

Bitcoin ETF Investors Head for the Exits After Record Binance Hack

Spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced significant capital flight following the record Binance hack, with $643.2 million in outflows recorded on the first full trading session after the incident. This daily withdrawal volume contributed to roughly $516 million in net outflows for the entire month of October.

New Cointelegraph

Bank of Korea probes financial firms’ exposure to crypto risks

The Bank of Korea is investigating how major financial institutions are managing their exposure to cryptocurrency risks following recent market turbulence. The central bank is surveying 31 firms on potential operational impacts from exchange shutdowns, prolonged downturns, or counterparty losses.

TradingView

Bhutan partners with 3iQ to manage sovereign Bitcoin holdings

Bhutan has partnered with 3iQ to oversee its sovereign Bitcoin holdings through a newly established management framework. This collaboration marks a significant step in state-level digital asset administration and long-term reserve strategy.

Toys & Collectibles