LG Energy Solution signs four-year supply deal for Canadian lithium concentrate
The battery maker says Elevra Lithium will supply 240,000 dry metric tonnes from an operating Quebec mine, starting later in 2026.
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Firmus reportedly cuts valuation as planned ASX flotation faces doubt
Guardian Australia reports that Firmus is repricing its proposed flotation or could shelve it, following investor questions about its valuation and construction plans.
South Korea’s new crime agency and police face unclear investigation boundaries
The Serious Crime Investigation Agency and police have overlapping investigative powers, while a formal committee to clarify their roles is not due until after February 5.
Margaret Hamilton, leader of Apollo’s flight-software team, dies at 90
MIT announced the computing pioneer’s death, the Guardian reports. Her team’s tested recovery systems helped Apollo 11 continue its descent to the Moon.
KIA and LG chase KBO third seed as Doosan finishes fifth
KIA narrowly leads LG with their final meeting scheduled for October 12. Third place brings a wild-card bye and more time to prepare a starting rotation.
Bezos signals Blue Origin IPO several years away after $10 billion funding round
Blue Origin’s founder says a stock-market listing probably makes sense, while its launch plans and NASA lander contracts carry substantial development obligations.
Oil volatility leads Japanese companies’ earnings risks in Reuters survey
Oil-market swings outranked currency moves and higher interest rates in a corporate survey, as Japanese companies prepared to report half-year earnings.
Pakistan reaches IMF staff agreement for $1.21 billion, pending board approval
The proposed financing combines economic-program and climate funding. IMF board approval remains necessary as Pakistan faces persistent risks tied to the Gulf.
North Korea pairs party anniversary celebrations with calls to meet grain targets
Agricultural workers called for stronger ideological education and meeting grain-production targets as North Korea prepared for the ruling party’s 81st anniversary, Yonhap...
Patricia Krenwinkel granted parole for third time, with release still uncertain
California’s parole board has again approved the former Manson follower for release. Governor Gavin Newsom reversed her two previous grants, and further review remains.
South Korea adds three municipalities to population-decline list, bringing total to 92
Geumjeong, Dongducheon and Tongyeong join a national designation that links communities facing population decline to government support. The ministry has announced initial...
Francis Halzen describes AI’s role in IceCube research after physics Nobel
The physicist says neural networks helped IceCube identify a Milky Way neutrino signal. His Nobel recognizes the wider collaboration’s work establishing high-energy neutrino...
Lee and El-Sisi prepare for Seoul talks as Egypt pitches Korean industrial zone
The October 8 summit is expected to cover trade, investment and supply chains after Egypt invited Korean companies to expand manufacturing near the Suez Canal.
Michelle Yeoh reflects on career setbacks and Asian stories at Busan film festival
At the Busan International Film Festival, the Oscar-winning actor said she still seeks challenging roles and urged Asian filmmakers to keep telling their stories.
South Korea and IAEA agree to strengthen contact on North Korea’s nuclear program
Officials meeting in Seoul agreed to strengthen communication, according to South Korea’s Foreign Ministry. The IAEA remains without inspectors in North Korea, and no new...
Spain sets November 29 election after housing measures fail in parliament
An official decree confirms the vote for both chambers. Pedro Sánchez is seeking a broader majority after a housing defeat, while protests and pressure on renters shape the...
Police seek information about Chantelle McLaughlin-Middlemiss’s death on Waiheke Island
New Zealand Police say the circumstances of the 32-year-old’s death are suspicious and want to hear from people who may know what happened on 2 June.
South Korean police trace relay addresses linked to attacks on financial firms
Investigators say many of 28 IP addresses linked to attacks on South Korean financial institutions concealed the route used by the attackers. Their identities and actual...