1Worldfreepressjournal.in
Pakistan Coal Mine Blast Near Quetta Kills 32 Miners; 10 Still Trapped As Massive Rescue Operation Battles Hazardous Conditions
An explosion at a coal mine in southwest Pakistan has killed at least 32 miners and trapped 10 others underground, causing life-threatening conditions. The blast was apparently triggered by a buildup of methane gas and occurred near the Baluchistan provincial capital of Quetta. The bodies of seven people were recovered hours after the blast, and 25 more bodies were found later. The search and rescue operation continues, with rescue teams working to recover the remaining trapped miners. Baluchism's Minister for Mines and Minerals, Shoaib Nosherwani, said the provincial government would pay compensation of 500,000 Pakistani rupees (about USD 1,800) to each miner killed in the blast and will review mining safety measures. The Pakistan Central Mines Labour Federation has criticised mine owners for failing to enforce safety regulations or provide adequate protective equipment. Despite the risks and low wages, thousands of miners depend on the coal industry in Baluchistani, where unemployment and poverty are high.
2Techme.pcmag.com
Got a New Android Phone? Gemini Might Soon Help You Whiz Through Setup
Google's Gemini-powered setup tool may be used to help users set up new gadgets in the future, according to a recent teardown by Android Authority. The tool was spotted in the latest Google Play Services beta, v26.30.31. However, it is not currently available for Android owners to try, but some building-block elements are visible, suggesting Google is actively testing it. The setup process involves a Gemini box where users can ask questions about what to do next, such as "Why do I need recovery info?" The recommended apps for these queries are all Google services, including Google News, NotebookLM (now named Gemini Notebook), and Waze. While there is no guarantee that the feature will ever make it into a final version of Android, the screenshots appear to indicate it's far along in development.
3Businessft.com
FCA launches new push to revive London share trading
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is planning to create a single stream of share-trading data and publish figures showing the depth of the market. The FCA plans to award a tender next year to create this combined record of all equity transactions, including the best pre-trade bid and offer prices and post-trade data from the London Stock Exchange and other venues such as dark pools. The regulator also plans to release data on its own website showing the value of all trading in UK-listed shares to address what it believes is a major under-reporting of London market liquidity that drives companies to list elsewhere. The move aims to increase market transparency, encourage greater investor participation and boost the attractiveness of the UK as a location for companies to listed.
4Worldmacaubusiness.com
China expresses 'serious concern' over latest US trade restrictions
China has expressed serious concern over the latest US trade restrictions. This comes as part of a partnership between Macau News Agency and Macao University of Tourism. Hilda, Fok Hio Fong Lecturer at the Macao Universes, discusses the lessons learned from the F1 movie actors from the film "Labubu, Chiikawa and Jellycat".
5Sportsthescore.com
Report: Twins add Minter from Mets to bolster bullpen
The Minnesota Twins have acquired left-hander A.J. Minter from the New York Mets to bolster their bullpen. The Mets also received prospects Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick in the deal. Minters, who owns a 2.35 ERA with 7.8 K/9 over 23 appearances this season, is expected to bolster the team's strength.
6Politicsus.headtopics.com
Sen. Adam Schiff Responds to Democrats Identifying as Democratic Socialists
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) has responded to polling on Democrats identifying as democratic socialists, stating that the Democratic Party should be a big tent party and that those who identify as democratic socialist have a place in the party if they are willing to challenge the system and lower costs. Schiff also stated that he does not believe most Americans who identify with the Democratic Socialists of America are buying into their bylaws, which he believes is too extreme. According to polling, just over a third of Democrats now identify asdemocratic socialists, with 60% of them being younger than 45.
7Businesssg.finance.yahoo.com
Factbox-Tesla's China operations, the EV maker's global production powerhouse
Tesla is reportedly considering separating its China business to pave the way for a potential merger with SpaceX. The move comes as Tesla's Gigafactory Shanghai, China's first wholly foreign-owned car plant, has become Tesla's most productive site globally and serves as its main export hub for Europe, Canada, and the Asia-Pacific region. The Shanghai factory accounted for over half of Tesla's global vehicle deliveries in 2025. Tesla's other vehicle assembly plants are located in California, Texas and Berlin. The company sources more than 95% of components for its China-made vehicles locally, relying on a network of over 400 domestic suppliers. However, Tesla has faced increasing competition from Chinese automakers since entering the market in 2019.
8Financewincountry.com
Rare Japan-Korea joint intervention shakes up yen and won
Japanese and South Korean authorities have reportedly conducted a rare and unprecedented market intervention, possibly alongside the United States. The move lifted the yen from 40-year lows to around 160.64 per U.S. dollar. The Korean won also strengthened by 2%, reaching its highest in nine months. The intervention came as the Bank of Japan held rates steady, raising concerns about the potential for further interest rate increases. Analysts suggest that this move aligns with the countries' interests in investing in America. Japan has intervened in currency markets five times since 1985, and eight times on its own.
9Financewincountry.com
Instant View: Investors react to BOJ’s decision to hold rates
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has kept its interest rates steady, while reiterating its willingness to raise borrowing costs if inflation risks increase. The central bank voted 8-1 to keep its short-term policy rate at 1%. Board member Hajime Takata, however, argued for a 25-basis-point increase to 1.25%. The decision was not unanimous, given the bank had only raised rates at its June meeting. The bank's outlook report was perceived as hawkish, with some believing that risks to inflation are tilted to the upside. For the first time ever, the bank now believes that ‘underlying inflation’ could rise above its 2% target, indicating a more severe degree of concern. However, some analysts believe that interest rates are already at historically high levels and that further yen depreciation could trigger an earlier rate hike.
10Techrnz.co.nz
Most Australian teens still on social media 3 months after under-16 ban began, study finds
Australia's internet regulator, eSafety, has found that over 80% of Australian teenagers are still using social media three months after the government's landmark ban on platforms for under-16s took effect. This was due to tech firms failing to implement effective age checks, according to eSafety. Most children aged between 10 and 15 were using social networks just as frequently in March as they had before the ban, while parental awareness of their habits decreased. Despite this, account ownership decreased from 52% to 42%. The ban was introduced due to concerns about the impact of social media on children's mental and physical health. The government announced in June it would double the maximum penalty it could impose on tech firms that fail to uphold the ban.
