Singapore's labour market expansion is expected to continue, after third-quarter job growth doubled compared to the previous quarter. Total employment grew by about 24,100 jobs, propped up by an expanding economy. A positive outlook in GDP growth will likely further fuel hiring demands. The year-end festive season will also give an added boost. Eugene Chow with more.

Lufthansa has reported a drop in earnings, amid falling passenger numbers and increased competition in Asia. Third-quarter results, which cover the busy European summer season, come off the back of earlier profit warnings amid strikes which hit the German flag carrier in the first half of the year. Trent Murray has more.

Also on East Asia Tonight (Oct 29), top North Korean military officers may be deploying with their troops in Russia to fight Ukraine; China braces for the twin impacts of storms Trami and Kong-rey; and eels becoming a lucrative alternative to Cambodian farmers, who are facing dwindling natural fish supplies.

In the US, one state is so divided that there is a move underway to carve it in two. A group in Oregon says the two sides of the Northwestern state are wildly different, with everything from landscape to lifestyle, reinforcing differences in ideology. Nick Harper travelled across the state to find out more.

Ukraine and South Korea have agreed to deepen cooperation on security to tackle an apparent strengthening of military ties between Moscow and Pyongyang. Evidence continues to build - including confirmation from the US - that North Korea could soon send troops to fight on the frontlines for Russia in its war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui has arrived in Vladivostok, Russia and is visiting Moscow on Oct 30, according to its state media. It says the trip is taking place within the framework of a strategic dialogue, following an agreement to enhance ties during a leaders' summit meeting in June. Lim Yun Suk and Dasha Chernyshova report.

North Atlantic Treaty Organization chief Mark Rutte has confirmed the presence of North Korean troops in Russia's Kursk region, which borders Ukraine. However, nobody knows how the North Korean soldiers will act under fire, especially given that the conflict is a drone war, says Chun In-Bum, former commander of South Korea’s Special Forces. He tells CNA's East Asia programme what role the North Koreans could play. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

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At least 150 people were injured after a large explosion of fireworks at a temple in Kerala, India, on Monday (Oct 28). Local officials said the blast was caused by fireworks being set off very close to a storage cache of firecrackers.

The United Nations Security Council held an emergency meeting on Monday (Oct 28) following Israel's deadly missile strikes in Iran. Tehran says it reserves its right to respond to the attack at a time of its choosing. Sally Patterson reports from New York.

United Nations chief Antonio Guterres has slammed Israel's decision to pass a law banning the UN Agency for Palestinian refugees from operating in the country. Israeli lawmakers voted to sever ties with the agency, also known as UNRWA, and designate it as a terror organisation. Israel's actions have drawn widespread disapproval from several Western nations. CNA’s Asia Now speaks to Ritesh Shah, a senior lecturer of education and social work at the University of Auckland who has led research projects in Gaza, to get his thoughts on what happens next. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

The catastrophic war in Sudan continues to spill across borders in what is now one of the biggest humanitarian disasters of our time. Local and African solutions to end the war are proving elusive, while military and political support from foreign actors are turning the regional conflict into a major international crisis. Isabel Nakirya reports from a refugee settlement in northern Uganda.

Visitors to Sisters' Islands will be able to snorkel in mangroves to watch animals like crabs and starfish, as well as observe corals grow. The refreshed marine park offers these new activities as it re-opens after three years of enhancement works. It will also be home to new research methods, some of which are planned for Singapore's second marine biodiversity survey. The first one from 2010 to 2015 yielded more than 37 species new to science, including sea anemones and shrimp. The second hopes to build on these discoveries and further expand the country's database of marine animals. Eugene Chow with more.

A man charged with the murder of a 41-year-old grassroots volunteer at Clementi was taken back to the crime scene by the police. If convicted, 50-year-old Toh Chee Hong faces the death penalty. Sabrina Ng with more.

Some former tenants of Tanjong Katong Complex say their business has dropped by more than 60 per cent since moving out last year. This is as their new shops do not enjoy the same footfall and rental costs are also rising. With the building now set to re-open in 2029, three years later than expected, they are less sure of their futures, with early proposals for the complex also focusing on up-and-coming businesses. Richa Mathew with more.

Virtual reality (VR) technologies have helped a nursing school in Singapore develop their students' clinical skills, while reducing the use of disposable procedure sets by about 50 per cent. The virtual simulation tools used by the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies supplement traditional in-person learning. Introduced gradually during the COVID-19 pandemic, the school now plans to integrate generative AI into its virtual simulations next year. Dr Rosalind Siah, Senior Lecturer and Program Director (Clinical) at NUS' Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, weighs in on the use of VR in training nurses. She shares how effective the simulations are in recreating clinical settings and patients, the benefits and challenges of incorporating such tech into nursing training, using the tech to train existing healthcare workers, and future plans to incorporate generative AI into nursing simulations.

Singapore will inject an additional S$440 million into a scheme to help deep tech companies scale up. The Government will use it to match private-sector investments. More than 330 start-ups have benefited from the programme so far. Claudia Lim with more.

Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak’s public apology has threatened to sow discord among coalition partners of the unity government. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on the weekend that he accepted the jailed former premier’s apology. But as CNA’s Melissa Goh reports, not everyone is on board with the gesture.

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has appeared at a senate inquiry, giving a strong defence for his "war on drugs" campaign. Mr Duterte offered no apologies or excuses. Mr Duterte had launched the campaign in 2016, shortly after taking office. Buena Bernal reports from Metro Manila.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is refusing to resign, insisting he will not create a "political vacuum". This is despite a poor showing in the weekend's election. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party and junior partner Komeito failed to get a majority in the House of Representatives for the first time in 15 years. Michiyo Ishida reports.

As Americans ponder who they should cast their ballot for, one small community is hoping to maintain its perfect voting record in the last four decades. Clallam County in Washington state is the only county - out of more than 3,000 across the US - that has correctly picked the winning candidate in the last 11 presidential elections. Its population of around 75,000 has an uncanny knack of voting for the victor. Nick Harper finds out which way this bellwether county is leaning in this election.