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- 1Key Trump ally urges continued US-China engagement on rare earths●Exclusive | ‘No retreat’: key Trump ally urges continued US-China engagement on rare earths
A prominent ally of Donald Trump is calling for the United States to keep up engagement with China on rare earths, saying there should be 'no retreat' from the diplomatic track. The comments, reported exclusively by the South China Morning Post, underline how critical minerals remain a central sticking point in trade talks between Washington and Beijing, which both sides have been trying to stabilise.
- 2Kirkland Village residents welcome new art of historic Bethlehem▼Kirkland Village residents welcome new art of historic Bethlehem | PHOTOS
Residents of Kirkland Village, a senior living community in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, have welcomed new artwork depicting the city's historic landmarks and scenes. The Morning Call covered the unveiling with a photo gallery, showing how the pieces celebrate Bethlehem's heritage and its significance to the local community.
- 3Morning drama 'Blossom' praised after first week on air●https://www. wacoca.com/media/781103/ 朝ドラ『ブラッサム』子役から本役へ交代の第1週 「名作の予感」5つの理由 # エキスパートトピ （田幸和歌子） – エキスパート – Yahoo!ニュース # te
Commentary on NHK's new morning drama 'Blossom' says its first week, in which the young character transitions from a child actor to the lead role, shows signs of a classic in the making. Writer Wakako Takou lists five reasons viewers are calling the drama promising, fueling early buzz around the series in Japan.
- 4Bethlehem's First Presbyterian Church to sell main building at auction▼Bethlehem’s First Presbyterian Church to sell main building, will auction off accessories
First Presbyterian Church in Bethlehem will sell its main building and auction off its accessories, according to The Morning Call. The move marks a significant turning point for the congregation, though the reasons for the sale and the church's future plans have not been detailed in early coverage.
- 5Investing in Hong Kong's mental health makes economic sense, says opinion piece▼Opinion | Investing in Hong Kong’s mental health makes good economic sense
A South China Morning Post opinion article argues that Hong Kong should treat mental health spending as an economic investment rather than a cost. The piece contends that better psychological support would reduce lost productivity and strain on public services, and calls on the government and businesses to prioritise mental health funding in the city.
- 6Metropolitan Bank to report third-quarter results after Oct. 20 close●Third-quarter results are scheduled after the Oct. 20 close; Metropolitan Bank's call is next morning.
Metropolitan Bank Holding Corporation will release its third-quarter 2025 financial results after the market close on Monday, October 20, with an earnings conference call to follow the next morning. The announcement gives investors the date to expect updates on the New York-based bank's quarterly performance, loan book and deposit trends as earnings season continues across the US banking sector.