The world in brief - 1 Nov 2024 * Opinion: The Philippines' Policy Proposals and Response Measures in the South China Sea: A Comprehensive Analysis * Seoul imposes new export curbs on North Korea targeting materials for solid-fuel missiles * Canada-India tensions could escalate cyber threats, hinder immigration * Cambodia Reaffirms Commitment to Biodiversity and Climate Goals at COP16 in Colombia * US secured release of pastor from China with trade for Chinese citizen, Politico reports * Taiwan shuts down for arrival of strong Typhoon Kong-rey * North Korea conducts longest ICBM test amid storm over troop deployment to Russia