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DG ISPR holds interactive session with university students in Peshawar
Pakistan’s military spokesperson, Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, met university students and faculty in Peshawar for an interactive session on national security, regional challenges, responsible social media use and propaganda warfare.
Dunya
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Standard Group appoints Dr Naim Bilal Yaseen as Group CEO
Standard Group Plc has appointed Dr Naim Bilal Yaseen as its substantive Group Chief Executive Officer, effective November 1, 2026, after serving in an acting capacity following Chaacha Mwita’s resignation.
Kenyans
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Victor Osimhen and Stefanie Ladewig welcome their second daughter
Victor Osimhen and his partner Stefanie Ladewig have welcomed their second daughter, named Liora Audrey, according to Galatasaray and reporting from Legit. The club announced the birth while Osimhen remained in Istanbul for a league match, and the story also notes his strong ear…
Legit
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Bank of Japan says inflation has hit 2% target after 13 years
The Bank of Japan said inflation has reached its 2% target for the first time in more than 13 years, while keeping interest rates unchanged for now. The central bank said underlying inflation is generally consistent with its price-stability goal and expected to remain near that …
Euro News
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Developer Damien Cavallucci avoids $6.1 million payout after court overturns Newstead penthouse ruling
Queensland’s Court of Appeal has overturned a Supreme Court damages award and ruled that developer Damien Cavallucci’s CAV Gasworks Pty Ltd acted lawfully when it cancelled Brisbane businesswoman Yiping Jiang’s contract for two Newstead sub-penthouses under a sunset clause. The …
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Philippines raises Mayon volcano alert to Level 3 after moderately explosive eruption
Philippine authorities raised the alert level for Mount Mayon to 3 after a moderately explosive eruption sent a roughly 3-kilometer ash plume from the crater. Phivolcs said the volcanic event lasted about six minutes and increased the alert because of a higher tendency toward a …
tribune.net.ph
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Bhutan glacial lake outburst floods Gasa Tshachu, no injuries reported
A glacial lake burst in Bhutan triggered flooding that washed away infrastructure at the Gasa Tshachu hot springs area, according to Reuters and local media. No injuries or deaths were reported, and officials said the full extent of the damage was still unclear because of darkne…
Dunya
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Neville says managers sometimes need sacking for their own good as Carrick stays in charge
Gary Neville said managers sometimes need sacking for their own good as Michael Carrick’s future at Manchester United came under renewed scrutiny after a winless run and a heavy home defeat to Bournemouth. Carrick remained in charge and was expected to speak before United’s next…
Truck driver wanted after brazen illegal dumping act
Canterbury-Bankstown Council says a white truck driver was filmed dumping a load of rubbish on vacant land at Picnic Point in Sydney’s southwest, then reversing over the waste and adding more by hand. Mayor Bilal El-Hayek condemned the incident after the council’s new illegal du…
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Spain mourns train crash victims as search continues
Spain has begun three days of mourning after a train crash killed at least 68 people and injured dozens more, while emergency crews continue searching the wreckage for victims. Officials are investigating the cause of the disaster, and King Felipe VI visited hospitals as the cou…
Euro News
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Neighbour bulldozes next door’s backyard, triggering flooding
A Queensland landholder allegedly used a contractor to dig up soil from a neighbour’s yard without permission to fill a ditch on her own property, leaving the adjoining land altered and contributing to flooding concerns. The matter was heard in the Queensland Planning and Enviro…
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Binance says security incident had an estimated $6.3 billion impact; exchange pledges to cover all losses
Binance said a security incident had an estimated $6.3 billion impact and pledged to cover customer losses. One report said blockchain analysis firms blamed North Korea-linked hackers and that Binance halted withdrawals while working with U.S. law enforcement.
Channel News Asia
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ASEAN envoy meets Myanmar foreign minister during trip focused on civil war and aid access
ASEAN’s special envoy on Myanmar, Philippine Foreign Secretary Ma Teresa Lazaro, met Myanmar Foreign Minister Tin Maung Swe in Naypyitaw and discussed the country’s civil war and humanitarian access. One report said the trip ended without a public meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi.
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Durban emerges as South Africa's preferred bid city for the 2036 or 2040 Olympics
Durban has emerged as South Africa's preferred city for a potential bid to host the 2036 or 2040 Olympic Games, according to reports from SASCOC's evaluation process. South African officials said the city would need to upgrade existing facilities into world-class sporting venues.
kenya-today.com
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Erin Patterson loses appeal as sentence is extended to life without parole
Erin Patterson lost her appeal against her conviction, and the sentence was increased after the prosecution’s appeal. Three judges on the Victorian Court of Appeal found the original sentence manifestly inadequate, making Patterson the first Victorian woman and only the second p…
Sydney Morning Herald
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LTFRB warns bus terminal operators on safety standards as Undas travel rush nears
The LTFRB warned bus terminal operators to meet basic safety standards as the All Saints’ Day travel surge approaches. The agency also deployed personnel for nationwide terminal inspections in coordination with police and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency.
tribune.net.ph
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'Aussie passengers left homeless after cruise ship shuts down
Two Australian women were left homeless after the residential cruise ship Villa Vie Odyssey abruptly suspended operations in Cambodia and ordered passengers to disembark with only hours’ notice.
www.realestate.com.au
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Three arrested, three police officers injured in Bnei Brak draft protest
A protest near Bnei Brak against the arrest of a draft evader turned violent on Thursday, leaving three Israel Police officers injured and three protesters arrested, according to police. Authorities said the demonstration blocked Highway 4 before being declared illegal and dispe…
virtualjerusalem.com
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From reforms to delivery: Nigeria’s infrastructure investment and growth strategy
Bola Ahmed Tinubu argues that reforms since 2023, including fuel subsidy removal, exchange-rate unification, tax modernization and inflation coordination, have improved macroeconomic stability and created room for stronger infrastructure investment and growth.
Guardian
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Draft gambling law would require casinos to identify and address harmful gambling
St. Maarten’s proposed gambling law would require casinos to identify signs of harmful gambling, intervene when harm is suspected, and bar access for people considered at risk. The draft would also create a voluntary self-exclusion register, restrict gambling advertising, and re…
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