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1. Japan girds for new wave of food price hikes as tanker rates soar Nikkei · 28 Oct 2026
2. Iran discussing plan with mediators to end war, reopen Hormuz, says minister Punch · 28 Oct 2026

   Iran’s foreign minister says Tehran is discussing a seven-day plan with mediators to end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-discussing-plan-with-mediators-to-end-war-reopen-hormuz-says-minister/

3. Trump demands Alaska democrat off ballot after NY Times report Punch · 28 Oct 2026

   Donald Trump demands a Democrat be removed from the Alaska ballot after a NYT report alleged a scheme to recruit spoiler candidates to confuse voters. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-demands-alaska-democrat-off-ballot-after-ny-times-report/

4. Preliminary voter register not final, says INEC Punch · 28 Oct 2026

   INEC says the preliminary voter register is not final, assuring Nigerians it is investigating suspected AI-generated photos and other irregularities. Read More: https://punchng.com/preliminary-voter-register-not-final-says-inec/

5. Niger miners’ death scene washed before probe — Panel chair Punch · 28 Oct 2026

   The chair of a panel probing the death of 33 miners in NSCDC custody in Niger State says the incident scene was washed before investigators could gather ev Read More: https://punchng.com/niger-miners-death-scene-washed-before-probe-panel-chair/

6. Labour Party faults Sokoto gov’s brother’s nomination as INEC commissioner Punch · 28 Oct 2026

   The Labour Party in Sokoto has faulted the nomination of Prof. Mustapha Aliyu, the governor’s brother, as an INEC national commissioner over neutrality con Read More: https://punchng.com/labour-party-faults-sokoto-govs-brothers-nomination-as-inec-commissioner/

7. Hezbollah leader rules out group's disarmament Middle East Eye · 28 Oct 2026

   Hezbollah leader rules out group's disarmament Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem released a statement on Wednesday rejecting calls for the disarmament of the Lebanese group under a June US-brokered framework agreement with Israel. “The resistance continues and will confront any aggression…

8. What to Make of Israel’s Ambiguous Election The New York Times · 28 Oct 2026

   Neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor his rivals won a majority, leaving Arab lawmakers as potential kingmakers in the new Parliament.

9. Israeli army strikes Deir Mimas in southern Lebanon Middle East Eye · 28 Oct 2026

   Israeli army strikes Deir Mimas in southern Lebanon The Israeli army struck the Deir Mimas municipality in southern Lebanon, after issuing an earlier warning to residents instructing them to open their windows in preparation for a massive explosion in the town's vicinity, Lebanon’s National News…

10. Bessent says 'not necessarily' a mistake if the Fed hikes again CNBC · 28 Oct 2026

    Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joined CNBC for an interview on Oct. 28, 2026.