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1. US Centcom rejects Iranian reports of vessels hitting Hormuz sea mines Middle East Eye · 28 Oct 2026

   US Centcom rejects Iranian reports of vessels hitting Hormuz sea mines The US military said on Wednesday that claims from Iranian media that commercial vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz were hitting sea mines were "false". "All internationally recognized primary transit routes through…

2. FG approves N45.08bn biosecurity for Abuja, Lagos, Kano, other airports Punch · 28 Oct 2026

   The Federal Government has approved N45.08bn for a national biosecurity system at five international airports to detect and contain infectious diseases at Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-approves-n45-08bn-biosecurity-for-abuja-lagos-kano-other-airports/

3. Atiku faults FG’s ₦70,000 transport allowance for workers Punch · 28 Oct 2026

   Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the FG’s planned ₦70,000 monthly transport allowance for workers, calling it inadequate for rising cost Read More: https://punchng.com/atiku-faults-fgs-%e2%82%a670000-transport-allowance-for-workers/

4. Bayern coach Kompany out of hospital after meningeal irritation Punch · 28 Oct 2026

   Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has been discharged from hospital after being diagnosed with meningeal irritation, the club’s sporting director has con Read More: https://punchng.com/bayern-coach-kompany-out-of-hospital-after-meningeal-irritation/

5. Serie A: Inter down Venezia 2-0 as Bologna sink Milan Punch · 28 Oct 2026

   Inter Milan returned to the Serie A summit with a 2-0 win over Venezia, while a Samuel Mbangula hat-trick saw Bologna hand AC Milan a first league defeat. Read More: https://punchng.com/serie-a-inter-down-venezia-2-0-as-bologna-sink-milan/

6. Canada, UAE reach free trade deal amid plans for extradition treaty Middle East Eye · 28 Oct 2026

   Canada, UAE reach free trade deal amid plans for extradition treaty Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Wed, 10/28/2026 - 16:57 Ottawa says its diversification of trade partnerships amid US standoff is 'envy of the world' Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney shakes hands with Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince…

7. Amazon Launches New Echo Products Cord Cutters News · 28 Oct 2026

   Amazon has added to its lineup of Alexa-enabled devices, with five new products, including a new Echo Show and an Alexa-enabled photo frame. First is the next generation Echo Dot, the compact, spherical speaker that can be used in any room of the house. With the newest generation, a full-range…

8. Qatar awaits Iran’s response to new nuclear proposal offering sanctions relief Jerusalem Post · 28 Oct 2026

   The measure under consideration would involve allowing inspectors from the IAEA to return to Iran’s nuclear sites in return for sanctions relief.

9. 'I am the true elected president of Brazil,' Bolsonaro claims in first message after loss to Lula Jerusalem Post · 28 Oct 2026

   Flavio Bolsonaro declared himself Brazil's rightful president after losing Sunday's election, alleging electoral fraud and vowing to lead the opposition from the United States.

10. Erdogan tells Trump Turkey making diplomatic efforts on Strait of Hormuz, Yemen Jerusalem Post · 28 Oct 2026

    Erdogan told Trump that Turkey is working to resolve the Strait of Hormuz and Yemen crises through diplomacy, as Iran considers a new Qatar-mediated ceasefire proposal.