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1. (LEAD) N. Korea fires around dozen short-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea: JCS Yonhap · 29 Oct 2026

   SEOUL, Oct. 29 -- North Korea fired around a dozen short-range ballistic missile...

2. Confusion over Pakistan policy on Taiwan airlines fuels China squeeze fears Nikkei · 29 Oct 2026
3. Consumers are mincemeat, but the RBA keeps raising the heat Nine · 29 Oct 2026

   Our most successful retailers can attest that the cost-of-living crisis is getting worse by the day – even before further rate rises hit consumers.

4. Rain expected across Nepal on Thursday as cyclone weakens Kathmandu Post · 29 Oct 2026

   The system is forecast to bring rain from Thursday afternoon, with heavy downpours possible overnight and on Friday.

5. Court fixes December for AMCON ex-MD’s fraud trial Punch · 29 Oct 2026

   An Ikeja court has adjourned the alleged N4.9bn fraud trial of former AMCON MD, Ahmed Kuru, and five others until December 2026 for continuation. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-fixes-december-for-amcon-ex-mds-fraud-trial/

6. Hapoel Tel Aviv riding high into derby with Toto Cup glory on the line Jerusalem Post · 29 Oct 2026

   The victory keeps Hapoel Tel Aviv firmly in the mix near the top of the table, alongside the likes of Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Beersheba, and Maccabi Haifa.

7. A prelude to real change or more of the same? Islands Business · 29 Oct 2026

   BEFORE the start of every new Super Rugby Season, there is always a round of pre-season games. These matches often serve as a warm-up to... The post A prelude to real change or more of the same? appeared first on Islands Business .

8. Brewers' William Contreras eighth catcher to earn World Series MVP honors - ESPN Google · 29 Oct 2026

   Brewers' William Contreras eighth catcher to earn World Series MVP honors ESPN Contreras honored with World Series MVP for prowess behind the plate MLB.com Brewers catcher William Contreras wins World Series MVP Yahoo Sports World Series MVP William Contreras highlights Milwaukee Journal Sentinel…

9. (URGENT) N. Korea fires around dozen short-range ballistic missiles from Wonsan area: S. Korean military Yonhap · 29 Oct 2026

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10. Israeli businessman found dead in Ethiopia, authorities investigate possible poisoning Jerusalem Post · 29 Oct 2026

    The cause of death remains unclear, though authorities continue to investigate the possibility of poisoning.