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1. Iran’s army says it downed MQ-1 drone east of Strait of Hormuz Anadolu · 29 Oct 2026

   Iranian Revolutionary Guard says its Aerospace Force intercepted, destroyed drone opposite coastal area of Sirik, according to ISNA news agency

2. (URGENT) Seoul shares down 1.24 pct on weaker-than-expected Samsung earnings Yonhap · 29 Oct 2026

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3. The Fed plays for time (but doesn’t have much) Financial Times · 29 Oct 2026

   Plus, tech results and UK bank taxes

4. N.K. leader may have discussed potential talks with U.S. during China visit: spy agency Yonhap · 29 Oct 2026

   SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un may have conveyed Pyo...

5. Truck fire closes M8 tunnel during afternoon peak Nine · 29 Oct 2026

   A truck fire has closed a major motorway tunnel through Sydney’s south-west during the afternoon peak.

6. Cyclone Arnab: Amit Shah speaks to four CMs, says relief operations on 'war footing' The Times of India · 29 Oct 2026

   Amidst the aftermath of Cyclone Arnab, Union home minister Amit Shah coordinated efforts with chief ministers of the impacted states, pledging essential assistance to alleviate the disaster's effects. With nine fatalities reported in Andhra Pradesh, evacuations were necessary, and significant crop…

7. Katsina APC declares Funtua campaign peaceful amid reports of attacks in Malumfashi Premium Times · 29 Oct 2026

   The Katsina APC says Governor Radda's campaign flag-off in Funtua was peaceful, despite reports that supporters were attacked in Malumfashi, leaving several people injured and vehicles damaged. The post Katsina APC declares Funtua campaign peaceful amid reports of attacks in Malumfashi appeared…

8. Wool industry extends animal welfare training after shearers' sentencing for sheep abuse RNZ · 29 Oct 2026

   Government and industry set up the pilot in late 2025, in response to a Ministry for Primary Industries investigation into shearing practices.

9. ‘RSS Friends’ enters US foreign-agent register, cites concerns over portrayal of Sangh The Times of India · 29 Oct 2026
10. The debate over the debate: Carroll v an empty podium the highlight of the campaign so far Nine · 29 Oct 2026

    Premier Ben Carroll has addressed two empty lecterns and a sparse lecture hall in a media stunt designed to heap pressure on Opposition Leader Jess Wilson to attend a three-way debate with Warren Pickering.