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1. Russia claims 1,214 Ukrainian drones targeted 20 regions overnight Anadolu · 29 Oct 2026

   Over half of drones targeted Moscow region, says mayor of Russian capital

2. Khawaja Asif hits back at Fazlur Rehman over criticism of his absence from Tehran talks Express Tribune · 29 Oct 2026

   Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Thursday strongly criticised Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman over his remarks about Asif's absence from talks in Tehran, saying no defence agreement was being negotiated there. "No defence agreement was being negotiated in Tehran," Asif…

3. South Korean special counsel seeks death penalty for ex-President Yoon over marital law declaration Express Tribune · 29 Oct 2026

   A special counsel team on Thursday again sought the death penalty for former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol in his appeal trial on insurrection charges stemming from his failed attempt to impose martial law, local media reported. The team, led by Special Counsel Cho Eun-suk, requested the…

4. Israel kills 4 Palestinians in strike on government post in Gaza despite ceasefire Anadolu · 29 Oct 2026

   30 others wounded, including 6 in critical condition, according to Gaza government media office

5. A little philanthropy goes a long way Nine · 29 Oct 2026

   The gap between the haves and the have-nots is cause for great concern, say readers.

6. Defense chief denounces N. Korea's missile launches as regional security threat at ASEAN defense forum Yonhap · 29 Oct 2026

   SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul on Thursday denounced...

7. Alphabet spells out more AI capex, China+1 doesn't add up Nikkei · 29 Oct 2026
8. FULL LIST: Carabao Cup quarter-final fixtures revealed Punch · 29 Oct 2026

   See the full list of fixtures for the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, including Liverpool vs Bournemouth and Manchester City vs Bradford City. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-carabao-cup-quarter-final-fixtures-revealed/

9. Soldiers kill 44 terrorists in Borno Punch · 29 Oct 2026

   Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised 44 suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in several offensive operations across Borno State, the militar Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-kill-44-terrorists-in-borno/

10. NiDCOM urges Nigerians in France to stay calm amid protests Punch · 29 Oct 2026

    The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has urged Nigerians living in France to remain calm and respect local laws amid ongoing protests over the cost of livi Read More: https://punchng.com/nidcom-urges-nigerians-in-france-to-stay-calm-amid-protests/