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1. KSE-100 index gains 1,136 points in intraday trading amid sustained buying interest Express Tribune · 29 Oct 2026

   The Pakistan Stock Exchange remained in positive territory at mid-day on Thursday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index trading at 166,873.49 points, up 1,136.74 points or 0.69 per cent from the previous close of 165,736.75. The index moved in a range of 165,907.29 to 167,483.48 during the session so…

2. Elated Inglis hits second Test ton Nine · 29 Oct 2026

   Josh Inglis scores an important Test century during the third Test against South Africa.

3. Shell shocked on the Sunshine Coast Nine · 29 Oct 2026

   Shrimply the worst.

4. Who won Brazil’s elections? Take the Brisbane Times Quiz Nine · 29 Oct 2026

   Test your knowledge of local, national and international stories with the weekly current affairs catch-up.

5. Argentine football fan jailed for threatening Di Maria over return Punch · 29 Oct 2026

   An Argentine court has jailed a football fan for seven and a half years for threatening World Cup winner Angel Di Maria to stop him from returning to his b Read More: https://punchng.com/argentine-football-fan-jailed-for-threatening-di-maria-over-return/

6. FEC approves initiative to tackle poverty Punch · 29 Oct 2026

   The Federal Executive Council has approved a new national framework to tackle poverty by unifying humanitarian assistance and social protection programmes. Read More: https://punchng.com/fec-approves-initiative-to-tackle-poverty/

7. Anambra deputy gov flags off maiden governor’s cup tennis tournament Punch · 29 Oct 2026

   The Anambra State Deputy Governor has flagged off the maiden Governor’s Cup Lawn Tennis Tournament, with 16 clubs competing for a ₦1m grand prize. Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-deputy-gov-flags-off-maiden-governors-cup-tennis-tournament/

8. Mozambique: Over 300 Cases of Stroke Recorded in Nampula AllAfrica · 29 Oct 2026

   [AIM] Maputo -- The Central Hospital of Nampula, in the northern region of Mozambique, has recorded 378 stroke cases between January and September this year, an increase of approximately 30 percent compared with the same period in 2025, when 291 cases were registered.

9. East Africa: CMA CGM Launches a New Dedicated Rail Service in Kenya, Strengthening Its Presence in East Africa AllAfrica · 29 Oct 2026

   [InfoWire] CMA CGM launches its first dedicated full block train service between the Port of Mombasa and the Nairobi-Embakasi Inland Container Depot, strengthening connections between Kenya's main maritime gateway and its inland markets. With 54 wagons and a capacity of 108 containers (Twenty-foot…

10. This Saturday! Hitz FM & Joy FM’s Beach Rave event comes off with a host of entertainment stars Multimedia Group · 29 Oct 2026

    Multimedia Group’s Hitz FM and Joy FM are set to host a joint beach rave party on Saturday, October 31, featuring 19 performers in Ghana’s entertainment industry. The event seeks to bring music and beachside entertainment to young people and music lovers for an afternoon and evening of music and…