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1. New wave of Australian antisemitism comes from progressive social justice critics, says antisemitism envoy Nine · 29 Oct 2026

   Anger over the actions of the Israeli government, including the devastating war in Gaza, has spawned a new type of antisemitism, according to a national report.

2. Superquiz, Friday, October 30 Nine · 29 Oct 2026

   Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz.

3. Qatar denies interference in Israeli elections Middle East Eye · 29 Oct 2026

   Qatar denies interference in Israeli elections Qatar denied that it had interfered in Israeli elections or funded activities aimed at influencing the results, rejecting accusations it said were being promoted by some Israeli politicians and associated media outlets. Qatari foreign ministry…

4. Indian foreign secretary, new ambassador to arrive in Kathmandu ahead of Shah’s India visit Kathmandu Post · 29 Oct 2026

   Vikram Misri is scheduled to arrive on November 4 to discuss the agenda for the prime minister’s expected visit to New Delhi, likely on November 22, while Sudhakar Dalela arrives a day earlier to take up his diplomatic assignment.

5. Nepal reserves a third of medical seats for foreign students, but few enrol Kathmandu Post · 29 Oct 2026

   Nepal reserves 33 percent of medical education seats for foreign students, but only 746 enrolled last year.

6. Phuyal says alleged fixer invoked PM’s name to approach justices Kathmandu Post · 29 Oct 2026

   The Supreme Court justice says Inam Sapkota raised pending cases with justices and warned them of impeachment, prompting them to report him to the prime minister’s office. He denies any financial dealings or improper arrangements.

7. VIDEO: Funke Akindele partners Facebook for ‘The Four’ release Punch · 29 Oct 2026

   Nollywood actress Funke Akindele announces a partnership with Facebook for her upcoming film, ‘The Four: No One Fights Alone’, to extend its global reach. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-funke-akindele-partners-facebook-for-the-four-release/

8. Reps urge NCC to review phone verification rules over price Punch · 29 Oct 2026

   The House of Representatives has urged the NCC to review its phone verification rules, citing concerns over higher prices and the risk of blocking legitima Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-urge-ncc-to-review-phone-verification-rules-over-price/

9. Oyo LG boss offers scholarships to 18 students Punch · 29 Oct 2026

   The Iseyin Local Government Area of Oyo State has sponsored 18 students on scholarship to study at the Abiola Ajimobi Technical University in the last thre Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-lg-boss-offers-scholarships-to-18-students/

10. US vs China: As the world splits into AI blocs, where does Europe stand? Euronews · 29 Oct 2026

    As the US and China build rival AI blocs, Europe is scrambling to reduce its dependence on both. But despite its ambitions to become a technological power in its own right, the EU still lacks the chips, infrastructure and homegrown AI models to compete on equal terms.