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1. Can Baghdad finally resolve the crisis in Sinjar? Middle East Eye · 29 Oct 2026

   Can Baghdad finally resolve the crisis in Sinjar? Submitted by Wladimir van Wilgenburg on Thu, 10/29/2026 - 09:25 Since the genocide of the Yazidis in 2014, Sinjar in northern Iraq has been the site of a fierce power struggle Iraqi security forces along the border with Syria in Sinjar district, on…

2. Lokesh Bam’s 87 lifts Biratnagar Kings to 186 against Karnali Yaks Kathmandu Post · 29 Oct 2026

   The opener struck nine sixes in a 52-ball innings, while Sompal Kami claimed four wickets to keep Karnali in the contest.

3. Army chief inaugurates 49 projects to boost personnel welfare Punch · 29 Oct 2026

   The Nigerian Army Chief, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has inaugurated 49 welfare and infrastructure projects nationwide to improve personnel welfare and efficien Read More: https://punchng.com/army-chief-inaugurates-49-projects-to-boost-personnel-welfare/

4. Maresca expects another tough Brighton test Punch · 29 Oct 2026

   Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has warned his side to expect another tough test against Brighton in the Premier League after a dramatic League Cup ti Read More: https://punchng.com/maresca-expects-another-tough-brighton-test/

5. Yemen's Houthis say Saudi strike kills 12 in Taiz residential area Middle East Eye · 29 Oct 2026

   Yemen's Houthis say Saudi strike kills 12 in Taiz residential area The Houthis said a Saudi strike on a residential area in Yemen's western Taiz province killed 12 people on Thursday. "As an initial toll, 12 citizens were killed and three others were critically injured when the Saudi enemy targeted…

6. OpenAI's Astra becomes the main target for Chinese AI labs after Anthropic tightens its defenses The Decoder · 29 Oct 2026

   Chinese AI labs are now mainly tapping OpenAI's most powerful model, GPT-6 Astra, instead of Anthropic's Claude. The article OpenAI's Astra becomes the main target for Chinese AI labs after Anthropic tightens its defenses appeared first on The Decoder .

7. From commitments to action: Taiwan and the world creating climate solutions together - opinion Jerusalem Post · 29 Oct 2026

   From carbon fees to urban forests, Taiwan is turning net-zero commitments into action ahead of COP31.

8. Israel's communications law suspended as High Court examines legal challenges Jerusalem Post · 29 Oct 2026

   In September, Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara asked the High Court of Justice to freeze the Broadcasting Law until it rules on 11 petitions challenging it.

9. Qatar denies interfering in Israeli elections, calls allegations 'ridiculous and dangerous' Jerusalem Post · 29 Oct 2026

   "These accusations are ridiculous and dangerous in equal measure. Qatar should not be used as a scapegoat for the political failures of certain Israeli politicians," he wrote.

10. The Google TV Streamer 4K is On Sale as an Early Black Friday Deal Cord Cutters News · 29 Oct 2026

    Google’s newest 4K streaming player, the Google TV Streamer 4K, is on sale right now for $138.00, down from its regular price of $149.99. This limited-time Amazon Prime Day deal makes Google’s latest entertainment hub a strong upgrade for your home setup, and the discount is expected to end soon.…