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1. Politics casts shadow over Olympic sport Express Tribune · 30 Oct 2026

   IOC president Kirsty Coventry's desire is that "politics does not take over on the field of play", but Ukraine and former executives from her organisation have told AFP that politics and sport remain inseparable. Coventry's view will be sorely tested when Ukrainian and Russian athletes -- the…

2. Pakistan seek perfect finish Express Tribune · 30 Oct 2026

   A gruelling battle is expected as Pakistan take on Sri Lanka in the ODI tri-series final at the Gaddafi Stadium Lahore on Saturday (today). The match starts at 1pm PST. Pakistan, who suffered an eight-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka in their last league match, have had two successive days of…

3. The Exhibition in the Library: Agatha Christie display shines light on famed writer Express Tribune · 30 Oct 2026

   A new London exhibition shines a spotlight on crime novelist Agatha Christie, looking at how her life, interests and travels inspired her hugely successful whodunnits. Opening at the British Library in London on Friday, "Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery" marks 50 years since the author's death…

4. Asim Azhar celebrates 30th birthday with new song Express Tribune · 30 Oct 2026

   Singer Asim Azhar marked his 30th birthday by releasing his latest song, Ajnabi, as a gift to his fans. But while the new music gave listeners something to celebrate, it was actor Hania Aamir's appearance in his photo dump that particularly caught their attention. Azhar announced the release of…

5. Binance working with FBI to recover assets following $6.3B hack Cointelegraph · 30 Oct 2026

   Binance is working with law enforcement to recover $3 billion that is frozen, after setting aside more than $6.3 billion from the company’s funds to cover the shortfall.

6. Silicon Valley wants you to invest in miracles The Verge · 30 Oct 2026

   Investing in any stock is kind of like gambling in the sense that you're betting your money on a company's future performance. But how do you bet on a technology that could, in the worst-case scenario, "pose catastrophic or existential risks to humanity," or best case, "bring forth an age of…

7. Bayelsa upgrades 62 hospitals in two years, says commissioner Punch · 30 Oct 2026

   The Bayelsa State Government says it has renovated, upgraded and equipped 62 primary and secondary healthcare facilities across the state in the past two y Read More: https://punchng.com/bayelsa-upgrades-62-hospitals-in-two-years-says-commissioner/

8. Police arrest two suspected cultists, recover gun, axe in Osun Punch · 30 Oct 2026

   The Osun State Police Command has arrested two suspected cult members in Ede and recovered a gun and axe, following a distress call about an attack. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-two-suspected-cultists-recover-gun-axe-in-osun/

9. Bayelsa raises workers’ pay with special allowances Punch · 30 Oct 2026

   The Bayelsa State Government has approved new special allowances for public servants, increasing its monthly salary expenditure by approximately N3bn from Read More: https://punchng.com/bayelsa-raises-workers-pay-with-special-allowances/

10. Police visit newsrooms of Naya Patrika and Diyo Post looking for journalists Kathmandu Post · 30 Oct 2026

    Plainclothes officers went to the offices of two media outlets seeking five journalists, while Nepal Press jouro Biswomani Subedi has already been taken to the Cyber Bureau for questioning.