More stories

1. K-P govt says evidence being gathered against Sohail Afridi over alleged corruption Express Tribune · 30 Oct 2026

   Adviser to the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government on Information and Public Relations, Samar Haroon Bilour, has said that the dysfunctional Chief Minister Sohail Afridi remains in protective custody, while evidence is being collected in connection with allegations of corruption involving billions of…

2. Govt increases diesel price by Rs2.29, petrol remains unchanged until Nov 2 Express Tribune · 30 Oct 2026

   The federal government on Friday increased the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs2.29 per litre while keeping the petrol price unchanged for the next three days. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, petrol will continue to be sold at Rs377.91 per litre, while HSD will…

3. ISPR spokesperson says Pakistan ‘cautiously optimistic’ on Iran-US mediation, warns against spoilers Express Tribune · 30 Oct 2026

   Pakistan’s military is “cautiously optimistic” about its mediation between Iran and the United States, its spokesman said on Friday in his ​first interview since a high-level delegation visited Tehran this week. Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir — Pakistan's…

4. Uniqlo shakes up China strategy with focus on store profitability Nikkei · 30 Oct 2026
5. Singer L.A.X holds Nikkah ceremony after Malta wedding Punch · 30 Oct 2026

   Nigerian singer, L.A.X, and his wife, Ella, have held their Nikkah ceremony, formalising their union under Islamic law after their civil wedding in Malta. Read More: https://punchng.com/singer-l-a-x-holds-nikkah-ceremony-after-malta-wedding/

6. Evening recap: Sowore disputes police account, FG begins N50,000 support, other top stories Punch · 30 Oct 2026

   Read the evening news recap: Omoyele Sowore disputes the police account of an Ekiti incident, and the FG begins its N50,000 monthly cash support. Read More: https://punchng.com/evening-recap-sowore-disputes-police-account-fg-begins-n50000-support-other-top-stories/

7. Senegal arrests 32 more in LGBTQ crackdown Punch · 30 Oct 2026

   Senegalese authorities have charged 32 people with “unnatural acts” and wilful HIV transmission amid a wider crackdown on the LGBTQ community. Read More: https://punchng.com/senegal-arrests-32-more-in-lgbtq-crackdown/

8. Morgan Wallen ‘Now’ Has Another Record on Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart Billboard · 30 Oct 2026

   Morgan Wallen logs his 23rd No. 1 on Billboard ’s Country Airplay chart, as “Been by Now” rises a spot on the list dated Nov. 7 with 33.5 million audience impressions (up 4%) Oct. 23-29, according to Luminate. Related Morgan Wallen Opens Up In First Major Interview In Two Years About His Historic…

9. US orders non-emergency staff to leave Saudi Arabia over security risks Al-Monitor · 30 Oct 2026

   Oct 30 (Reuters) - The United States ordered non-emergency government employees and their family members to leave Saudi Arabia effective October 23 due to safety risks, the US embassy in Riyadh said on Friday, citing Houthi attacks on civilian airports and other critical infrastructure. US…

10. Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Cai Actor Was ‘Deeply Afraid’ of the Audience’s Reaction Polygon · 30 Oct 2026

    Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave actor Zeno Robinson unpacks the surprises, delights, and challenges of playing Cai