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1. Louvre heist emboldened art thiefs, leaving Europe's smaller museums on high alert Jerusalem Post · 31 Oct 2026

   "This is where we see the 'Louvre effect'," said Marc Balcells, a Barcelona-based researcher. "If the Louvre was so easy to rob, just imagine a tiny museum in a rural area."

2. Netanyahu survives the election, but Eisenkot holds key to replacing him - analysis Jerusalem Post · 31 Oct 2026

   Netanyahu remains in office without a majority, while Eisenkot must overcome opposition divisions to form a government or face another election.

3. ‘Kaante’ filmmaker Sanjay Gupta dies at 59 — Here's what we know about the cause of death Mint · 31 Oct 2026

   Sanjay Gupta fell and hit his head, one of his closest friends told PTI.

4. For Josh Boutwood, culture of consistency helped Helm retain its two Michelin stars Rappler · 31 Oct 2026

   In the inaugural edition of the Michelin Guide ceremony for Manila, its environs, and Cebu, Helm became the lone restaurant to pull off the impressive feat of earning two stars. Helm is run by Josh Boutwood. The Filipino-British chef attests that throughout the 16-hour work day at Helm, he and his…

5. US judge issues restraining order against Justice Dept over election directives Vanguard · 31 Oct 2026

   A US federal judge temporarily blocked on Friday the Justice Department from threatening state and local election officials with criminal prosecution if they fail to comply with its directives on processing ballots. The order by Judge Trina Thompson in the Northern District of California deals a…

6. Rural, urban or both? PM’s pol sec Azman Abidin says Paya Rumput needs a bit of everything Malay Mail · 31 Oct 2026

   MELAKA, Oct 31 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for the Paya Rumput state seat, Datuk Azman Abidin, is banking on his extensive experience and close ties with the federal government to better serve the constituency. Speaking after submitting his nomination papers at Stadium Hang Jebat here today, he…

7. Reforming political parties: now! Express Tribune · 31 Oct 2026

   In my October 24 piece, I argued that political parties are caught between dynastic hangover and structure-less passion. Here, I will try to explain why they need reform and why now. Pakistan does not lack political passion. It lacks political institutions capable of converting that passion into…

8. Army destroys Afghan Taliban posts Express Tribune · 31 Oct 2026

   Pakistan Army successfully targeted and destroyed several posts and military positions of the Afghan Taliban in the areas adjacent to South Waziristan and Parachinar, state-run Radio Pakistan said on Friday, citing security sources. It added that the army gave a befitting reply to unprovoked firing…

9. Saudi-led coalition intercepts drones in multiple areas of kingdom Express Tribune · 31 Oct 2026

   The Saudi-led coalition said on Saturday thait had intercepted and destroyed a hostile drone over the "Riyadh region." launched by the Houthi group over the kingdom's southern region. Coalition spokesperson Turki al-Maliki said in a statement on US social media platform X that the drone was…

10. Japan's foreign caregivers face exam hurdle as grace period ends Nikkei · 31 Oct 2026