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1. Egyptian foreign minister 'extremely worried' US-Iran escalation will have major impact on Mideast Jerusalem Post · 31 Oct 2026

   Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Saturday he was "extremely worried" that a new round of escalation in the war between the United States and Iran would be more destructive and have a m

2. The races that will decide control of the US Senate Rappler · 31 Oct 2026

   WASHINGTON, DC, USA – Democrats need a net gain of at least four seats in November’s midterm elections to wrest control of the US Senate from Republicans, with voter discontent over President Donald Trump, the Iran war and rising prices putting races in once-solidly Republican states into play.…

3. No five- or six-cornered fights in 28 seats: Melaka’s 2026 ballot looks very different from 2021 Malay Mail · 31 Oct 2026

   KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 — The 16th Melaka State Election features 11 straight fights and 11 three-cornered contests across the 28 state constituencies, following the conclusion of the nomination process today. The remaining six constituencies will see four-cornered contests, marking a significant shift…

4. Gold hits one-year low globally Express Tribune · 31 Oct 2026

   Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Friday, tracking losses in the international market where the metal fell to its lowest level in a year. Local rates came under pressure as white precious metals also weakened sharply amid a broader sell-off in technology shares. In the domestic market, the price…

5. Pakistan urges Afghan Taliban to take 'decisive action' against terrorist groups Express Tribune · 31 Oct 2026

   Pakistan urged Afghan Taliban authorities to "take decisive action" against terrorist groups operating from Afghan territory, questioning the Taliban's "complicity and support" for groups including the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and reaffirming its right to self-defence. The Permanent Mission…

6. AI chatbots face scrutiny over failure to report criminal confessions Express Tribune · 31 Oct 2026

   Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots can be told about crimes, but uncertainties surrounding legal frameworks or measures that would mandate these tools to report confessions to law enforcement cast doubt on the pace of AI development. AI chatbots have entered daily life, with many users worldwide…

7. Energy, food keep SPI in double digits Express Tribune · 31 Oct 2026

   Pakistan's Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) remained elevated at 11.32% year-on-year for the week ended October 29, 2026, underscoring sticky short-term inflation even as the index slipped 0.35% week-on-week. The year-on-year reading reflects sustained cost pressures on energy and selected food…

8. Pakistan tops world in hepatitis C Express Tribune · 31 Oct 2026

   More than 45 million people in Pakistan are affected by mental health disorders, hepatitis B and C, and HIV, according to figures presented by the Ministry of National Health Services to the National Assembly. The figures show that more than 32.4 million people suffer from mental health disorders…

9. Imran's sister receiving necessary medical care, Senate told Express Tribune · 31 Oct 2026

   Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry informed the Senate on Friday that Noreen Niazi was being provided all necessary medical care and had been shifted to hospital on the recommendation of doctors. Responding to a point raised by Senator Mohsin Aziz regarding her health condition, he said…

10. CDA targets JUI-F chief's properties Express Tribune · 31 Oct 2026

    Just days after JUIF-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman's scathing criticism of the PML-N led federal government, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) issued notices to the properties and seminaries associated with the JUI-F chief in Islamabad for alleged violation of CDA by-laws. The CDA has pasted a…