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1. Japan is attracting startups. But can it keep them? Nikkei · 1 Nov 2026
2. Green forest fire notification in South Sudan, Sudan Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System (UN/EU) · 1 Nov 2026

   On 31/10/2026, a forest fire started in South Sudan, Sudan, until 01/11/2026.

3. Golden Triangle's North East drug trade thrives on barter The Times of India · 1 Nov 2026
4. El Jalapeño: Baja man protests three-week CFE outage by hosting open bar in lobby Mexico News Daily · 1 Nov 2026

   Three weeks after his power was cut off, a Baja man decided to lodge a creative protest at his local CFE office. Read the full article The post El Jalapeño: Baja man protests three-week CFE outage by hosting open bar in lobby appeared first on Mexico News Daily

5. Green forest fire notification in Nigeria Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System (UN/EU) · 1 Nov 2026

   On 31/10/2026, a forest fire started in Nigeria, until 01/11/2026.

6. Rokotuitoga hungry for tough test against Nauru opponent Fiji Broadcasting Corp · 1 Nov 2026

   Kadavu boxer Watisoni Rokotuitoga is not looking for an easy night in the ring, as he prepares to test himself against Nauru’s Rockanson Iga at the upcoming Zeg Boxing Promotions event this Saturday. With just one professional bout under his belt, Rokotuitoga is eager to take on a stronger opponent…

7. Nigeria now entering era of prosperity — Remi Tinubu Punch · 1 Nov 2026

   The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has declared that Nigeria has moved beyond its period of economic reforms and is now entering an era of prosperity. She made the declaration on Saturday in Enugu State at the South-East Women Mega Empowerment Rally organised by the All Progressives Congress…

8. Portuguese police clash with housing protesters, arrest 13 Punch · 1 Nov 2026

   Riot police with dogs stormed protest camps in Lisbon and Porto early Sunday, charging at demonstrators with batons, arresting 13 people and leaving dozens injured in the latest confrontation over Portugal’s housing crisis. Clashes quickly broke out as dozens of officers moved in on an encampment in…

9. Nathaniel Bassey surpasses one billion YouTube views Punch · 1 Nov 2026

   Nigerian gospel singer and pastor, Nathaniel Bassey, has surpassed one billion views on YouTube, becoming the first gospel artist to reach the milestone, according to available channel statistics. Bassey’s official YouTube channel, Nathaniel Bassey Main, has recorded more than 1.014 billion views…

10. Soldiers kill ISWAP leaders, foil attack in Borno Punch · 1 Nov 2026

    Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, have killed several Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, including high-profile leaders, after repelling a major attack on their positions in Kukawa, Borno State. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the…