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1. Minister says electricity exports remain off Indonesia's agenda Antara · 2 Nov 2026

   Coordinating Minister for Downstream Energy and ...

2. Indonesian police, BPOM to draft rules on kratom use, misuse Antara · 2 Nov 2026

   Indonesia's National Police and the Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) will work on regulations governing ...

3. SSANU shuts Sokoto varsity over unpaid allowances, threatens indefinite strike Punch · 2 Nov 2026

   The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, Sokoto State University chapter, has shut down services at the institution following the commencement of a five-working-day warning strike over unresolved staff entitlements. Read More: https://punchng.com/ssanu-shuts-sokoto-varsity-over-unpaid-…

4. 20th anniversary: Rep hails Sultan’s peace efforts Punch · 2 Nov 2026

   A member of the House of Representatives, Jafar Chiroma, has commended the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, for his contributions to national unity, religious harmony and peaceful coexistence as the monarch marks 20 years on the throne. Read More: https://punchng.com/20th-annive…

5. Indonesian MP urges sustained action after Jakarta drug raid Antara · 2 Nov 2026

   Adang Daradjatun, a member of Commission III of Indonesia's House of Representatives (DPR RI), said a police raid ...

6. Extreme poverty has nearly disappeared in Nepal, but half remain economically vulnerable Kathmandu Post · 2 Nov 2026

   World Bank data show that just 2.4 percent of Nepalis lived below the extreme poverty line in 2022, while 52.7 percent remained below the $8.30 poverty line.

7. FM discusses regional stability with former European Council president Al-Masry Al-Youm · 2 Nov 2026

   Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty stressed the importance of intensifying efforts to restore regional calm and stability during his meeting with former European Council President and former Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel. Foreign…

8. Jakarta governor backs police's drug crackdown in North Jakarta Antara · 2 Nov 2026

   Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo has voiced full support for police efforts to crack down on drug trafficking, ...

9. Netanyahu and Eisenkot Seek Shot to Be Israel’s Premier The New York Times · 2 Nov 2026

   Party leaders will make competing cases to the Israeli president for either Benjamin Netanyahu or Gadi Eisenkot to get the first chance to build a governing coalition.

10. FM signs $1 billion financing agreement with World Bank Al-Masry Al-Youm · 2 Nov 2026

    Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Expatriates Affairs Badr Abdelatty, who also serves as Egypt’s Governor to the World Bank and Alwaleed Alatabani, Regional Director at the World Bank, signed a financing agreement on Sunday, November 1, 2026, under Phase II of the…