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1. AI models mostly smarter than top scientists, OpenAI's Altman says Express Tribune · 2 Nov 2026

   Advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models have progressed to become mostly smarter than the brightest scientists and capable of performing significant portions of white-collar work, OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman said on Monday. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Abu Dhabi International…

2. Tarar announces plans to revive PTV Drama, Film Academy Express Tribune · 2 Nov 2026

   Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Monday announced plans to restore and modernise the Pakistan Television (PTV) Drama and Film Academy, aiming to equip young people with contemporary filmmaking and digital production skills. In a statement shared on X, Tarar said he had chaired a meeting to…

3. Brussels still 'traumatised' by Brexit, EU foreign policy chief warns Euronews · 2 Nov 2026

   The EU and UK are meeting for a summit on November 20th where both sides agree on the need for greater cooperation, but differences remain on how to get there.

4. Jigawa doctor elected president of Nigeria’s physiotherapy society Premium Times · 2 Nov 2026

   Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy elected Dr Usman Ahmed as its new National President, alongside ten other executive officers, during the Society’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Kano The post Jigawa doctor elected president of Nigeria’s physiotherapy society appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria…

5. Fake warnings of nuclear attack posted on hacked Russian and Ukrainian emergency apps Al-Masry Al-Youm · 2 Nov 2026

   Emergency warning apps in Russia and Ukraine were hacked overnight Sunday into Monday, according to authorities in both countries. It’s not clear whether the hacking of the apps is linked. The apps warn the public of missile, drone and other threats. But rather than spread panic, the fake messages…

6. UK adventurer completes 28-year, 50,000km trek Punch · 2 Nov 2026

   After 28 years, British adventurer, Karl Bushby, arrived back home on Monday after a 50,000-kilometre (31,000-mile) trek from Chile across four continents without using any transport to progress. Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-adventurer-completes-28-year-50000km-trek/

7. Kano gov congratulates Sultan on 20th coronation anniversary Punch · 2 Nov 2026

   Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has congratulated the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, on the 20th anniversary of his coronation. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-gov-congratulates-sultan-on-20th-coronation-anniversary/

8. Pope Leo appoints first woman to head Vatican ministry Punch · 2 Nov 2026

   Maria Alvarado, a 39-year-old US media executive, becomes the new head of Vatican communications this week, the first laywoman to head a Vatican “ministry.” The Mexican-American will also be the… Read More: https://punchng.com/pope-leo-appoints-first-woman-to-head-vatican-ministry/

9. Indian foreign secretary to visit Nepal ahead of Balendra Shah’s proposed India trip Kathmandu Post · 2 Nov 2026

   Vikram Misri’s November 4-5 visit is expected to help prepare the agenda for the Nepali prime minister’s visit later this month.

10. A tribute to the Italian soldiers who fell in Bosnia was held aboard the Vespucci in Tunis ANSA · 2 Nov 2026

    (ANSA) - TUNISI, 02 NOV - "On board the Amerigo Vespucci, we attended Holy Mass, during which tribute was paid to the Italian servicemen who tragically lost their lives in Bosnia." This was reported by the Italian diplomatic mission in Tunisia on its official channels, emphasizing that “the embassy…