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1. How Deepak Bhatta became Nepal’s most influential power broker Kathmandu Post · 3 Nov 2026

   For two decades, Bhatta cultivated extraordinary access to Nepal’s political and bureaucratic elite while keeping himself largely out of public view. A money-laundering investigation has now exposed the networks around him.

2. Godparent row: Soludo clarifies relationship with Obi Punch · 3 Nov 2026

   Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has confirmed that the wife of former governor Peter Obi is the godmother of one of his children, months after a public disagreement over the nature of the relationship between their families. Read More: https://punchng.com/godparent-row-soludo-clarifies-rela…

3. APC declares winner of fresh Zamfara North senatorial primary Punch · 3 Nov 2026

   The All Progressives Congress has declared Senator Sahabi Ya’u Kaura the winner of its fresh senatorial primary election for Zamfara North ahead of 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-declares-winner-of-fresh-zamfara-north-senatorial-primary/

4. Global gold demand virtually matches historic high in January-September: Report Anadolu · 3 Nov 2026

   Q3 demand edges down 1% to 1,369 tons, while central bank buying expands to 321 tons, according to World Gold Council

5. Integrated transport command post set for Christmas, New Year Antara · 3 Nov 2026

   Indonesia's Ministry of Transportation has prepared an Integrated Command Post for Christmas 2026 and New Year ...

6. Jesse Baird’s ‘resignation’ texted day after he was allegedly murdered Nine · 3 Nov 2026

   TV presenter Jesse Baird's resignation was texted to his new boss the day after he was allegedly murdered.

7. Philippines' Mayon Volcano spews massive ash cloud amid heightened eruption alert Anadolu · 3 Nov 2026

   Authorities maintain Alert Level 3 as volcanic earthquakes, lava activity continue; entry banned within 6-kilometer danger zone

8. Indonesia sets up integrated command post for year-end transport ops. Antara · 3 Nov 2026

   Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi said the ministry had prepared an Integrated Command Post for Christmas 2026 ...

9. Point of Law wins 2026 Melbourne Cup Nine · 3 Nov 2026

   Point Of Law, the horse previously owned by King Charles, stormed home on the final straight to win the Melbourne Cup.

10. Kate McClymont gives evidence in Alan Jones trial Nine · 3 Nov 2026

    Award-winning journalist Kate McClymont alleged indecent assaults by Alan Jones and said she didn’t offer benefits to complainants for stories.