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1. Democrats vow to rein in Trump as he shows off White House ballroom Express Tribune · 5 Nov 2026

   US President Donald Trump faced pressure from Republicans on Wednesday to change course after a midterm election rout handed Democrats control of Congress and voters rejected his handpicked candidates in key races. Republican allies and strategists called ‌for Trump to shake up his White House…

2. PTA rejects 'misleading' notification claiming TikTok ban in Pakistan Express Tribune · 5 Nov 2026

   The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Thursday rejected a notification circulating on social media regarding an alleged ban on TikTok in Pakistan, clarifying that no such notification had been issued. “PTA clarifies that no such notification has been issued, and the circulating…

3. Pakistan launches professional boxing board Express Tribune · 5 Nov 2026

   Pakistan has established a professional boxing board aimed at developing the sport, providing local fighters with international opportunities and introducing a transparent regulatory system, officials said. The Pakistan Professional Boxing Board will oversee the registration, licensing and training…

4. PAC seeks more information from RTÉ on Gilroy appointment RTÉ · 5 Nov 2026

   The Dáil Public Accounts Committee will write to RTÉ to seek more information on the appointment of broadcaster Ger Gilroy.

5. No Snapdragon? No problem! MaliSX2 is about to bring a major boost to GameCube, Xbox emulators Android Authority · 5 Nov 2026

   Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR The MaliSX2 Vulkan driver is coming to the Dolphin and HakuX emulators. MaliSX2 debuted inside the ARMSX2 emulator and is effectively an alternative to the system graphics driver in non-Snapdragon devices. We’re not seeing a significant performance…

6. Wike dismisses UniAbuja ASUU strike threat over land allocation Punch · 5 Nov 2026

   FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has dismissed the strike threat by ASUU’s University of Abuja chapter over the reallocation of the institution’s land. Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-dismisses-uniabuja-asuu-strike-threat-over-land-allocation/

7. Two feared killed, 20 abducted in fresh Kaduna community attack Punch · 5 Nov 2026

   Suspected terrorists have reportedly killed two people and abducted 20 others in a fresh attack on Akwando community in Kachia LGA of Kaduna State. Read More: https://punchng.com/two-feared-killed-20-abducted-in-fresh-kaduna-community-attack/

8. Ogun poly lecturers threaten strike over allowances, demand N100m subvention Punch · 5 Nov 2026

   Ogun State polytechnic lecturers have threatened to strike over unpaid allowances and poor funding, demanding a review of monthly subvention to N100m. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-poly-lecturers-threaten-strike-over-allowances-demand-n100m-subvention/

9. Kwara seeks private-sector collaboration to boost livestock production Punch · 5 Nov 2026

   The Kwara State Government says it is ready to partner with private investors like FrieslandCampina WAMCO to boost livestock production and the dairy value Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-seeks-private-sector-collaboration-to-boost-livestock-production/

10. Indonesia targets Nov 21 signing for IEU-CEPA trade pact: Airlangga Antara · 5 Nov 2026

    a special tariff facility - on January 1, 2027. The GSP facility has historically provided Indonesian goods with ...