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1. ‘We will withdraw from agitation only after Gyanesh Kumar is removed’: K C Venugopal Hindustan Times · 8 Nov 2026

   Speaking to reporters here, Venugopal said protests were continuing across states and districts, with only a brief pause expected during the Diwali festival.

2. 'LK Advani was clear that opposition would support govt on security issues': Nitin Nabin Hindustan Times · 8 Nov 2026

   Speaking at a special event held at the party headquarters on Advani's 100th birthday, Nabin said Advani has been an inspiration for everyone in organisation.

3. Nigerian army restores official X account Vanguard · 8 Nov 2026

   The Nigerian Army has announced the full restoration of its official X account, @HQNigerianArmy, following an attempted cyber breach in August. The Army disclosed this in a post on its X handle on Sunday, saying the account was back under its exclusive official management. “This account is fully…

4. 52% of Hong Kong’s underprivileged children spend over 2 hours a day on devices South China Morning Post · 8 Nov 2026

   More than half of Hong Kong’s underprivileged children spend more than two hours a day on electronic devices, many of them turning to screens as cheap entertainment despite problems with their eyesight, attention, sleep and addiction, a survey by a community group has found. The Society for…

5. Mendis backs Sri Lanka's balance ahead of Pakistan Test Express Tribune · 8 Nov 2026

   Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis expressed confidence in his side's batting and bowling resources ahead of the opening Test against Pakistan, saying his experienced players were well equipped to handle the conditions at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Mendis, who will lead Sri Lanka in the two-Test…

6. Fresh faces, fresh hope as Babar plots Pakistan revival Express Tribune · 8 Nov 2026

   Pakistan captain Babar Azam hopes his side can carry the confidence and positive atmosphere from their recent ODI tri-series triumph into the two-Test series against Sri Lanka, which begins at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Monday. Pakistan have opted for a youthful squad, with almost eight new…

7. 20 injured in 5.7 magnitude earthquake in central Japan Express Tribune · 8 Nov 2026

   At least 20 people were injured after a 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Japan early Sunday, local media reported. Injuries were reported in Aichi and Shizuoka prefectures, Tokyo-based Kyodo News reported, citing local authorities. No tsunami warning was issued. The earthquake originated in…

8. President, PM extend Diwali greetings to Hindu community, reaffirm commitment to minority rights Express Tribune · 8 Nov 2026

   President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday extended Diwali greetings to the Hindu community in Pakistan and around the world, reaffirming their commitment to protecting minority rights and promoting religious harmony. In separate messages on X, both the president and the…

9. 3 hikers injured after being hit by landing paraglider in Hong Kong country park South China Morning Post · 8 Nov 2026

   Three hikers have been injured in Hong Kong after being hit by a paraglider landing at the Ngong Ping campsite in Ma On Shan Country Park. Police received a report at 12.36pm on Sunday that three people, including two teenagers, had been injured at the campsite after being hit by a landing…

10. Army recovers X account after after hack attempt Punch · 8 Nov 2026

    The Nigerian Army announced on Sunday that its official X account, @HQNigerianArmy, has been fully restored and is once again under exclusive official management. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-recovers-x-account-after-after-hack-attempt/