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1. Israel Defense Minister Says ‘Mission Not Complete’ on Iran Asharq Al-Awsat · 8 Nov 2026
2. GCC: Railway Agreement Sets Joint Framework for Project Implementation and Operation Asharq Al-Awsat · 8 Nov 2026
3. AI will soon master biology, unleashing new safety risks, Tencent AI chief warns South China Morning Post · 8 Nov 2026

   Artificial intelligence models will soon be powerful enough to master biology, presenting both benefits and serious risks, Tencent Holdings’ chief AI scientist and former OpenAI star researcher Vinces Yao Shunyu said during a rare public appearance on Saturday. The assessment comes as frontier AI…

4. MetMalaysia warns of prolonged rain in four states until Wednesday Malay Mail · 8 Nov 2026

   KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of continuous rain at the alert level for several areas in Kelantan, Pahang, Sabah and Terengganu, until Wednesday. In a statement, MetMalaysia said the warning covers Tanah Merah, Pasir Mas, Tumpat…

5. Mega Projects Drive Growth for Saudi Small and Medium Factories Asharq Al-Awsat · 8 Nov 2026
6. Lack of political ownership weakened counterterrorism efforts, says K-P governor Express Tribune · 8 Nov 2026

   Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Sunday called for greater political ownership of the fight against terrorism, acknowledging that a lack of support for security forces had undermined previous counterterrorism efforts as the provincial government announced a new plan to…

7. Sex is for marriage, Actress Juliana Olayode tells singles Punch · 8 Nov 2026

   Nollywood actress, Juliana Olayode, has advised unmarried people against allowing concerns about sexual compatibility to influence their decision to have sex before marriage. Read More: https://punchng.com/sex-is-for-marriage-actress-juliana-olayode-tells-singles/

8. Why Japan lost U-17 World Cup final to Nigeria — Coach Punch · 8 Nov 2026

   Japan U-17 women’s national team coach, Sadayoshi Shirai, has explained why his side lost 2-1 to Nigeria’s Flamingos in the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-japan-lost-u-17-world-cup-final-to-nigeria-coach/

9. Oyebanji, APC celebrate Ekiti First Lady on birthday Punch · 8 Nov 2026

   Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated his wife, Prof. Olayemi Oyebanji, on the occasion of her birthday. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyebanji-apc-celebrate-ekiti-first-lady-on-birthday/

10. Alex Eala stunned in Hong Kong final as Filipino star's breakthrough 2026 ends with injury setback The National · 8 Nov 2026

    Alex Eala rounded off her breakthrough 2026 in disappointing fashion as she fell short in the final of the Hong Kong Open, losing Sunday's title match 6-3, 6-0 to Claire Liu of the US. Eala started well and forced an early break of serve but was hampered by an injury to her right knee and received…