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1. Israir airline in talks to purchase rival Arkia in bid to compete against foreign carriers - report Jerusalem Post · 8 Nov 2026

   Local media have reported that privately owned Arkia has recently suffered a loss, and though its results have not been published its owners said the airline had fallen into a "crisis."

2. PM Shehbaz briefs Nawaz Sharif on K-P security, economic challenges Express Tribune · 8 Nov 2026

   Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif in Lahore on Sunday and briefed him on the security situation in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), the country’s economic challenges and the government’s ongoing reform agenda, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said.…

3. Abuja traders turn to online sales over rising shop rents Punch · 8 Nov 2026

   Rising costs of renting shops are forcing many small business owners in the Federal Capital Territory to turn to online trading to reduce operating costs. Read More: https://punchng.com/abuja-traders-turn-to-online-sales-over-rising-shop-rents/

4. Influencer rejected my paid promo offer for ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ – Funke Akindele Punch · 8 Nov 2026

   Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, has recounted how an unnamed social media influencer rejected her offer to pay for promotional content for her 2024 film, Everybody Loves Jenifa. Read More: https://punchng.com/influencer-rejected-my-paid-promo-offer-for-everybody-loves-jenifa-funke-a…

5. Hundreds arrested after Microsoft data center protest turns violent Tom's Hardware · 8 Nov 2026

   Amsterdam police have arrested 150 to 200 protesters at a Microsoft data center site on suspicion of trespassing. According to a Facebook post by the authorities [machine translated], tools designed for breaking into the site were seized from the protesters, who were then allowed on their way to…

6. Two arrests and police officers hurt after brawl outside bare-knuckle fighting event BBC News · 8 Nov 2026

   Police Scotland said three officers were hurt as they responded to reports of a large disturbance in streets close to the Ovo Hydro venue in Glasgow.

7. Russia to replace Norway in ice hockey championship as more countries vow to boycott games Kyiv Independent · 8 Nov 2026

   In the new layout of the 2027 World Junior Hockey Championship, which is due to take place in Canada from Dec. 26, 2026, to Jan. 5, 2027, Russia will place tenth. As the lowest-ranked team, Norway will move down to Division 1A.

8. NDLEA arrests Ugandan woman with 87 cocaine wraps at Lagos airport Premium Times · 8 Nov 2026

   The NDLEA said the cocaine was strapped around her pelvic region and concealed beneath two layers of underwear. The post NDLEA arrests Ugandan woman with 87 cocaine wraps at Lagos airport appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

9. Nepal expects peak electricity demand to reach 1,700MW on Laxmi Puja Kathmandu Post · 8 Nov 2026

   The Nepal Electricity Authority says domestic generation will be sufficient to meet demand during Tihar, with industries expected to remain closed and power exports continuing.

10. Troops neutralise suspected criminal, arrest five in Plateau Vanguard · 8 Nov 2026

    By Golok Nanmwa JOS – Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have neutralised a suspected notorious criminal in Wase Local Government Area and arrested five suspected phone snatchers during a raid on a hotel in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The operations also led to the…