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1. The billion-dollar business of being Jewish - opinion Jerusalem Post · 8 Nov 2026

   Jewish philanthropy must stop confusing money raised, conferences held, and social-media reach with meaningful impact on Jewish life.

2. Houthis claim attack on Riyadh financial district, Aramco tower damaged Al-Monitor · 8 Nov 2026

   Yemen's Houthis on Sunday claimed an attack on the financial district of the Saudi capital Riyadh, with eyewitnesses saying they saw damage to a skyscraper belonging to oil giant Aramco. Aramco facilities have been repeatedly struck by the Houthis in recent months, with tankers, refineries, storage…

3. Trump says he is unlikely to order Iran attack if talks progress, CNN reports Al-Monitor · 8 Nov 2026

   Nov 8 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he was highly unlikely to order fresh attacks on Iran as long as talks to end the conflict progress, CNN reported. "It depends on whether or not they sign a very strong agreement," CNN cited Trump as saying in a phone interview. "The answer…

4. The US dollar firmed broadly and the NZD hit a fresh low interest.co.nz · 8 Nov 2026

   Equities partly recovered from the post-midterms tech selloff, with the Nasdaq up 1%. US payrolls easily beat expectations and unemployment fell to 4.1%. Front-end Treasury yields rose, with a December Fed hike still close to 80% priced

5. Iran hardliners demand US ‘pays the price’ before war ends, emboldened by GOP defeat - report Jerusalem Post · 8 Nov 2026

   Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned against the ‘slightest inclination towards submission,’ a message hardliners believe was aimed at Iran’s negotiators, CNN reported.

6. Police, Health Ministry uncover operation selling methamphetamine labeled as 'khat drops' Jerusalem Post · 8 Nov 2026

   Lab tests confirmed that "khat drops" sold in Israel were methamphetamine, police said Sunday. Khat leaves are legal in Israel, but any extract of the plant is illegal.

7. PNGCIR opposes corruption allegation, highlights improvements Post-Courier · 8 Nov 2026

   The PNG Civil and Identity Registry (PNGCIR) has opposed the statement made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, who described the National Identity Document (NID) system as “corrupt”, stating that these allegations must be supported with verified facts, technical assessments and evidence. To access…

8. NDC questions Tinubu’s fresh Ibom seaport approval Punch · 8 Nov 2026

   The Nigeria Democratic Congress on Sunday accused President Bola Tinubu of turning the proposed Ibom Deep Sea Port into a campaign tool, questioning why the Federal Government was announcing a fresh… Read More: https://punchng.com/ndc-questions-tinubus-fresh-ibom-seaport-approval/

9. S’Africa’s ANC records worst-ever election result Punch · 8 Nov 2026

   The African National Congress, which has dominated South African politics since the end of apartheid, took 30.76 per cent of votes in municipal elections, its worst-ever electoral performance, the electoral commission said Sunday. Read More: https://punchng.com/safricas-anc-records-worst-ever-electi…

10. The Wallabies have the talent. But something is going badly wrong Nine · 8 Nov 2026

    After another humiliating defeat, the Wallabies look a long way from putting together the team capable of delivering a home World Cup masterpiece.