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1. FG clears pension backlog, prefunds benefits till 2029 Punch · 12 Nov 2026

   The Federal Government has cleared a 21-month pension backlog and prefunded accrued pension rights for enrolled federal workers until December 2029. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-clears-pension-backlog-prefunds-benefits-till-2029/

2. Floods: World Bank approves $500m Nigeria loan Punch · 12 Nov 2026

   The World Bank has approved a $500m loan for Nigeria to tackle flooding, restore degraded land, and improve livelihoods in 19 northern states and the FCT. Read More: https://punchng.com/floods-world-bank-approves-500m-nigeria-loan/

3. Beatles tribute band Bestbeat to debut in Israel Jerusalem Post · 12 Nov 2026

   Following a prior postponement, the world-renowned Serbian quartet will bring The Beatles Symphony concert to Israeli stages for the first time.

4. Cinema Spiegel features American movies to celebrate 250th anniversary of US Jerusalem Post · 12 Nov 2026

   For those who have not yet been to this cinema, it features several extremely comfortable screening rooms, as well as a bar and a concession stand.

5. Chinese FM says call with Rubio was 'positive,' discuss potential trilateral agreement with Russia Jerusalem Post · 12 Nov 2026

   They "agreed on the importance of leader-level conversations to advance goals such as denuclearization, including at potential trilateral leaders meeting with Russia," the US State Department said.

6. Murder of former Iraqi MP in Beirut raises concerns about power of Iran-backed terror - analysis Jerusalem Post · 12 Nov 2026

   "All indications suggest that the computer system at Rafik Hariri Airport in Beirut was hacked by Lebanese Hezbollah," Ahmed al-Alwani's cousin Ammar told Rudaw.

7. Israel's 26th Knesset must tackle urgent national needs as coalition talks drag on - editorial Jerusalem Post · 12 Nov 2026

   Israel cannot afford to wait for coalition negotiations to conclude. The newly elected Knesset must begin addressing urgent national challenges without delay.

8. Salik stands by Punjab corruption charge Express Tribune · 12 Nov 2026

   Federal Minister ChaudhrySalik Hussain on Wednesday stood by his allegations of corruption in Punjab, saying he would respond to the legal notice served on him, while terming Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz's remarks as "below the belt" amid an escalating political row. Salik shifted the blame…

9. This 2026 NRL finals fullback can’t get a contract. Would you sign him for your club? Nine · 12 Nov 2026

   A starting fullback in the NRL finals series is determined to find a deal for 2027 – and why his game is suited by rule changes.

10. You’ve seen the headlines. But is Usman Khawaja’s book any good? Nine · 12 Nov 2026

    The former cricketer has never been afraid to speak his mind, and his uncompromising honesty makes for an excellent book.