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1. Naqvi assures no trees will be cut at Islamabad’s F-9 Park Express Tribune · 25 Oct 2026

   Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday assured that no trees will be cut and no new concrete structures will be built at Islamabad’s F-9 Park, following concerns raised by environmental activist and schoolteacher Usman about plans to upgrade the capital’s largest green spaces. The clarification…

2. Obama backs El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race, Trump dismisses rally turnout Express Tribune · 25 Oct 2026

   Former United States president Barack Obama endorsed Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan on Saturday, defending him against attacks over his Muslim identity as President Donald Trump dismissed the rally's turnout. Speaking before more than 4,300 supporters at Cass Technical High…

3. Police clash with protesters in Rome as demonstrators march toward prime minister’s office Express Tribune · 25 Oct 2026

   Demonstrators in Rome clashed with security forces on Saturday after attempting to march toward the prime minister's office, amid heightened security in Italy following violent protests last weekend. Authorities stepped up security measures in cities ahead of the demonstrations. Despite the…

4. PM kicks off distribution of 500,000 Chromebooks, says wealth must not hinder access to education Express Tribune · 25 Oct 2026

   Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said access to technology and education should not be restricted by “wealth or poverty” as he launched the distribution of 500,000 Chromebooks and internet facilities to talented students from schools and religious seminaries across Pakistan over the next two…

5. Chitwan farmers face a race against rain and wild elephants Kathmandu Post · 25 Oct 2026

   Rain forecasts are delaying the harvest in Madi, but waiting leaves ripe paddy vulnerable to elephant raids.

6. NPL Season 3 winner to receive Rs15 million as prize money rises Kathmandu Post · 25 Oct 2026

   CAN expects the tournament’s gross revenue to reach Rs1.5 billion, driven by sponsorships, ticket sales and broadcasting.

7. Police arrest wanted suspect over robbery, kidnapping in Anambra Punch · 25 Oct 2026

   Anambra State Police have arrested a 26-year-old wanted suspect, Udochukwu Okafor, for alleged involvement in armed robbery, kidnapping, and cultism. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-wanted-suspect-over-robbery-kidnapping-in-anambra/

8. Iran parliament speaker urges cutting gas consumption as winter nears Punch · 25 Oct 2026

   Iran’s parliament speaker has called for a nationwide campaign to cut gas consumption by 10% as officials anticipate shortages this winter due to war damag Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-parliament-speaker-urges-cutting-gas-consumption-as-winter-nears/

9. Kisch's move against education testing body threatens Israel's role in international exams Haaretz · 25 Oct 2026

   RAMA chief Gal Alon warns that Kish's decision to sever ties with the authority will disrupt preparations for next year's TIMSS tests. He accuses the minister of trying to undermine RAMA's independence and influence its findings, including by seeking to conceal poor results

10. Jordan church attack survivor says her cousin died before her eyes Al-Monitor · 25 Oct 2026

    By AbdelHadi Ramahi HAMOUD, Jordan, Oct 25 (Reuters) - When gunmen began opening fire on a church in Jordan,Sahar al-Halsa hid behind a pillar as she heard the shooting and people screamed in panic during a funeral service for her cousin's daughter. When she rushed outside in the chaos, she said she…