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1. In the Buddha’s birthplace, a famous nun’s appointment draws fire Kathmandu Post · 25 Oct 2026

   Protesters want Ani Choying Drolma’s selection as head of Lumbini’s development trust annulled over questions about her money and her citizenship. She says every question has been answered. The record is less certain.

2. Police arrest Delta school bus driver over minor’s kidnapping, assault Punch · 25 Oct 2026

   Police in Delta State have arrested a school bus driver, Onome Ughagha, for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 14-year-old student in Sapele. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-delta-school-bus-driver-over-minors-kidnapping-assault/

3. Pope calls for end to conflict in Yemen Middle East Eye · 25 Oct 2026

   Pope calls for end to conflict in Yemen Catholic Pope Leo XIV has called for an end to the violence in Yemen, particularly citing the siege of Taiz as a humanitarian catastrophe. Addressing followers at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, he described the besieged city as a place “where the…

4. Blanche defends lawsuit to block certification of Alaska Senate results if GOP incumbent loses - CNN Google · 25 Oct 2026

   Blanche defends lawsuit to block certification of Alaska Senate results if GOP incumbent loses CNN Democrats ask judge to dismiss Trump administration’s challenge to Alaska Senate race NBC News Democrats, voting-rights groups challenge Trump's bid to block Alaska Senate certification CNBC Todd…

5. Chair of 'submarine affair' committee probing Netanyahu resigns due to health concerns Haaretz · 25 Oct 2026

   Supreme Court President Isaac Amit appointed retired Supreme Court Justice Zvi Zylbertal, already a member of the commission, to replace him. Amit also appointed Judge Ruth Lorch to the panel

6. Netanyahu's final campaign strategy: Fear - opinion Jerusalem Post · 25 Oct 2026

   Confronting threats is different from exploiting them. Netanyahu deliberately frightens Israelis into believing their country's survival depends on one man.

7. Former chief military prosecutor selected to lead Nukhba prosecutions Jerusalem Post · 25 Oct 2026

   The appointment comes as Israel prepares a special military court in Jerusalem to try suspects in the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led massacre and the holding of hostages in Gaza.

8. Netanyahu shows 'political desperation' in push for Trump backing, US sources tell 'Post' Jerusalem Post · 25 Oct 2026

   As Netanyahu seeks more Trump endorsements before Israel's elections, US officials signal readiness to work with any government and pursue regional deals.

9. Flights resume at Riyadh airport as Houthis attack Saudi Al-Monitor · 25 Oct 2026

   Flights resumed at Riyadh's international airport on Sunday following a series of deadly attacks on the facility that saw it closed for two weeks, even as Yemen's Houthis targeted the country with strikes. King Khalid International Airport's website showed several domestic and international flights…

10. Mass Effect Universe Director Reveals Canceled Game's Multiverse System Polygon · 25 Oct 2026

    BioWare's technical director reveals that Mass Effect Universe was set to feature a complex parallel-universe system with multiple timelines.