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1. Changes on cards as Pakistan face Sri Lanka Express Tribune · 26 Oct 2026

   Pakistan, who have already qualified for the final, are expected to make changes to their playing XI when they take on Sri Lanka in their last league game of the ODI tri-series at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore on Tuesday (today). The match starts at 1pm PST. Left-handed opener Saim Ayub, who was under an…

2. In China, the AI bubble has already burst Express Tribune · 26 Oct 2026

   While global tech stocks teeter, in China they have already crashed as lofty valuations collapse under worries about AI demand and curbs on Chinese exports. The meltdown, tanking the mainland STAR50 index of AI and semiconductor leaders by 40% in less than four months ​and vapourising some $480…

3. Six killed as Scorpio plunges 250 metres off road in Gulmi Kathmandu Post · 26 Oct 2026

   Three others were injured when the vehicle travelling from Syangja to Gulmi crashed along the Kaligandaki Corridor road.

4. Lumbini Lions launch title defence with seven-wicket win over Sudurpaschim Kathmandu Post · 26 Oct 2026

   D’Arcy Short smashes 40 off 18 balls after Kishore Mahato and Sher Malla take seven wickets between them to help the defending champions start NPL season three in style.

5. Thousands oppose Czech government's plan to overhaul public media funding Anadolu · 26 Oct 2026

   Employees of public broadcasters call for 1-day strike for Nov. 3

6. INEC ready for 2027 election in Kogi — Resident commissioner Punch · 26 Oct 2026

   The Kogi State Resident Electoral Commissioner says INEC is fully prepared for the 2027 general election, urging stakeholders to ensure peaceful conduct. Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-ready-for-2027-election-in-kogi-resident-commissioner/

7. Dozens killed in attack on Ethiopia Orthodox Christians Punch · 26 Oct 2026

   More than 40 people were killed in a religiously motivated attack on Orthodox Christian churches and homes in Ethiopia’s Oromia state, residents report. Read More: https://punchng.com/dozens-killed-in-attack-on-ethiopia-orthodox-christians/

8. Yobe activates emergency response over Ebola, assures residents Punch · 26 Oct 2026

   The Yobe State Government has activated its public health emergency response system following an imported case of Ebola in Nigeria, assuring residents. Read More: https://punchng.com/yobe-activates-emergency-response-over-ebola-assures-residents/

9. Ebola: Help clean up Oshodi-Apapa highway, ex-boxing champ begs Sanwo-Olu Punch · 26 Oct 2026

   Former boxing champion Peter Oboh has urged Governor Sanwo-Olu to clean up human waste on the Oshodi-Apapa highway, warning of public health risks like Ebo Read More: https://punchng.com/ebola-help-clean-up-oshodi-apapa-highway-ex-boxing-champ-begs-sanwo-olu/

10. Chris Brown gets suspended jail term over London nightclub attack Punch · 26 Oct 2026

    US singer Chris Brown receives an eight-month suspended jail sentence for attacking music producer Abe Diaw with a tequila bottle at a London nightclub. Read More: https://punchng.com/chris-brown-gets-suspended-jail-term-over-london-nightclub-attack/