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1. Hyperliquid Tests Permissioned Markets for Payward's US Perps Plan The Defiant · 26 Oct 2026

   Optional onchain allowlists would leave existing markets unchanged; the proposed US contracts still need regulatory approval.... Read the full story at The Defiant

2. Aave Raises USDT Borrowing Costs at High Utilization The Defiant · 26 Oct 2026

   The Ethereum pool now enters its steeper rate tier at 92% utilization, giving borrowers an earlier incentive to leave liquidity available for withdrawals.... Read the full story at The Defiant

3. Faysal Quraishi, Hareem Farooq raise concerns over alleged paid campaign against 'Mango Jutt' Express Tribune · 26 Oct 2026

   Actors Faysal Quraishi and Hareem Farooq have raised concerns over alleged paid negative publicity targeting their Punjabi-language film Mango Jutt, arguing that coordinated online narratives could hurt not only an individual production but also Pakistan’s already struggling cinema industry.…

4. Pakistan, US agree to enhance cooperation in energy sector Express Tribune · 26 Oct 2026

   Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik on Monday held a meeting with United States Chargé d’Affaires (Cd'A) Natalie Baker to discuss avenues for strengthening bilateral cooperation in the energy sector. During the meeting, Malik briefed Natalie on the measures taken by Pakistan to ensure energy…

5. ‘Gladiator 2’ on Netflix: Will There Be a ‘Gladiator 3’ Movie? Decider · 26 Oct 2026

   Ridley Scott's 24-years-later sequel is finding new life on Netflix.

6. UK unveils bank checks to crack down on ‘benefit’ fraud Punch · 26 Oct 2026

   The UK government is using new powers requiring banks to help identify benefit claimants with undeclared savings or who have spent too long abroad. Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-unveils-bank-checks-to-crack-down-on-benefit-fraud/

7. Fire destroys building in Kwara community Punch · 26 Oct 2026

   A fire has destroyed a building comprising three-bedroom flats in Kangile Village, Ilorin South LGA of Kwara State, with the cause yet to be determined. Read More: https://punchng.com/fire-destroys-building-in-kwara-community/

8. UK seizes 4.8 million illegal cigarettes, 35kg cannabis, others at Manchester airport Punch · 26 Oct 2026

   The UK Border Force has seized over 4.8 million illegal cigarettes and 35kg of cannabis worth £2.59m in a four-day crackdown at Manchester Airport. Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-seizes-4-8-million-illegal-cigarettes-35kg-cannabis-others-at-manchester-airport/

9. Reps dismiss money laundering petition against NNPCL boss Punch · 26 Oct 2026

   The House of Reps has dismissed a money laundering petition against NNPCL’s Dr Mumuni Dagazau, citing the petitioners’ failure to provide evidence. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-dismiss-money-laundering-petition-against-nnpcl-boss/

10. UNN, NYSC disowned ex-minister Nnaji’s certificates, witness tells court Punch · 26 Oct 2026

    An ICPC witness has told a Federal High Court that the UNN and NYSC disowned the degree and service certificates of ex-minister Uche Nnaji in his forgery t Read More: https://punchng.com/unn-nysc-disowned-ex-minister-nnajis-certificates-witness-tells-court/