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1. 5 things to know about the US midterms and what they mean for Asia Nikkei · 27 Oct 2026
2. How Pakistan’s NOC rules are affecting the Nepal Premier League Kathmandu Post · 27 Oct 2026

   A reported $25,000 clearance demand has disrupted team plans, leaving franchises uncertain about the availability of seven Pakistani players signed for the tournament.

3. Biratnagar Kings need 158 to win Kathmandu Post · 27 Oct 2026

   Losing the toss and batting first, Chitwan Rhinos managed 157/3 in the first innings on the back of Dawid Malan’s 70 off 50.

4. Oyebanji seeks assembly’s approval for three commissioners, 10 special advisers Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has asked the State House of Assembly to approve the reappointment of three commissioners and 10 special advisers. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyebanji-seeks-assemblys-approval-for-three-commissioners-10-special-advisers/

5. US judge halts tree-cutting at Trump’s golf course project Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   A US federal judge has ordered a halt to tree-cutting for Donald Trump’s renovation project at the East Potomac Golf Links in Washington. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-judge-halts-tree-cutting-at-trumps-golf-course-project/

6. How Nigerians can cope, stay safe with El Niño — NEMA Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   The National Emergency Management Agency has issued an advisory on how Nigerians can cope with the developing El Niño phenomenon and its potential effects. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-nigerians-can-cope-stay-safe-with-el-nino-nema/

7. DSS arraigns man over fake Tinubu letter to US President Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   The Department of State Services has arraigned Mubarak Abdullahi for sharing a fake document purportedly written by President Bola Tinubu to the US Preside Read More: https://punchng.com/dss-arraigns-man-over-fake-tinubu-letter-to-us-president/

8. Indonesia's unemployment rate drops to 4.65 pct, the lowest since 1994 Antara · 27 Oct 2026

   Indonesia's open unemployment rate fell to 4.65 percent in 2026, the lowest since 1994, the government announced on ...

9. Trial enters second day The Sydney Morning Herald · 27 Oct 2026

   A trial that will decide whether Robert Crawford murdered his wife or her death was a tragic lawn mower accident has entered its second day.

10. Dangerous storms smash Queensland The Sydney Morning Herald · 27 Oct 2026

    A band of dangerous storms has smashed parts of Queensland, unleashing giant hailstones, some of which are bigger than golf balls.