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1. Australia fight back in decisive Test Express Tribune · 27 Oct 2026

   Opener Marques Ackerman struck a career-best 95 and Aiden Markram made 78 as South Africa reached 221-4 at tea on the opening day of the third Test against Australia at Newlands on Tuesday. Ackerman and Markram shared a commanding 158-run opening partnership in 31.4 overs, putting the hosts in a…

2. Saudi Aramco close to securing $10b loan from global banks: report Express Tribune · 27 Oct 2026

   Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil company Saudi Aramco is close to securing a $10 billion loan from a large group of international banks, according to a special report published by Bloomberg on Monday. The company was preparing to obtain the financing to strengthen its financial resources amid ongoing…

3. Karan Johar's 'Student Of The Year: After Dark' sparks comparisons with 'Riverdale', 'Squid Game' Express Tribune · 27 Oct 2026

   Karan Johar’s Student Of The Year: After Dark has taken the franchise in a darker direction, with its newly released trailer introducing a murder mystery, twin sisters and a deadly school competition. Starring Shanaya Kapoor in a double role, the upcoming series has already drawn comparisons from…

4. Bombay High Court pauses actor Imran Khan’s exit notice until November 2 Express Tribune · 27 Oct 2026

   Bollywood actor Imran Khan on Tuesday received temporary relief from an order directing him to leave India, with the Bombay High Court ensuring that no coercive action will be taken against him until November 2. According to Gulf News, the Indian government gave this assurance during a court hearing…

5. Bilawal floats end to further debate on administrative units in Sindh Express Tribune · 27 Oct 2026

   Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Tuesday said the Sindh Assembly had already made its decision on the issue of further administrative units in the province and the debate should now be put to rest. Speaking to reporters after inaugurating the expansion of the…

6. Niger Miners’ Deaths: FG panel says 37 suspects died from suffocation Premium Times · 27 Oct 2026

   A federal government panel says 37 suspected illegal miners who died in NSCDC custody in Niger State in September died from asphyxiation, following autopsies and forensic investigations. The post Niger Miners’ Deaths: FG panel says 37 suspects died from suffocation appeared first on Premium Times…

7. Belgian trade unions urge public broadcaster to reverse Eurovision 2027 participation decision Anadolu · 27 Oct 2026

   Unions have filed strike notice for Eurovision broadcast dates, protesting VRT's decision to send candidate

8. FG warns colleges against substandard degree programmes Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   The Federal Government has warned Colleges of Education against offering substandard degree programmes under the new Dual Mandate policy without quality st Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-warns-colleges-against-substandard-degree-programmes/

9. Niger miners’ deaths: Panel recommends prosecution of officers, N1.4bn compensation Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   A panel probing the deaths of detainees in NSCDC custody in Niger State has recommended the prosecution of officers and N1.4bn compensation for families. Read More: https://punchng.com/niger-miners-deaths-panel-recommends-prosecution-of-officers-n1-4bn-compensation/

10. Afternoon recap: MTN explains fast data depletion, panel indicts NSCDC over miners’ deaths, other top stories Punch · 27 Oct 2026

    Read today’s top stories: MTN explains fast data depletion, a panel indicts NSCDC over 37 miners’ deaths, and a new Lagos varsity gets NUC approval. Read More: https://punchng.com/afternoon-recap-mtn-explains-fast-data-depletion-panel-indicts-nscdc-over-miners-deaths-other-top-stories/