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1. Kaleemullah hits four in Pakistan’s 6-1 rout of Tonga Express Tribune · 28 Oct 2026

   Pakistan thrashed Tonga 6-1 at the FIFA Under-15 World Cup and Festival 2026 in Azerbaijan, with Kaleemullah scoring four goals to lead a commanding comeback after an early setback. Pakistan fell behind in the sixth minute after Tonga were awarded a penalty, but Kaleemullah levelled from the spot a…

2. Sri Lanka’s Dilshan fires warning with pace and aggression Express Tribune · 28 Oct 2026

   Sri Lanka’S fast bowling coach Ryan van Niekerk HAS praised the development of young pacer Dilshan Madushanka after his side defeated Pakistan by eight wickets in the ODI tri-series in Lahore on Tuesday, highlighting his ability to combine a dangerous bouncer with swing and accuracy. Van Niekerk…

3. ‘Getting fully ready for war’: North Korea’s Kim calls for combat readiness by army Express Tribune · 28 Oct 2026

   North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said “primary” task of the country’s military commanders was to “getting fully ready” their units “for fighting a war,” stressing combat readiness, state media reported Wednesday. Kim made the remarks during a photo session with participants in the third meeting…

4. PSX climbs nearly 400 points amid sustained buying interest Express Tribune · 28 Oct 2026

   The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained in positive territory on Wednesday, extending its rally into a third consecutive session of the week as buying interest sustained the benchmark Index’s upward momentum, despite a fresh surge in international oil prices amid renewed Middle East supply…

5. Pentagon chief proposes ‘ambitious’ defense cooperation with ASEAN Anadolu · 28 Oct 2026

   Pete Hegseth was addressing joint meeting of ASEAN defense chiefs in Cebu City, the Philippines, current chair of 11-member bloc

6. FACTBOX - 8 key US Senate races in battle for control of Congress Anadolu · 28 Oct 2026

   As Republicans currently hold 53 Senate seats, Democrats need a net gain of 4 seats to take control of chamber

7. Drone strikes hit power station in Sudan’s Managil, cutting electricity Anadolu · 28 Oct 2026

   Attack also targets fuel tanker, gas station as drone strikes hit electricity infrastructure in army-controlled states for 3rd consecutive day

8. What now? Israel's three post-election scenarios Haaretz · 28 Oct 2026

   With neither bloc securing a majority without Arab support, Israel faces three possible paths, one increasingly unlikely. As counting continues, Netanyahu may yet find a way to stay in power

9. I played key role in defence minister’s appointment — Kaduna gov Punch · 28 Oct 2026

   Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, says he was instrumental in the appointment of Christopher Musa as Minister of Defence by President Bola Tinubu. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-played-key-role-in-defence-ministers-appointment-kaduna-gov/

10. FULL LIST: Top 10 world’s best football teams – Report Punch · 28 Oct 2026

    Paris Saint-Germain has been ranked the world’s best football team ahead of Arsenal and Barcelona in a new list compiled by Planet Football. See the full t Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-top-10-worlds-best-football-teams-report/