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1. Organization of Turkic States foreign ministers to meet in Ankara on Thursday Anadolu · 28 Oct 2026

   Meeting hosted by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to focus on cooperation within the organization and efforts to strengthen its institutional structure

2. EU prosecutors still await von der Leyen’s statement in Pfizer vaccine probe Anadolu · 28 Oct 2026

   Investigation concerns alleged criminal wrongdoing linked to vaccine negotiations between European Commission chief and Pfizer CEO

3. Russell Brand gives evidence in rape and sexual assault trial – latest updates The Guardian · 28 Oct 2026

   Brand, 51, has been charged with three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted indecent assault Shortly after the prosecution concluded its case this morning, Brand took to the stand to give evidence as the defence begins. The defence is to begin presenting its case…

4. Liberia: Liberia Set to Lead UN Security Council AllAfrica · 28 Oct 2026

   [New Dawn] Information Minister Jerolinmek M. Piah says Liberia is preparing to assume the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council in December, with President Joseph Nyuma Boakai expected to personally preside over some of the Council's deliberations.

5. DR Congo records 50 to 80 new Ebola cases daily – WHO Punch · 28 Oct 2026

   The WHO says DR Congo is recording 50 to 80 new Ebola cases daily, with the outbreak reaching 10,000 cases and nearly 5,000 deaths in six months. Read More: https://punchng.com/dr-congo-records-50-to-80-new-ebola-cases-daily-who/

6. UK increases student visa financial requirements for international students Punch · 28 Oct 2026

   The UK has increased the financial requirements for international students, including Nigerians, applying for study visas from November 30, 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-increases-student-visa-financial-requirements-for-international-students/

7. Ministry urges villages to strengthen parenting to curb child marriage Antara · 28 Oct 2026

   The Indonesian Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection has urged village governments to strengthen ...

8. Ministry targets data centers, energy storage as downstreaming markets Antara · 28 Oct 2026

   The Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry targeted the development of data centers and energy storage as markets for ...

9. Over 70% of votes counted: Arab parties at historic high Haaretz · 28 Oct 2026
10. Has the White House tipped rapper Nicki Minaj as Donald Trump's new press secretary? Euronews · 28 Oct 2026

    Rapper Nicki Minaj appeared with Trump at a recent rally in Michigan, where he made a comment about her “beautiful” and “hard to miss” butt. Now there's even talk of a possible job at the White House for the MAGA-loving rapper.