Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Army destroys Afghan Taliban posts after Angoor Adda firing
The army destroyed several Afghan Taliban posts near South Waziristan and Parachinar after Tuesday's firing on Angoor Adda killed a civilian.
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Middle East
Qatari mediators return to Tehran as Vance rules out 'forever war'
Qatari mediators returned to Tehran to push a US-Iran deal as Vance said Trump will not allow a 'forever war'; Israel's KAN reported US cargo planes in Israel.
Energy
Brent near $117 as tanker is hit in Hormuz, oil set for fourth monthly gain
Brent rose to about $117, set for a 13pc monthly gain, after a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was hit by explosives; traders fear escalation after the midterms.
Economy
Weekly inflation at 11.32pc as tomato prices jump 35pc in a week
Pakistan's weekly SPI inflation was 11.32pc year on year in the week to Oct 29; tomatoes rose nearly 35pc in a week and LPG is more than double last year's.
Americas
Rubio hosts G20 ministers in Atlanta as Iran and Ukraine wars divide
Marco Rubio hosts G20 foreign ministers, including Russia's Lavrov, in Atlanta; a chair's summary, not a joint statement, is expected as wars divide members.
Islamabad
PPP asks opposition to join parliamentary committee on electoral reforms
A PPP delegation led by Sherry Rehman asked Senate Opposition Leader Raja Nasir Abbas to join an electoral reforms committee; he will reply after consultation.
Islamabad
Singapore's foreign minister in Islamabad, direct flights discussed
Vivian Balakrishnan made the first visit by a Singaporean foreign minister to Pakistan in over 20 years; he and Dar discussed trade, flights and disasters.
Balochistan
Five drones destroyed in Kharan; policeman martyred in Bajaur attack
Security forces destroyed five drones aimed at a checkpost in Kharan, Balochistan, while a policeman was martyred in an attack on a police post in Bajaur, KP.
Punjab
LHC asks for separate plea on Noreen Niazi's treatment and family meetings
The LHC told counsel for Imran Khan's sister Noreen Niazi to file a separate plea for treatment and family meetings after she was moved to PIC from jail.
Americas
Trump cancels two midterm rallies and snaps at reporter over travel
Trump dropped Kansas and Iowa rallies days before the midterms for virtual tele-rallies, after snapping at a reporter who asked if he was tired of travelling.
Technology
Binance freezes assets after $6.3bn breach, biggest crypto heist
Binance said a breach had a $6.3bn impact; about $3bn is frozen and deposits are paused. TRM Labs blames North Korean hackers. Bitcoin fell to a six-week low.
Economy
US Fed holds rates steady, hints more hikes may come
The Federal Reserve kept its rate at 3.75-4pc in a 10-2 vote before the US midterms; markets see an 80pc chance of a hike in December.
Punjab
Bus plunges into drain in Hafizabad, killing five and injuring 27
A passenger bus heading to Chiniot plunged into a drain near Fatehke in Hafizabad's Pindi Bhattian tehsil, killing five and injuring 27, Rescue 1122 said.