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Trump reprises criticism of Modi while recalling India-Pakistan flare-up. Says tariff threats helped halt fighting and avoid wider conflict. Frames trade leverage as a peacekeeping tool. Remarks echo comments made at a recent Washington event. Tensions over Kashmir remain a chronic flashpoint.
Attaullah Tarar says the Istanbul dialogue ended in failure. Pakistan insists Kabul act against anti-Pakistan militants. Islamabad alleges the Taliban deflected core security concerns. Mediators reportedly viewed Pakistan’s demands as reasonable. Government vows continued measures to protect citizens.
Melissa hit Jamaica with 185-mph winds, the strongest landfall in the island’s history. The storm turned toward eastern Cuba; 500,000 people were told to move to higher ground. Over 500,000 Jamaicans lost power; St Elizabeth suffered severe flooding and damage. Officials warned of potential fatalities as cut-off areas are reached. Bahamas ordered evacuations as regional impacts mounted.
Trump reached South Korea for the last leg of his Asia trip. He voiced confidence about talks with China’s Xi, linking tariffs to fentanyl curbs. North Korea’s latest missile test drew little focus from the president. Trade, investment and security issues top his agenda with President Lee. An APEC CEO summit address and bilateral meetings are scheduled in Gyeongju.
Hurricane hunters aborted a mission inside Category 5 Melissa after extreme turbulence. Their C-130J endured rapid altitude swings, forcing a return to base for inspection. A dropsonde still captured a 252 mph gust and 893 mb pressure, a record reading. Crew operated over 35 minutes in the eye before safely exiting the storm. Data will aid forecasters as Melissa remains an exceptionally powerful system.
Islamabad court issued an arrest warrant for ex-KP CM Ali Amin Gandapur. The order follows repeated absences in a 2016 arms and liquor case. Magistrate Mubashir Hassan directed police to present him on November 11. Gandapur denies the allegations, citing licensed weapons and a bottle of honey. The case has dragged on for years amid multiple no-shows.
Chappell Roan will induct Cyndi Lauper into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Roan lauded Lauper’s lasting influence and shared a personal audition story. The ceremony is slated for November 8 in Los Angeles. The Killers join a star-packed lineup of presenters and performers. Lauper’s decades-long career and awards will be highlighted at the event.
Experts say Prince Andrew’s presence is harming the monarchy. Andrew Lownie urged removing titles and enforcing a form of exile. Daisy McAndrew warned the controversies overshadow King Charles’s reign. Analysts argue decisive action could protect the royal brand.
More than 5,600 US flights delayed as shutdown drags on. FAA cites staffing shortages at key hubs and facilities. Ground stop in Austin; ground-delay program at DFW. Thousands of controllers and TSA staff working unpaid. Pressure grows on lawmakers to end the impasse.
At FII9, PM says climate disasters cost Pakistan $130bn. Notes minimal emissions but high vulnerability to extremes. Rebuilding via debt isn’t sustainable, seeks global support. Govt touts tax digitalization and anti-corruption push. Youthful population framed as engine for future growth.
Category 5 Hurricane Melissa makes a destructive landfall in Jamaica. NHC warns of potential “total structural failure” in storm’s core. Jamaica faces extreme winds, storm surge and catastrophic flooding. Haiti and the Dominican Republic report torrential rains and deaths. Track takes Melissa toward eastern Cuba, then the Bahamas. Authorities open shelters and order evacuations in high-risk zones.
World Bank sees growth at 3% in FY26, rising to 3.4% in FY27. Tight fiscal policy and flood aftereffects will limit momentum. Reforms urged: tax base widening, SOE divestiture, market-based FX. Export share slide underscores need for trade and logistics upgrades. Job creation and stronger safety nets are flagged as priorities.
