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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.
Islamabad and Riyadh launched an Economic Cooperation Framework. Focus sectors include energy, mining, IT, tourism, agriculture and food security. MoUs are being prepared for an electricity interconnection and wider energy cooperation. PM Shehbaz and MBS reaffirmed plans to expand trade and investment ties. A high-level Pakistani delegation is attending the FII9 forum in Riyadh.
KP CM Sohail Afridi was again denied access to Imran Khan at Adiala Jail. He termed the restriction a violation of court directions and warned of contempt action. Afridi linked the delay in cabinet formation to the inability to consult party founder. He alleged Punjab curtailed wheat supplies, worsening KP’s flour situation. A prior attempt to meet Khan on Oct 23 also failed.
Faceless e-challans worth Rs12.5m were issued in six hours on day one. AI-equipped CCTV cameras now detect violations, replacing manual ticketing. TRACS integrates with key databases and offers app-based payments and support. 200 cameras are live; the network will scale to 12,000 across Karachi. Officials say the system targets fairness, transparency and road safety.
Trump and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi met in Tokyo for talks on security and trade. The two sides signed a deal to strengthen critical mineral supply chains. Tokyo is expected to boost purchases of US goods and lift defence spending. Takaichi intends to nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, officials said. The leaders will visit a US naval base before Trump continues to South Korea.
UK media report Prince Andrew is prepared to leave Royal Lodge only on set conditions. He is said to want Frogmore Cottage for himself and a separate home for Sarah Ferguson. Palace insiders dispute that Adelaide Cottage is part of negotiations. Andrew reportedly seeks clarity on a new residence and compensation for upgrades. Buckingham Palace has not publicly confirmed the claims.
Istanbul talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan have entered a decisive stage. Sources say Kabul’s delegation acknowledges concerns but has shifted positions. Mediators from Turkiye and Qatar are pressing for concrete counterterror steps. A Doha-brokered ceasefire on October 19 set the stage, but major gaps remain. Islamabad insists on verifiable action against militants to stabilise the border.
