Afghanistan

1. Norway to Host Closed Meeting on Afghanistan
https://tolonews.com/index.php/afghanistan-180454
2. Pakistan Army soldier martyred in cross-border attack from Afghanistan
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1002851-pakistan-army-soldier-martyred-in-cross-border-attack-from-afghanistan
3. India, Iran may join extended Troika on Afghanistan
https://pajhwok.com/2022/10/26/india-iran-may-join-extended-troika-on-afghanistan/
4. Taliban Claim to Have Killed 9 ISIS-K Fighters
https://www.voanews.com/a/taliban-claim-to-have-killed-9-isis-k-fighters/6801204.html
5. Qatar plans to suspend evacuation flights for U.S.-bound Afghan refugees while it hosts World Cup, sources say
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/qatar-suspend-evacuation-flights-us-bound-afghan-refugees-hosts-soccer-rcna53992
6. Al-Thani Reiterates Qatar’s Support for Afghanistan
https://tolonews.com/afghanistan-180453
7. Taliban Criticize Alleged Abduction of Afghan Baby by US Marine
https://www.voanews.com/a/taliban-criticize-alleged-abduction-of-afghan-baby-by-us-marine-/6801851.html
8. Commission Will Investigate Citizens’ Complaints About Ex-Govt Officials
https://tolonews.com/afghanistan-180427
9. 44 people killed, wounded in Afghanistan last week
https://pajhwok.com/2022/10/23/44-people-killed-wounded-in-afghanistan-last-week/
10. Germany’s New Program to Take in At-Risk Afghans Challenging
https://www.voanews.com/a/germany-s-new-program-to-take-in-at-risk-afghans-challenging/6800780.html
11. US delegation visits Turkey to meet Afghans
https://pajhwok.com/2022/10/25/us-delegation-visit-turkiye-to-meet-afghans/

Middle East

12. ​ Sweden ‘will fulfill deal with Turkey on NATO’
https://www.arabnews.com/node/2187346/middle-east
13. Multiplier effect of Turkish foreign policy on internal politics
https://www.dailysabah.com/opinion/columns/multiplier-effect-of-turkish-foreign-policy-on-internal-politics
14. Will alleged drone sales to Russia impact Iran’s nuclear deal?
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/10/24/could-iran-alleged-drone-sales-to-russia-impact-the-nuclear-deal
15. Tensions mount in Iran ahead of Amini commemoration
https://www.dawn.com/news/1716935/tensions-mount-in-iran-ahead-of-amini-commemoration
16. UN: Access, Funding Needed to Help Syrians Through Winter
https://www.voanews.com/a/un-access-funding-needed-to-help-syrians-through-winter/6805210.html
17. Saudi Arabia blasts release of oil reserves ‘to manipulate markets’
https://www.dawn.com/news/1716931/saudi-arabia-blasts-release-of-oil-reserves-to-manipulate-markets
18. Thousands mourn Palestinians killed by Israel in Nablus
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/10/25/west-bank-killings
19. Saudi crown prince receives Pakistan PM in Riyadh
https://www.arabnews.com/node/2187861/saudi-arabia
20. Egypt targets primary budget surplus of 2.3% in FY 2024-25
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/egypt-targets-primary-budget-surplus-23-fy-2024-25-2022-10-25/

Africa

21. First peace talks on Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict to start in South Africa
https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/ethiopia-govt-delegation-way-safrica-tigray-peace-talks-2022-10-24/
22. ​ Nigerian flood victims decry government’s response to disaster
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/10/25/nigerian-flood-victims-decry-governments-response-to-disaster
23. To save its economy, Sudan needs civilian rule
https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2022/10/25/to-save-its-economy-sudan-needs-civilian-rule
24. Ukraine war: South Africa refuses to seize sanctioned Russian superyacht
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-63395322