Pakistan reach Asian Games cricket final after six wicket semi final win over Bangladesh
In a rain shortened semi final at Nisshin, Pakistan chased down 112 to beat Bangladesh by six wickets and set up a gold medal meeting with India on October 3.
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Thai authorities step up warnings and tools as SMS and investment scams surge
Thailand renewed public warnings on October 2, 2026, as government agencies expand hotlines, bank protections and public education to counter a fresh wave of SMS, call and online investment scams that continue to siphon millions from victims.
Gandhara Independent Film Festival opens in Karachi, putting Pakistan shorts in the spotlight
The seventh edition of the Gandhara Independent Film Festival opens today at Karachi’s National Academy of Performing Arts, offering three days of Pakistani shorts and international work, panels and a closing awards ceremony on October 4.
Crawfords Metal Detectors Stocks the Complete Minelab Range From Vanquish 60 Series to the New GPZ 8000 Gold Detector
Lincolnshire's leading Minelab stockist carries every current detector and accessory — spanning Multi-IQ coin hunting, X-Terra series, and professional gold prospecting.
Taiwan Receives First Two F-16V Block 70 Fighters, Marking Major Step in Air Force Modernization
Taiwan on Friday took delivery of the first two of 66 new F-16V Block 70 fighter jets from the United States, a high profile addition to its air defences that comes after delays and amid persistent pressure from China.
Nationwide multi sector strike grips Italy on October 2, affecting trains, schools and health services
A multi sector strike called by a small autonomous union is under way across Italy on October 2, 2026, with rail services limited to a three hour stoppage and schools and many non emergency health services at risk. The action spotlights mounting public anger over the cost of living and puts fresh pressure on the government.
Plans for massive Dagenham studio campus move forward, promising a new London 'Hollywood' for big film productions
Barking and Dagenham’s long‑running bid to host a major film studio took a visible step forward on October 2, 2026, as council regeneration body Be First published updated designs and signaled a fresh planning push for an 18 to 22 acre campus that backers say will attract large scale feature shoots and deliver local jobs and supply chain opportunities.
Drishyam 3 opens to blockbuster advance bookings and packed theatres on Gandhi Jayanti
Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3: The Conclusion arrived in cinemas on October 2, 2026, after surge in advance sales that trade trackers say topped Rs 50 crore, sending industry estimates for a large opening day and prompting packed shows across major Indian cities.
Manulife completes $3.2 billion long term care reinsurance with Munich Re, moving risk off its balance sheet
Manulife has closed a reinsurance transaction transferring biometric risk on a block of long term care policies with roughly USD 3.2 billion of reserves to Munich American Reassurance Company. The deal reduces Manulife’s sensitivity to long term care morbidity while remaining largely capital neutral.
Belgian and French police dismantle transnational drug network that exploited Brussels Airport
Authorities arrested 21 people and carried out 27 searches after an investigation uncovered a method that used cheap airline tickets and inside contacts to extract illicit consignments from the airport baggage hall.
Indonesian government and Google YouTube mark Safer Internet Day with new programs to protect children online
At a Safer Internet Day event in Jakarta on October 2, 2026, Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs joined Kemenko PMK, Google Indonesia and YouTube to launch community programs, MOOC courses and creator partnerships aimed at raising digital literacy and strengthening protections for users under 16 in the country’s evolving AI era.
Catherine Zeta-Jones Leads Prime Video UK Launch of Kill Jackie as all Eight Episodes Drop Today
Kill Jackie, the eight-part revenge thriller starring Catherine Zeta-Jones and adapted from Nick Harkaway’s novel, arrives on Prime Video across the United Kingdom today, October 2, 2026. The series, produced by Fremantle and Steel Springs Pictures and co-created by writers behind Gangs of London and Killing Eve, positions a major British star at the centre of a globe-spanning crime story released in full for binge viewing.
Last minute strike sends India into Asian Games men’s hockey final after 4-3 win over Pakistan
A dramatic field goal in the closing seconds spared India a nervy escape, handing the defending champions a 4-3 semi final victory over Pakistan and a place in the Asian Games gold medal match.
Passengers and crew foil attempted crash of Flydubai flight to Israel, prompting probe and political fallout
An attempt to force a Flydubai plane bound for Tel Aviv into a fatal crash was stopped when crew and passengers overpowered the co-pilot after he stabbed the captain, Israeli officials say. The episode has triggered a multiagency investigation, diplomatic scrutiny and intensified domestic security debate ahead of Israel’s October election.
Ellison Asks CNN Chief Mark Thompson to Stay, Bari Weiss Not Expected to Lead CNN After Paramount Warner Deal
As Paramount Skydance moves to complete its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, CEO David Ellison has sought to keep CNN chief Mark Thompson in place, while CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss is not expected to play a role at CNN. The move aims to calm staff and preserve newsroom autonomy amid a sweeping Hollywood media consolidation.