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Saudi Arabia faces more drone, missile attacks after Houthi’s fatal airport strikes

Saudi Arabia said it was dealing with new drone and cruise missile attacks on Monday, posing fresh security threats to the kingdom following the weekend’s deadly strikes on Riyadh airport.

‘Inconvenient truth’: Man City case spotlights realities of UK-UAE ties

When Liverpool fans greeted Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday with jeers and banners demanding the Abu Dhabi-owned football club be relegated, they took aim at what critics have long dubbed “sportswashing” – the practice of using high-profile sports investments to launder a ta…

UAE calls for stronger Gulf defence as allies back Saudi Arabia after Riyadh airport attacks

Deadly attacks on Riyadh’s airport have brought fresh calls for joint Gulf defence, as Qatar warned the wider conflict was damaging global energy supplies.

Video shows major fire ravaging 400-year-old Paris food market

Footage shows the aftermath of a major overnight fire at Paris’s oldest covered food market, which dates back to 1615

Top 2 stocks to buy for tomorrow: PNB Housing Finance, TVS Motor Company by Chandan Taparia - Check stop-loss, targets

Indian markets fell on Monday, with the Nifty 50 down 0.7% and Sensex down 0.76%, as investors weighed rupee concerns, high crude prices and monsoon risks.

Why is it so hard to fight the Houthis?

Security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the Iran-backed Houthis' precision strikes and guerrilla tactics have made it difficult for Saudi forces to gain the upper hand.

Health insurance open enrollment: Use this algorithm to pick a plan, financial advisor says

There are several factors consumers must consider during open enrollment, such as choice, cost and savings options.

Tech Mahindra, TCS, Oracle shares fall up to 3% today - Is it the right time to buy IT stocks?

The IT index has been under pressure for a long time due to concerns ranging from macroeconomic challenges, regulatory headwinds in the US, the AI-led disruption in the sector, and foreign capital outflow.

China’s top diplomat to visit Azerbaijan, Croatia, Montenegro and Bulgaria to boost ties

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Azerbaijan and three Balkan countries amid Beijing’s push to shore up its trade corridors and geopolitical influence in the regions.

Appeal for major energy storage system rejected

Plans for the battery system site near the Devon-Dorset border have again been dismissed.

The Download: moon city problems and drone traffic controllers

This is today s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what s going on in the world of technology.

BMS doubles up with pivotal wins in lung disease, solid tumor that offer hope for post-patent cliff growth - Fierce Biotech

BMS doubles up with pivotal wins in lung disease, solid tumor that offer hope for post-patent cliff growth Fierce Biotech Bristol Myers' lung disease drug succeeds at lower dose in late-stage trial Reuters Contineum Therapeutics Shares Surge 27% After Bristol Myers Squibb Reports…

French supermarket chains say cyberattack forced refrigerator shutdown - AFP.com

French supermarket chains say cyberattack forced refrigerator shutdown AFP.com

Oil rises as Trump comments roil energy markets - AFP.com

Oil rises as Trump comments roil energy markets AFP.com

US turns to low-cost Blackbeard hypersonic missiles to overwhelm Chinese defences

The US Navy aims to field a relatively low-cost hypersonic missile on its carrier-based fighters, a weapon that could pose a new challenge to the air defences protecting Chinese warships and coastal military installations, experts said.

What caused a mysterious atmospheric explosion in Siberia in 1908? - Space

What caused a mysterious atmospheric explosion in Siberia in 1908? Space

Anti-vaxxers target Texas measles doctors to cast doubt on deaths amid outbreak - The Guardian

Anti-vaxxers target Texas measles doctors to cast doubt on deaths amid outbreak The Guardian FILE PHOTO: US CDC reports five-fold increase in weekly measles cases as Texas outbreak grows The Lufkin Daily News Anti-Vaccine Activists in the US Challenge Doctors Over Measles Deaths …

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles, adding to streak of weapons tests

While maintaining a hard line toward Seoul, North Korea has been ramping up weapons testing as it seeks to expand its arsenal of nuclear-capable systems

China, EU take a breath after surprise deal brings temporary halt to trade tussle

Weeks of high-wire negotiations between China and the EU culminated in a surprise trade deal that will, among other measures, impose strict quotas on Chinese hybrid car exports to the bloc and slash Chinese tariffs on a variety of European goods.

Ukraine says Russia launched strikes hours after Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire

Less than 24 hours after Donald Trump announced an "energy ceasefire," Ukraine reported Russian strikes in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Donetsk. Here is an in-depth intelligence briefing on what the headline implies, strategic implications for geopolitics, and how Deutsche Welle reported the situation.

Govts must incentivise private sector to hire fresh grads amid declining entry-level roles: President - The Straits Times

Govts must incentivise private sector to hire fresh grads amid declining entry-level roles: President The Straits Times Govt worried that ‘bottom rung’ of career ladder may be broken by AI: PM Wong The Straits Times Singapore's President warns of AI's risk to employment for fresh…

Zetwerk targets ₹25,583 crore valuation in ₹5,012 crore IPO

Zetwerk has set the price band for its IPO at ₹143-151 per share.

'Unprecedented' cyberattack targets refrigeration units at hundreds of French supermarkets - France 24

'Unprecedented' cyberattack targets refrigeration units at hundreds of French supermarkets France 24

Small-cap stock under ₹20: Up 850% in 5 years! Toll fee collector stock jumps 4.5% despite stock market sell-off

Small-cap stock under ₹20: Toll fee collector stock defied the Indian stock market trends and attracted strong buying throughout the Monday session

Six reasons Democrats may fall short of a midterm landslide in November - Reuters

Six reasons Democrats may fall short of a midterm landslide in November Reuters

Zelenskyy urges U.S. to ensure Russia respects energy ceasefire

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia violated the energy ceasefire announced by President Trump, and says he learned of the deal only through the media

Czech intelligence chief says Russia could resort to riskier operations in NATO states

PRAGUE, Oct 12 - Russia could resort to riskier and more significant operations in NATO member states supporting Ukraine within months, the head of the Czech security service said on Monday, as Moscow seems to be adopting a tactic of \"escalation for de-escalation\".

Food, fuel and precious metals drive September retail inflation to 23-month high of 5.5% - The Hindu

Food, fuel and precious metals drive September retail inflation to 23-month high of 5.5% The Hindu Adequate response: on the RBI and inflation The Hindu India’s retail inflation jumps to 5.54% in September, above estimates CNBC Retail Inflation Shoots Up To 5.54% In September, On…

HCL Tech Q2 dividend 2026: ₹12 per share, 16 Oct record date, 26 Oct payment date - History, yield details

HCL Technologies announced an interim dividend of ₹12 per share alongside its September-quarter results. This marks the company’s 95th consecutive quarter of dividend payouts.

Patriot interceptor deliveries to Poland will be delayed, top general says

WARSAW, Oct 12 - Deliveries of some US weapons systems to Poland are set to be delayed, including interceptors for the Patriot air defence system, Polish army operational commander General Ireneusz Nowak said on Monday.

NATO commander Grynkewich warns Russia attack would be 'utterly futile' - Reuters

NATO commander Grynkewich warns Russia attack would be 'utterly futile' Reuters

HCL Tech Q2 result 2026, dividend: PAT jumps 21% to ₹5,132 cr; Declares ₹12 dividend, adds 6,450 employees

HCL Technologies reported Q2FY27 net profit of ₹5,132 crore, up 21.18% year on year, while revenue rose 11% to ₹35,620 crore.

NATO commander Grynkewich warns Russia attack would be 'utterly futile'

WARSAW, Oct 12 - NATO's top commander bluntly warned Russia on Monday that his forces would destroy \"anything and everything\" involved in any attack if Moscow was \"foolish enough\" to launch an assault on alliance territory.

Alleged Irish crime boss will 'vehemently defend' himself in court and apply for bail

Alleged Irish crime boss Daniel Kinahan will "vehemently defend" the case against him and plans to seek bail, his solicitor says.

Gunmen in Nigeria kill 20 people heading to market

ABUJA, Oct 12 - Gunmen ambushed a convoy of traders travelling to a market under military escort and killed at least 20 people in Nigeria's northwestern Zamfara state, a witness and a military source said on Monday.

DOJ launches antitrust probe of TV networks. And, Trump says Ukraine needs new leader

The Justice Department is investigating several TV networks for possible antitrust violations. And, President Trump pressures Ukrainians to elect a new leader.