Hainan received more than 4.75 million tourists during the National Day holiday, a 13.1% year-on-year rise, while visitor spending exceeded 6.87 billion yuan. Foreign arrivals reached 32,900. Daily tourist complaints fell 22.7%, and no major accidents were reported on the island.
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TASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-12 12:34
Germany, the UK and France publicly backed Zelensky after Trump said Ukraine needed a new leader. Zelensky said he was ready to hold elections before the war ends, provided there is a 60-day total ceasefire. Peskov argued Ukraine would use that time to regroup and continue the war. Zelensky also said Russian drones struck a Kharkiv power plant after Trump announced an energy ceasefire.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-12 12:32
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said social media had become less hostile after Kyiv struck data centres belonging to Russian tech giant Yandex, while web users reported a sharp drop in bot activity.
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The FAA warned U.S. airlines about safety risks when flying over Saudi Arabia as attacks on Riyadh airport disrupted travel. Delta was weighing an Oct. 23 launch.
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CNBCOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-12 12:31
Deadly attacks on Riyadh airport have prompted renewed calls for joint Gulf defence, while Qatar warned that the wider conflict was harming global energy supplies.
After Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement attacked Saudi airports and oil and gas facilities, the kingdom’s energy minister vowed a response. The Houthis said the strikes were retaliation for what they called “brutal Saudi aggression” in areas they control in western Yemen. BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how their precision strikes and guerrilla tactics have made it difficult for Saudi forces to gain the upper hand.
The Saudi-led coalition said Monday it was dealing with more drones and missiles heading toward the kingdom after the attacks.
Riyadh’s international airport was hit in a new attack on Sunday, a day after an earlier strike there killed at least 12 people and injured more than 300—the deadliest attack on Saudi soil in over a decade. Fighting between the Iran-backed Houthis and Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces has escalated for several weeks.
Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority extended the suspension of operations at Riyadh’s international airport on Monday, after a series of deadly attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi rebels over the weekend. It did not say when the airport would reopen.
The skies over Saudi Arabia’s capital were largely quiet on Monday after Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis carried out deadly attacks on the city’s airport. Aviation analytics firm Cirium expected around 60% of scheduled flights to be cancelled.
Footage released by Saudi authorities shows a missile hitting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on October 10. The attack killed at least 13 people and injured hundreds, forcing the airport to suspend operations.
Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia denounced attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militants on Riyadh’s international airport, calling them a dangerous escalation that could not be justified or accepted under any pretext.
Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority says a projectile struck King Khalid International Airport on Sunday, killing a Pakistani resident and injuring 11. The airport was also hit by a Houthi missile the previous day, killing 12, and has been closed since Saturday’s attack.
An unidentified projectile hit Saudi Arabia’s main international airport on Sunday, injuring people. The strike came a day after a deadly missile attack at the same site, prompting questions about whether the United States would enter another conflict in the region.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Zelensky had not earned a pause in hostilities and Moscow would not be taken in by his promises. He said Russia welcomed US-mediated direct talks between Israel and Lebanon, called for an immediate ceasefire and political settlement, and accused Israel’s military of violating international law and worsening tensions in Lebanon.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-12 12:30
Poland’s army operational commander, General Ireneusz Nowak, said on Monday that deliveries of some U.S. weapons systems to Poland would be delayed, including interceptors for the Patriot air-defense system.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-12 12:30
Russia’s 2026 and 2027–2029 socio-economic forecast remains moderately conservative, Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov said, although external price conditions may be better than expected. He said non-economic risks, including drone attacks on facilities, could temporarily push growth off its projected path. A balanced three-year budget is expected to curb inflation risks, stabilize interest rates, revive investment and meet social obligations.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-12 12:30
Sales point to US drivers’ appetite for used electric vehicles, with Ford’s discontinued electric pickup proving unexpectedly popular in the used market.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-12 12:30
Trump said Ukraine should get a new president, while Zelenskyy offered to hold an election if Putin guaranteed a 60-day ceasefire. Former military chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi is described as the likeliest challenger; intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov and reformer Fedorov are also potential contenders.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-12 12:30
Dmitry Peskov said Russia wants lasting peace in Ukraine and is ready to do what is necessary to achieve it. He said the Kremlin could not yet comment on an “energy truce,” praised US negotiators’ peace efforts and described Europe as part of the “war camp.” Moscow also expects the Nord Stream sabotage trial to identify those responsible and those who ordered it.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-12 12:28
Axios cites an unnamed US source as saying that Donald Trump’s surprise energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine applies only to oil refineries. Elitsa Gadeva explains what that would mean for both sides.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of violating the “energy ceasefire” announced by US President Donald Trump. Ukraine reported overnight Russian attacks on energy facilities in Kharkiv that injured at least 12 people. Moscow said it would consider only a one-day ceasefire if Ukraine holds a presidential election.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Moscow had nothing to announce yet about the energy ceasefire Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine had agreed to. Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated Ukraine would observe a truce if Russia also stops attacks on Ukraine’s power grid. Peskov rejected Zelensky’s proposed 60-day ceasefire for elections, saying Russia seeks long-term peace.
Donald Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to stop attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure, days after easing sanctions on Russian fuel to address soaring prices. The move drew criticism from US politicians and European allies, who warned that Russian fuel sales could generate revenue for Moscow’s war. Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the truce was news to him and reported continued Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities.
Lavrov said Zelensky had not earned a pause in hostilities and that Russia would not accept his assurances, adding that Moscow would continue pursuing the objectives of its military operation. He accused Zelensky of using initiatives to gain time to recover and obtain new weapons from Europe.
Speaking in Warsaw, Zelenskyy said Ukraine would respond if Russia refused an energy ceasefire this winter and continued attacking its power grid. He said Trump’s post announcing a ceasefire surprised him. As Russian drones struck Kyiv, Russia later hit a power station in Kharkiv. European leaders backed Kyiv and blamed Russia for continued attacks on energy infrastructure.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia had violated the energy ceasefire announced by Donald Trump and warned Ukraine would respond if attacks continued. He urged the US to ensure Moscow abided by the truce. The EU added nearly 1,600 sanctions targeting Russia’s military-industrial complex, while Russia attacked Ukrainian gas facilities in the Kharkiv region.
Diesel prices slipped after Trump announced an “energy ceasefire.” Today’s newsletter also covered an EU-China “understanding” and concerns about bank results.
Russian strikes hit Ukrainian power plants on Sunday and caused outages. Zelensky said he had not known of the “energy ceasefire” Trump said Ukraine and Russia had agreed to, but would welcome such a deal. Moscow has not confirmed an accord.
Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine would stop striking Russian refineries only if Moscow halts attacks on Ukraine’s power grid. He said Ukraine’s sole refinery was badly damaged long ago and noted that Russian forces continued striking Ukrainian energy facilities after Trump announced an alleged energy truce.
Speaking at the Warsaw Security Forum, Zelenskyy said Russia ignored Trump’s ceasefire and continued attacking Ukraine. It was one of his first responses to renewed turmoil with Washington after Trump’s surprise energy ceasefire announcement and a diesel deal with Russia drew widespread condemnation from European leaders.
US President Donald Trump sowed confusion on Sunday by announcing an “energy ceasefire” between Ukraine and Russia. Kyiv expressed astonishment, while Moscow stayed silent. Ukrainian strikes have battered Russia’s oil industry. Such a ceasefire could let Moscow repair refineries and help Ukraine protect vital energy infrastructure.
Zelenskyy said Ukraine is prepared to agree to an energy ceasefire, while warning that Russia must also agree.
Donald Trump expects Volodymyr Zelensky to honor the energy ceasefire and halt Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries, Axios reports. A White House source said Trump feels Zelensky is taking the U.S. for granted. Russia has not formally accepted the ceasefire, and the proposed refinery arrangement is described as unequal: Ukraine’s only refinery is operating below capacity after Russian attacks. A halt to refinery strikes could lead to a deal covering power plants and the energy grid.
The Financial Times, citing sources, reported that the United States threatened to stop sharing intelligence with Ukraine and suspend the PURL mechanism for European purchases of U.S. weapons for Kyiv unless Ukraine halted strikes on Russian oil refineries. Sources said the demands were conveyed in calls on October 10 and 11. Trump later announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Zelensky first said the announcement was news to him, then said the Ukrainian military had received relevant orders, without specifying what they meant. The Kremlin did not officially comment.
Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine’s armed forces had received all relevant orders concerning the energy truce announced by Donald Trump, though their specifics remain unclear. Ukraine is willing not to strike Russian energy facilities, he said, while expecting similar readiness from Russia. Zelensky also said Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities continued, including a strike on Kharkiv’s CHPP-5. Russia has not officially commented on the truce.
Donald Trump said Sunday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an immediate ceasefire covering energy, but offered no details. Ukrainian officials said they knew nothing about it, and Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine was ready to accept the truce if Trump and Putin had negotiated it, asking when it would begin. Trump made a similar announcement on September 14; the Financial Times later reported he may have spoken prematurely, with sources saying Putin did not want an energy deal before winter.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian strikes hit Ukrainian energy facilities, including a Kyiv power plant, on Sunday, despite Donald Trump’s claim that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to stop attacking each other’s energy infrastructure. Zelenskyy said the deal was “news to me”; Moscow has not confirmed it. Ukrainian officials said Russian attacks killed six people in two cities.
Trump announced an immediate halt to Russian and Ukrainian attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure, but neither Moscow nor Kyiv confirmed an agreement. Zelenskyy said Ukraine supported a ceasefire if Russia also committed, and that Kyiv was awaiting details from Washington. Trump is under pressure over rising US fuel prices and has urged Ukraine to stop attacks on Russian energy sites.
Oil prices are falling, but uncertainty persists over the Russia-Ukraine “energy ceasefire” and whether Moscow can meet the supply demands in Trump’s deal.
As the war in Ukraine continues, Western concern is growing over Moscow’s alleged campaign of sabotage and interference targeting Kyiv’s wartime backers. NATO’s top military commander, US General Alexus Grynkewich, held a press conference in Warsaw on Monday and appeared set to warn Russia that the alliance can counterattack.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-12 12:26
Gunmen ambushed a convoy of traders travelling to a market under military escort in northwestern Nigeria’s Zamfara state, killing at least 20 people, a witness and a military source said on Monday.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-12 12:25
The Vatican says Pope Leo will be admitted to hospital on Tuesday. He said Sunday that doctors had found a nodule on his lung.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-12 12:24
The Vatican press office says doctors expect Pope Leo XIV to need about a week to recover, which could allow him to depart for his planned Latin America visit on 6 November.
Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to have surgery this week to remove a lung nodule, a small area of dense tissue inside the lung.
Pope Leo is reportedly set to enter a Rome hospital on Tuesday. He had said doctors found a localized lung nodule that needs to be removed.
The Vatican said Pope Leo XIV will be admitted to a hospital Tuesday morning for surgery to remove a lung nodule found during recent medical tests.
Pope Leo is following his usual schedule on Monday while awaiting surgery to remove a small growth found in one of his lungs, the Vatican said.
Diesel prices in the United States have risen by roughly 70 percent since Washington and Tel Aviv attacked Iran on February 28.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-12 12:22
Liverpool supporters mocked Manchester City with banners at Anfield, including one spelling “cheats” with pound signs replacing the letter “e” and others drawing on Oasis lyrics. City fans responded by waving inflatable bananas, also taking a jab at Liverpool and its supporters.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-12 12:21
AFP News AgencyA major overnight blaze struck Paris’s oldest covered food market, and video captures the scene afterward. The market dates back to 1615.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-12 12:19
Paris Fire Brigade images show flames engulfing the Marché Couvert des Enfants Rouges in the Marais district during the night of October 12. Founded in 1615, it is Paris’s oldest covered food market and is listed as a historic monument.
A fire gutted the historic Marché des Enfants-Rouges in central Paris early Monday. Firefighters said the blaze was under control, but the listed market premises had been severely damaged.
A fire ripped through Paris’s oldest covered food market early Monday, destroying the historic site, which is popular with tourists, authorities said.
Authorities say a fire has completely destroyed the Marché Couvert des Enfants Rouges in Paris’s Marais district. The market dates to 1615; its name refers to the red clothes worn by orphans at a nearby hospital until 1772.
Authorities said a fire completely destroyed the historic Marché Couvert des Enfants Rouges in Paris overnight Monday. The cause of the blaze at the capital’s oldest covered food market remains unknown.
Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins volunteers as a mentor to young adults who have been incarcerated or need extra support.
AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-12 12:16
French President Emmanuel Macron is making his customary visit to the Paris Motor Show, where electric and hybrid vehicles are in the spotlight. European carmakers hope to reverse years of falling sales, helped by China’s pledge to curb Chinese electric-vehicle exports. Stellantis and others are betting on affordable small electric cars, including an electric reboot of Citroën’s classic 2CV. France 24’s Charles Pellegrin interviewed CEO Xavier Chardon.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-10-12 12:15
The European Commission is expected to outline possible trade defence measures in December, aimed at curbing the EU’s trade deficit with China and reducing reliance on the country for critical supplies.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-12 12:15
New flash floods have struck central Nepal, with striking images showing the flooding. Nepalese authorities’ initial assessment says at least five people are missing, just six weeks after another disaster there left more than 1,400 dead and 5,000 missing.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-12 12:14
Michael Saylor’s Strategy bought another 250 bitcoin for $21.5 million, bringing its holdings to 848,250 BTC. The total represents about 4% of bitcoin’s 21 million supply cap and is worth roughly $71 billion.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-12 12:13
Russia struck several power plants in Ukraine, including facilities in Kharkiv and the capital, Kyiv. The attacks were reported despite US President Donald Trump’s claim that a so-called “energy ceasefire” was in place. Moscow has not commented on a possible deal, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the announcement came as a surprise.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-10-12 12:12
OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al-Ghais said the organization now expects global oil demand to rise by 400,000 barrels per day in 2026, down from its 1.4 million-barrel forecast at the year's start. He said some demand has shifted to 2027, when OPEC expects growth of 1.7 million barrels per day.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-12 12:12
OPEC has lowered its forecast for oil demand growth this year to 400,000 barrels per day, from 1.4 million bpd at the start of the year. Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais said the revision reflects developments throughout the year, with pent-up demand expected in 2027.
Airbus has conducted the first European test flight of a US-built drone it hopes to pair with Eurofighter jets. Its defence chief said the aircraft has not yet been fitted with the European mission system.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-12 12:10
President Vladimir Putin told Delovaya Rossiya chairman Alexey Repik that Russian businesses must feel secure and confident. He asked for Repik’s views on steps the government could take to help businesses through current challenges, saying the investment climate demands ongoing attention from both the state and business community.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-12 12:10
Louisville high school student Wyatt Anderson ran the marathon to achieve a personal goal and raise funds for spinal injury research.
AABC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-12 12:09
Standard Chartered will offer custody for RLUSD in Dubai and plans a collateral link with LMAX. Ripple previously provided LMAX with $150 million in financing to integrate RLUSD into its institutional infrastructure.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-12 12:09
Standard Chartered is working with Ripple and LMAX Group to provide custody for RLUSD on the XRP Ledger. Under its collateral mirroring model, RLUSD will be accepted as collateral for certain LMAX products.
Spain’s November 29 snap election could put the conservative People’s Party and far-right Vox in power, polls suggest. Together, they are projected to win 198 seats, while Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s Socialists are forecast to fall to 112; Vox’s support is expected to double from 2023.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-12 12:08
Turkish security sources say the PKK has left four shelter areas in northern Iraq.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-12 12:07
Researchers from two Russian Academy of Sciences institutes and the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology studied powerful internal waves in the Kara Gate Strait and linked them to tides. Some shifted water layers vertically by nearly 30 meters, findings that could improve descriptions of heat exchange in Arctic seas and climate models.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-12 12:06
The United States is undergoing a historic, costly technological revolution that has fueled huge stock market gains and lifted household wealth, though some Americans have benefited more than others.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-12 12:05
Ledger said all confirmed cases involve devices sold by Southeast Asian reseller CryptoBilis. Critics argue the hardware-wallet maker must answer for the authorized sales channel.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-12 12:01
Evernorth plans to put its XRP holdings to work through lending, liquidity provision and yield strategies ahead of its Nasdaq debut.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-12 12:01
Thailand has finalized rules for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs listed on its domestic stock exchange, while restricting retail investors’ access to specified overseas crypto investment products and brokerage services. The framework sets fund, custody and investor-protection requirements and bars securities firms from providing margin loans for ETF purchases.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-12 12:00
Rescue helicopters and ground troops are reaching villages along Nepal’s Budhi Gandaki River, rescuing residents and tourists and delivering food and relief supplies. Five people have been reported missing.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-12 12:00
Rescue helicopters and ground troops are reaching villagers along Nepal’s Budhi Gandaki River, where five people have been reported missing.
Flash floods along Nepal’s Budhi Gandaki River swept away homes and bridges, driving residents to higher ground. Authorities said five people are missing and six have been rescued.
With Democrats eyeing control of at least one chamber of Congress, they plan to use their newly gained subpoena power immediately to scrutinize businesses connected to Trump.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-12 12:00
Apple is holding its first dedicated smart home event in New York this week, with new hardware expected. Reports point to a smart display, an updated HomePod Mini and Apple TV. The article argues that hardware could put Apple back in the race, but software—especially bringing Siri AI and Apple Intelligence into the home—will determine its chances.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-12 12:00
When Israel orders Gaza City evacuated, journalist Maram Humaid documents the forced displacement while experiencing it with her family. Amid motherhood, food shortages and colleagues’ deaths, she continues reporting on the war and meets Palestinians who choose to leave or stay. The documentary is directed by Mohammed Sawwaf, Salah Al-Haw and Ibrahim Al-Otla.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-12 12:00
Azerbaijan’s government amended school uniform rules in a move that indirectly bars students and staff from wearing hijabs, citing secular principles. Some schools have turned people away from classes, sparking protests and a social media campaign that spread to Türkiye. President Ilham Aliyev indirectly criticised Türkiye, warning against interference in Azerbaijan’s way of life.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-12 11:59
Vaskovo Airport in Arkhangelsk uses drones to inspect runway lighting equipment and determine adjustments needed to keep it in good condition. A dedicated unit has been set up to develop and operate unmanned systems, while the region is exploring their use in other sectors and autonomous vessels for cargo delivery.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-12 11:58
AFP News AgencyKelly Clarkson accused a Brooklyn novelty shop, Art of Play, of mistreating her. She said on social media that a sales associate was rude when she asked about a $15,000 item, comparing the encounter to a famous scene from “Pretty Woman.”
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NBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-12 11:56
French supermarket chains Intermarché and Coopérative U told AFP that a cyberattack caused their refrigerators to stop working and defrost.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-12 11:53
Ukrainian defense company Fire Point mocked Yandex on X after the Russian tech company reported damage to another data center, disrupting its financial services. The report follows a series of drone strikes on Yandex data centers in Russia that have disrupted services.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-12 11:51
The head of the UN refugee agency said on Monday that severe funding gaps are forcing painful cuts to humanitarian operations worldwide, and restructuring can only do so much to offset declining donor support.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-12 11:50
Saudi Arabia extended the suspension of flights to and from Riyadh’s main international airport after further Houthi missile attacks caused damage and killed one person. Saturday’s attacks had killed 13 and injured more than 300. Authorities said the airport was closed for safety checks and that additional missile and drone threats had been detected.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-12 11:49
Videos show Riyadh Airport, Saudi Arabia’s main airport, being struck in a deadly attack on Saturday and again on Sunday, killing more than a dozen people, including one American. Questions are growing over whether the U.S. will join airstrikes against the Iranian-backed Houthi militants, potentially widening the U.S.-Iran conflict weeks before the midterm elections.
Houthi attacks on Saudi airports have disrupted flights and raised fears of a wider regional conflict. Riyadh airport remained closed after weekend strikes killed 14 people and injured more than 300. Airstrikes hit Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, with the Houthis blaming Saudi Arabia. US President Donald Trump is weighing military action against the group.
Saudi Arabia’s energy minister said the kingdom would respond just as seriously after deadly Houthi attacks on airports and oil and gas facilities. Saudi authorities said a Pakistani man was killed at a Riyadh airport terminal on Sunday; a Houthi missile struck another terminal the previous day, killing 13.
Two strikes on the international airport in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, killed 14 people and injured more than 300. A series of other attacks took place earlier in the week. Airport CCTV captured people taking cover as a missile hit the building on Saturday. Yemen’s Houthis claimed responsibility and warned airlines and passengers against using Saudi airports and airspace, saying they used ballistic and cruise missiles and drones.
King Khalid Airport in Riyadh was hit by missile attacks on 10 and 11 October, leaving 14 people dead and more than 300 injured. The Houthis warned airlines against using Saudi airports, while the US Federal Aviation Administration urged pilots to exercise caution in Saudi airspace. The attacks heighten concerns over aviation and Red Sea shipping security and damage Saudi Arabia’s reputation for stability.
The US, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand and the UK have urged citizens to avoid or reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia after a series of Houthi attacks on its airports. A projectile strike at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on Sunday killed one person and injured 11; an attack there on Saturday killed 13 and wounded more than 300. Riyadh and Dammam airports remain closed, while flights at Jeddah have also been disrupted.
Crude pulled back while stock and bond futures gained. Traders focused elsewhere despite recent attacks on Saudi Arabia and the risk that they could broaden the war in the Middle East.
Deadly attacks on Riyadh’s main airport this weekend demonstrated the Houthis’ ability to strike at the heart of Saudi power, heightening the danger of escalation that could involve the US.
Saudi authorities said a Houthi strike hit Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on Sunday, killing a Pakistani resident and wounding 11. It followed an attack the previous day that killed at least 12 and halted airport operations. The Iran-backed group threatened further strikes on Saudi transit hubs.
Iran-backed Houthis carried out attacks on Saudi airports, reportedly killing at least 14 people, including an American, and injuring more than 300. Saudi authorities said a separate Sunday attack killed a Pakistani resident and wounded 11, while Dammam airport was also reportedly targeted. An expert warned that attacks on aviation infrastructure could drive wider escalation.
Salam said the investigation would be expanded resolutely to identify everyone involved in the criminal operation.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-12 11:48
Lawyer Miriam González has entered politics by launching a new party, Democracia21. She says she wants to “regenerate Spanish politics”.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-12 11:47
Banks have asked the Reserve Bank of India to ease a key measure announced over the weekend to support the rupee and remove the threshold that triggers the rule, four people familiar with the discussions said.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-12 11:45
China’s market regulator said on Monday it had unconditionally approved Geely’s acquisition of Ford Motor’s Spanish subsidiary, Ford España.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-12 11:40
AFP News AgencyKremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Russia would not accept a 60-day ceasefire to enable Ukraine to hold a presidential election, but did not rule out stopping strikes on the voting day itself. Donald Trump said Ukraine needed a new president who could make a deal; Volodymyr Zelensky urged Trump to tell Putin that Ukraine needs a 60-day total ceasefire to hold elections.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-12 11:37
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that if Kyiv truly wants to hold elections, President Vladimir Putin is prepared, as supreme commander-in-chief, to order Russian forces not to strike Ukraine on the election day itself.
Owen Hanna marks his 100th birthday at MacDade Bowl in Holmes, Pennsylvania, a place he loves.
AABC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-12 11:36
Convicted sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein built a global web of powerful connections over many years despite accusations of sex trafficking. Millions of declassified documents show how he expanded and maintained the network.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-12 11:36
The S&P 500 has gained 14% this year and reached record highs, but more than 4 in 10 index stocks are lower in 2026. Gains have been concentrated in a handful of chipmakers and other AI-related heavyweights.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-12 11:35
On October 5, groups linked to the former Southern Transitional Council, including the Southern Giants Brigades, and troops from Yemen’s internationally recognised government launched a major offensive against the Houthis near the Bab al-Mandeb. The pro-government force said it had cut the main road between Mocha and the strait, marking one of the anti-Houthi forces’ first major gains in years.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-12 11:30
The UK will now be able to assess leading AI models before they are released, reversing a US policy that required White House approval first.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-12 11:30
Two Ukrainian officials said the Trump administration warned senior Ukrainian officials that Washington would hold Kyiv responsible for strikes on Russian energy infrastructure during the ceasefire, and threatened to cut intelligence sharing and PURL support. Ukraine said it was willing to observe an energy ceasefire if Russia did the same.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-12 11:29
Hollywood analysts expect Tom Cruise’s satirical black comedy Digger to lose about $245m after ticket sales fell around 60% in its second weekend. It has taken about $35m worldwide against estimated production and marketing costs of $280m. The new sequel The Social Reckoning also had a weak opening weekend.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-12 11:29
President Donald Trump is facing mounting opposition from both parties after announcing a deal to temporarily lift U.S. sanctions on Russian diesel fuel. The move is intended to lower U.S. fuel prices ahead of the midterm elections, while lawmakers from both parties say it may be illegal.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-12 11:27
President Donald Trump’s latest attempt to ease a diesel supply crunch ahead of November’s midterm elections is unlikely to bring prices down, analysts say.
Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said Russia’s budget was drafted to account for different developments in international markets and the world economy. The baseline crude price used for budget spending was cut from $59 per barrel this year to $50 for each of the plan’s three years.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-12 11:25
Artificial intelligence could help make up for Asia’s shrinking workforce as populations age in some countries, the International Monetary Fund said on Monday. The IMF said adoption should spread evenly across the region rather than deepen existing disparities.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-12 11:25
Aeroflot Group carried 4.8 million passengers in September 2026, down 4.2% year on year. Domestic traffic fell 9.7%, while international traffic rose 13.6%. Passenger numbers for January–September totaled 42.2 million, a 0.6% decline from a year earlier.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-12 11:22
Bitcoin and gold were steady as a firm dollar and rising bond yields weighed on sentiment. Separately, IREN secured a multiyear cloud services deal with Anthropic.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-12 11:21
AFP News AgencyThe European Union has sanctioned nearly 1,600 Russian individuals and companies linked to Russia’s arms industry.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-12 11:19
The EU approved its largest-ever sanctions package against Russia, targeting about 1,600 people and businesses tied to its war effort and 77 people and groups linked to elections the bloc considers illegal in occupied Ukrainian territories. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called the measures an unprecedented blow, while Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk urged tougher sanctions.
The EU Council said the bloc expanded its special designation list against Russia from 3,100 to 4,700 entries after approving its 22nd sanctions package. The package targets 826 companies and organizations and 743 individuals, mainly businesspeople and officials linked to Russia’s defense sector. Those listed are barred from entering the EU, have their EU assets frozen, and may not conduct business with EU companies or individuals.
Kallas called the move the largest expansion of the EU sanctions list since Russia’s war in Ukraine began in 2022.
The facility could be Japan’s first base established by a foreign defence company to maintain military equipment and support its operation, according to Nikkei.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on Sunday for an investigation into the anonymous sources in the award-winning Gaza war documentary “NAZA.” The film draws on testimony from 24 unnamed Israeli military whistleblowers who accuse the army of killing numerous civilians in Gaza using AI-powered targeting systems.
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New footage shows a Houthi attack on Riyadh’s airport. Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its resilience and commitment to energy security. Further attacks have killed civilians and injured hundreds in the country, while Houthi-run media say Saudi-led strikes hit Yemen’s capital.
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Russian presidential aide and Marine Board Chairman Nikolay Patrushev met Chinese Transport Minister Liu Wei during a visit to China. They discussed water-transport cooperation, the Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor, Chinese shipping on the Northern Sea Route, bilateral river routes and maritime freight, stressing joint efforts to protect transport sovereignty.
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French MPs want to tax the paper gains of wealthy crypto investors who leave the country. A related amendment was backed in committee last week, alongside fines of up to €10,000 for undeclared self-custody wallets; all measures must be voted on again.
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Geopolitical shocks, equipment shortages and cheaper renewables are derailing projects and cooling emerging Asia’s appetite for LNG-fired power, undermining industry hopes that the region would drive the next wave of demand.
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