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18 Deaths, 2 Dozen Strikes, 15,000 sqkm Lost: A Month Of Houthi-Saudi War
Data compiled by NDTV Datafy shows that since September 7, the Houthis have carried out at least two dozen major attacks on Saudi airports, oil refineries, pipelines, gas processing and storage sites, and military installations.

Chatbot Platform Character.AI Files For Bankruptcy, Disney To Buy Some Assets
According to Character.AI's proposal, Disney will be a "stalking-horse" bidder - an initial prospective buyer - for a non-exclusive perpetual license to some intellectual property. Other bidders can top Disney's offer.

11 Missing After 2 Merchant Ships Struck Off Bulgarian Coast
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev summoned the Russian ambassador after drones struck a Ukrainian-owned cargo ship, while another vessel was also hit and sank further north off the coast of the NATO and EU member.

Bedbug Outbreak Grounds Qantas Flight In Rome, Plane Sent For 'Deep Clean'
The company covered hotel accommodations for the stranded passengers and got everyone booked onto alternative flights within a 48-hour window.

Saudi-Led Coalition Says Intercepted 3 Drones Near Riyadh
The Saudi-led military coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said Tuesday that its forces intercepted three drones north of the capital Riyadh.

$336 Million Loan, 2% Interest: China Funds Bangladesh's Mongla Port Revamp
Alia Meher, joint secretary of the Economic Relations Division (ERD), and Fengjun Tian, assistant general manager of EXIM Bank of China, signed the agreement on October 10 on behalf of their respective governments, a Bangladesh government press statement said.

Muhammad Yunus Heckled, Called "Terrorist" By Critics At New York Airport
While critics of Muhammad Yunus have held him responsible for allowing fundamentalist mobs to target minorities and several renowned institutions, Yunus's government had simply labelled them "law and order" incidents.

Pill, Restraint, All-Male Cabin Crew: flydubai Case Takes New Turn
According to testimony from a passenger named Assaf, crew members tried to loosen the accused pilot's restraints and stopped passengers from filming. He also said they tried to put a mysterious pill into the mouth of the wounded Indian captain.

"Too Much To Lose": Trump Says Does Not Believe China, Russia Helping Iran
Trump has faced pressure over reports that Chinese and Russian entities have supplied Iran with intelligence for attacks on US troops.

The Indian-American Factor In US Midterm Elections
While the community accounts for a fraction of the overall electorate, their numbers are concentrated in places where margins are thin: Pennsylvania, Michigan, Georgia, Texas, New Jersey, and the suburbs around Atlanta and Washington.

Houthis' Saudi Airport Attacks Pressure Trump To Boost US Role In Yemen
The devastating Houthi strikes on Riyadh's main airport over the weekend killed at least 16 people, including a US citizen, and wounded roughly 300 in the deadliest attack on the kingdom in decades.

8 Injured In South Korea Mall Stabbing, Suspect Arrested
Officers responding to the scene arrested a male suspect and were investigating the motive and circumstances of the attack, a police spokesperson said

To Delhi Protest Query, UK Minister's Big Praise For India's Democracy
UK Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds' visit to India came amid demonstrations in New Delhi.

Genuinely Special': UK Trade Minister Jonathan Reynolds On Bond With Piyush Goyal
Reynolds also spoke about his personal rapport with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, crediting their relationship with helping bring the agreement to fruition.

'Won't Be Fugitive Haven': UK's Trade Minister On Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya Extradition
The UK minister also addressed questions about restrictions affecting foreign workers and professionals in the United States under President Donald Trump's administration, including concerns surrounding green cards and employment-based immigration.

Saudi Intercepts More Houthi Missiles As Conflict Shows No Signs Of Easing
The Houthis targeted Riyadh and Khamis Mushait, near the Yemeni border, late Monday, according to a spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition fighting the group.

Video Shows Pakistan Cop Sniffing Foreign Tourist's Socks, Clothes On Lahore-Karachi Train: "Is This Normal?"
The officer is seen bringing several items close to his nose and sniffing them, leaving the couple visibly uncomfortable.

Opinion: Opinion | 'Say Our Name': Why A Tiny Island Nation Wants The World To Get Its Name Right
Standing before the UN hall of nations, Naoero President David Adeang asked the world to unlearn its comfortable habits and speak a restored truth.

16-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Groped By Robot In Germany, Police Seize Machine
The girl was standing outside a fast-food restaurant with her friends when a red-and-gold robot, measuring around 1.2 metres in height, allegedly approached her from behind.


