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Suspected unexploded Hezbollah munition kills Israeli student, injures 24 near Lebanon border

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:54:07 +0000

A suspected unexploded munition killed a 15-year-old student and injured 24 people when it detonated during a school hike on Oct. 12 near Neot Mordechai in northern Israel, close to the Lebanon border. The group included students and staff from a religious high school in Ma’alot-Tarshiha; two 14-year-olds were reported in serious condition. Israeli police and the military said the blast likely involved old Hezbollah ordnance, possibly a cluster munition; police said a student may have been holding it when it exploded. Cluster munitions can leave small explosive charges that fail to detonate on impact and remain dangerous long after fighting ends. The school outing had received official approval, and police are investigating how the munition reached the site and what caused it to detonate. Bomb-disposal experts were sent to secure the area, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to reinforce warnings against touching unexploded ordnance.

Highlights:

Annual hike: The outing marked the first day of the school’s annual hike along the Israel National Trail. Fourteen ambulances and three military rescue helicopters were dispatched.
Injury response: Magen David Adom said it treated eight people with serious or moderate injuries.
Student aid: Magen David Adom worker David Radko said some students applied tourniquets to wounded classmates.
Ceasefire status: Israel had pulled back from two small areas along the yellow line, but further progress on the U.S.-brokered agreement had largely stalled.

Perspectives:

Israeli Police Chief Danny Levy: He said the device was about three years old and estimated a 90 percent likelihood that it was a cluster bomb. (Veja)
Israeli Ministry of Education: The ministry said it was working with security forces and professional teams to support students, school staff and their families. It asked the public not to circulate unverified information. (Ynetnews)
Eliyahu, a parent of a student on the trip: He said his son was only meters from the blast and that families did not yet know which students had been injured. (Ynetnews)

Sources:

Blast kills one on religious school trip in northern Israel - newarab.com
Likely unexploded ordnance kills teenager in northern Israel - al-monitor.com
One killed, 19 injured in Israel as explosion hits school trip near Lebanon border - dawn.com
Teen killed, 24 injured by Hezbollah munition found on hike near Lebanon border - timesofisrael.com
Israel pupil, 15, killed, over 20 hurt, after suspected leftover bomb detonates - scmp.com
Munition blast during school trip kills student in Israel, and other Mideast developments - newsday.com
Israeli teen killed, 24 wounded in leftover munition blast near Lebanon border - haaretz.com
One teen killed, others wounded, after explosion on Israeli school trip near Lebanon border - krdo.com
14-year-old boy killed, about 20 hurt, 3 seriously, in ordnance blast on Israeli school trip - ynetnews.com
Excursión en Israel termina en tragedia por explosión de bomba sin detonar de Hezbolá - nacion.com
Explozie în timpul unei excursii școlare în Israel, lângă granița cu Libanul: un adolescent a murit, iar alți elevi au fost răniți - ziarulnational.md
Explosion under israelisk skolutflykt – en död - hbl.fi
Explosão no norte de Israel deixa um morto e mais de 20 feridos em excursão de estudantes - abril.com.br
Student killed, 24 people hurt by suspected leftover Hezbollah cluster bomb in north Israel - naharnet.com
In Israel, boy killed, hikers injured, after suspected Hezbollah cluster bomb detonates - forward.com
Un explosivo sin detonar estalló durante una excursión escolar y mató a un adolescente de 15 años en Israel - lanacion.com.ar

Storms kill five in Mexico as Simon threatens Pacific coast

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:23:52 +0000

Hurricane Simon and the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel have killed at least five people in Mexico, flooded Pacific-coast communities and left people missing, authorities said Monday. Rachel killed four members of one family near Ensenada, Baja California, while a 71-year-old man died when a wall collapsed in Chilpancingo, Guerrero. At least six people remained missing in Baja California, according to the latest detailed count, and Mexican military helicopters rescued 32 people from a ranch near Ensenada. Simon was a Category 2 hurricane with sustained winds of up to 155 kph late Monday. Although its center remained offshore, the storm brought down trees and power lines, blocked roads and flooded homes, including in Acapulco. Forecasters warned of further flooding and landslides. Authorities warned of dangerous surf and heavy rain, and forecasters said Simon could approach or make landfall on Mexico’s west-central coast later in the week. Baja California officials said about 14,000 federal and state personnel had been deployed and more than 50 people were receiving assistance in temporary shelters. Puerto Vallarta’s international airport suspended operations until Tuesday morning, and authorities urged residents in several states to stay sheltered and avoid road travel.

Highlights:

Rainfall forecast: The National Hurricane Center forecast 2 to 4 inches of additional rain, with isolated totals potentially reaching 30 inches in parts of Michoacan, Colima and Jalisco.
Rescue operation: The 32 people airlifted from a ranch near Ensenada included 22 foreign nationals, among them German and U.S. citizens and missionaries.
Pacific activity: Twenty-one named storms had been recorded in the northeastern and central Pacific so far this year.
U.S. flooding: Flood watches covered parts of Utah, southeast Idaho and northern and central Arizona after flooding in the Southwest.

We're expecting catastrophic wind and life-threatening storm surge impacts along that west-central coast of Mexico where the hurricane warning is currently in effect, - Philippe Papin, senior hurricane center specialist

Perspectives:

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum: She urged people in Jalisco, Colima, Nayarit and Michoacan to remain sheltered until authorities declared the danger over, follow civil-protection guidance and stay off public roads. (GPB)
U.S. National Hurricane Center: Senior specialist Philippe Papin warned that heavy rain could trigger life-threatening floods and mudslides in higher terrain. He also warned of hazardous storm surge and large swells. (CBS News)
Noelia Carrillo, tourism agency worker: Carrillo said residents should remain on alert because they did not know whether Simon would arrive, change direction or dissipate. (ClickOnDetroit)

Sources:

Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel pummel Mexico, leaving 5 dead - scmp.com
Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel kill five people on Mexico’s Pacific coast - theguardian.com
Two deaths reported as Hurricane Simon, storm Rachel batter Mexico’s coast - aljazeera.com
Hurricane Simon lashes Mexico's Pacific coast, pounds resorts and towns - cbsnews.com
German nationals among those airlifted to safety as storms kill five in Mexico - euronews.com
Five dead as Hurricane Simon, Rachel pummel Mexico's Pacific coast - nst.com.my
Five dead as Hurricane Simon, Rachel pummel Mexico’s Pacific coast - jamaicaobserver.com
Storms leave 2 dead in Mexico - koreaherald.com
Mexique : au moins cinq personnes sont mortes après le passage de la tempête Rachel et de l’ouragan Simon - sudouest.fr
Cinq personnes meurent au Mexique lors du passage des violentes tempêtes Rachel et Simon - leparisien.fr
Storms leave 2 dead in Mexico as flash-flood risk from Rachel lingers across the Southwest US - khou.com
Mexique: cinq morts après la tempête «Rachel» et l'ouragan «Simon» - journaldequebec.com
Hurricane Simon pounds resorts and vulnerable towns along Mexico's Pacific coast - gpb.org
Mexique: cinq morts après la tempête Rachel et l'ouragan Simon - bluewin.ch
Orkan Simon in tropska nevihta Rachel terjala pet smrtnih žrtev v Mehiki - sta.si
Storms cause 5 deaths in Mexico as flood risk eases in southwestern US - clickondetroit.com
Orkan og uvær i Mexico: Fem døde og flere savnet - vg.no

US economists Hall and Woodford win Nobel for stabilization models

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:37:44 +0000

American economists Robert E. Hall of Stanford University and Michael Woodford of Columbia University jointly won the 2026 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for research on the “microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilisation,” the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced Monday in Stockholm. The award is worth 12 million Swedish kronor, reported as about $1.2 million. The economists’ separate work linked household and business decisions to economy-wide fluctuations, giving policymakers models to assess how fiscal and monetary measures can limit damaging swings. The Nobel committee said the research provides a theoretical basis for models used by central banks and governments to analyze shocks such as energy crises or sudden changes in household consumption. Hall examined how consumers decide to save and spend, while Woodford’s research helped apply macroeconomic analysis to central-bank policy, including the use of guidance to influence expectations. The formal prize ceremony is scheduled for Dec. 10 in Stockholm.

Highlights:

Policy models: The Academy said New Keynesian models developed from this research can explain and quantify how stabilization policy affects business cycles.
Award history: The economics prize is funded by Sweden’s central bank and is formally named the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel.

Perspectives:

Robert Hall: The Guardian noted Hall’s role in creating the “fresh-water” and “salt-water” economic divide. (The Guardian)
Michael Woodford: “I’m elated,” Woodford said after the award announcement, according to The Guardian’s live coverage. (The Guardian)

Sources:

Trump says Putin wants Ukraine deal more than Zelenskyy

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:38:01 +0000

President Donald Trump said Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants a deal to end the war in Ukraine more than Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy does. He also asserted that both governments had agreed to halt attacks on energy infrastructure. Neither Moscow nor Kyiv had confirmed such an agreement. Trump said he would review reports of violations but claimed both sides had breached it. Zelenskyy said Ukraine was ready to stop striking Russian energy facilities if Russia did the same and asked Washington to take “concrete steps” to enforce the proposal. He said Russia struck a power plant in Kharkiv after Trump’s announcement, further damaging Ukraine’s energy system. Russian drones also continued to attack Kyiv, Zelenskyy said. Trump’s comments followed a US arrangement to temporarily ease sanctions on Russian diesel exports, which he defended as a way to support fuel supplies and lower prices. US and European critics say the deal could benefit Moscow while its invasion continues. Republican senators also challenged its legality under the 2022 congressional ban on Russian energy imports. The Kremlin said contacts with Washington were continuing but did not confirm an energy truce.

Highlights:

Election pressure: An Oct. 1 AP-University of Chicago poll found that 65% of US adults blamed the White House for the high cost of living as the Nov. 3 midterms approached.
Support risks: The Trump administration threatened to halt a program through which allies buy US weapons for Ukraine, a move that could disrupt supplies and push Kyiv to rely more on European allies.
Negotiation leverage: Analyst Nathalie Tocci argued that withdrawing much of US support has already reduced Trump’s leverage over Kyiv and European governments, though she doubted he would permanently halt arms sales.

They agreed. You know why? Because I said, 'You agree' — that's why. They agreed because I said they agreed, and that thing has to get settled, - Donald Trump

Perspectives:

Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Zelenskyy said Trump’s announcement surprised Kyiv and that Ukraine had received no prior notice. (Digi24)
Petro Poroshenko: The former Ukrainian president and Zelenskyy’s political rival defended him against Trump’s call for a new Ukrainian leader, saying Russia needed new leadership. (POLITICO)
Tim Willasey-Wilsey: The former British diplomat said Zelenskyy’s frustration was understandable but warned that provoking Trump could put intelligence support and Starlink access at risk. (POLITICO)
Ed Miliband: The UK foreign secretary stressed to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio the importance of Britain standing “shoulder to shoulder” with Ukraine, while the US State Department emphasized a negotiated settlement. (The Irish News)

Sources:

Zelensky should focus on reaching Ukraine deal — Trump - tass.com
Trump presses Zelenskyy to pursue peace deal, says Putin is more willing to negotiate - firstpost.com
Why Trump is going for Zelenskyy’s jugular - ft.com
Zelenskyy’s Trump dilemma: Fight back or fold? - politico.eu
Trump takes out political frustrations on Zelensky, Ukraine - straitstimes.com
Trump’s Message to Ukraine Is Now Crystal Clear - reddit.com
Trump u nadrealnom istupu ustvrdio da Putin želi mir u Ukrajini više od Zelenskog - telegram.hr
Trump says Putin, Zelenskyy must reach deal to end 'ridiculous war' - nation.com.pk
Vita vya Ukraine: Trump asisitiza kuhusu makubaliano ya kutoshambulia vituo vya nishati - rfi.fr
D. Trumpas: V. Putinas labiau nori susitarimo nei V. Zelenskis - lrytas.lt
Miliband urges need to stand with Ukraine as Trump has fresh dig at Zelensky - irishnews.com
„Muss mir das ansehen“ - Trump: Putin will Deal mehr als Selenskyj - krone.at
“Ukraine Need New President” na wetin Trump talk - wazobiafm.com
Trump sieht Ukraine unter Zugzwang - orf.at
Trump declares Putin ‘wants to make a deal’ — as he knocks Ukraine’s Zelensky - nypost.com
Trump: Putin will Deal mehr als Selenskyj - onetz.de
Trump reporte sur Zelensky et l'Ukraine ses frustrations politiques - bluewin.ch
„Putin will mehr als Selenskyj einen Deal“ – Trump legt gegen ukrainischen Präsidenten nach - welt.de
Trump Calls for Replacing Ukraine’s Zelenskyy in Tussle Over Diesel Deal With Russia - energynow.com
Trump susține că Putin vrea pace mai mult decât Zelenski, în timp ce atacurile rusești continuă în Ucraina - digi24.ro
Tramps: Putins noslēgt mieru karā pret Ukrainu vēlas vairāk nekā Zelenskis - lsm.lv
Putin more willing than Zelenskyy to strike Ukraine peace deal: Trump - nationalheraldindia.com
Trump: Putin, Zelenskiy’den daha fazla anlaşma yapmak istiyor - artigercek.com
Trump îl consideră pe Putin mai dispus să încheie pacea decât Zelenski. SUA insistă că Rusia și Ucraina au acceptat armistițiul energetic - ziua.md
"Putin chce zawrzeć porozumienie bardziej niż Zełenski". Zaskakujące słowa Trumpa - dziennik.pl

IMF lifts 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1%, flags risks

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:34:14 +0000

The International Monetary Fund raised its forecast for global economic growth in 2026 to 3.1% from 3.0% in July, but warned of risks from war-driven energy costs, rising debt and financial risks linked to artificial intelligence. The Fund expects growth to slow from 3.5% in 2025 before reaching 3.4% in 2027. Its projections assume oil and gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz resume by March and AI demand moderates. The IMF said AI investment is helping offset the effects of higher energy prices. Growth is also increasingly concentrated: 32 economies now account for 95% of global growth, compared with 54 in April. The Fund expects growth in developing economies and emerging markets to slow to 3.7% this year from 4.5% in 2025, with energy-importing low-income countries particularly exposed. Other risks include a possible correction in AI-related stock prices, rising bond yields and cyberthreats that could disrupt financial systems, IMF officials said. The Fund forecasts global inflation will rise to 4.7% this year as oil prices average about $96 a barrel, then ease to 4.1% in 2027.

Highlights:

Job disruption: Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva estimated that AI will augment, downgrade or eliminate about 40% of jobs globally over time.
Regional forecasts: The IMF forecasts growth of 7% for India in 2026 and 4.5% for China, down from 5% in 2025.
Regional contraction: Economies in the Middle East and Central Asia are expected to contract in 2026 before rebounding to 6.3% growth in 2027.
Trade effects: IMF chief economist Silvana Tenreyro said AI-related demand had boosted growth in China, India and other Asian countries. Global trade would have grown more slowly without that boost, she said.
Germany outlook: The IMF nearly doubled Germany’s 2026 growth forecast to 1.3% from 0.7% in July, citing infrastructure and defense investment, exports and AI-related demand.

The impact over time on jobs globally we estimate to be around 40% — jobs either augmented or downgraded or eliminated. And we are already seeing some of this impact - Kristalina Georgieva

Perspectives:

Kristalina Georgieva, IMF managing director: Georgieva urged rich and poor countries to improve public finances, warning that mounting debt poses a growing risk to global financial stability. IMF research director Silvana Tenreyro said high borrowing costs made this especially important. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Sources:

IMF raises its forecast for world growth this year but warns of risks from AI boom and debt - abcnews.com
AI investment props up global growth, but war and debt threaten outlook, IMF says - al-monitor.com
IMF upgrades outlook for UK as AI drives growth spurt - ft.com
IMF says AI investment propping up global growth, but war and debt threaten outlook - thehindubusinessline.com
IMF says AI investment keeps global growth around 3% but brings massive disruption - zawya.com
IMF chief warns of AI tsunami as entry-level jobs face disruption - khaosodenglish.com
IMF chief warns AI reshaping global growth, jobs - samaa.tv
World Economy Holds Up, Nears Limits of Resilience, IMF Says - bloomberg.com
IMF upgrades 2026 growth forecast but warns of ‘split’ outlook - thehindu.com
Germany news: Economy set for stronger growth, wine harvest hit by drought - dw.com
IMF upgrades global growth forecast but warns of 'split' outlook - bangkokpost.com
IMF upgrades 2026 world economic growth forecast - rthk.hk
IMF Raises its Forecast for World Growth this Year but Says Economies Will Slow in 2027 - aawsat.com
IMF raises its forecast for world growth this year but says economies will slow in 2027 - independent.co.uk
IMF verhoogt groeiverwachting wereldeconomie licht - nieuwsblad.be

Houthi official threatens U.S. interests if Washington joins Yemen war

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:21:58 +0000

A senior Houthi official warned Monday that the group would strike the United States and its interests in the region if Washington joined Saudi Arabia’s military campaign in Yemen. He also told workers to stay away from Saudi oil facilities and airports. President Donald Trump said he was considering joining Saudi strikes after attacks on the kingdom, including Saturday’s attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport. Saudi authorities reported 12 deaths and 309 injuries; other accounts put the death toll at 13. The warning followed renewed fighting in Yemen and repeated Houthi attacks on Saudi transport and energy infrastructure. On Monday night, the Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted a missile over Riyadh and two ballistic missiles aimed at Khamis Mushait. The Houthis also claimed another attack on the airport. Riyadh’s airport remained closed while authorities conducted safety checks, with no reopening date announced. Airlines suspended or changed services, and the U.S. Embassy required government staff to obtain approval before using any airport in Saudi Arabia. Fighting between the Houthis and Yemen’s internationally recognized government, backed by a Saudi-led coalition, resumed in July. Riyadh has led the coalition since 2015.

Highlights:

Follow-up strike: The coalition said a projectile struck Terminal 4 at Riyadh airport and Saudi air defenses intercepted a cruise missile near the airport.
Flight disruption: Etihad suspended Riyadh flights through the following week, along with services to Dammam and Jeddah. Gulf Air halted Riyadh flights through Saturday, and Delta postponed its Atlanta–Riyadh launch to March 2027.
Oil prices: Brent crude rose above $105 a barrel on Monday, reaching a two-week high after President Trump said he was weighing U.S. participation in Saudi strikes.
Yemen casualties: The Houthi-run Yemen News Agency said airstrikes and shelling across Jawf, Taiz and Saada killed or injured more than 20 civilians, including women and children.
Southern target: The Houthis also said they targeted the Khamis Mushait base with a drone.

If the U.S. becomes involved in the aggression against Yemen, we will not deliberate over the decision to respond, rather, there will be a swift and painful response targeting the U.S. and all its interests in the region, - Mohammed Al Bukhaiti

Perspectives:

U.S. President Donald Trump: Trump called the airport attack “not acceptable” and said Washington would examine the possibility of joining Saudi strikes; he also described the Houthis as “misbehaving very badly”. (Geo News)
Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman: He said recent events had tested Saudi infrastructure, institutions, people and resilience, adding that the kingdom’s response must be equally serious. (Geo News)
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk: Türk condemned the repeated attacks on Saudi Arabia and urged both sides to de-escalate, warning that continued fighting would bring further suffering. (Japan Today)
Thomas Juneau, University of Ottawa: The security analyst said Saudi Arabia’s size makes it impossible to defend every location consistently, despite some successful interceptions. (Geo News)

Sources:

Houthi Warns US Of "Painful Response" If It Enters Yemen War - ndtv.com
Houthi official warns of 'swift, painful response' if U.S. enters Yemen war - japantoday.com
Globe at a glance: From Houthis' threat to US to a school shooting in France - firstpost.com
Houthi official warns of 'swift, painful response' if US enters Yemen war - france24.com
Houthi official warns of ‘swift, painful response’ if US enters Yemen war - straitstimes.com
Iran war live: Qatar urges stronger efforts to secure Gulf maritime routes - aljazeera.com
Houthi official warns of 'swift, painful response' if US enters - newarab.com
Houthis Threaten ‘Swift, Painful Response’ if US Joins War in Yemen - arabtimesonline.com
Houthis threaten 'painful response' if US joins Saudi strikes - israelnationalnews.com
Houthis threaten "painful" response if U.S. joins Saudi offensive - cbsnews.com
Houthi official warns of swift, painful response if US enters Yemen war - nation.com.pk
Houthi cảnh báo đáp trả nếu Mỹ can dự vào xung đột ở Yemen - vietnamplus.vn
'Swift response': Houthis threaten US interests across region if Washington enters Yemen war - geo.tv
Líder do Iêmen ameaça resposta ‘rápida e dolorosa’ a intervenção dos EUA - cartacapital.com.br
Ny attack mot Saudiarabien efter Huthi-varning - sydsvenskan.se
Guerre au Moyen-Orient : les Houthis menacent les Etats-Unis d'une riposte « rapide et douloureuse » en cas d'intervention - lesechos.fr
Houthi-topp advarer USA mot å gå inn i Jemen - aftenposten.no
AFP: Rebelii huthi ameninţă SUA cu o ripostă and #8222;rapidă şi dureroasă and #8221; dacă intervin în conflictul din Yemen - bursa.ro
Les Houthis menacent d’une riposte «douloureuse» contre Washington - bluewin.ch

Indian youth protest group reports new arrests as voter-roll case reaches court

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:47:18 +0000

India’s Cockroach Janta Party said police detained three of its leaders and other members early Tuesday as they tried to reach Jantar Mantar, a day after opposition parties marched to the Supreme Court and filed a joint petition challenging the nationwide voter-roll revision. The protest group had sought permission to demonstrate at Jantar Mantar, which Delhi Police removed from its list of designated protest sites on Monday. The petition, signed by opposition figures including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, seeks an audit of deleted voter registrations, protections against removals without notice or a hearing, and a temporary nationwide halt to the revision. The Supreme Court was expected to hear it on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Chief Justice Surya Kant had earlier declined the opposition’s request for a meeting, saying the issue should be pursued through court proceedings. The review, which began last year, has removed more than 130 million names. Election authorities say the removals target duplicate registrations and deceased or untraceable registrants, while opposition parties allege the process could disenfranchise eligible voters and benefit Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP. Both the Election Commission and BJP reject claims of manipulation.

Highlights:

Deletion breakdown: The reported removals include 28 million people recorded as dead, 63 million who had moved and 30 million who could not be traced.
Protest restrictions: Delhi Police designated three alternative protest locations after removing Jantar Mantar, a long-standing rally site, from the authorized list.
Security response: Authorities closed six metro stations for about 10 to 11 hours and restricted traffic on more than 20 routes during Monday’s demonstration.
Press detentions: Reporters Without Borders said at least 16 journalists were detained during the weekend protests and called the action unacceptable.
Minority impact claims: Opposition parties allege Muslim and other minority voters are disproportionately affected by deletions; the Election Commission and BJP reject that charge.

You have my assurance that any such petition shall be heard at the earliest possible opportunity, in accordance with the law. - Chief Justice Surya Kant

Perspectives:

Cockroach Janta Party: Founder Abhijeet Dipke said removing Jantar Mantar as a protest site would not end the movement, writing: “You cannot denotify the resistance”. (DW)
Bharatiya Janata Party: Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said Congress was discrediting constitutional institutions and seeking a return to power through street protests. (AsiaOne)
Election Commission of India: The commission says the process follows constitutional and legal rules and that voters removed by mistake can register again. (RT)
Young demonstrators: Student activist Ariba Fahim said she was briefly detained Saturday and argued that young people have a right to protest against the election commissioner. (RT)

Sources:

What to Know About the Protests in India - nytimes.com
Thousands march to Indian Supreme Court to demand election chief resign - bbc.co.uk
Shock, anger and a crackdown: why a contentious electoral revision has sparked outrage - theguardian.com
Thousands of Indians march to Supreme Court to oust election chief - france24.com
‘People have a right to seek answers’: Inside India’s unrest over the electoral process - rt-english.com
India's opposition parties march to top court as protests over voter lists escalate - npr.org
A generation of angry young Indians takes to the streets to challenge Modi - abcnews.com
India opposition to huddle over tea after thousands march in their Delhi protest - dw.com
India opposition protests voter list revision, marches to Supreme Court - samaa.tv
Indian opposition marches to Supreme Court, seeks suspension of voter list changes - asiaone.com
Thousands march in India's capital to demand election chief resign - prothomalo.com
India opposition marches to Supreme Court, demands election chief’s resignation - dhakatribune.com
Thousands march in India's capital to demand resignation of election chief over alleged misconduct - dawn.com
Thousands march in New Delhi to demand election chief resign - brecorder.com
Indijske opozicione stranke marširaju ka Vrhovnom sudu protiv šefa izborne komisije - fena.ba
Oposição na Índia marcha até a Suprema Corte e pede suspensão de revisão das listas eleitorais - globo.com
India’s opposition marches on Supreme Court as ‘cockroach’ protests gain ground - scmp.com
India opposition parties march to Supreme Court against election chief - tribune.com.pk
Des milliers de manifestants dans les rues de New Delhi contre la commission électorale - rts.ch
Hindistan'da seçmen listesi krizi: On binler Yüksek Mahkemeye yürüyor - evrensel.net
Révolte en Inde : des milliers de manifestants et la Gen Z exigent la chute du régime - bluewin.ch
Drama, Dissent And Dharna: Opposition Unites in Protest Against CEC, Marches To SC | Brass Tacks - news18.com

Russia strikes six Ukrainian energy sites after Trump ceasefire claim

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:03:00 +0000

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian forces struck six energy facilities on Monday, Oct. 12, after President Donald Trump declared an immediate halt to attacks on energy infrastructure. Zelenskyy reported 33 people wounded nationwide. The strikes hit a gas production facility and energy sites in several regions, causing damage that prompted power cuts in Kharkiv, Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia. Trump said Russia and Ukraine had agreed because he told them they had, but acknowledged violations on both sides. Moscow has not confirmed the arrangement, and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Zelenskyy did not deserve a respite. Zelenskyy said Ukraine had not attacked Russian refineries overnight and was ready to formalize a reciprocal pause, but warned that Kyiv would respond if Russia continued its strikes. Ukrainian and European officials told CBS the Trump administration had threatened to halt intelligence sharing and European purchases of U.S. weapons for Ukraine through the PURL system unless Kyiv stopped deep strikes on Russian energy sites. The European Union added about 1,569 people and businesses to its Russia sanctions list, its largest expansion since the 2022 invasion. Kyiv said it was waiting for details of U.S.-Russia contacts.

Highlights:

Strike trend: BBC Verify counted 273 Ukrainian strikes on Russian-controlled oil and gas facilities in 2026 through its reporting period, more than double the 124 recorded over the same period in 2025. ACLED data showed 2.4 times as many reported Russian attacks affecting Ukraine’s energy network this year.
Diesel shipments: Russia’s deputy prime minister said Moscow would supply 300,000 tons of diesel to the United States in October, with monthly deliveries set to rise. A U.S. general license permits Russian diesel supplies to global markets until April 7, 2027.
Sanctions targets: More than half of the people and entities added to the EU list are linked to the ballistic missile production chain, according to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.
Election condition: Zelenskyy said he would work toward an election if Washington secured a full 60-day ceasefire. He cited security risks and the difficulty of arranging voting for more than one million Ukrainian military personnel.
U.S. criticism: Six U.S. senators, including four Republicans, urged the administration to reverse the Russian diesel decision, warning against giving Moscow a financial lifeline.

It was clear that (Russian President Vladimir) Putin does not read Truth Social - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Perspectives:

President Donald Trump: Trump said Putin was more eager than Zelenskyy to reach a deal. (Al Jazeera)
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov: Lavrov said Moscow would not buy into assurances and promises again and would continue pursuing its stated military objectives. (Al Jazeera)
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas: Kallas said the bloc had yet to see Russia comply with the proposed pause and said a ceasefire should protect people, not only energy infrastructure. (PBS NewsHour (Associated Press))
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys: Budrys said easing Russian diesel sanctions would neither resolve the fuel-products crisis nor support transatlantic unity, and argued Europe should increase pressure on Moscow. (The Guardian)

Sources:

Zelenskyy says Russia isn't honoring Trump's energy ceasefire - cbsnews.com
Trump insists energy ceasefire holds as Ukraine reports new Russian strikes - aljazeera.com
Zelenskyy says Russia strikes energy facilities despite Trump claim of an energy ceasefire - pbs.org
‘Because I said they agreed’: Trump on Ukraine-Russia energy ceasefire that never was - firstpost.com
Why Moscow is staying tight-lipped on Trump's energy ceasefire - bbc.co.uk
'Increasingly evident' Russia won't accept 'energy ceasefire': Zelensky - france24.com
EU cautious over Trump’s ‘energy ceasefire’ as Russia continues Ukraine attacks - rfi.fr
'Putin does not read Truth Social': Zelensky says Russia broke energy ceasefire - theglobeandmail.com
Trump announced a partial Russia-Ukraine ceasefire. Did either country know about it? - npr.org
Trump says Ukraine, Russia agree to energy strike ceasefire 'because I said they agreed' - reddit.com
Trump claims ‘energy ceasefire,’ but Ukraine says Russia keeps striking its energy facilities - nbcnews.com
Russia violated energy ceasefire announced by Trump, says Zelenskyy - business-standard.com
Trump says Russia and Ukraine agree to an ‘energy ceasefire’ but Kyiv says attacks continue - arabtimesonline.com
Zelenskyy Says Russia Strikes Energy Facilities despite Trump Claim of an Energy Ceasefire - aawsat.com
Kyiv says Russian strikes on energy facilities continue despite Trump's 'energy ceasefire' - wgntv.com
Putin is breaching Trump’s ‘energy ceasefire’, Zelenskyy says - ft.com
Russia Pounds Ukrainian Energy Despite Trump’s Ceasefire Announcement - wsj.com
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump insists energy ‘ceasefire’ still holds and lashes out at diesel deal critics - independent.co.uk
Trump says Russia and Ukraine agreed an energy ceasefire, but Moscow has not confirmed it and strikes continued - oilandgasmiddleeast.com
Overnight strikes in Ukraine despite Donald Trump announcing 'energy ceasefire' - scotsman.com
Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an energy ceasefire, but neither side confirms a deal - swedenherald.com
Zelenskyy says Russia ignored Trump's 'energy ceasefire' and kept attacking Ukraine - euronews.com
Zelenskyy vows to retaliate if Russian strikes on Ukraine’s power grid continue - theguardian.com
Kyiv says Russia hits energy targets despite Trump ceasefire announcement - reuters.com
Kiev and Moscow cast doubt on Trump’s ‘energy ceasefire - hurriyetdailynews.com
Trump says Russia and Ukraine agree to an 'energy ceasefire' - gpb.org
Krieg gegen die Ukraine: Von "Energie-Waffenruhe" keine Spur - tagesschau.de
Zelenskyy says Ukraine is ready to agree to energy ceasefire, but warns Russia must do same - indiavision.com
Zelenski acusa a Rusia de violar la tregua energética anunciada por Trump - libertaddigital.com
Kagi News earlier coverage: Trump declares Russia-Ukraine energy truce as Kyiv reports fresh strikes - news.kagi.com

UK accuses Iran’s Revolutionary Guard of directing RAF Fairford plot

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:56:23 +0000

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham told Parliament on Oct. 12 that a suspected plot targeting RAF Fairford was highly likely to have been coordinated in Iran and almost certainly directed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). U.S. bombers had used the base in southwest England to strike Iran. Seven men have been arrested in the investigation. All have been released on bail, and none has been charged. Police found gasoline in vans linked to the first five suspects but no explosives. Residents near the base were evacuated during the Sept. 27 response. The United States withdrew its bombers from Fairford the following week, the Pentagon said. Iran denied involvement and called on Britain to provide evidence. London summoned Iran’s ambassador and sanctioned two Iranian nationals, including the IRGC’s counterespionage chief. Burnham said Britain could impose further sanctions. Foreign ministers from 29 countries issued a joint condemnation of attacks they attributed to Iran and its proxies.

Highlights:

Sanctions targets: The UK named Ruhollah Bazghandi, identified as the IRGC’s counterespionage chief, and Shahram Ali Reza Tamarzadeh Jakki, whom it linked to the Zindashti criminal network. The sanctions include asset freezes and travel bans.
National security cases: Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said national security cases involving hostile states had risen 50% in the six months to December 2025.
Joint warning: The 29-country statement cited lethal plotting, arson, sabotage and cyberattacks, and vowed to identify, investigate, disrupt and prosecute hostile activity carried out for Iran or another state.
Suspect profile: The seven arrested men are in their 20s; six are British nationals and one holds dual British-Iranian nationality.

We will not tolerate these threats on our soil. - Andy Burnham, British prime minister

Perspectives:

Iranian government: Iranian state media reported that Ambassador Ali Moussavi offered cooperation in the investigation. (Index.hr)
U.S. administration: The Trump administration said it believed the base faced Iranian threats intended to kill as many American troops and destroy as many U.S. aircraft as possible. (PBS NewsHour)
UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood: Mahmood said Iran and other states use criminal networks or volunteers to carry out hostile acts while maintaining plausible deniability. (PBS NewsHour)

Sources:

Burnham says Iran’s IRGC likely behind UK airbase incident - scmp.com
UK PM Burnham says Iran's IRGC likely behind RAF Fairford incident - al-monitor.com
U.K. PM Burnham says Iran’s IRGC likely behind RAF Fairford incident - thehindu.com
UK’s Burnham says Iran’s IRGC likely behind airbase incident - timesofisrael.com
UK says RAF Fairford plot was ‘almost certainly’ directed by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards - firstpost.com
Suspected plot at U.S.-run air base almost certainly directed by Iran, UK prime minister says - pbs.org
UK: Iran 'highly likely' to be behind RAF Fairford incident - dw.com
Iran accuses UK of false-flag terror plot at airbase - rt-english.com
Iran’s IRGC likely behind incident at U.S.-run air base, British PM Burnham says - theglobeandmail.com
UK’s Burnham says Iran’s IRGC likely behind airbase incident - nation.com.pk
U.K. PM Burnham: Iran's IRGC likely behind RAF Fairford incident - haaretz.com
UK PM Links Suspected RAF Fairford Plot to Iran, IRGC - pakobserver.net
UK PM: IRGC 'almost certainly' behind RAF Fairford terror plot - israelnationalnews.com
Iran Likely Behind Suspected Plot To Target RAF Fairford Airbase, Says UK PM Andy Burnham - news18.com
British airbase plot ‘almost certainly directed’ by Iran Guards: UK PM - iraqinews.com
UK PM says Iran Guards likely behind airbase incident - rte.ie
Security Incident at US-Run Air Base Almost Certainly Directed by Iran, UK Prime Minister Says - yahoo.com
Security incident at US-run air base almost certainly directed by Iran, UK prime minister says - sootoday.com
UK PM says RAF base incidents likely coordinated by Iran - indiavision.com
UK PM says RAF base incidents ‘likely coordinated’ by Iran - aljazeera.com
Suspected plot at US-run air base almost certainly directed by Iran, UK prime minister says - newsday.com
RAF Fairford incident ‘almost certainly’ directed by Iran’s security force, Burnham says - independent.co.uk
Security incident at U.S.-run air base almost certainly directed by Iran, U.K. prime minister says - nbcnews.com
UK premier says Iran ‘almost certainly’ directed UK air base plot, announces sanctions - tribune.com.pk
British Airbase Plot ‘Almost Certainly Directed’ by Iran Guards, Says UK PM - aawsat.com
Security incident at US-run airbase was almost certainly directed by Iran, UK prime minister says - whittierdailynews.com
Iran’s IRGC ‘almost certainly’ directed RAF Fairford incident, Burnham says - reddit.com
Burnham: Iran’s IRGC ‘highly likely’ to be behind RAF Fairford terror plot - politico.eu
British PM: 'Plot to Attack Fairford Base Was Likely Coordinated in Iran' - ynetnews.com
Tehran denies involvement in UK Fairford air base incident as Britain summons Iranian ambassador - france24.com
Iran denies any role in British air base incident - newarab.com
Exclusive | Iran's ambassador rejects allegations of Tehran’s role in British airbase incident - irna.ir
Iran rejects Britain's accusation of IRGC involvement in airbase plot - nst.com.my
Iran denies involvement in incident at UK’s Fairford base: state media - insiderpaper.com
Britanci optužuju Iran za planiranje napada na američku bazu, Teheran opet sve negira - index.hr
Irã nega envolvimento em tentativa de atentado a base aérea no Reino Unido após acusação de premiê britânico - globo.com
Иран отрече роля в инцидента край военното летище „Феърфорд“: Готови сме да сътрудничим - 24chasa.bg

Hackers overheat French supermarket fridges, spoiling food at 400 stores

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 02:37:10 +0000

Hackers remotely activated refrigeration defrost systems at about 400 French supermarkets overnight from Oct. 11 to 12, heating some units to 50°C and spoiling fresh and frozen food; prosecutors also reported fires at some stores. Intermarché, Coopérative U, Carrefour, Monoprix and E. Leclerc reported affected stores, though the final count and financial cost remain unclear. Intermarché chief executive Thierry Cotillard estimated nationwide losses could reach tens of millions of euros in one day. France’s National Cybersecurity Agency, ANSSI, is investigating at the direction of Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, while the Paris prosecutor’s office has opened a cybercrime inquiry to identify victims and establish which damage the attack caused. Authorities are coordinating with European counterparts. Investigators have identified a vulnerability in refrigeration-management software supplied by Danish company Danfoss, but the company said the affected units were running outdated firmware. No perpetrator has been identified. Retailers removed potentially unsafe products and worked with refrigeration specialists to restore systems. Some display units remained out of service on Monday, and Intermarché said affected food had to be discarded.

Highlights:

Chain breakdown: Carrefour reported 80 affected stores out of 6,000, while Monoprix reported that about 5% of its roughly 400-plus French stores were affected.
Old controllers: Danfoss identified legacy AK-SM800 and AK-SC355 controllers among the affected equipment; the company said those models no longer receive security updates.
Dutch disruption: Dutch retailer Ahold Delhaize took some systems offline after a separate cybersecurity incident, but said it had no reason to connect it to the French attack.
Insurance concern: Intermarché warned that store insurance policies might not cover this type of incident.

Today, we have a total loss of fresh and frozen, - Julien Freret, director of Intermarché La Haye

Perspectives:

EuroCommerce: Director general Christel Delberghe said the incident showed the importance of resilience across the entire supply chain. (PerthNow)

Sources:

Trump waives Russian diesel sanctions, drawing legal concerns and Ukrainian criticism

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:34:35 +0000

President Donald Trump has temporarily waived U.S. sanctions to allow Russian diesel exports to the United States and global markets. He says the move will ease high fuel costs, and administration envoys presented it to Ukraine as an effort to bring Moscow back to peace talks. The U.S. Treasury license authorizes covered transactions through April 7, 2027. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said shipments could start at 300,000 metric tons in October, rise to 500,000 in November and reach 1 million in December, with a longer-term target of 3 million tons a month. Seven senators from both parties say the arrangement may violate a 2022 law barring Russian energy imports and criticized the administration for not consulting Congress. Trump defended the decision as necessary for consumers, while Ukraine and European governments objected that easing sanctions would bring Moscow revenue as it continues its invasion. Neither Moscow nor Kyiv has confirmed the energy ceasefire Trump announced on Oct. 11. Zelenskyy said Ukraine would stop striking Russian refineries if Russia halted attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Ukrainian officials reported strikes on energy sites after Trump’s announcement, and the Kremlin said contacts were ongoing.

Highlights:

Price impact: The initial 300,000-ton shipment equals less than a day of U.S. transport-sector diesel demand, which is about 2.94 million barrels daily. Energy analysts questioned whether the deal could substantially reduce prices.
Supply constraints: Tanker sanctions remain a separate obstacle to shipments even if fuel is available.
Legal dispute: The 2022 import ban allows limited presidential exceptions, but senators question whether the administration’s waiver qualifies.
Diplomatic rationale: At the Miami meeting, U.S. envoys reportedly said Putin was not then prepared to negotiate an end to the war but presented the concession as a way to restart trilateral talks.
EU sanctions: EU foreign ministers announced the bloc’s largest Russia sanctions package to date, targeting more than 1,600 people and organizations, including entities linked to the military-industrial sector.

Every additional billion dollars they can earn from exports will be spent on nothing but sourcing and importing critical components and equipment to manufacture weapons - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Perspectives:

Donald Trump, U.S. president: Trump said the arrangement was the right choice for Americans and argued Russian fuel could help farmers and ranchers; he also blamed Ukraine’s attacks on Russian refineries for driving up fuel prices. (Semafor, ClickOnDetroit)
John Barrasso, senior Senate Republican: Barrasso defended the decision, saying the president has to make tough choices. (Mercopress)
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukrainian president: Zelenskyy said Trump’s ceasefire announcement was news to him, indicating Kyiv had not agreed to the truce Trump declared. (RFE/RL)
Alexander Novak, Russian deputy prime minister: Novak said Russian and U.S. companies and energy ministries were already negotiating supplies, and that Moscow was lifting its diesel export ban ahead of schedule. (TASS)
U.S. fuel-market analysts: Patrick De Haan questioned how Russia could have hundreds of thousands of tons of diesel ready for export while Ukrainian strikes had reduced refinery output. (WZMQ 19)

Sources:

Trump faces Russia diesel deal blowback - semafor.com
Trump Defends Russian Diesel Deal Despite Backlash - rferl.org
Trump’s diesel deal with Putin draws criticism from a frustrated Congress - thehindu.com
After Russian Diesel Deal, Trump Faces New Crisis Over Ukraine - nytimes.com
Kremlin relishes in U.S.-Russia diesel deal and Trump's criticism of Zelenskyy - pbs.org
'Made The Right Choice': Trump Defends Russia Oil Deal Amid Backlash In US - ndtv.com
EU criticism of US-Russia diesel deal hypocritical — presidential envoy - tass.com
What is the diesel deal between Russia and Trump? - theglobeandmail.com
Germany news: Merz says Trump's Russia diesel deal 'out of question' for Europe - dw.com
Why the Trump-Putin fuel agreement benefits Russia - lemonde.fr
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Germany and the EU won’t follow Trump’s lead on Russian diesel, calls for tougher sanctions against Moscow - meduza.io
US hopes diesel deal can ‘soften’ Moscow on peace talks, sources say - straitstimes.com
'It's clear that Moscow is just playing with Washington', analyst says - france24.com
Trump claims EU paid Russia $250 billion for energy, defends diesel deal with Putin - firstpost.com
U.S. and NATO commander vows to thwart Moscow, warns Kyiv over refinery strikes - washingtonpost.com
Republican senators urge Trump to cancel the Putin diesel deal as unlawful - mercopress.com
Trump's diesel deal with Putin draws criticism from a frustrated Congress - clickondetroit.com
EXPLAINER | What is the diesel deal between Putin and Trump? - timeslive.co.za
What is the diesel deal between Putin and Trump? - boereport.com
Trump verteidigt Abkommen: US-Beamte: Diesel-Deal soll Kreml für Frieden ködern - n-tv.de
What is the Diesel Deal Between Putin and Trump? - energynow.com
Trump verteidigt Diesel-Abkommen mit Russland - kleinezeitung.at
Trump rewards Putin and betrays Ukraine with Russia diesel deal - The Latest - theguardian.com
Trump’s diesel deal with Putin drives a wedge through the Western alliance - egyptindependent.com
Trump Defends Russian Diesel Deal as Zelenskyy Criticizes Easing of Sanctions - wzmq19.com
Russian diesel for America: The double standards in Trump’s energy policy needs an answer - greaterkashmir.com
Russland-Sanktionen: Trump verteidigt Diesel-Abkommen mit Russland – Deal soll Moskau gesprächsbereit machen - handelsblatt.com
Trump’s Diesel Deal Irks Allies and Is Unlikely to Reduce Prices - energyconnects.com
Trump’s Russia diesel deal sparks bipartisan backlash: Why the move is under fire - livemint.com
En direct, guerre en Ukraine – Critiqué pour son «deal» sur le diesel russe, Donald Trump renvoie les Européens à leurs responsabilités - letemps.ch
Trump defiende acuerdo sobre diésel con Rusia pese a críticas de legisladores de ambos partidos - larepublica.co
US hopes diesel deal can 'soften' Moscow - koreaherald.com
Trump defends Russia diesel deal after bipartisan pushback: 'I made the right choice' - cnbc.com
Trump’s diesel deal irks allies and is unlikely to reduce prices - japantimes.co.jp
‘This deal doesn’t help’: Europe slams Trump’s plan to buy Russian diesel - politico.eu
The Kremlin relishes in the US-Russia diesel deal and Trump's criticism of Zelenskyy - mainichi.jp
Diesel : pourquoi l'accord entre Trump et Poutine sur les livraisons russes ne fera pas baisser les prix à la pompe - lesechos.fr
Trump's diesel deal with Russia irks allies, unlikely to reduce prices - business-standard.com
Lý do Tổng thống Trump chốt thỏa thuận diesel với Nga - dantri.com.vn
Trump defends Russia diesel deal as lawmakers from both parties complain - aaj.tv
The Kremlin relishes in the US-Russia diesel deal and Trump’s criticism of Zelenskyy - seattletimes.com
Trump verteidigt Diesel-Abkommen mit Russland - Deal soll Moskau gesprächsbereit machen - cash.ch
Trump shifts position on Ukraine as fuel prices pose existential threat - dhakatribune.com
Trump’s Russian diesel gambit is cynical and won’t work - ft.com
Сделката на Тръмп с Путин за дизелово гориво: твърде малка, твърде нестабилна и юридически съмнителна - capital.bg
Donald Trump: US-Senatoren kritisieren Trumps Diesel-Deal mit Russland - spiegel.de
K. Budrys: JAV susitarimas su Rusija dėl dyzelino silpnina Vakarų pozicijas - vz.lt
Hydrocarbures : le petit pactole que la Russie dit avoir livré à l'Europe depuis l'invasion de l'Ukraine en 2022 - touteleurope.eu
‘Energy ceasefire’: What’s behind Trump’s love-hate ties to Russian oil? - winnmediaskn.com
EDITORIAL ⟩ Gifts to Putin Must Be Condemned - pmo.ee
US Senators Call Trump’s Diesel Deal With Russia Illegal - deccanchronicle.com
Republikeinen verdeeld over Trumps dieseldeal met Poetin - fd.nl
Wie Trump die Ukraine fallen lässt – und die EU dagegenhält - kurier.at
Germany Rejects Easing Russia Sanctions After Trump-Putin Diesel Deal - united24media.com

Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles as Riyadh airport closure is extended

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:21:57 +0000

Saudi Arabia said its forces intercepted missiles fired toward Riyadh and the southwestern city of Khamis Mushait, while Yemen’s Houthi movement claimed it had again targeted King Khalid International Airport and a military airbase. Authorities reported no immediate damage from the latest attempted strikes. Riyadh’s airport, closed after repeated attacks, will remain shut through Saturday, Oct. 17, for safety inspections. Airlines have suspended or cancelled services to Saudi cities, and the Federal Aviation Administration advised U.S. carriers to exercise caution when flying to or over the kingdom. Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman vowed a serious response, while President Donald Trump said he was considering U.S. strikes against the Houthis. Houthi official Mohammed al-Bukhaiti warned that U.S. involvement would draw a “swift and painful response.” Iran has offered to help facilitate dialogue between the sides.

Highlights:

Air defense review: Saudi Arabia is investigating how missiles and drones penetrated its defenses; a separate Reuters report said the government had stopped issuing public alerts before four recent Riyadh attacks.
Flight disruption: Cirium put the cancellation rate across Saudi airports at 46.4%, while OPSGROUP advised airlines to avoid the southern Middle East corridor and route Europe–Asia flights over Central Asia.
Wider fighting: The Yemeni Network for Rights and Freedoms said a five-year-old girl was killed when shelling struck her family home in Taiz’s al-Misrakh district; it also reported more than 180 projectiles fired at residential areas and drone attacks.
Energy exposure: Aramco chief Amin Nasser said no single country can protect energy supplies alone and warned that attacks on regional infrastructure can affect economies worldwide.
Business disruption: The WPC Energy Congress continued in Riyadh, but some senior oil executives skipped the event or joined virtually as the airport remained closed.

The events of recent weeks are serious. Our response must be equally serious - Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman

Perspectives:

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said the recent attacks had tested Saudi infrastructure, institutions, people and resilience. (Dawn)
Houthi political bureau member Mohammed al-Bukhaiti urged employees at Saudi oil facilities and airports to stay away, calling the facilities and airports legitimate targets. (CBS News)
OPSGROUP founder Mark Zee called the sustained attacks on civil aviation unprecedented and said airlines should reassess the risks and proceed carefully. (Business Recorder)

Sources:

Saudi Arabia extends Riyadh aiport suspension, vows deadly response to Houthis strikes - france24.com
Saudi Arabia Faces More Attacks as It Reels From Airport Strikes - nytimes.com
Saudi minister vows 'serious response' to Houthi attacks on airports - bbc.co.uk
Main Saudi airport remains closed as Houthis launch new missile attacks (VIDEOS) - rt-english.com
Latest Attack By Iran-Aligned Houthi Rebels On Saudi Airport Kills 1, Injures 11 - rferl.org
Houthi missile attack targets Saudi capital Riyadh for third day in a row - aljazeera.com
Iran-Backed Houthis Claim Attack Targeting Riyadh Airport With Missile - ndtv.com
Saudi airport stays shut as Houthi attacks kill 20 people in a week - cbsnews.com
Saudi Arabia further suspends flights after latest deadly Houthi attack on airport - theguardian.com
Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi ballistic missiles fired at Khamis Mushait - tass.com
The Houthis claim to have attacked King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with a ballistic missile for a third consecutive day. - reuters.com
Saudi Energy Minister says attacks testing infrastructure, vows response - thehindu.com
Saudi minister says kingdom is fearless after deadly Houthi strikes - semafor.com
News Wrap: Riyadh airport closed after Houthi strikes that killed at least 13 - pbs.org
Houthi assault on Saudi airports strikes at MBS’s economic vision - ft.com
Saudi MBS 'shuttling between bunker palaces' amid Houthi attacks - newarab.com
Riyadh vows ‘serious’ response amid Houthi escalation - dawn.com
Fact check: Viral videos falsely linked to Riyadh airport attacks - dw.com
Houthi strikes shut Riyadh airport as Saudi Arabia weighs its response - amwaj.media
Deadly Houthi attacks keep the airport closed in Saudi Arabia's largest city - npr.org
Saudi Arabia faces more drone, missile attacks after Houthi’s fatal airport strikes - scmp.com
Houthis target Saudi Arabia's Dammam airport as wave of airport attacks continues - trtworld.com
Saudi Vows Revenge After Houthis Attacks On Airports Kill 18, Riyadh-Bound Flights Hit | Top Updates - news18.com
سعودی عرب کا حوثیوں کے حملوں کا سخت جواب دینے کا اعلان، یمن میں لڑائی شدید ہو گئی - jang.com.pk
Houthi strikes disrupt Saudi aviation, raise energy security concerns - timeskuwait.com
Frappée par les houthistes, l’Arabie saoudite en quête d’alliés introuvables - mediapart.fr
+++ Nachrichten im Nahostkrieg +++: Huthis greifen erneut saudische Flughäfen an - taz.de
Major Saudi airports suffer new strikes from Houthis - cgtn.com
Saudi pledged massive revenge attack after Houthis hit airports - indiavision.com
Houthis claim attack targeting Riyadh airport with ballistic missile - brecorder.com
후티 반군, 사우디 수도 리야드 탄도미사일 공격…하늘길 마비 - mbn.co.kr
Houthi attacks on Saudi airports disrupt flights, raise fears of wider Middle East war - eastleighvoice.co.ke
Huti nastavljaju napade na Saudijsku Arabiju: Aerodrom u Rijadu zatvoren, Tramp razmatra vojnu intervenciju - n1info.rs
Дроны дважды атаковали аэропорт в столице Саудовской Аравии. Погибли 13 человек, сотни получили ранения. Авиасообщение остановлено. Это хуситы — союзники и прокси Ирана - meduza.io
Saudi Arabia intercepts new Houthi missile attacks as conflict drags on - independent.ie
Saudi Arabia says drones and missiles still targeting kingdom as Iran-backed Houthis step up attacks - cnbc.com
LIVE Midden-Oosten | Qatar Airways schort vluchten naar Riyad en Dammam op wegens aanvallen Houthi’s op luchthavens - bd.nl
Houthi rebels claim new strikes on Saudi airports and energy facilities - africanews.com
Riyadh airport shutdown extended after deadly Houthi attacks - minutemirror.com.pk
Хуситы нанесли новые удары по аэропортам Саудовской Аравии - bb.lv
Saudi Arabia extends Riyadh airport closure after Houthi attacks - hurriyetdailynews.com
Saudi airport attacks pressure Trump to boost US role in Yemen - moneyweb.co.za
Saudi Arabia faces new missile and drone fire after major attacks on airports - al-monitor.com
Prelude to Saudi-Houthi War: When 9-Nation Coalition Led by Saudi Arabia Bombed Yemen With U.S. Support - eurasiantimes.com
Raketen auf Riad: Huthis greifen saudi-arabischen Flughafen an - augsburger-allgemeine.de
Saudi airports face growing disruptions amid Houthi attacks, heightened security warnings - nation.com.pk
Airstrikes on Yemen's capital, drone hits vessel in Strait of Hormuz, and other Mideast developments - independent.co.uk
Riyadh airport hit again by fresh Houthi strike - taipeitimes.com
Riyadh airport closure extended after Houthi attacks - rte.ie
Los ataques con misiles hutíes en aeropuertos de Arabia Saudita - remolacha.net
Saudi Arabia vows retaliation as strikes spread - dhakatribune.com
Timeline: Houthis escalate attacks on Saudi airports - thenationalnews.com
Iran-backed Houthis attacked Saudi airport - foxnews.com
Houthi's claimen nieuwe aanval op luchthaven Riyad - nd.nl
Houthi rebels say multiple airstrikes targeted them in Yemen, and other Mideast developments - wral.com
サウジアラビア首都の国際空港に攻撃相次ぐ緊張の高まり懸念 - web.nhk
Saudi minister vows ‘serious response’ to Houthi attacks on airports - myjoyonline.com
Saudi capital’s airport to remain shut this week as airlines cancel services - straitstimes.com
Saudi capital's airport to remain shut this week as airlines cancel services - asiaone.com
Riyadh airport to remain shut this week; airlines cancel flights - samaa.tv
Riyadh airport extends suspension after weekend attacks: civil aviation authority - gulf-times.com
Riyadh Flight Disruption: Airport shut until Saturday as airlines cancel Saudi flights - indianexpress.com
Riyadh airport to remain shut this week as airlines cancel services - arynews.tv
Saudi Arabia Extends Riyadh Airport Shutdown After Deadly Attacks - arabtimesonline.com