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Houthi forces have claimed ballistic and missile attacks on Saudi airports in Abha and Riyadh on 6–9 October, which Saudi authorities say have killed at least three foreign residents and wounded dozens. Riyadh has launched air strikes on Houthi positions in Yemen in response, flights to Riyadh have been disrupted and air traffic authorities say operations have largely returned to normal.
Air India’s Phuket-Delhi flight has encountered turbulence during descent, with minor injuries reported and the aircraft landing safely. Investigations are underway as questions about turbulence frequency and safety persist amid ongoing discussions about climate-related weather changes.
The United States is circulating a nine-page questionnaire to NATO members and other allies, seeking to gauge support for its approach to defense and deterrence. The document asks whether allies have publicly supported US policy, whether they have placed restrictions on US access to bases, and whether they have aligned with the aim of strengthening “strong, clear, and quiet” messaging. Bloomberg reports the questionnaire reflects a push to involve allies in a broader Middle East strategy.
The Hungarian Parliament confirms Andr?s Baka as transitional president, as the ruling party pursues a sweeping constitutional overhaul that tightens control over media and judiciary. The move comes after Tisza-led reforms dismantle Orbán-era institutions and set the stage for a new constitutional order.
Chandrasekaran has stepped down from Tata Sons, citing unresolved board approval for a five-year extension. The move comes as Tata Trusts press for disciplined capital allocation amid losses in Air India, Tata Digital and Tata Electronics, and as investors respond to leadership uncertainty across the Tata Group.
The AP and Independent reports show Indonesia facing El Niño-driven drought with thousands of hot spots across Kalimantan and Sumatra. About 3,000 residents have gathered for a rain-prayer in Palembang as firefighting efforts continue and cloud-seeding and water-bombing aircraft expand to curb the haze.
Ukraine has warned airlines and insurers that expanding Ukrainian drone strikes have made Russian airspace unsafe for civilian flights. President Volodymyr Zelensky has said Ukraine is not targeting civilian aircraft but that "drone‑infested skies" require airlines to rethink routings. Moscow has called the warning "state terrorism" and pledged to protect airports and keep services running.
The UAE-led inquiry has identified Hamam al-Hammami, an Omani national, as the co-pilot involved in the September 30 incident on Flight FZ1073. Passengers and crew overpowered him after he attacked Captain Smit Machchhar with a cockpit ax. Investigators are examining motive, vetting procedures, and possible links as countries coordinate on security responses.
Thousands of security personnel have sealed central New Delhi and detained leaders and supporters of the Gen‑Z "Cockroach Janta Party" ahead of a planned Saturday rally demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resign over a Special Intensive Revision that has removed about 130 million names from voter rolls.