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Two killed, 28 injured in Houthi strike on Saudi Arabia’s Abha airport
ALBAWABA- Two people were killed and 28 others were injured after a Houthi attack targeted Abha International Airport in southwestern Saudi Arabia, the kingdom’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said Wednesday, as the conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis entered a new phase of escalation
Zohran Mamdani faces backlash for calling Israel’s Gaza war ‘ongoing genocide’ on Oct 7 anniversary
Shame on you for trying to blow a kiss and slap Israelis in the face at the same time.On October 7, Hamas raped, burned, and murdered Israelis and Americans in front of their loved ones. They kidnapped others and tortured them for months.This is antisemitism, no matter how you try to put a bow on it.
Rahm’s lawyer tells court Spaniard is done with LIV Golf after three seasons
Oct 7 : Former world number one Jon Rahm is quitting LIV Golf, robbing the breakaway circuit of one of its biggest stars while it fights to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy.Rahm’s attorney John Beck told a bankruptcy hearing on Wednesday that the two-times major champion made his decision after looking over
Portugal jumps into top 5 of FIFA world rankings
Oct 07 (Field Level Media) - Portugal was the only team that moved up in the top 10 of the updated FIFA/Coca-Cola World Rankings on Wednesday, climbing two spots to No. 5.Brazil and Morocco each fell one spot in the only other changes within the top 10, after each drew a friendly during the just-concluded int
‘Nobody can stop Bumrah & Bhuvi’: Ashwin’s bold prediction as pacer makes India return
Ravichandran Ashwin asserts that Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s display in New Zealand might have a significant impact on his chances for World Cup selection. Having last participated in an ODI in 2022, Bhuvneshwar is set to make his return to international cricket. His capacity to swing the ball could enhance India's bowling lineup for next year’s championship.
Denmark Says Russia Has Conducted Sabotage Attacks Against Its Defense Firms
Russia has begun sabotage operations against Danish companies supplying Ukraine after concluding that broader disruption efforts failed to curb Western military support for the country, a Danish intelligence official said on Wednesday.
IndiGo flight hit by lightning, damage found only after landing in Lucknow
An IndiGo flight experienced a lightning strike while approaching Lucknow, damaging its nose radome. The aircraft landed safely, with all 110 people onboard unharmed. The severity of the damage became clear only after the flight was parked. Authorities confirmed that the aircraft will undergo a comprehensive inspection and necessary repairs before service. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has been notified as per standard procedure.
‘You are doing your job’: Detained Rahul Gandhi offers water to police - watch
“You are all doing your work”, says Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi to police personnel as he hands out water bottles to them from bus during detention.(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/d8jp61yd2p) https://t.co/8KoCsY0Jhd
Florida asks court to force Meta to change Facebook, Instagram for teens
Oct 7 : Florida asked a state judge on Wednesday to order changes to Instagram and Facebook to better protect young users, pressing ahead with a lawsuit accusing parent Meta Platforms of harming teens after most states resolved similar claims through a sweeping settlement.In a filing in a Pasco County court,
Former German spy chief held on suspected treason and espionage
ALBAWABA- A German federal judge on Wednesday ordered former intelligence chief August Hanning to remain in pre-trial detention after prosecutors accused the 80-year-old of treasonous espionage, obtaining state secrets, attempted treason and other intelligence-related offences
China’s turn to Iraqi crude shows growing impact of Iran oil blockade
China’s independent refiners are turning to Iraqi crude to replace dwindling Iranian supplies as a US blockade chokes Tehran’s exports, forcing some of Iran’s biggest oil customers to seek barrels elsewhere.
A lunch, then a march: How Rahul-led opposition once again kept police guessing
The episode was the latest example of a 'dhappa' style protest that Rahul Gandhi and the Congress have recently used. The latest episode began after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge announced an INDIA bloc sit-in at Jantar Mantar following the lunch. "Today, we will hold a sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar. Until our demands are met, we will continue to stage such protests," Kharge announced.
Airbus says Biman Bangladesh confirms order for 10 jets
PARIS, Oct 7 : Biman Bangladesh Airlines has ordered 10 Airbus jets, the European planemaker said on Wednesday.The order, which had been expected after Biman recently ordered 11 Boeing aircraft, includes four long-haul A350-900 and six medium-haul A231neo jets.Biman last month ordered 11 Boeing 787 Dre
Out on bail after rape allegation, Porel named in Bengal squad for Ranji opener
Wicketkeeper-batter Abhishek Porel has been included in Bengal's squad for their upcoming Ranji Trophy match. He was previously arrested on allegations of rape but has since been granted bail. The team has named a strong squad with senior pacers Mohammed Shami and Akash Deep included. Bengal's match against Delhi is set to take place in Kalyani to mark the season opener.
Juan Soto’s $765M contract: How will it reshape his fortune?
Juan Soto’s record-breaking New York Mets contract is more than a landmark baseball deal. Its $765 million value, $75 million signing bonus, lack of deferred payments and 2029 opt-out give Soto unusual control over his financial future, also, the structure could influence his investment opportunities, earning power, tax planning and wealth accumulation throughout his career and beyond.
Belgian students rally over education costs in protests echoing France
Local media reported that 107 people were arrested in Belgium in recent days.
‘TV drama cannot alter reality’: India slams Pakistan over cross-border terror
On India’s consistent stand on regional security and cross-border infiltration, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, “Pakistan is a country which has been fueling cross-border terrorism for years; lying and propagating falsehoods have become second nature to it. I want to emphasise that no matter how hard they try, the drama staged for television cannot alter the ground reality.”
Indian students’ American dream hits a $ 70,000 toll
Not too long ago, MAGA boss Donald Trump said foreign graduates should leave American universities with a green card “as part of your diploma.” Forget the green card; on Wednesday, his administration, under pressure from the nativist MAGA base, proposed a $70,000 fee to let those graduates work in America.
OpenAI says teens use ChatGPT for under 15 minutes a day as worries over risks grow
Oct 7 : Teens spend under 15 minutes a day on average on ChatGPT, while less than 2 per cent of them interact with the chatbot for over three straight hours, OpenAI said, as technology companies face scrutiny over the risks AI chatbots pose to children.Sam Altman’s AI company released the figures in its first
‘Changed Shreyas’ grip & backlift’: How Nayar helped India T20I captain bounce back
Facing a troubling drop in performance, with no scores exceeding 30 in his last ten T20I outings, Shreyas Iyer turned to Abhishek Nayar for help. Their two-hour conversation revolved around critical adjustments to Iyer's batting style. The results were evident as Iyer responded with a stellar 102 not out in the first T20I against West Indies, underscoring his tenacity and capacity to rebound from tough situations.
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