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Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi rebels escalated their attacks on Saudi Arabia on Thursday, targeting airports and threatening the kingdom’s energy infrastructure as the widening conflict linked to the US-Iran war intensified regional tensions. Three Saudi nationals were killed and several people wounded in two attacks on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation said on Friday. Saudia Airlines also confirmed that one of its pilots died and an aircraft was damaged while parked at the airport. Saudia Airlines identified the killed pilot as Captain Hamoud Ali Al-Kalthami, and extended condolences to his family, relatives and colleagues.…

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the US will not launch an attack on Iran ​before November’s US midterm congressional elections, asserting that the two countries are ‌having “productive” talks about ending the six-month-old war. “We are having productive discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. “We will not be attacking Iran ​at any time prior to the midterm elections to be held in ​the United States on November 3rd.” The war, which began in ⁠February when the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, has helped ​drive Trump’s domestic approval…

Security forces have killed seven terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan, recovering a large quantity of weapons and ammunition from their possession. According to security sources, several hideouts belonging to the group were also destroyed during operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which are continuing under the Azm-e-Istehkam vision. Security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation against terrorists in North Waziristan, eliminating seven during what security sources described as an effective operation. A significant quantity of weapons and ammunition was recovered from the slain terrorists. Security forces also destroyed multiple hideouts belonging to the group as part of the ongoing counterterrorism…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the national squad for the Hong Kong Sixes, naming Abbas Afridi as captain for the three-day tournament. The competition will take place at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Hong Kong from October 30 to November 1, with Pakistan among 12 teams competing in the event. The PCB has selected a seven-member squad for the tournament, with Abbas Afridi leading the side. The squad includes Abdul Samad, Ahmed Daniyal, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Khawaja Nafay, Muhammad Shahzad and Saad Masood. Raza Kitchlew has been appointed team manager for Pakistan’s campaign in the Hong Kong…

Goa Police have registered an unnatural death case following the death of veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar, with an investigation underway to establish the circumstances surrounding his death. The case was registered by Panaji Police under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), according to police records cited by Indian media. The records state that Patekar, reported to be 76, was brought dead to the casualty ward of Manipal Hospital in Bambolim from his residence at Ocean Park in Dona Paula. The enquiry is being led by Police Sub-Inspector Nitin Naik. Police have not disclosed further details at…

Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar and his wife, Neelkanti Patekar, remained legally married despite living separately for around 35 years, with the actor previously attributing their decision to differences that developed over time. Nana, who died at the age of 75 on October 8, 2026, had spoken about their relationship in earlier interviews, explaining that the couple eventually found it difficult to continue living under the same roof. “Nilkanti and I shared numerous years of happiness together. We supported each other through thick and thin. But, over the years, we developed certain irreconcilable differences and grew apart. Today, we continue…

Anne Hathaway has praised Tom Cruise’s new film Digger, describing the satirical comedy as “brilliant” in her first-ever review on the film-tracking platform Letterboxd. The Verity star awarded the film five stars, calling it an ambitious and entertaining project and encouraging viewers to experience it for themselves. “I loved this brilliant movie. It’s smart and trippy and aggressive and funny and ambitious,” Hathaway wrote. “It’s worth making the time see and decide for yourself what you make of it. For me? 10/10,” she added. Hathaway’s other Letterboxd favourites include Moonstruck, It Happened One Night, Mirror and Phantom Thread. Tom Cruise…

Indian actor Vijay Deverakonda has hit back at online trolls, saying he will not change his personality or career choices to satisfy critics who view his confidence as arrogance. Speaking to reporters in Hyderabad ahead of the trailer launch of Ranabaali, directed by Rahul Sankrityan, Vijay addressed the criticism he regularly faces on social media. The film stars Vijay alongside Rashmika Mandanna. Asked about the online negativity surrounding him, the actor questioned why he should abandon his ambitions or change his behaviour to accommodate people who disapprove of his journey. “Should I stop because someone thinks my dreams and hard…

Apple is reportedly preparing to launch new MacBook Pro models with OLED touchscreens and a redesigned iPad mini on or around October 27, according to Bloomberg. The planned launch is also expected to include a 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by Apple’s M6 chip and an updated iMac. The report follows Apple’s expected October 13 unveiling of a new smart home hub, an updated Apple TV 4K and a refreshed HomePod mini. Both October launch events are expected to feature online video presentations and hands-on sessions for members of the media. MacBook Pro to get touchscreen and Dynamic Island Apple has…

Google has announced a new agentic AI experience for Gemini that can go beyond answering questions to plan and carry out tasks on behalf of users, initially targeting businesses before expanding to consumers. The announcement was made Thursday at a Google Cloud event, as technology companies increasingly develop AI agents capable of handling multi-step tasks, writing code, coordinating meetings and interacting with other software. Google CEO Sundar Pichai said Gemini has more than one billion monthly active users, while nearly 90% of Fortune 100 companies use Gemini Enterprise at work. Gemini agent can work towards objectives Google Cloud CEO Thomas…