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BRUSSELS — European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas strongly condemned the Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, describing it as an “appalling act of terror” and reaffirming the EU’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia. In a statement posted on X, Kallas denounced attacks targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure, stressing that such violence could not be justified. “The Houthi attack on Riyadh’s international airport is an appalling act of terror. There can be no justification for indiscriminate attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure,” Kallas said. “The EU stands in solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We offer…

On World Mental Health Day, AC Milan presents The Chamber, a new original series that explores mental wellbeing through the experiences of athletes, opening up a broader reflection on resilience, self-awareness and personal growth. Sport teaches us that mental strength, much like physical strength, is developed over time. Elite athletes confront pressure, expectations and setbacks on a daily basis, learning how to understand themselves, adapt and move forward. While their experiences are unique, the challenges they face are deeply relatable, especially for younger generations navigating their own paths. At the heart of The Chamber is a simple idea: remove the…

Harish Chib, Vice President for Emerging Markets, Middle East & Africa, Sophos. Harish Chib, Vice President for Emerging Markets, Middle East & Africa at Sophos, discusses critical infrastructure protection, AI-led security operations, managed services and regional expansion Cyber resilience now extends beyond preventing attacks to maintaining operations during active incidents. Organisations must secure interconnected IT, operational technology, cloud, identity and third-party environments while responding to threats at greater speed. In an interview with TahawulTech, Harish Chib, Vice President for Emerging Markets, Middle East & Africa at Sophos, discusses layered defence, managed detection and response, governed AI autonomy and human oversight.…

KATHMANDU — A powerful flash flood swept away an estimated 35 to 40 houses in Nepal’s central Gorkha district early Sunday, destroying bridges and damaging infrastructure as authorities launched emergency rescue and evacuation operations. The flood struck along the Budhi Gandaki River, causing extensive damage in the Chumnubri and Dharche rural municipalities, according to local newspaper The Kathmandu Post. Floodwaters swept away homes, bridges and infrastructure at a hydropower project, inundating settlements and threatening additional houses as river levels continued to rise. Home Minister Sudan Gurung confirmed that the flood had destroyed a bridge connecting Nyakchet and Philim Bazaar in…

 Further to its earlier statement regarding the attack targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday, October 10, 2026, corresponding to 29 Rabi’ Al-Thani 1448H, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) clarified that the attack resulted in 12 fatalities, including four Saudi citizens and residents of the following nationalities: two Bangladeshi, one American, one Egyptian, one Jordanian, one Syrian, one Palestinian, and one Sudanese. The attack also left 309 others injured, including individuals in critical condition. All injured individuals are receiving the necessary medical care at several hospitals. May Allah bestow His mercy upon those who lost their…

Rayhan Aleem, CEO and Co-Founder of Tax Star. Large UAE businesses have less than four weeks left to appoint an Accredited Service Provider (ASP) under the country’s e-invoicing mandate, with many companies yet to make a selection, according to Tax Star, a Ministry of Finance approved Accredited Service Provider. Businesses with annual turnover of AED 50 million or more must appoint an ASP by 30 October 2026, ahead of mandatory e-invoicing go-live on 1 January 2027. The requirement is part of the UAE’s transition to a unified e-invoicing model, under which qualifying B2B transactions must be validated and transmitted through…

Statement by the Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki “The cowardly terrorist attack by the Terrorist Houthi Militia on Saturday, October 10, 2026, on a passenger terminal at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which resulted in deaths and injuries among civilian passengers and airport staff, constitutes a full-fledged war crime according to the Customary International Humanitarian Law. It is a heinous act that contradicts all principles, values, and ethics. Therefore, the Joint Forces Command of the Coalition will respond decisively to this terrorist attack in accordance with the Customary International Humanitarian…

Hugh Viney, Founder and CEO of Minerva Virtual Academy. Hugh Viney, Founder and CEO of Minerva Virtual Academy, discusses how personalised learning, live teaching, mentoring and regional communities are reshaping education for more than 1,500 students across 60 countries Flexible learning models are gaining momentum as families seek educational options that better accommodate mobility, specialist interests, neurodiverse learning needs and student wellbeing. Minerva Virtual Academy (MVA) responds to this demand through a digital-first model that combines live teaching, independent study, one-to-one mentoring and in-person community activities. Founded in 2021 by Hugh Viney, MVA has grown into a multi-award-winning online school serving…

KYIV — A Russian airstrike on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia killed at least 12 people, including three children, overnight Saturday, as both Russia and Ukraine reported widespread drone attacks that left at least 22 others injured. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the death toll in Zaporizhzhia, where Russian glide bombs struck residential areas, damaging homes, infrastructure and railway facilities. Ivan Fedorov, co-chair of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Defense Council, said 16 people were injured in the attack, while the whereabouts of another 12 remained unknown. Zelenskyy linked the deadly strike to Washington’s decision to ease restrictions on Russian diesel…

Isaias is expected to bring storm surges, flash flooding, damaging winds and a risk of tornadoes across parts of the US Southeast, even as the storm weakens after making landfall in Florida, the National Hurricane Center said.The center warned of considerable impacts across much of southern Alabama and the Florida Panhandle into southwest Georgia.The tornado threat will continue across parts of the Florida Panhandle, Georgia and the Carolinas, the NHC said.Isaias weakened to a post-tropical cyclone having rapidly lost wind speed after hitting the Florida coast as a Category 2 hurricane, the first of the 2026 Atlantic season, the NHC…