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WorldThree people were killed and 36 wounded in attacks on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport and Abha International Airport, according to Saudi authorities. Yemen's Houthis claimed responsibility for firing on both airports. In response, the Saudi-led coalition struck 82 Houthi targets.
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BusinessThe International Monetary Fund has reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan on reviews of its lending programs, potentially unlocking $1.21 billion pending board approval. Pakistan could access $1 billion under the Extended Fund Facility and $210 million under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility, raising total disbursements to about $5.7 billion. The IMF noted Pakistan's reliance on external financing amid geopolitical and economic risks.
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WorldSaudi Arabia has initiated an air accident investigation following the cockpit stabbing incident on a flydubai flight on September 30. The probe will examine aviation safety implications alongside a UAE-led criminal investigation. The attack occurred while the plane was in Saudi airspace. Saudi Arabia's National Transport Safety Center will conduct the investigation under international rules, though it is unclear if findings will be published.
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PoliticsThe White House has requested the Pentagon to prepare military strike options against Iran that could be executed before the November midterm elections. Advisers remain divided on whether to launch strikes now or wait until after the elections, according to a report by The Atlantic.
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WorldThis global news roundup covers Donald Trump's renewed bid for the Nobel Prize, major tech companies receiving top medals, the USS Lincoln's deployment to Iran, deadly Houthi attacks, protests against Bolsonaro in Brazil, and the failed execution of Christa Pike. These events highlight significant political, military, and social developments worldwide.
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BusinessRaja Venkatraman recommends three stocks for trading on October 8 amid mixed market reactions to the RBI policy. Although the policy initially sparked a brief revival, it disappointed by day's end. The ongoing lack of clarity challenges index trading, but overall trends suggest continued opportunities in mid and small cap stocks.
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Three people were killed and 36 wounded in attacks on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport and Abha International Airport, according to Saudi authorities. Yemen's Houthis claimed responsibility for firing on both airports. In response, the Saudi-led coalition struck 82 Houthi targets.
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