International
Cyberattack on supermarket refrigeration systems in France spoils large quantities of food
A cyberattack targeting refrigeration systems at hundreds of supermarkets across France has caused temperatures in refrigerators to rise to as high as 50C, resulting in the spoilage of huge quantities of food.
France braces for fresh nationwide student demonstrations
France readied on Tuesday for fresh nationwide demonstrations supporting students who have been protesting poor classroom conditions for weeks, with authorities and participants wary of further violence.
Crude oil prices ease as Russian supply prospects offset Gulf concerns
Crude oil prices have fallen in the global market on expectations that fuel supplies from Russia may increase. The market reacted after US President Donald Trump said Ukraine and Russia had agreed to stop attacking each other's energy infrastructure. Reuters and Al Jazeera reported the details on Monday (October 12).
Another major earthquake hits Panama
A strong earthquake has struck the Central American nation of Panama once again. The tremor, felt on Monday evening local time, had a magnitude of 6. According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the quake originated about 35 kilometres below the surface. The US Geological Survey (USGS), however, put the magnitude of the same quake at 6.1 and the depth at 10 kilometres.
Saudi downs Houthi missiles during ongoing deadly attacks
Yemen's Houthi rebels have once again fired a ballistic missile at the Saudi capital, Riyadh. The Saudi-led military coalition claims it intercepted and destroyed the missile fired on Monday (October 12) in mid-air. This marks the third consecutive day of attacks on Riyadh. In the previous two days' attacks, there were deaths and heavy casualties at the country's main international airport.
UK universities revoke offers to students from countries including Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nigeria
UK universities are withdrawing offers to international students from countries including Bangladesh, Pakistan and Nigeria to avoid breaching stricter visa refusal thresholds that could bar them from recruiting overseas students, according to the Financial Times.
AI investment keeps global growth at 3%, as IMF warns of a ‘Tsunami’ in labour market
Massive investment in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure is helping sustain global economic growth at around 3%, with Asian economies also benefiting from the spending boom. But the rapid expansion of AI is raising concerns about major changes to employment, taxation and education. International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has described the looming transformation as a “tsunami” slowly moving towards the world.
Robert Hall and Michael Woodford win economics Nobel for stabilisation models
Two American economists, Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford, have won the 2026 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for important research linking microeconomics and macroeconomics and on economic stability.
Saudi Arabia confirms Houthi attack on Dammam airport
Airport in the eastern city of Dammam. In a statement issued on Monday (12 October), it said the attack took place on Sunday (11 October) evening.
Pakistan imposes emergency rule in northern province after protests
Pakistan has imposed emergency rule in its northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa following anti-government demonstrations by supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan and a surge in militant violence, the president’s office said on Sunday.