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One Person Killed and 8 Injured in Airport Attack in Saudi Arabia
At least one person was killed and eight others were wounded in an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, the country’s civil aviation authority said. Several of the injured are in serious condition.
Washington orders US embassy staff, families to leave Saudi Arabia
The United States has ordered non-essential US embassy staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia, the State Department said on Wednesday, as the kingdom comes under sustained deadly attacks by Yemen's Houthis.
Yemeni military says 200 Houthis ‘neutralized’ in 744 strikes over 24 hours
Yemen’s armed forces said Tuesday they had “neutralized” around 200 Houthi fighters and destroyed or damaged 90 military vehicles and pieces of equipment in 744 strikes over the past 24 hours, as government forces continued their offensive against the Iran-backed militia across multiple fronts.
US, India 'pretty close' to trade deal: Trump
Negotiations on a long-running bilateral trade agreement between India and the United States have moved toward their final stage. US President Donald Trump said both countries are keen to reach an understanding. However, he hinted that the proposed deal with India will differ in nature from the trade agreements Washington has struck earlier.
13 Killed, 34 Injured in Egypt Bus-Truck Collision
At least 13 people have died and 34 others were injured after a tourist bus collided with a heavy truck in the western part of Egypt’s capital, Cairo.
Over 21,000 Pakistanis imprisoned in 72 countries
A total of 21,647 Pakistani nationals are being held in prisons in at least 72 countries around the world. The figure emerged from a written reply submitted by Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry during the question-and-answer session of the National Assembly on Monday (October 19), according to Pakistani media reports.
Houthi missile attack on Yemeni military camp kills 58
At least 58 people have been killed in a missile attack on a government security forces training camp in Yemen's southern Shabwa province. More than 200 others were injured, and 14 people have been missing since the attack.
Youth protest movement spreads to Italy
Massive protests that have been shaking France for a month are spreading across the continent and threatening to destabilize other governments, beyond that of Emmanuel Macron. This weekend, Italy also experienced mobilizations that, in some cases, turned into violent riots and clashes between protesters and the police. The problems were concentrated mainly in Milan, where the police arrested 271 people between Saturday and Sunday, the vast majority of them minors.
One in every three adults in Pakistan suffering from mental health problems
Nearly one in every three adults in Pakistan is suffering from some form of mental or behavioural problem. This information has come out in the country’s first national-level mental health survey. According to researchers, mental health is now one of the biggest challenges to public health in Pakistan.
France moves to impose curfews to contain violence
The French government is preparing to impose curfews in several areas to contain violence that erupted during protests over the rising cost of living and deteriorating conditions in educational institutions. The unrest has seen shops vandalised and looted and public buildings set ablaze in several cities. The government is also considering tougher measures if necessary.