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Dammam: One person was killed and eight others injured in an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Civil Aviation Authority confirmed that the airport sustained physical damage and that several flights were diverted to other airports due to security concerns. According to the Associated Press (AP), the attack took place late Wednesday night. The person killed in the attack was reportedly a resident of Saudi Arabia. Saudi aviation authorities officially released details of the casualties early Thursday morning. Further information regarding the condition of…

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has decided to constitute a special committee to thoroughly examine various issues and concerns raised by workers’ organisations regarding the implementation of the Labour Codes in the state. The committee will include representatives of trade unions and officials from the departments concerned. It has been directed to submit a detailed report, along with necessary recommendations, within 10 days of its formation. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan at the Secretariat. The meeting, held in the presence of Labour…

Thiruvananthapuram: Former health ministers have launched a scathing attack on the state government, alleging that Kerala’s healthcare system has fallen into disarray under Health Minister K. Muralidharan. Former health ministers Veena George, K.K. Shailaja, and P.K. Sreemathi raised serious allegations against the minister, including claims concerning the experimental use of medicines on children suffering from Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Addressing a joint press conference, the former ministers accused Muralidharan of failing to ensure public health and patient safety and declared that he had no moral right to continue in office.…

Doha: The ninth edition of the World Investment Forum (WIF), organized under the leadership of the United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD), is scheduled to take place in Doha, Qatar, from October 25 to 27, 2026. The prestigious international event will return to Doha after a gap of 14 years, bringing together world leaders, policymakers, investors, and industry experts to discuss artificial intelligence (AI), global investment trends, sustainable development, and economic inequality. The forum is being jointly organized by UNCTAD, the Government of Qatar, and Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and…

Thiruvananthapuram: The controversy surrounding the Kerala government’s move to change the medication provided to children suffering from Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) has intensified following fresh revelations. Visuals showing representatives of pharmaceutical company Natco visiting the minister’s office for a meeting have surfaced, putting the Health Department under renewed scrutiny. The developments have raised questions about whether the pharmaceutical company had any influence over the decision to replace the existing medication. According to the information that has emerged, representatives of Natco visited the minister’s office and participated in discussions. Dr. I.…

New Delhi: India’s defence capabilities are expected to receive a significant boost with the development of the next-generation BrahMos-NG (BrahMos Next Generation) supersonic cruise missile, which is targeted for completion by 2028. Designed to be smaller, lighter, and more operationally versatile than the existing BrahMos missile, the advanced weapon system is expected to enhance the offensive capabilities and strategic readiness of the Indian Armed Forces. The project represents another important step toward India’s long-term objective of achieving self-reliance in defence manufacturing while strengthening its position as a major global defence…