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Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia issues safety advisory amid Houthi attacks
The instructions ask people to remain calm, follow official directions and immediately move to the nearest safe place inside a building, preferably an interior room away from windows
 "Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia issues safety advisory amid Houthi attacks")
Crypto devices built to foil hackers may have come with spies inside
Malaysian retailer CryptoBilis, a reseller of hardware crypto wallets, has become a focal point of an investigation into thefts from devices meant to secure digital assets offline
 "Crypto devices built to foil hackers may have come with spies inside")
Vance faces voter backlash over Iran war, immigration and high costs
US vice president faced pointed questions on the administration's policies, including rising fuel prices, immigration enforcement and allegations of profiting from the presidency
 "Vance faces voter backlash over Iran war, immigration and high costs")
Many don't know what my decision is: Trump on Russia sanctions waiver
On Friday, Trump signed an executive order exempting Russia from a new sanctions measure Graham Act that the US Congress passed last month
 "Many don't know what my decision is: Trump on Russia sanctions waiver")
Japan to launch spacecraft on a mission to get samples from a Martian moon
Scientists hope the mission will provide clues to how Phobos and its smaller sibling Deimos formed, and hopefully even shed light on the origins of life in the solar system
 "Japan to launch spacecraft on a mission to get samples from a Martian moon")
Zelenskyy criticizes Trump's waiver of sanctions on Russia as 'wrong'
Zelenskyy criticised US President Donald Trump's decision to waive Russia-related sanctions and tariffs, saying the move would encourage Moscow to continue attacks on Ukraine
 "Zelenskyy criticizes Trump's waiver of sanctions on Russia as 'wrong'")
Mass demonstrations in France spiral into worst violence in decades
While hundreds of thousands protested peacefully in street marches in scores of cities, violent fringe groups targeted public buildings, looted luxury boutiques and supermarkets and attacked police
 "Mass demonstrations in France spiral into worst violence in decades")
Trump wants 60 days to analyse impact of Russia sanctions law: Rubio
Rubio was responding to questions on Saturday evening ahead of his departure for a week-long tour of Uzbekistan and India
 "Trump wants 60 days to analyse impact of Russia sanctions law: Rubio")
Serious incident caused major fire at military base in Alberta: Canada's PM
The cause of the fire and whether anyone was injured remain unclear
 "Serious incident caused major fire at military base in Alberta: Canada's PM")
Rioters loot stores, set fires in Italy during cost-of-living protest
The march against wars and rising living costs began peacefully but masked protesters threw stones, paving blocks and other objects at riot police and set fire to barricades made from bar tables
 "Rioters loot stores, set fires in Italy during cost-of-living protest")
Pope Leo returns to Vatican after lung cancer surgery, recovery on track
Leo, 71, had greeted patients inside the hospital before waving to well-wishers outside as he walked to the waiting vehicle
 "Pope Leo returns to Vatican after lung cancer surgery, recovery on track")
China backs IMF's scrutiny of fiscal risks in major advanced economies
The central bank chief said China supports the multilateral trading system and opposes all forms of protectionist measures
 "China backs IMF's scrutiny of fiscal risks in major advanced economies")
Sisi says Egypt will not amend Constitution, rules out staying past 2030
Sisi, 71, is serving a six-year term after being reelected in December 2023
 "Sisi says Egypt will not amend Constitution, rules out staying past 2030")
Drone-hit tanker reaches Romania port, all 9 Indian seafarers safe
On Friday, Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said YARA J was hit by a drone at Sulina Anchorage, Romania, on Wednesday
 "Drone-hit tanker reaches Romania port, all 9 Indian seafarers safe")
South African Prez cites historic ties, seeks stronger India cooperation
The South African president said the two countries' partnership now encompassed trade, investment, technology, education and international cooperation
 "South African Prez cites historic ties, seeks stronger India cooperation")
From Cher to Marilyn Monroe: Why Bob Mackie's passing leaves a fashion void
From Marilyn Monroe's iconic gown to Cher's stage costumes, Bob Mackie bridged fashion and entertainment. His death has renewed questions about his successor as demand for archival designs rises
 "From Cher to Marilyn Monroe: Why Bob Mackie's passing leaves a fashion void")
ECB officials see December rate hike as uncertainty clouds 2027 outlook
Policymakers see December as the likeliest time for a rate increase, while rising bond yields, high energy costs, AI investment and uncertainty over US policy complicate the outlook for next year
 "ECB officials see December rate hike as uncertainty clouds 2027 outlook")
North Korea claims successful test of AI-powered 'Zam-2.0' torpedo system
The report added that test verified the weapon's propulsion systems, which were developed through more than 180 tests over the past five years
 "North Korea claims successful test of AI-powered 'Zam-2.0' torpedo system")
US to revive 3 shuttered nuclear plants to meet rising electricity demand
The US Department of Energy is lending up to $4.4 billion to restart three nuclear plants with a combined capacity of 2.25 GW, as data centres and AI drive demand for carbon-free electricity
 "US to revive 3 shuttered nuclear plants to meet rising electricity demand")
Yemen officials blame Houthis for 2 missile strikes on Yemen's Aden airport
Two missiles struck an area of Aden airport hosting a military unit aligned with Yemen's Saudi-backed government, with no casualties reported; the attack followed a deadly strike on a palace complex
 "Yemen officials blame Houthis for 2 missile strikes on Yemen's Aden airport")