Oct 11, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC

A suspected Houthi missile strike targeted Riyadh International Airport in Saudi Arabia, leaving at least two people dead and dozens injured. Air traffic at the facility was temporarily suspended following the attack.

According to reports citing official sources, those killed include an Egyptian flight crew member employed by a Saudi airline and a Palestinian national. Emergency medical personnel were summoned as several of the injured remained in critical condition. Witnesses described an explosion occurring near the departure gates, triggering widespread panic inside the terminal.

Sources: Morgunblaðið

Poland has moved to expedite the domestic production of South Korean K2PL main battle tanks by four months ahead of its initial schedule. Under the revised timeline, assembly lines in Poland are set to roll out their first K2PL tanks by April 2028, with fully locally manufactured units expected by 2029.

The agreement involves a substantial transfer of technology from South Korea, allowing Polish facilities to manufacture critical tank components locally rather than relying solely on vehicle assembly. Concurrently, Warsaw continues to bolster its broader armored capabilities through ongoing acquisitions of American M1 Abrams tanks.

Sources: Ekonomický deník

Governments and regulatory authorities worldwide are increasing scrutiny and implementing restrictions on the use of smart glasses over privacy and security concerns. The Norwegian government is currently considering a temporary ban on these devices in specific public locations. Meanwhile, Australian officials are investigating how a prominent smart glasses application collects and stores personal user data.

These measures add to an expanding patchwork of global limitations. Smart glasses are already prohibited inside courtrooms across the United Kingdom and in New York. Despite these mounting regulatory hurdles, market analysts continue to project overall growth for the wearable technology sector.

Sources: ANSA

An agreement between Icelandic energy company Arctic Europe and Slovakia’s state heating operator, MH Teplárenský Holding, has entered its operational phase to develop geothermal space heating systems in Slovakia.

Following a memorandum of understanding signed last year, the partnership is moving forward with research plans and regulatory approvals. Sigurður Atli Jónsson, chief executive of Arctic Europe, stated that permitting and research will proceed throughout this year and next, paving the way for exploratory drilling in the subsequent phase. The joint project aims to utilize Icelandic geothermal technical expertise to assist Slovakia in transitioning its local district heating infrastructure toward renewable energy sources.

Sources: Morgunblaðið