KM Malta Airlines: Finance Minister Clyde Caruana again dodged questions on the national carrier’s finances, offering no deadline for publishing accounts and hinting at ongoing privatisation talks under confidentiality. EU Politics: Portugal’s PM Luis Montenegro backs reappointing Antonio Costa and Roberta Metsola to keep EU top jobs through 2029, arguing continuity for stability. MEPs & Online Abuse: Roberta Metsola condemned “intolerable” deepfake pornography targeting around 60 MEPs, calling it an attack on elected politicians and warning of an EU ban on non-consensual sexual imagery coming into force on 2 December. Appointments & Integrity: Education Minister Byron Camilleri reappointed retired judge Antonio Mizzi to another government chairmanship, extending links to the Mizzi family amid renewed scrutiny of public-sector roles. Mediterranean Diplomacy: Croatia hosts the MED9 summit in Split, bringing together leaders including Malta’s representatives to focus on security, migration, energy, water and resilience. Malta in the EU pay gap debate: A report says Malta has rules in force on the EU pay transparency directive, while Cyprus still faces uncertainty after parliamentary disruption. Defence & Malta ties: UK destroyer HMS Dragon is reported returning to Portsmouth after a visit to Malta, with officials highlighting defence-diplomacy links. EU Cyber Resilience Act: Malta-based Comply.Land published guidance on when emergency software fixes by third parties can trigger “manufacturer” duties under the EU CRA.