MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union is set to keep its Ukraine Reserve of 100 billion euros ($112 billion) for 2028-2034 without reduction, despite a proposal to cut the overall seven-year budget of the union by 159 billion euros, according to the Negotiating Box prepared by the EU Council and re»»»

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke was detained with two leaders as Ajinkya Shinde took over New Delhi witnessed a major security clampdown on Saturday, October 10, as police detained protesters, activists and opposition figures during demonstrations demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner»»»

BERLIN: Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s warning this week that extremism was entering Germany’s parliamentary system was the latest in a series of signs that mainstream parties’ “firewall” to isolate the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has begun to buckle. This week, at least four lawmakers fro»»»

ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopian government forces and their militia allies entered Adigrat, near the border with Horn of Africa neighbor Eritrea, on Saturday, three residents said, days after Eritrean troops were pushed back from the strategic city. The incursion by Eritrean troops, which Eritrea has denied»»»

RIYADH: King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh advised passengers on Saturday to contact their airlines before traveling to the airport. “Please contact your airline directly and confirm your flight status before heading to the airport,” the statement posted on X said. The advisory comes after»»»

WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump said Friday that he had secured Russia's agreement for a major release of diesel, as he eased war sanctions on Moscow in a push to lower energy costs ahead of midterm elections.Moscow has been hit with waves of sanctions by the United States and»»»

LONDON: Several thousand pro-Palestinian protesters marched through central London on Saturday, calling for an end to Israeli strikes on Gaza, three years after Hamas’ October 7 attack. Marchers carried placards reading “End the genocide” and “Free Palestine” as they made their way along the route »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union is proposing to cut funding for aid programs for countries in sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East by $16.7 billion in its next seven-year budget, according to a negotiating document published by the Council of the EU on Saturday. A comparison table in the do»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom will pursue legal proceedings with Finland to their conclusion, after Finland terminated the contract for the construction of a nuclear power plant with Russia, through to the end, Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said on Saturday. Earlier in»»»

BERLIN: Germany said Saturday it would continue to push for new EU sanctions against Russia despite Moscow’s agreement with Washington to release diesel to ease a fuel crunch. “The German government sticks to its measures sanctioning Russia and is working jointly with its European partners on new s»»»

Berlin: Augsburg's Robin Fellhauer scored the fastest goal in Bundesliga history to give his side a shock lead over Bayern Munich on Saturday. Fellhauer found the net after just eight seconds, beating the previous record of nine seconds held jointly by Kevin Volland and Karim Bellarabi. The goal fe»»»

It’s been a week of vigils, protests and political upheaval – from Israel, where three years after the Hamas-led attacks, former hostages and mourners called for accountability over the failures of October 7th, as questions grow over the stalled path to peace in Gaza; to France, where mass demonstr»»»

Widespread hunger remains persistent in the Gaza Strip despite the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel a year ago that was supposed to allow more food into the Palestinian territory. A new study published on Thursday by Médecins du Monde reported that 93 percent of pregnant or breastfeedin»»»

Israeli attacks have left more Palestinians dead in Gaza as the ceasefire approaches its first anniversary, without bringing an end to the violence. At least eight Palestinians were killed and several others wounded in Israeli strikes and gunfire across the enclave on Thursday and Friday, according»»»

A 29-year-old Indian man was sentenced to 20 years in prison Friday in a Paris trial over his alleged involvement in an international criminal network that targeted vulnerable children in the US, Britain and Canada and coerced them into producing violent and sexual videos. A Paris court on Friday s»»»

Know the latest UAE rule changes to avoid hefty fines and stay compliant. Living in the UAE? Several rule changes and regulatory updates could affect your everyday life, your family or your business. From restrictions on photographing children at school to new standards for salt, sugar and fat in c»»»

SAO PAULO: Brazil’s government announced on Friday that gasoline taxes will be temporarily scrapped, two weeks ahead of the runoff election between incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro. Lula, who is seeking his fourth term, is trying to contain ri»»»

London: Arsenal roared back to beat Leeds 2-1 and pull level with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League on Saturday, hitting the ground running after the three-week international break. Mikel Arteta's champions struggled to impose themselves against well-organised opponents in the first »»»

CEUTA, Spain: Hundreds of teenage migrants lined up outside a church in Ceuta in early October, hoping Spain’s visiting minister of youth would bring them some good news: passage to continental Europe or at least a spot in a shelter. For two months, they had slept on cardboard sheets and ripped sof»»»

Paris, France: Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended as the Portuguese football federation announced Saturday it had opened disciplinary proceedings against the 41-year-old following his decision to walk out on the national team. Ronaldo apologised to supporters earlier this week while»»»

Sanctions on Russian diesel crucial to counter Kremlin's aggression, says EU Brussels: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Saturday that lifting sanctions on Russian diesel helped fuel the Kremlin's war on Ukraine, after US President Donald Trump announced a deal for Moscow to supply fuel. "Ru»»»

The native population in several European countries could become a minority within the next two decades if current demographic trends continue, according to a new model projecting the long-term effects of migration and declining birth rates. Meanwhile, European governments continue to portray migra»»»

"From the standpoint of energy economics, declared volume and actual supply are not the same; what is decisive is under what conditions, to which markets and according to what schedule this fuel will be delivered," energy expert Idil Ozkol tells Sputnik. The plan includes four stages:First 300,000 »»»

Flooded roads and downed trees as Isaias batters Gulf Coast communities Hundreds of thousands of people in Alabama and Florida’s Panhandle were without power early Saturday after Isaias struck the US Gulf Coast as a dangerous hurricane, leaving flooded roads and downed trees in its wake as it moved»»»

KYIV, Ukraine: Russian strikes killed at least 12 people in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday, a day after US President Donald Trump announced a deal to buy Russian diesel that Kyiv warned would help bankroll Moscow’s war in Ukraine. Three children »»»

LONDON: The British government has blocked a contentious march from taking place in Northern Ireland after a two-week standoff between groups that support the region’s continued union with the United Kingdom and those who favor reunification with the Republic of Ireland. Northern Ireland Secretary »»»

DOS HERMANAS, Spain: Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez aimed to pull off another unlikely comeback as he began campaigning on Saturday for a snap vote dominated by housing protests that have shaken the country. When 87-year-old Madrid pensioner Maricarmen Abascal was evicted from her home two we»»»

Terror groups in South Asia targeted by Al-Qaeda for splinter group creation New Delhi: Al-Qaeda is seeking to expand its footprint in India and the subcontinent through its arm Al-Qaeda in the Sub-Continent (AQIS) by promoting a pan-Islamist approach, encouraging the terror outfits to spawn splint»»»

Palestinian elections rescheduled to 2027 after national consensus on challenges Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has cancelled legislative elections scheduled for November 28, 2026, and set a new date for presidential and legislative polls, the official news agency Wafa reported on Saturday. Th»»»

A young Palestinian was martyred after being shot yesterday by the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) in northern al-Khalil, while various areas in the West Bank and Jerusalem witnessed widespread military raids on Saturday, involving house searches and the firing of live ammunition. The Palestinian h»»»

US President Donald Trump’s agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to supply diesel to the United States and global markets has intensified criticism of Bulgaria’s decision to lift restrictions on petroleum product exports, with GERB leader Boyko Borissov warning that Bulgarian consumers a»»»

Study urges proactive measures to combat deepfake threats in cybersecurity As AI generated videos, images and voices become increasingly difficult to distinguish from reality, a new Dubai Police study warns that the next major cybersecurity challenge may not simply be identifying fake content, but »»»

Opposition leaders detained during protest against Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar Several opposition leaders, including former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal and former Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, were detained by Delhi Police on S»»»

Climate change not only threatens the future of our planet but also exacerbates social inequalities, with women disproportionately represented among the most vulnerable. According to the United Nations’ worst-case climate scenario, up to 158 million women and girls could be thrust into deep poverty»»»

JEDDAH: Prince Faisal bin Bandar, governor of Riyadh, will open the seventh International Conference on Disability and Rehabilitation on Sunday, bringing together scientists, researchers and innovators to explore advances that could improve the lives of people with disabilities. The conference will»»»

Singapore: Max Verstappen won a wet and wild Singapore sprint race for Red Bull on Saturday after George Russell crashed his Mercedes when leading at the end of the opening lap. Verstappen held off Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton to win by 2.50sec with Charles Leclerc third as the McLarens of Lando Norris»»»

"Wherever they stop us will become our Jantar Mantar,” Shinde said in an Instagram video Hours after Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke was detained at Delhi airport, the man stepping in to lead the party’s protest posted a defiant message to supporters. “We appeal to everyone to ma»»»

Police say suspects blamed victim's family for a death a month earlier Dubai: Father, son arrested for beheading man in India; wife, baby missing Police in India’s Punjab state have arrested the two over the beheading of a 22-year-old man, allegedly to avenge the death of another family member. The»»»

CD Projekt Red shares rose more than 4% after news that Paramount Pictures is developing a live-action film set in the Cyberpunk universe, with the game studio involved as a producer. The announcement adds to recent interest in the company’s two major franchises. The article also points to the Octo»»»

Marta Stańczak, CEO of SPIE Building Solutions, says senior leaders need trusted colleagues who will challenge their assumptions and point out risks. Employees decide whether it is safe to speak openly by watching how leaders respond to bad news and disagreement. Strong teams, she argues, value tho»»»

Damascus, Oct 10 ( SANA )The price of one gram of 21-karat gold in the local markets rose by SYP 250 on Saturday compared with its price on Thursday. According to a bulletin issued by the General Authority for the Management of Precious Metals, the 21-karat gold was priced at SYP 16,400 per gram fo»»»

With less than one month until the midterm elections, President Donald Trump keeps trying to find ways to directly benefit voters to ease affordability concerns at the heart of the midterm elections. Last week, Trump began sending $500 checks to nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states as a refund f»»»

Police stationed outside Dipke’s home in Sambhajinagar as family mourns the loss CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke’s paternal grandmother, the mother of his father Bhagwan Dipke, has passed away after a prolonged illness and age-related health problems that had left her unwell for several days. The news c»»»

KYIV: Russian strikes on Ukraine’s southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia on Saturday killed at least 11 people, including three children, according to regional authorities. Ukrainian national police said Russia had targeted residential neighborhoods in the city with “five guided aerial bombs” early Sat»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian citizens are never left without the assistance of diplomats, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Friday, commenting on the detention of Russian blogger Mikhail Zvinchuk and his wife Valeria in Montenegro. "I can assure you, and I think you have no»»»

In this edition of Access Asia, we find out why multiple protests have broken out in India after an investigation by The Indian Express raised concerns about the integrity of the country's Election Commission. Journalist Faye D'Souza joins us to unpack how Narendra Modi's government is facing mount»»»

For decades, French farmers sprayed pesticides they were told were harmless. Many have since fallen ill, grappling with cancers and other diseases caused by exposure. As the EU prepares to vote on a package that would end regular safety reviews of most pesticides, victims, doctors and scientists wa»»»

Astronomical forecasts point to a February start, with Eid Al Fitr expected in March Dubai: Ramadan 2027 is just 121 days away, with the holy month expected to begin on Monday, February 8, according to astronomical forecasts, while the start of Jumada Al Awwal on October 12 will mark four lunar mon»»»

The Military Police is interrogating two individuals who were arrested last Sunday at the Internal Security Forces checkpoint in Dahr al-Baydar after a quantity of explosives was found inside their car, An-Nahar newspaper has reported. Security sources told the daily that the detainees are members »»»

Taipei: Taiwan aims to "deter war" by increasing its defence spending, the democratic island's leader said on Saturday, as China uses military pressure to assert its territorial claims. Taiwan's 23 million people live under the constant threat of an attack by China, which insists the island is part»»»