Trade unions in France have called on public sector workers – from train drivers to teachers, health workers and police officers – to stop work and protest at the government's plan to freeze the public sector's pay index, just days before the government is set to unveil its draft budget f»»»

Commenting on the return of the remains of Tsar Samuil, which Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced earlier on Tuesday, Velislav Velichkov MP of Continue the Change (CC) said that this was a major achievement of Bulgarian diplomacy. Velichkov accredited the achievement to Greek Prime Minister Kyriak»»»

Forty-seven percent of Bulgarians are indifferent to food waste, placing the country among the European Union countries with the highest share of such behavior, it was revealed at an international conference, titled “Food for Tomorrow: Solutions for People and the Planet,” held at the Sofia Univers»»»

Three Palestinians were martyred and several others wounded on Tuesday as Israeli occupation forces unleashed shelling and gunfire across Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip and Gaza City, medical sources confirmed. In Deir al-Balah, a young man identified as Ahmed Abu Mour was shot dead by occ»»»

AI can identify funding gap and measure impact while keeping human judgement central AI is being deployed across climate, health, education and humanitarian action. But philanthropy still lacks comparable AI infrastructure to determine who receives funding, why capital is allocated and whether its »»»

Sputnik brings you a live broadcast from Moscow Region, Russia, where Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is holding a press-conference at the 23rd session Valdai International Discussion Club. From September 28 to October 1, 2026, the XXIII Annual Meeting of the Valdai International Discussion »»»

In January—August 2026, law enforcement agencies identified 15,330 offenders, 11.7 percent more than in the same period of 2025, when 13,729 people were identified. The National Statistical Committee reported, citing data from the Prosecutor General’s Office. Female crime also showed a notable incr»»»

A citizen of Kyrgyzstan is suspected of organizing illegal migration in Kazakhstan. According to Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs, a channel for illegal activities has been dismantled in Zhambyl region. The arrests took place in Almaty between May and July. Authorities identified 10 citize»»»

OVERVIEW On Tuesday, Bulgarian media focus on proposed tax changes, the new minimum wage mechanism and the finance and economy measures of the government in general. ECONOMY In an interview for Bulgarian National Television’s morning programme Labour and Social Policy Minister Nataliya Efremova sai»»»

Bratislava: An attack reportedly by a student in northwestern Slovakia on Tuesday left one 61-year-old woman dead and another woman and a child wounded, rescue workers told AFP. The two injured, including a 44-year-old "with a stab wound to the chest", were transported to the hospital following the»»»

Simplifi, a new Romanian company operating in trust services and digital document workflows, has officially launched its platform and aims to reach 2 million users over the next two years. The platform targets mainly SMEs, offering electronic signing and document workflow tools without the need for»»»

BRUSSELS: NATO chief Mark Rutte urged “calm” Tuesday over Russia’s campaign of sabotage in Europe, saying it was failing to undercut support for Ukraine. Estonia earlier Tuesday became the latest country to officially blame Russia for such an incident, saying Moscow’s “special services” had ordered»»»

“If the United States fails – and it will – it will be a diminished power. It won’t collapse or go away, but it will be diminished. And the rise of a multipolar world will be strengthened; it will benefit enormously,” the prolific political analyst told Sputnik on the sidelines of the Valdai Discus»»»

More than 75,000 citizens of Kyrgyzstan have applied for seasonal work in the United Kingdom. Meerim Bekkozhoeva, head of the Labor Migration Department at the Center for Employment of Citizens Abroad under the Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration, said on Birinchi Radio. According to h»»»

There are plans to build and renovate 13 reservoirs by the end of the year in Kyrgyzstan. This was announced at a meeting of the Committee on International Affairs, Defense, Security and Migration. First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry Ilich Marsbek uulu said»»»

The State Mortgage Company has been allocated 60 hectares of land in Kant for the design and construction of multi-storey residential buildings. The resolution was signed by Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev. The plot is located in contour No. 3 and is state-owned. The State Mortgage Company rece»»»

Fressnapf Romania has leased office space at Hermes Business Campus in Bucharest’s Dimitrie Pompeiu area, in a transaction advised by Fortim Trusted Advisors, a member of the BNP Paribas Real Estate Alliance. The new office is the company’s first permanent base in Romania, following a period in whi»»»

Teens share what they think they would gain and lose by stepping away from social media Dubai: Social media has become deeply woven into the daily lives of teenagers, from keeping up with friends and school activities to following news, discovering opportunities, and simply passing time. But what w»»»

Abu Dhabi showcases a human city where liveability and opportunity converge at LIVEX 2026 Abu Dhabi- Abu Dhabi opened doors to The Liveability and Investment Exhibition (LIVEX 2026) on Tuesday, showcasing the emirate as one of the world’s most liveable and lovable cities. Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa, C»»»

PoliticsGermanyAI: Germany plans to double data center capacity Muna TurkiGermany is rewriting the rules to attract data center investment from AI companies. But local communities are becoming increasingly skeptical. https://p.dw.com/p/5NBdtA Google hyperscale data center is being built in Dietzenb»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani issued on Tuesday Amiri Decision No. (37) of 2026 appointing the Board of Trustees of Tamim bin Hamad University for Military and Technology Sciences. The decision stipulates that the Board of Trustees of Tamim bin Hamad University for Milita»»»

Kathmandu, Nepal: Dire weather has forced Nepal to suspend search operations after a Himalayan avalanche caused what is feared to be the worst expedition disaster in over a decade, the National Mountain Guide Association said Tuesday. Since the avalanche swept through the base camp of the 7,126-met»»»

The Egyptian Cabinet’s Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) released a new report on Monday on Sustainable Food Industries, reviewing the current state of Egypt’s food industry sector and its role in supporting food security and economic growth. The report noted that the value of Egyptian»»»

Early Game Ventures has invested EUR 500,000 in a pre-seed round in Kyndred, a Romanian startup developing AI-based digital companions. The company was founded by Alex Băraru and Rareș Moșescu, who previously built Meditații.ro and say their earlier business generated more than EUR 15 million in gr»»»

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran expects Washington to respond to its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. In exchange for reopening the vital shipping route, Tehran is seeking guarantees including a regional ceasefire, the lifting of sanctions on its oil sector and»»»

BOR - Aleksandar Vucic, who leads the United Serbia electoral list for the upcoming early parliamentary polls, said on Monday evening he was proud to be leading a list that opposed totalitarianism and destruction of democracy and family values, and noted that he expected a turnout of over 80 pct bu»»»

Programme builds long-term private-sector career routes for young Emiratis Emirati students from Grades 9 to 12 are getting early exposure to private-sector careers through an Al-Futtaim programme that supports UAE Nationals from their school years through to management and senior leadership roles.»»»

On World Heart Day, learn what type of stomach pain UAE residents should not ignore Sharjah: When Iqbal Khan (name changed on request), a Pakistani expat working as a driver in the UAE thought something was wrong with his stomach when sudden, severe pain struck his upper abdomen. The 45-year-old al»»»

An 87-year-old Madrid pensioner whose eviction became a rallying point for Spain’s housing protests will be able to return home after reaching a deal with the property’s owners, her lawyer said Monday. The agreement comes as demonstrations across the country pile pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sa»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reaffirmed Saudi Arabia's support for Sudan's stability during a phone call from Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council Chairman Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, Saudi state media reported. During the call, Mohammed bin Salman reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s commit»»»

JEDDAH: Thirty-seven Italian companies explored investment opportunities and promoted food products and industrial capabilities in Saudi Arabia through two food-industry exhibitions in Jeddah, according to Marco Bocchi, Italy’s consul general in Jeddah. Seventeen companies showcased Italian agricul»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani issued on Tuesday Amiri Decision No. (36) of 2026 establishing and organizing Tamim bin Hamad University for Military and Technology Sciences. The decision stipulates its implementation, mandates that it come into force from the date of its i»»»

Budapest has become one of Morgan Stanley’s important international technology and analytics centres over the past two decades, with nearly 3,000 employees, according to Dániel Mayer, head of the investment bank’s Budapest office. Speaking to the Hungarian News Agency (MTI), Mayer said the Budapest»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's decisions to place the assets of foreign companies under temporary management are not aimed at changing the ownership, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. On Foreign Companies Temporary Management"The decree you are referring to, and the previous decrees, ar»»»

Kyrgyzstani Kubanychbek Aibek uulu won a bronze medal in kurash at the Asian Games in Japan. In his opening bout, the Kyrgyz athlete defeated Afghanistan’s athlete Merajuddin Chakmar 3-0. In the quarterfinals, he defeated South Korean athlete Yun Hyeon-seon 10-0. In the semifinals, Kubanychbek Aibe»»»

Syria early on Tuesday said an explosion caused by sabotage on an eastern gas pipeline the night before halted the flow of gas to power stations. "A fire broke out Monday evening in a gas pipeline between the Al-Shoula area and Deir Ezzor due to the explosion of a sectional valve caused by sabotage»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.5386 dinars for one euro on Tuesday, which is a slight change relative to Monday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is down by 0.1 pct against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.3 pct y-o-y and down by 0.2 pct rel»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have liberated the Kreydyanka settlement in the Kharkov region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. "During active offensive operations, the settlement of Kreydyanka in the Kharkov region was liberated," the ministry said in a statement. Additio»»»

It is planned to increase the number of meat food trucks to 100 in 2027. It was announced at a meeting of the Committee on International Affairs, Defense, Security and Migration during a discussion of high meat prices in the country. First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Process»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Labour HE Dr Ali bin Samikh Al Marri chaired Monday the second consultative session in a series organised by the Ministry on the Private Sector nationalisation plan and targets. The session, dedicated to companies listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange, brought together a numbe»»»

Jakarta: Indonesian police charged a train driver Tuesday with allegedly failing to hit the brakes in time to prevent a crash that killed 16 women near Jakarta in April, an official said. A long-distance train smashed on April 28 into a women-only car at the back of a stationary commuter train near»»»

Global anti-fraud drive unites 30 nations against AI-enabled scams Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Interior has confirmed that “Operation Confrontation Ghost” will continue with the participation of 30 countries, two international organisations, and 13 partners from the private and technology sectors. T»»»

Dubai's MBRSC integrates RTx radar transmitter on Rashid Rover 2 for far-side Moon voyage Dubai: The UAE has reached another milestone on its road to the Moon. The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) in Dubai announced on Tuesday that it has completed the integration of RTx, a ground-penetrati»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) announced the opening of the online application process for the Qatar Education Excellence Award, running from Oct 1-31. Prospective candidates are invited to review the approved criteria and requirements for each category and to prepare »»»

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Qatar will face the UAE tomorrow at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in the third and final round of Group B matches at the 27th Gulf Cup tournament, held in Jeddah. Both teams secured their spots in the semifinals with six points from two wins, with the UAE having the advant»»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he expected a formal answer on Tuesday from the United States to Tehran's proposal to open the Strait of Hormuz, state media reported. Qatari intermediaries "presented ideas, and we discussed them; they are set to raise the matter with the American side »»»

Two hectares of state-owned land in Toguz-Toro district of Jalal-Abad region will be reclassified from agricultural land to land designated for settlements. The plots are intended for residents who will have to be relocated due to the construction of China—Kyrgyzstan—Uzbekistan railway. The relevan»»»

LONDON: US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, but his expectation that talks with Tehran will resume this week suggests the negotiating channel remains open. That apparent contradiction is central to the latest phase of the seven-mo»»»

Tokyo: Tokyo has logged 34 straight days of rain, marking the longest streak on record, Japan's weather agency said on Tuesday. Climate change fuelled by fossil fuel emissions increases moisture in the atmosphere, making heavy rain more likely. The weather globally is also being shaped this year by»»»

LIVEX features 25 sessions exploring different perspectives on the future of cities The inaugural edition of LIVEX 2026 in Abu Dhabi is set to see projects and initiatives worth over Dh100 billion spanning several sectors. Running over three days, the Liveability and Investment Exhibition opened on»»»