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»»»

NEW YORK: A man shot and killed eight people, including two children, at a home in the US state of Pennsylvania before apparently taking his own life, local media reported. Police in the city of Erie were called Friday around 5:00 p.m. to reports of shots fired and discovered two women dead in the »»»

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»»»

Bangladesh wants to join BRICS and seeks $3 billion for gas, power, and solar projects through the New Development Bank, Faqir Mahbub Anam, Bangladesh's minister of post, telecommunications and information technology, told Sputnik at the Global Digital Forum. Russia is already a key partner, with o»»»

Donald Trump’s decision to ease sanctions on Russian fuel reveals how serious the US diesel crunch is, retired US Air Force Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski, a former Pentagon analyst, tells Sputnik. The US had sought to keep energy prices high to boost Western Hemisphere reserves and “shore up the US do»»»

UAE airlines cancel flights as Saudi airport faces fresh assault A fresh attack on Saudi Arabia’s main international airport on Saturday intensified concerns over regional aviation safety, while fighting in Yemen and threats to commercial shipping continue to unsettle Gulf markets. For UAE resident»»»

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»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - More than ten countries around the world have suffered from interference in their affairs with the use of Starlink satellite internet systems, Boris Vasiliev, head of a division in the Department of International Information Security at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ecuador is interested in exchanging experience with Russia in digital technologies and strengthening cooperation in this area, Ecuadorian Deputy Telecommunications Minister Viktor Aguila Ramirez said. "We can learn something here, and we can establish ties with Africa, Asia and R»»»

Rome: Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar has been ruled out of action for at least a month with a broken finger, coach Gian Piero Gasperini said Saturday. "He suffered a stress fracture following a knock in training," Gasperini said on the eve of Roma's league match at Como. "It will take at least a month»»»

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»»»

New York, USA: The State of Qatar underscored the importance of full compliance with obligations under disarmament conventions and agreements, as well as support for international efforts to refrain from conducting nuclear tests and halt the development and modernization of nuclear arsenals and oth»»»

Colombo: Sri Lanka's cabinet has approved several education reform proposals, including a revised national curriculum framework and a student assessment framework, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said Friday. Speaking at a meeting with the Ministry of Education's Voluntary Advisory Council in par»»»

Commenting on Thursday's visit to Bulgaria of Kyrylo Budanov, Chief of Staff to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which became public knowledge on Friday, GERB leader Boyko Borissov said that the meeting between Budanov and Prime Minister Rumen Radev was so conspiratorial that the security s»»»

Travel alert issued as UAE-Saudi flight cancellations disrupt passenger plans Etihad Airways has cancelled several flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh from October 10 to 12 due to operational disruption at King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia, as the airport urged passengers to confir»»»

Honoring the legacy and global influence of Arabic calligraphy The House of Wisdom in Sharjah hosted the international symposium accompanying the 12th edition of the Sharjah Calligraphy Biennale, attended by Mohammed Ibrahim Al Qasir alongside a number of researchers, artists, and enthusiasts of Ar»»»

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»»»

⁠⁠Palestinian president ​Mahmoud ​Abbas announced on Saturday that legislative ⁠elections would be postponed from November ​28 to September ​11, 2027, the ​official Palestinian news agency ⁠WAFA reported. In his presidential decree, Abbas set the next presidential elections for that day as well. Pa»»»

AMMAN — The Social Security Investment Fund (SSIF) has reported total assets of approximately JD20.1 billion at the end of the third quarter of 2026, up from JD18.7 billion at the end of 2025, marking an increase of nearly JD1.5 billion, or 8 per cent, since the beginning of the year.In a statement»»»

AMMAN — Jordan has achieved 20 of the 44 disbursement-linked results under a $1.35 billion World Bank programme aimed at promoting inclusive, transparent and climate-responsive investment, with progress valued at nearly $316 million between August 2025 and August 2026.The achievements bring total »»»

Meeting with citizens here on Saturday, presidential candidate of Vazrazhdane Kostadin Kostadinov said that Bulgaria should finally have a Bulgarian president - someone who knows and loves his homeland and the Bulgarian people, and who puts the nation’s interests above all else. “You cannot govern »»»

Bulgaria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised Bulgarian citizens in California, Arizona and Nevada to monitor the latest weather forecasts due to deteriorating weather conditions. The ministry warned on its website that torrential rain, strong winds and an increased risk of localized flooding »»»

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»»»

OSLO: Judge and former UN rights chief Navi Pillay of South Africa, winner of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, on Saturday called recently announced US sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) “unheard of, unacceptable.” “There is so much tension and anxiety over the continued existence of»»»

RIYADH: Oman’s foreign minister on Saturday condemned the recent Houthi attacks on two Saudi international airports and reaffirmed solidarity with the Kingdom during a phone call with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan. Sayyid Badr Al-Busaidi expressed his country’s “categorical reject»»»

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»»»

The decision by the global credit rating agency Fitch to affirm Egypt’s rating at “B” with a stable outlook has been welcomed by economic experts and academics, as well as the Finance Ministry, which emphasized that the Egyptian economy has once again demonstrated its resilience and ability to abso»»»

Police detained hundreds of protesters, including movement leaders, in the Indian capital on Saturday as authorities deployed thousands of security personnel, suspended transport and telecommunications services, and imposed sweeping restrictions to thwart a youth-led demonstration demanding the res»»»

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»»»

Tunis, Oct.10 (TAP) – Tunisia managed to preserve its economic resilience and keep its key macroeconomic indicators, mainly inflation, deficit, and debt, at acceptable levels, despite a global context punctuated by successive crises, said chief of...»»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) is organizing activities to mark International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) from October 18 to 24, 2026, under the theme "Generations of Infection Prevention | Past. Present. Protected." The theme reflects the journey of infection prevention t»»»

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»»»

A gunman opened fire at a home in Erie, Pennsylvania, killing at least nine people, according to local law enforcement. Two children are among the victims, the police said, adding that the suspect committed suicide. DETAILS TO FOLLOW»»»

Socialist Party lawmaker Erion Braçe has defended his controversial vote on new territorial reform, insisting that his decision was based on personal conviction and rejecting allegations that he acted under outside influence. In a lengthy public statement, Braçe argued that the proposed legislation»»»

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 »»»

JEDDAH: A Mongolian falcon sold for SR1.4 million ($373,000), setting a record at the Mongolian falcons auction during the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition in Riyadh. The sale took place on the auction’s fifth night, when three juvenile saker falcons fetched a combined SR1.651 mil»»»

EDGE Expands African Presence with Moroccan Defence Contract UAE defence company EDGE has signed a contract with Morocco to supply two types of precision-guided weapons for the Royal Moroccan Air Force’s fleet of unmanned combat aircraft. The agreement was signed with Morocco’s Administration of Na»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin made an incredible act of generosity for the world by facilitating stabilization of oil prices, Finnish politician and member of the Freedom Alliance party, Armando Mema, said on Saturday, commenting on the US-Russia deal on diesel fuel supplies. »»»

The Indian community in Budapest recently celebrated the 10th Budapest Ganesh Festival, bringing together Indian families, devotees, Hungarian friends and people from different cultural backgrounds for a colourful celebration of faith, tradition and community. The celebrations were made possible wi»»»