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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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...»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

MADINAH: Guests of the fourth group of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Umrah and Visit visited the International Fair and Museum of the Prophet’s Biography and Islamic Civilization in Madinah as part of their cultural itinerary. The delegation toured pavilions highlighting the liv»»»

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 »»»

Protests erupt nationwide over voter-roll revision and election commission actions Bollywood actor Imran Khan was detained by Mumbai Police on Saturday, October 10, at August Kranti Maidan, the proposed venue for a demonstration in support of the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) protest call, media re»»»

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»»»

Geneva: The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on countries to accelerate the shift from long-term psychiatric hospital care to community-based services that respect people's rights, needs and choices. In a statement issued ahead of World Mental Health Day, the WHO announced a new guide to »»»

JEDDAH: The National Center for Meteorology has forecast moderate to heavy rainfall across several governorates in the Makkah region from Saturday through Wednesday. The center said the rainfall could cause flash floods, hail and downdraft winds that stir up dust and sand. Other parts of the region»»»

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 »»»

The year-long competition will cover 19 sports across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC), has launched the Ab»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin has told Donald Trump about Iran's position on a possible Mideast peace deal, the Kremlin said Saturday. The Kremlin said Tehran's stance was relayed in a phone call held between the two leaders on Friday. It did not say how Trump responded, nor elaborate on Iran's »»»

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»»»

San Francisco, United States: An artificial intelligence model developed by Anthropic submitted a fabricated tip about an unsolved homicide to Philadelphia police, authorities said Friday, criticizing the company for taking two months to report the incident. The Philadelphia Police Department said »»»

Doha, Qatar: Republic of Korea has demonstrated a strong ability to adapt to shifts in global trade, supported by record exports, semiconductor leadership and expanding security and commercial partnerships, Qatar National Bank (QNB) said in its weekly report. The bank said Seoul was diversifying it»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s infrastructure pipeline is entering a more private-sector-driven phase as the Kingdom expands financing options across transport, power, water and digital infrastructure, experts have told Arab News. The shift is underpinned by the National Infrastructure Fund’s mandate to mo»»»

JEDDAH: The sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition will take place in Jeddah from Nov. 8-11, bringing together more than 520 local and international organizations to discuss improvements to pilgrimage services and preparations for the next Hajj season. Organized by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in c»»»

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»»»

CAIRO: A drone strike blamed on Sudan’s notorious paramilitaries hit a gathering of displaced people on the border with Ethiopia and killed 41, a rights group said. Friday’s strike by the Rapid Support Forces took place in the Abu Shandi area in Sudan’s Blue Nile province, according to Emergency La»»»

"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»»»

Lima: Businessman Hitler Mussolini Simeon Flores, who shares two of his names with notorious European dictators, has been elected the mayor of a remote district in the Peruvian Andes, according to local election data. The 45-year-old won the race for mayor of Queropalca, a municipality in Peru's ce»»»

Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom stressed on Friday, October 9, 2026, the need to continuously develop Egypt’s skills development system to prepare the national workforce for future jobs amid rapid changes in the global economy. He noted that the growing use of artificial »»»