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»»»

ISTANBUL: Turkiye on Saturday formally declared a ban on the use of social media for under-15s, scheduled to come into effect on November 1. It has joined a growing number of countries legislating to protect children and teenagers from the harmful effects of online platforms. The official state jou»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Navigation sources report a complete halt to air traffic at Riyadh Airport, with flights being diverted to other airports as the number of »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

RIYADH: Saudi authorities arrested 13,889 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulations. A total of 6,785 people were arrested for violations of residency laws, while 3,710 were held over illegal border crossing attempts, and a further 3,394 for labor-related issu»»»

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»»»

Commenting on Friday's news of a diesel deal between the Presidents of the US and Russia, Progressive Bulgaria MP and Deputy Parliament Chair Ivan Angelov told Nova TV: “A lot is happening; one thing is said before noon, another in the afternoon, and what actually happens afterward is something els»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Beirut, Oct. 10 (SANA) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has welcomed US President Donald Trump’s decision to lift restrictions on air transport involving Lebanon, saying it reflects confidence in the measures taken by the Lebanese state to ensure civil aviation safety and enhance flight security. The»»»

"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»»»

JAKARTA: The maintenance arm of Indonesia’s national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia has signed a concession agreement with Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority to operate and manage the upkeep facility at Muscat International Airport, as the company seeks to expand its presence in the Middle East. The de»»»

Geopolitical risk has become the top concern for 65% of companies surveyed by Allianz Trade, replacing supply chain problems. Insurers are responding: PZU has reintroduced coverage for shipments to Ukraine, while export credit insurer KUKE is pricing war-related risks. Such insurance can help compa»»»

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»»»

NCM forecasts an 80 per cent probability of above-average rainfall across most regions Dubai: Mecca, Jazan and Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province could experience extremely heavy rainfall this month, with the Kingdom's weather authorities forecasting wetter-than-usual conditions across large parts of »»»

New law requires platforms to verify users' ages and protect children from harmful content Turkey on Saturday formally declared a ban on the use of social media for under-15s, scheduled to come into effect on November 1. It has joined a growing number of countries legislating to protect children an»»»

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»»»

Istanbul: Turkiye on Saturday formally declared a ban on the use of social media for under-15s, scheduled to come into effect on November 1. It has joined a growing number of countries legislating to protect children and teenagers from the harmful effects of online platforms. The official state jou»»»

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»»»