The ruling Socialist Party will hold an expanded meeting of its parliamentary group on Wednesday at 12:30 p.m., following internal disagreements over the country’s Territorial Reform. The meeting, called by Prime Minister Edi Rama, will take place at the Palace of Brigades and is expected to bring »»»

When Donald J Trump walked down the gold-plated elevator at his New York Trump Tower in June 2016 to announce his candidacy for presidency of the United States, hardly any European leader –not to mention many in his own country—took him seriously. Written by Peyman Pejman Except one: Hungary’s form»»»

Gaza: The Israeli occupation forces had perpetrated 5,474 acts of violence that breached the signed agreement, killing 1,488 Palestinians and injuring 5,280 others, while the number of aid trucks allowed to enter the enclave didn't exceed 34 percent of the number stipulated in the agreement, the Ga»»»

“Zelensky’s decision to keep hitting Russian refineries despite repeated American requests left him exposed once Trump went directly to Moscow” to secure the ~5M ton diesel deal with Russia, geopolitical analyst Angelo Giuliano told Sputnik. “The public remark that Ukraine needs a new president who»»»

Cabinet accuses KP of ‘deliberate disengagement from the fight against terrorism’ ISLAMABAD The Pakistani president on Sunday declared a state of emergency in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province bordering Afghanistan and suspended its government, which is led by imprisoned former Prime Mi»»»

Royal couple to support youth and community projects in Nottingham visit Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan will on Thursday carry out their first joint engagement since returning to live in the UK in August, according to media reports. King Charles III's 42-year-old younger son and Meghan »»»

President Donald Trump has said the US could join Saudi Arabia’s military campaign against Yemen’s Houthis, signaling a potential reversal of his previous reluctance to intervene directly in the escalating conflict. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Saturday, Trump was asked whether US fo»»»

London: Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan will on Thursday carry out their first joint engagement since returning to live in the UK in August, according to media reports. King Charles III's 42-year-old younger son and Meghan will on that day visit Nottingham in central England, the city wh»»»

AMMAN: Jordan’s stock market rally is built on economic fundamentals rather than speculative inflows, the head of the country’s securities regulator has said, as the Amman Stock Exchange recorded a 38 percent gain, ranking first among Arab bourses by index performance in 2025. “It’s proven that it’»»»

ALHKOBAR: Good tacos should leave you wanting another bite, but at 3 Tacos in Alkhobar, that feeling comes partly from the flavor and partly from the portion size. The Saudi taco spot offers a compact menu built around chicken, beef and seafood fillings, with a choice of individual tacos or sharing»»»

From farmers to anti-corruption activists, how a small Delhi road becamesymbol of dissent Dubai: Built to measure time and track the heavens, Jantar Mantar has become a place where Indians seek to change the course of politics. For decades, a narrow stretch of road beside the nearly 300-year-old as»»»

YouTuber alleges police dragged him from bed, denied him access to lawyer, seized phones Dubai: YouTuber and political activist Dhruv Rathee, who was detained by Delhi Police ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday, has alleged that he was “kidnapped” from hi»»»

JEDDAH: The UAE economy grew 0.4 percent in the first half of 2026 to 961.9 billion dirhams ($262 billion), with non-oil activities expanding 1.8 percent and accounting for 79.2 percent of gross domestic product, official data showed. The growth came despite a 2.1 percent year-on-year contraction i»»»

Pertamina Mandalika International Street Circuit, Indonesia: Marco Bezzecchi stormed to victory in Indonesia on Sunday as Jorge Martin was third to retake the lead from Marc Marquez in the MotoGP world championship. The Italian Bezzecchi, riding an Aprilia, made his move on pole-sitter Raul Fernand»»»

Isaac Herzog lauds injured pilot's courage, invites him to Jerusalem for recognition Israeli President Isaac Herzog has praised Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his courage in helping save 174 people aboard a flydubai aircraft, calling him a hero of Israel, India and humanity. In a letter to»»»

Member of “Loyalty to Resistance” bloc, MP Hassan Fadlallah, emphasized that the goal of the housing program launched by Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem is to alleviate the displacement crisis as much as possible. He stated that this decision will be implemented, fulfilling a promise»»»

GENEVA: At least 109 migrants died, including 15 children, and some 116 went missing when a boat sank off the shores of Djibouti overnight on October 8-9, a UN agency said Sunday. Survivors said the vessel — which was carrying 350 people from Djibouti to Yemen — capsized north of the Djibouti town »»»

RIYADH: S&P Global Ratings affirmed Egypt’s long- and short-term sovereign credit ratings at “B/B” with a stable outlook, citing policy measures that helped contain the economic fallout from regional conflict and a recovery in foreign-exchange buffers. Foreign portfolio outflows reached $9.5 billio»»»

Beni, DR Congo: For years, Alex Olela fought Ebola from the front lines, treating patients during five outbreaks of the deadly disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Then, in a cruel twist, the doctor found himself on the other side of the battle -- not as a caregiver, but as a pati»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Business Confidence Index remained firmly in optimistic territory at 56.6 in September, despite a marginal decline from the previous month, official data showed. According to the latest report by the General Authority for Statistics, the index eased by 0.1 points from August’»»»

Damascus, Oct. 11 (SANA) Syria held a consultative workshop in Damascus on Sunday to develop a national approach to combating hate speech, bringing together relevant national institutions and experts from the Office of the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria to discuss priorities, coordination a»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil industrial activities grew 1.2 percent year on year in August, despite a broader decline in mining and quarrying output that pushed the Kingdom’s Industrial Production Index down 23.5 percent, official data showed. Preliminary figures from the General Authority for St»»»

New Delhi: The leaders of India's youth-led online "cockroach" movement were released on Sunday, their lawyer said, a day after they were detained to thwart a major protest against the election commissioner. Thousands of protesters were detained before Saturday's planned demonstration in New Delhi,»»»

WASHINGTON D.C.: When Jihan Hamad Al-Khalaf and her extended family decided to leave Turkiye and return to Syria, there was little debate among them. Five of the seven related families had been away since 2013, while the other two left in 2018. Some of their children had only faint memories of Syri»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US journalist Sarah Bils told Sputnik that during a trip to Donbass, she was inspired by the resilience of local residents, who maintain hope for the future despite shelling by the Ukrainian armed forces that began back in 2014. "These are people who have lived through 12 yea»»»

New York, Oct. 11 (SANA) Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ibrahim Olabi, said the Security Council’s reaffirmation of the 1974 Disengagement Agreement underscored its continued validity, respect for the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) and su»»»

Doha, Qatar: Naim Sliti scored twice as Al Ahli produced a ruthless performance to thrash Al Sailiya 5-0 in the Qatar Stars League at Al Thumama Stadium yesterday. In the other match of the day, Mohamed Surag struck in the second half to hand Al Shahania a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Lusail SC. Al»»»

Team Qatar by Iron Lynx has achieved a historic milestone by finishing third overall in the LMGT3 Teams’ Championship of the 2026 European Le Mans Series (ELMS), becoming the first Qatari team to achieve this result. In addition, Abdulla Al-Khelaifi and Julian Hanses secured third place in the LMGT»»»

Head office employees joined expert-led sessions on mental wellbeing and self-leadership with Evolve Wellness and breast cancer awareness with Al Aziziya Medical Center. This October, McDonald’s Qatar put its people in focus, bringing breast cancer awareness and mental health together through a ded»»»

TEHRAN: At a Tehran bazaar where fragrant herbs and spices whet the appetite, shopkeeper Nasir says locals once bought his nuts by the kilo but soaring prices caused by the US-Iran war have eaten into sales, leaving businesses fighting for survival. The marketplace in the Iranian capital’s north wo»»»

Macron sends a nuclear messageWhen France’s military test-fired its latest nuclear-capable ballistic missile, the submarine-launched M51.3, on Tuesday, French President Emmanuel Macron chose to milk the spectacle for every last drop of propaganda value. “To be free, we must be feared,” he said. “An»»»

Man fatally attacked by tiger after entering enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park London: A man who was attacked by a tiger on Saturday after entering an enclosure at a UK wildlife park has died, police said. South Yorkshire Police in northern England said it responded to reports at around 1:30 pm »»»

Protecting girls requires early action on education, poverty and family security Every year, an estimated 12 million girls are married before their eighteenth birthday. Behind that figure lies one of the most troubling contradictions in child protection: a girl can be considered too young to determ»»»

Share: President Donald Trump’s agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to boost diesel supplies is drawing criticism from within his own party, exposing Republican divisions over the White House’s latest attempt to bring down fuel prices ahead of November’s midterm elections. The pushback »»»

Team Qatar by Iron Lynx achieved a historic milestone by finishing third overall in the LMGT3 Teams’ Championship of the 2026 European Le Mans Series (ELMS), becoming the first Qatari team to achieve this result. In addition, Abdulla Al Khelaifi and Julian Hanses secured third place in the LMGT3 Dr»»»

Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky has lashed out at US President Donald Trump over his decision to lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports, accusing Washington of striking a deal with Moscow behind Kiev’s back. Zelensky described the move as “definitely unfair,” “definitely not partner-like” and “a weak»»»

WASHINGTON D.C.: When Jihan Hamad Al-Khalaf and her extended family decided to leave Turkiye and return to Syria, there was little debate among them. Five of the seven related families had been away since 2013, while the other two left in 2018. Some of their children had only faint memories of Syri»»»

The Israeli occupation entity is facing mounting criticism and growing isolation across Europe, as opposition to its war in Gaza and policies in the occupied West Bank moves beyond public protests into professional and trade union decisions and economic pressure that is beginning to raise concerns »»»

Manchester, United Kingdom: Dominic Solanke rescued a 1-1 draw for 10-man Tottenham to ramp up the pressure on Manchester United boss Michael Carrick on Saturday. Solanke's stoppage time header edged Spurs off the foot of the Premier League table after it seemed like they would pay a heavy price fo»»»

London: A man who was attacked by a tiger on Saturday after entering an enclosure at a UK wildlife park has died, police said. South Yorkshire Police in northern England said it responded to reports at around 1:30 pm (1230 GMT) of a man entering the enclosure at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park, near th»»»

AMMAN — Jordan’s economy has continued to show signs of resilience, with several key indicators recording strong growth since the beginning of 2026 despite regional tensions and the ongoing repercussions of war in the region.The country’s Investor Confidence Index rose 21.9 per cent in the second q»»»

AMMAN — Clearance companies operating in Jordan processed 808,866 customs declarations covering all customs statuses during the first nine months of 2026, the Association of Owners of Clearance and Transport Companies (AOCTC) announced.The association said the companies completed the relevant proce»»»

Barcelona: Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended after the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) announced on Saturday that it had opened disciplinary proceedings against the 41-year-old over his decision to walk out on the national team. Ronaldo apologised to supporters earlier this we»»»

Can JD Vance overcome midterm hurdles to secure his political legacy? The message was clear as US Vice President JD Vance shook hands in his native Ohio with a woman wearing a "Vance 2028" cap — at least from his supporter's perspective. US President Donald Trump's deputy has yet to declare that he»»»

BEIJING: A former mayor of a Chinese city hit by the coronavirus outbreak more than six years ago was sentenced Saturday to 14 years in prison after being convicted of bribery. While Zhou Xianwang has drawn criticism for his handling of the early stages of the outbreak in Wuhan, a city in central C»»»

The Ministry of Finance said its fiscal policy priorities support and complement Egypt’s economic agenda to stimulate investment, promote growth and create jobs. It added that public finances were being managed flexibly to stimulate economic activity and drive growth while maintaining fiscal discip»»»

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»»»

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»»»