India’s CJP protests explained: Why leaders were detained and what happens next
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»»»
How UAE protects 2 million migratory birds every year
How the UAE provides a vital stopover for millions of migratory birds Abu Dhabi: The UAE welcomes around two million migratory birds each year, providing a vital stopover along the African-Eurasian flyway, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment said. In a post on X, the Ministry sad that mi»»»
US Signals Readiness to Help Aleshki as Humanitarian Situation Worsens — Lantratova
Russian human rights commissioner Yana Lantratova said she is in contact with US officials over the dire humanitarian situation in Aleshki in the Kherson Region, and that the American side is prepared to help the city. “We are in contact with the American side and the team of US First Lady Melania »»»
Germany’s firewall against the far-right AfD feels the heat
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»»»
Ethiopian forces regain control of border city after reported Eritrean incursion
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»»»
Trump hails Russia deal to release diesel as midterms loom
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 Looks to BRICS and Russia for Technological Future
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»»»
Trump Turns to Putin for Diesel as Zelensky Resorts to ‘Kinetic Blackmail’ — Ex-Pentagon Analyst
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»»»
US-Iran war: What UAE residents need to know today (Oct 10, 2026)
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»»»
Roma goalkeeper Svilar sidelined for a month with broken finger
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»»»
Qatar underscores importance of complying with disarmament obligations and halting nuclear tests
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»»»
GERB Leader: Budanov-Radev Meeting So Conspiratorial that Security Services, President Did Not Know about It
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»»»
Palestinians struggle to find food in Gaza one year after ceasefire
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 Abbas postpones legislative, presidential elections to September 2027
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»»»
SSIF says its assets reach JD20.1 billion at end of third quarter
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»»»
Jordan achieves 20 investment reform targets under $1.35 billion World Bank programme — report
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 »»»
Presidential Candidate Kostadinov in Montana: Bulgaria Should Finally Have President Who Puts Nation's Interests First
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 »»»
Nobel peace laureate Pillay calls ICC sanctions ‘unacceptable’
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»»»
Omani FM condemns attacks on Saudi airports in phone call with Prince Faisal
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»»»
Paris court jails Indian man for leading sadist neo-Nazi cult that tortured girls
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»»»
India's 'cockroach' movement chief detained ahead of major protest
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»»»
Arab Financial Forum of Sharjah Award: Tunisia manages to preserve economic resilience
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...»»»
EU warns lifting Russian diesel sanctions will fund Ukraine war
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»»»
Russia-US Diesel Supplies Plan Highlights How Politics and Economy Intertwine — Expert
"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 »»»
Russian attacks kill 12 in Ukraine after Trump strikes diesel deal with Putin
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 »»»
CJP protest: Actor Imran Khan detained over demand for India poll chief’s resignation
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»»»
Qatar stands in solidarity with Panama following earthquake
DOHA: The State of Qatar has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of Panama following an earthquake that caused buildings and roads to collapse, resulting in property damage, evacuations, and several injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed the State of Qatar's wishe»»»
Bulgarian Politicians React to News of Trump-Putin Diesel Deal
Following the news of a diesel deal between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova and other politicians offered their interpretations and expectations on Saturday. US President Donald Trump on Friday stated that Russia had agreed to supply»»»
Qatar stands in solidarity with Panama following earthquake
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar expresses its solidarity with the Republic of Panama following an earthquake that caused buildings and roads to collapse, resulting in property damage, evacuations, and several injuries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveys the State of Qatar's wishes for a speedy»»»
Bulgaria’s Diesel Export Decision Draws Criticism After Trump-Putin Supply Deal
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»»»
Dubai Police study warns of deepfake threats to digital security
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 »»»
Abu Dhabi launches school sports championship across 350 schools
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»»»
Putin told Trump about Iran's position on peace deal: Kremlin
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 »»»
Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal and Pinarayi Vijayan detained at Delhi protest
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»»»
Challenges faced by female senior executives in the light of dramatic environmental changes
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»»»
Anthropic AI model sent fake murder tip to Philadelphia police
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 »»»
Saudi infrastructure boom fuels new lending opportunities for banks
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»»»
Progressive Bulgaria's Angelov: Bulgaria Should See what Concrete Steps Are Taken Before Analyzing Situation
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»»»
Qatar participates in Istanbul Justice Summit 2026
Istanbul, Turkiye: The State of Qatar participated in the Istanbul Justice Summit 2026, hosted by the Republic of Turkiye. Qatar was represented at the summit by Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice for Real Estate Registration and Documentation Affairs Amer Saeed AlGhafri, in the pr»»»
Jeddah conference will advance 2027 Hajj season preparations
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»»»
Global experts to discuss advances in disability research at Riyadh event
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»»»
Rights group says paramilitary drone strike in Sudan killed 41 near Ethiopian border
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»»»
GERB's Borissov Says Bulgaria Allows Fuel Exports While Other Countries Secure Supplies for Their Economies
GERB leader Boyko Borissov Saturday commented on US President Donald Trump’s announcement that Russia had agreed to supply diesel fuel to the US and global markets to help bring prices down. “While other countries are doing everything they can to secure fuel supplies for their own economies, we are»»»
Aoun welcomes Trump’s Decision to lift air transport reestrictions on Lebanon
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»»»
Who is Ajinkya Shinde, the low-profile organiser now leading CJP’s Delhi protest?
"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»»»
Planning Minister, LinkedIn discuss future job market needs
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 »»»
Archicom sells 679 units in Q3 compared to 619 a year ago
Archicom Group signed 679 preliminary apartment sale and development agreements in the third quarter of 2026, compared with 619 in the same period last year. This figure includes 29 sales made for Echo Investment under a project management agreement. The group handed over 702 units to customers dur»»»
PZU again offering insurance for transports into Ukraine
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»»»
Center for Combating Disinformation will be used to secure elections in ‘27
Poland’s new Counter-Disinformation Center will help protect the 2027 parliamentary elections through a government program called “Secure Elections 2027.” Deputy Prime Minister and Digital Affairs Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski said the program will monitor election-related disinformation, efforts to»»»
Announcements of Cyberpunk film drives up CD Projekt Red’s shares
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»»»