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G7 agrees emergency fuel release after US pressure

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:12:11 GMT

BRUSSELS, Belgium: The Group of Seven will release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil from emergency reserves over four months, with a substantial diesel release planned within 20 days as countries respond to surging fuel prices linked to the Iran war.

"Taking into account commitments that have already been fulfilled, we will implement our commitments with a coordinat

Zelensky and Kiev mayor trade blame over Russian strikes

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:06:36 GMT

The Ukrainian leader accused city authorities of failing to prepare for attacks, while Vitaly Klitschko pointed to central government corruption

Ukraine's Vladimir Zelensky has slammed Kiev city authorities for an "almost complete failure" to protect the capital's critical infrastructure from Russian attacks, escalating his longstanding feud with Mayor Vitaly Klitschko, who blames central governm

Hubert Hurkacz knocks out Novak Djokovic in Shanghai

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:05:07 GMT

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Hubert Hurkacz knocked out Novak Djokovic, No. 1 seed Alexander Zverev survived a stumble and Ben Shelton won on his 24th birthday during an eventful Friday at the Rolex Shanghai Masters.

Poland's Hurkacz, who won the ATP 1000 tournament in 2023, dropped the 10th-seeded Djokovic 6-4, 6-3 for his first win in nine career attempts against the Serbian star. He needed only 87 minute

Europes changing face: How migration is reshaping the continent

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:20:35 GMT

A new demographic model projects migrant-background majorities within decades, even as housing, security, and border failures fuel a backlash

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.

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Hubhawks Storms Frankfurt Book Fair 2026, Taking Indian Publishing to the World's Biggest Literary Stage

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:20:04 GMT

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Frankfurt [Germany], October 9: The world's publishing capitals have converged on Frankfurt, and Hubhawks, one of India's largest integrated book and publishing ecosystems, is making sure India is impossible to miss. From October 7 to 11, 2026, the team is at the heart of the Frankfurt Book Fair, meeting publishers, authors and literary professionals from across the globe and showcasing its visio

More than a factory floor: foreign companies expand innovation footprint in China

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:47:25 GMT

CHONGQING, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) -- The AUDI Innovation & Technology Center (AITC), jointly established by Audi and Chinese automaker SAIC Motor, opened in Shanghai in early September -- a shift reflecting how multinationals are deepening their R&D roots in China.

With the AITC focusing on intelligent electrification and full vehicle development, the German luxury carmaker is treating China not simply as a plac

Fabience Unveils State-of-the-Art Furniture Mega-Plant in Hyderabad

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:45:50 GMT

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Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 9: Fabience, the Hyderabad-based premium furniture manufacturing brand, today announced a major strategic expansion with plans to set up a new Greenfield plant near Hyderabad, Telangana. Spanning over 1.5 lakh sq. ft., the state-of-the-art facility involves an investment of approximately Rs. 50 crore and is targeted for completion by next year. The project is expected to

Ex-Zelensky aide bailed out by petty criminals and debtors media

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:28:32 GMT

Irina Mudraya was released after more than a dozen people with no apparent ties to her helped raise the required sum

A former aide to Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has been released on bail in a money laundering case after $450,000 was raised by an array of middlemen with no apparent ties to her, a media investigation has revealed.

Irina Mudraya is accused of laundering money to secure

Petty criminals post bail for ex-Zelensky aide media

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:28:32 GMT

Irina Mudraya was released after a dozen people with no apparent links to her helped raise the equivalent of $450,000

A former top aide to Vladimir Zelensky has been released from prison after $450,000 in bail was posted by an array of middlemen with criminal records and no apparent ties to her, a media investigation has revealed.

Irina Mudraya is accused of laundering millions through a ba

Trump Says US Won't Attack Iran Before Midterm Elections

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:49:25 GMT

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US President Donald Trump said Washington is having "productive" discussions with Iran and won't attack it before the midterm congressional elections in the United States in November.

Trump also claimed that Iran was "in very bad condition," saying it was struggling economically and mi

US Sanctions 17 Vessels Linked To Iran's Shadow Fleet

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:49:25 GMT

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The US Treasury Department announced new sanctions on October 8 targeting 17 vessels and companies accused of helping Iran transport crude oil, petroleum products, and petrochemicals in violation of US sanctions.

The action is part of Operation Economic Outcast, a campaign launched in August to restrict

Berlin counts billions spent at home as Ukraine aid - study

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:56:14 GMT

Only 41.7 billion of the 100 billion reported by the German government actually went to Kiev, according to the Kiel Institute

Germany has counted billions of euros spent at home as aid to Ukraine, overstating the amount that actually reached Kiev,

Speaking at a press c

Merz turned into 'Ukrainian chancellor' - Moscow

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:12:00 GMT

The German leader has pledged more aid to Kiev despite falling popularity at home, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has effectively become a "Ukrainian chancellor," showering Kiev with more taxpayer-funded aid despite mounting discontent at home, R

How Bandera's dirty secrets were buried to build a Ukrainian 'hero' and blame the KGB

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:05:30 GMT

A CIA investigation explored whether marital turmoil drove the Ukrainian nationalist to suicide - and whether his followers concealed the truth

October 15th marks the anniversary of Ukrainian ultranationalist Stepan Bande

Houthis strike Saudi airports after final warning

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:57:14 GMT

The countrys airspace is now a theater for military operations, the Yemeni militants have warned

Yemen's Houthi forces have reportedly struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh with missiles for the second time in a day, hours after issuing a "final warning" to airlines against operating in Saudi airspace.

The Houthis hit the airport with two cruise missiles on Thursday evening, th

Three killed in Houthi-claimed strikes in Saudi Arabia

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:57:14 GMT

The Yemeni movement previously issued a final warning to global airlines using Saudi airspace

Saudi officials have confirmed three fatalities in missile strikes on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and a Saudi aircraft, for which Yemen's Houthi forces claimed responsibility.

Riyadh's civil aviation authority GACA said three Saudi subjects were killed and multiple others were injur

Wired for War: The German spymaster caught in Mossads web

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:53:45 GMT

August Hanning is accused of working with a foreign intelligence agency, and all the evidence points one way

It took a bungled kidnapping for Germany's former spymaster to be charged with espionage and treason, but August Hanning's ties to Israeli spies and criminals should have set alarm bells ringing in Berlin long ago.

Hanning, who led Germany's Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND) from 1998 to

Wired for War: The German spymaster caught in Mossad's web

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:53:45 GMT

August Hanning is accused of working with a foreign intelligence agency, and all the evidence points one way

EPA strengthens UAE publishing's presence at Frankfurt Book Fair

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:47:42 GMT

SHARJAH, 8th October, 2026 (WAM) -- The Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) is participating in Frankfurt Book Fair 2026, taking place from 7 to 11 October, with a stand featuring seven Emirati publishing houses. This participation supports the Association's efforts to strengthen the UAE publishing industry's international presence, expand opportunities to exchange publishing and translation rights, and build lasting

MEP blasts Euro-Gestapo for lecturing Russia on democracy

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:53:21 GMT

Slovak lawmaker Lubos Blaha has accused the EU of suppressing dissent at home while criticizing Russian elections

Brussels is steering Europe toward totalitarianism and a "Euro-Gestapo" while lecturing Russia on democracy, Slovak MEP Lubos Blaha has warned.

Blaha made the remarks during a European Parliament debate on Tuesday, responding to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, who denounced

Trump, Gold and the 'Orange Plague': Satirical King unveiled at the European Parliament

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:46:59 GMT

Strasbourg [France], October 8 (ANI): A gilded, larger-than-life Donald Trump was unveiled at the European Parliament - naked, eyes closed and perched on the back of a frail man - turning a busy passageway in Strasbourg into the setting for a pointed artistic rebuke of American power, climate policy and what its creator describes as the erosion of the rule-based world order.

Standing 2.6 metres (8.5 feet) tall, '

Kolkata culturist Sundeep Bhutoria inaugurates India National Stand at Frankfurt Book Fair 2026

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:13:38 GMT

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Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 8: Kolkata-based culturist Sundeep Bhutoria, Managing Trustee of the Prabha Khaitan Foundation, inaugurated the India National Stand at the Frankfurt Book Fair (Frankfurter Buchmesse) 2026 as Guest of Honour. The opening marks India's formal presence at one of the world's most significant international gatherings of publishers, authors, translators and literary professio

Analytica Lab India 2026 Wraps Largest-Ever Hyderabad Edition with 327 Exhibitors, 10,000+ Products and Next-Gen Lab Innovations

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:16:55 GMT

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Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 8: analytica Lab India 2026 concluded at the HITEX Exhibition Centre after its largest edition to date, occupying the full venue and bringing the laboratory and analytical community together across three days of technology evaluation, scientific exchange and commercial engagement.

The 2026 standalone edition held from 10-12 September, hosted 327 exhibitors from mo

EU state tightens rules for military-age Ukrainian men

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:41:49 GMT

Lithuania is demanding proof of compliance with military obligations as other European countries step up deportations and limit protection

Lithuania has tightened temporary protection rules for Ukrainian men subject to military service, becoming the latest EU member state to impose new conditions as Kiev struggles to

US Reports 81 US Aircraft Lost Or Damaged In Iran War

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:00:18 GMT

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An updated report by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service (CRS) says 81 US fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, including drones, have been lost or damaged during US military operations against Iran since February 28.

These included 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones, followed by 12 F-15E Strike Eagles, sev

No Safe Haven: How Iran And Russia Target Exile Enemies

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:10:45 GMT

On a Thursday lunchtime in early March, Milad Pourtalebian came home to find his apartment had been broken into and trashed. He then noticed a chilling detail suggesting that this was not a burglary: His "Make Iran Great Again" baseball cap had been skewered to the wall with a large kitchen knife.

Pourtalebian is an Iranian citizen who, since arriving in Canada in 2024, has been organizing exile opposition rallie

Political 'firewall' breached in eastern Germany - AfD

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:07:52 GMT

The right-wing party has secured a historic state parliament presidency in Saxony-Anhalt and appears to have drawn support from rival parties

The right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has secured the office of state parliament president in Saxony-Anhalt, with its successful candidate claiming he received back

Political firewall breached in eastern Germany AfD

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:07:52 GMT

The right-wing party has secured a historic state parliament presidency in Saxony-Anhalt and appears to have drawn support from rival parties

The right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has secured the office of state parliament president in Saxony-Anhalt, with its successful candidate claiming he received backing from members of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Christian Democratic Union (CDU)

Asiad silver medal tribute to late father, says Indian sailor Prince Noble; Manu Francis set sights on Olympic glory

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:30:14 GMT

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New Delhi [India], October 8 (ANI): For Indian sailor Prince Kurisinkal Noble, the Asian Games silver medal he won alongside cousin and longtime sailing partner Manu Francis carries a deeply personal meaning as he dedicated the achievement to his father, who lost his life in the devastating Kerala floods in 2018.

Prince and Manu, both serving as Havildar and Naik respectively in the Indian

What three years of the Gaza war reveal about Israel and the world

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:28:01 GMT

The brutality the Palestinians suffer, and the lack of any repercussions for the perpetrators, show that international law doesnt matter

On October 7, 2023, Hamas and other Palestinian resistance organizations launched an attack out of the Gaza Strip and into Israel under the code name "Al-Aqsa Flood." Israeli and Western mainstream media and politicians rapidly labelled this a massive act of ter

Europe is in revolt its leaders are preparing for war

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:47:18 GMT

Mounting problems with housing, schools, and jobs are driving people into the streets while their governments are gearing up for a conflict no one wants

Europe's leaders have grand plans - spend more on weapons, prepare for war, and tighten citizens' belts. The people have more immediate concerns however, like finding somewhere to live, keeping their jobs, and getting an education. Across France,

Daniel Altmaier opens Shanghai Masters with comeback

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:25:12 GMT

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Germany's Daniel Altmaier rallied for a 1-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4 victory against Denmark's Holger Rune in first-round action Wednesday at the Rolex Shanghai Masters.

Altmaier trailed 4-3 in the deciding set before sweeping the last three games, two on his own serve, to finish in 2 hours and 15 minutes. He converted his only break point of the match in the ninth game to take the lead.<

GERMANY-FRANKFURT-BOOK FAIR-CHINESE BOOTH

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:15:40 GMT

(261007) -- FRANKFURT, Oct. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A reader (R) talks to a staff member at the Chinese joint exhibition booth of the Frankfurt Book Fair in Frankfurt, Germany, Oct. 7, 2026. The world's largest book fair opened Wednesday in Frankfurt, Germany, bringing together more than 4,000 publishing institutions from over 100 countries and regions.

The Chinese joint exhibition booth covers 336 square meters and

NATOs generals gather in Kiev

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:23:30 GMT

The blocs top military body has convened in Ukraine despite consistently rejecting the countrys attempts to join

Military representatives from all of NATO's 32 members have gathered in Kiev. Ukraine has been trying to join the expansionist military-bloc for years, but has been consistently rejected.

The visit by the members of the so-called Military Committee, takes place just a day after U

NATOs top generals gather in Kiev

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:23:30 GMT

The blocs top military body has convened in Ukraine for the first time in eight years despite it not being a member

The NATO Military Committee, the bloc's highest military authority, has gathered in Kiev despite Ukraine not being a member.

The visit comes just a day after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Ukraine's NATO membership "is not on the table as we speak," noting that accessi

RAK Ruler receives German Ambassador, Consul General

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:51:34 GMT

RAS ALKHAIMAH, 7th October, 2026 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, received today at H.H.'s palace in Saqr bin Mohammed City Dr. Tobias Tunkel, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany, and Dr. Jens Christian Gaedtke, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Dubai and the Northern Emirates. They paid a courtesy call on H.H. on the o

IIT-BHU, German university expand academic collaboration with institute-level MoU

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:59:15 GMT

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 7 (ANI): The Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi has entered into an expanded institutional collaboration with Germany's Bergische Universitt Wuppertal (BUW) with the signing of an institute-level Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

The MoU, signed on October 1, marks an expansion of the existing academic collaboration between the two institutions, which initiall

Fire continue ascent, knock off Western Conference-leading Whitecaps

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:05:12 GMT

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Maren Haile-Selassie tallied a goal and an assist and the host Chicago Fire continued their ascent by handing the Western Conference-leading Vancouver Whitecaps a 3-1 defeat on Tuesday night.

In a game rescheduled from July due to wildfire smoke, the Fire (13-8-6, 45 points) also received goals from Jonathan Bamba and Philip Zinckernagel as they passed Charlotte for fourth plac

(SP)AZERBAIJAN-BAKU-JUDO-WORLD SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:15:20 GMT

(261007) -- BAKU, Oct. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tanaka Ryuga of Japan (front) competes against Makhmadbek Makhmadbekov of the United Arab Emirates (back) during the gold medal bout of men's -73kg at the 2026 World Senior Judo Championships in Baku on Oct. 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)

Sagarmanthan 2026 to bring maritime leaders from nearly 75 countries to New Delhi

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:30:46 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 7 (ANI): The third edition of Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue will bring together more than 1,200 speakers, delegates and participants from nearly 75 countries in the national capital from October 7 to October 9 to deliberate on the future of the global maritime sector, with a focus on trade, technology, sustainability and cooperation at sea.

The three-day dialogue is being co-h

Ukraine's NATO membership "not on the table," says Marco Rubio as US "simply focused" on ending conflict

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:30:36 GMT

Reykjavik [Iceland], October 7 (ANI): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Ukraine's accession to NATO is currently off the table, stressing that Washington's immediate priority is ending the ongoing war rather than expanding the military alliance.

Speaking during a joint press availability alongside Icelandic Foreign Minister orgerur Katrin Gunnarsdottir, Rubio addressed questions surrounding the allianc

Messi receives honorary doctorate from University of Beunos Aires ahead of farewell international match

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:22:54 GMT

Beunos Aires [Argentina], October 6 (ANI): Argentina football icon Lionel Messi was honoured with an honorary doctorate by the University of Beunos Aires ahead of his farewell international match against Benin on Tuesday.

Messi, who had announced his retirement from international football on September 1, will be stepping in international colours one final time on home soil against Benin on Tuesday.

The offi

"Won't be marking Messi, he's a legend": Benin international Tijani ahead of Argentine's farewell international match

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:20:21 GMT

Buenos Aires [Argentina], October 6 (ANI): Benin footballer Tijani Mohamed, who will be facing legendary Lionel Messi in the icon's last-ever international game for Argentina, made a heartwarming statement ahead of the game, saying that they would not be man-marking Messi and hoping that three-time world champions win the game.

Messi, who had announced his retirement from international football on September

Sixers lose backup C Ariel Hukporti to torn Achilles

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:40:33 GMT

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Philadelphia 76ers center Ariel Hukporti suffered a torn right Achilles tendon in Monday night's preseason opener.

The team announced that he will undergo surgery on Tuesday and further updates would be provided as appropriate.

The injury occurred during the first quarter of the Sixers' 120-97 win against the visiting New York Knicks.

Hukporti started the game agai

Karaganov: Russia can win a nuclear war in Europe

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:39:19 GMT

As tensions with NATO rise, Russia must reinforce nuclear deterrence and remain ready to use its arsenal only as a last resort

The debate on the use of nuclear weapons has moved into the practical realm, so while NATO is discussing the Russian Foreign Ministry's warning of a full-spectrum response in the event of an attempt to blockade Kaliningrad Region, Russian experts are discussing nuclear de

Karaganov: Russia must be prepared to use nuclear weapons

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:39:19 GMT

As tensions with NATO rise, Russia must reinforce nuclear deterrence and remain ready to use its arsenal only as a last resort

"Thank you for making me love football even more...": Neymar's note to Messi ahead of icon's final int'l match

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:57:12 GMT

Brasilia [Brazil], October 7 (ANI): Brazil football legend Neymar Jr penned an emotional note for Argentina football icon Lionel Messi as the 2022 FIFA World Cup-winning skipper prepares for his farewell international match.

Messi, who had announced his retirement from international football on September 1, will be stepping into international colours one final time on home soil against Benin on Tuesday.

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Objections to conscription triple in Germany media

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:34:45 GMT

More than 12,000 people have reportedly sought exemption from military service so far this year

The number of Germans seeking conscientious objector status has risen sharply amid Berlin's military buildup and debate over reinstating conscription, the RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland (RND) reported on Tuesday.

According to RND, whose parent company is partly owned by the ruling coalition's Soc

Objections to conscription triple in Germany - media

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:34:45 GMT

More than 12,000 people have reportedly sought exemption from military service so far this year

Acc

Putin clears UniCredit sale in Russia

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:15:21 GMT

The Italian lender has faced pressure from European regulators to scale back its operations in the country

Russian President Vladimir Putin has cleared Italy's UniCredit to restructure its Russian operations, paving the way for the banking giant to sell its business in the country.

UniCredit has operated in Russia since 1989 and is listed by the central bank as one of the country's 13 key c

Former German Intelligence Chief August Hanning arrested on alleged treason and espionage charges

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:15:59 GMT

Berlin [Germany], October 6 (ANI): Germany's Federal Criminal Police Office agents have arrested former Federal Intelligence Service (BND) President August Hanning and his former chief of staff, Manfred D, on serious charges including treasonous espionage, spying on state secrets, attempted treason, and espionage, Euro News reported.

In an official statement, the Federal Prosecutor's Office announced that the two

China's alleged expanding espionage network raises global security concerns

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:15:20 GMT

Washington DC [US], October 6 (ANI): China's expanding espionage and technology-gathering activities are raising concerns over national security, critical infrastructure and democratic societies, with analysts warning that stolen data and advanced technologies could be used for surveillance, cyber operations and political interference, The Epoch Times reported.

The concerns follow an unprecedented alert issued by

Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre participates in 78th Frankfurt Book Fair

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:06:45 GMT

ABU DHABI, 6th October, 2026 (WAM) -- The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), is participating in the 78th Frankfurt Book Fair, which will be held from 7th to 11th October 2026.

The Centre's participation at the event features a comprehensive programme focused on strengthening the global presence of Emirati and Arab literature; expandi

State of Corruption: Zelensky crosses tipping point in new poll

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:21:44 GMT

Unending scandals have disintegrated trust in his legitimacy and inner circle while putting foreign funding for Kiev into question

Ukrainians are increasingly disappointed with serving officials and ashamed of their actions, a recent opinion poll indicates. A majority now insists that Vladimir Zelensky must not seek a second term as president, as he once pledged.

Mounting disillusionment wi

No, the AfD are not the Nazis - and neither are they Germany's main problem right now

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:54:24 GMT

President Steinmeier invokes the Weimar Republic as a warning to his people - deliberately misremembering history to shut those people up

Unlike in countries such as Russia, the US, or France, the German presidency is not a powerful office. At least not in terms of what it can do directly or independently. Instead, Ge

Franco-German leaders demand EU readies China 'kill switch'

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:46:04 GMT

Paris and Berlin want Brussels to toughen its trade stance as negotiations with Beijing approach

France and Germany are pressing Brussels to take a tougher line on China by creating new powers that could rapidly shut foreign countries out of the EU market.

The proposal effectively tells Brussels to beef up its

Franco-German leaders demand EU readies China kill switch

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:46:04 GMT

Paris and Berlin want Brussels to toughen its trade stance as negotiations with Beijing approach

France and Germany are pressing Brussels to take a tougher line on China by creating new powers that could rapidly shut foreign countries out of the EU market.

The proposal effectively tells Brussels to beef up its position as it prepares for negotiations with Beijing. It also marks a shift for

Mossad-linked ex-German spy chief arrested for treason

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:18:03 GMT

August Hanning, previously tied to a high-profile kidnapping case, is accused of buying state secrets from his former aide

Former German intelligence chief August Hanning has been arrested on charges of espionage and treason, amid accusations that he recruited the former head of Israel's Mossad spy agency to carry out a child kidnapping.

Hanning, who headed the BND from 1998 to 2005, was ar

Former German spy chief arrested for espionage

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:18:03 GMT

August Hanning, previously linked to a high-profile kidnapping case, is accused of buying state secrets from his former aide

Former German intelligence chief August Hanning has been arrested on charges of espionage and treason, the country's federal prosecutor's office announced on Tuesday.

The 80-year-old form

Scholars from India, Abroad present research on Himalayan Heritage at International Conference in Shimla

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:42:43 GMT

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 6 (ANI): An international conference bringing together scholars and researchers from India and abroad has provided a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue on the history, culture, archaeology, heritage conservation and contemporary challenges of the Himalayan region, participants and organisers said on Tuesday.

The three-day conference, being organised by the Himachal

Angel Tetarbe Receives International Fashion Style Icon of the Year 2026 Award in Mumbai

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:57:36 GMT

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 6: Dubai-based actress and fashion personality Angel Tetarbe arrived in Mumbai to receive the "International Fashion Style Icon of the Year 2026" award, recognising her distinctive style, confidence and international presence.

The award marks another milestone in Tetarbe's journey across fashion, entertainment and international platforms. Known for her glamorous fa

India-US bond yield gap near 20-year low as inflation differential narrows: Report

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:08:56 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 6 (ANI): The gap between Indian and US 10-year government bond yields has narrowed to around two percentage points, near its lowest level in about two decades. However, a sharp reduction in the inflation differential between the two economies suggests India may be able to sustain a lower yield premium over US Treasuries, according to a Jefferies India Equity Strategy report.

"India's ra

Utkrisht Prerna Puraskar 2026: Honouring Excellence, Purpose and Meaningful Impact

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:08:02 GMT

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New Delhi [India], October 6: The Utkrisht Prerna Puraskar 2026 recognises individuals whose work reflects substance, achievement and meaningful contribution. Presented by The Update India, the award celebrates distinctive journeys across literature, education, leadership, wellness, social thought and other fields where individual effort creates a wider impact.

The winners of Utkrisht Prerna Puraskar 2

CHINA-SHANGHAI-INT'L PUPPET ART WEEK (CN)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:46:28 GMT

(261006) -- SHANGHAI, Oct. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A puppet show is performed by an Italian puppet troupe at the opening ceremony of the 10th "Golden Magnolia" Shanghai International Puppet Art Week in east China's Shanghai, Oct. 5, 2026. The art week, themed "See the World, See You and Me, Enjoy the Future," opened here on Monday. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

TRENDS to showcase 550 research, knowledge publications at Frankfurt Book Fair 2026

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:00:17 GMT

ABU DHABI, 6th October, 2026 (WAM) -- TRENDS Research & Advisory, a TRENDS Group company, will participate in the Frankfurt Book Fair for the sixth consecutive year, showcasing more than 550 research publications at the event's 78th edition from 7th to 11th October at Messe Frankfurt in Germany.

The participation, through TRENDS' virtual office in Germany, aims to strengthen research ties and international st

Backbone of German fleet: A400M military aircraft takes part in Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 in Jodhpur

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:59:52 GMT

By Amrashree Mishra

Jodhpur (Rajasthan) [India], October 6 (ANI): Amid the vast, sun-drenched expanses of Rajasthan, the skies over the Jodhpur Air Force Station have transformed into a bustling aerial theatre. Setting a striking tone for international military cooperation, the German Air Force is participating in the ongoing multinational air combat Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026, featuring the prominent deploymen

(SP)AZERBAIJAN-BAKU-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026-WOMEN'S 52KG

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 02:46:37 GMT

(261006) -- BAKU, Oct. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Mascha Ballhaus (L) of Germany competes against Odette Giuffrida of Italy during the women's 52kg bronze medal match at the World Judo Championships 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan, Oct. 5, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)

Three risks weigh on Europe's growth

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:45:07 GMT

Emergency fuel releases may ease the immediate supply strain, but reliance on imports leaves Europe exposed to further disruptions.The ECB must balance inflation risks against weakening demand, while governments face pressure from rising costs as they seek to cushion the energy shock.

BRUSSELS, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) -- Costly energy, rising inflation and higher borrowing costs together threaten to weak

MOUZ, Vitality lock up playoff berths at ESL Season 24

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:19:06 GMT

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MOUZ and Team Vitality became the first two teams to punch their tickets to the playoff stage at ESL Pro League Season 24 as they earned their third straight group-stage wins on Monday in Katowice, Poland.

MOUZ swept Team Spirit 2-0 and Vitality topped Team Falcons 2-1 in the Round 3 High Matches that pitted unbeaten teams. Spirit and Falcons are still alive but must run it back i

Why 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine awards optogenetics

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:45:18 GMT

The larger impact of optogenetics may lie in what it allows scientists to ask. By turning carefully selected nerve cells on or off, researchers can continue to unravel one of humanity's greatest mysteries: how the brain works.

STOCKHOLM, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) -- Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine on Monday for their discoveries concernin

Munich Security Conference President Wolfgang Ischinger calls India-EU FTA "almost historic step"

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:16:44 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 5 (ANI): Calling India a trusted international partner whose foreign policy independence offers high reliability, Munich Security Conference (MSC) Foundation Council President Wolfgang Ischinger stated that India's strategic autonomy represents an 'enormously valuable asset' for Europe, while emphasising that New Delhi plays a central role in Europe's Indo-Pacific strategy.

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Delhi delivers dose of truth to West on its Russia ties

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:23:47 GMT

The Indian foreign minister says Moscow supported New Delhi during past security crises and that history is not easily forgotten

New Delhi has responded with a reality check to the collective West's attempts to pressure India through economic and trade coercion to sever its ties with Moscow.

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Nobel Prize in Medicine 2026 awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, Georg Nagel for discoveries in optogenetics

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:16:11 GMT

Stockholm [Sweden], October 5 (ANI): The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on Sunday (local time) awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine jointly to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for their discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and optogenetics.

According to a press release issued by the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet, the prize recognises discoveries that

Germany facing potential violent conflict with Russia spy chief

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:51:00 GMT

BND chief Martin Jaegers claim comes as his agency pushes for more funding and expanded powers

Germany could become "embroiled in a violent conflict with Russia," the country's foreign intelligence chief has warned, claiming that a mysterious drone incident at Leipzig airport is an example of the "real and imminent" threat posed by Moscow.

Speaking to lawmakers at a parliamentary hearing on

Germany facing potential 'violent conflict' with Russia - spy chief

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:51:00 GMT

BND chief Martin Jaeger's claim comes as his agency pushes for more funding and expanded powers

Germany could become "embroiled in a violent conflict with Russia," the country's foreign intelligence chief has warned, claiming that a mysterious drone incident at Leipzig airport is an example of the "real a

Swiss scammed out of millions by Ukraine-linked call centers media

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:28:06 GMT

The operations are reportedly part of a massive fraud industry said to be worth billions to corrupt officials in Kiev
Swiss police are investigating a sprawling fraud operation with suspected links to Ukrainian scam call centers, an industry said to be worth billions to corrupt officials in Kiev, Neue Zurcher Zeitung (NZZ) has reported, citing law enforcement officials.
According to a repor

Ukraines scam-call networks targeting Swiss anti-fraud squad

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:28:06 GMT

Senior political figures in Kiev are accused of heading a predatory and illegal industry said to be worth billions
Swiss police are investigating a sprawling fraud operation with suspected links to Ukrainian scam call centers, an industry said to be worth billions to corrupt officials in Kiev, Neue Zurcher Zeitung (NZZ) has reported, citing law enforcement officials.
According to a report o

Trade talks with US are at an impasse India

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:31:01 GMT

Further concessions would be very difficult for both sides to make, although talks are ongoing, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says
India-US trade negotiations have hit a "plateau," making further concessions "very difficult," Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday, days after Washington said a deal is not imminent.
India and the US have been negotiating a Bilateral

Merz's Kiev trips are political 'pilgrimages' - ex-Austrian foreign minister (VIDEO)

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:19:23 GMT

The German chancellor is making PR-driven visits to Ukraine as his approval hits a record low, Karin Kneissl has told RT

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's repeated trips to Kiev resemble political "pilgrimages" rather than substantive policy at a time when people at home are losing trust in h

India-EU trade deal to boost exports in labour-intensive sectors like textiles, footwear, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:12:51 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 5 (ANI): Highlighting the potential of the India-EU trade agreement, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the agreement could support employment in labour-intensive sectors such as footwear, textiles, toys and processed products, many of which are linked to micro and small enterprises.
"Those are all in the micro and small medium industry segment, which are labour-intensive,"

India in talks with Russia and Ukraine to end conflict FM

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:24:55 GMT

S. Jaishankar says New Delhi has moved beyond advocacy and has become more directly involved in efforts to end the conflict
India has moved "beyond advocacy" in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and is now holding talks with both Moscow and Kiev on Black Sea shipping, grain, and energy exports, as well as possible non-attack arrangements, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has said.
New Delhi has bec

France to be 'big driver' of India-EU trade deal, push cooperation in AI, space, healthcare, energy: Benjamin Haddad

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:02:44 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 5 (ANI): France will be a "big driver" and supporter of the India-European Union trade deal and will push to deepen its economic content, including cooperation in energy, French Minister Delegate for European Affairs Benjamin Haddad said, highlighting the pact's potential to accelerate investment and strengthen supply chains.
"You will see France be a big driver and a big supporter of t

India must surpass global quality benchmarks to win larger global share; trust remains "important challenge": Venu Srinivasan

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:32:50 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 5 (ANI): India will need to match and eventually surpass global manufacturing benchmarks set by countries like Japan, South Korea and China to secure a larger share of global manufacturing, said Venu Srinivasan,Chairman IFQM; Chairman Emeritus, TVS Motor Company, adding that building globally trusted Indian products remains an "important challenge" for the country.
Addressing the annual

'No Lindsay Graham bill in Europe': Sitharaman on India's strategic autonomy in EU trade talks

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:31:41 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 5 (ANI): There is no "Lindsay Graham bill" in Europe that could determine India's trade negotiations with the European Union, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said while speaking at the Munich Leaders meeting, asserting that discussions over India's strategic autonomy and its procurement of Russian oil were not a deciding factor in the trade talks.
"In Europe, as much as I unde

India-US trade negotiations reached 'plateau', further give-and-take difficult: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:31:08 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 5 (ANI): Negotiations on the India-US trade agreement have reached a "plateau" where further concessions from either side could be difficult, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, indicating that the remaining discussions may hinge on finding limited room for compromise.
"The agreement negotiations are still ongoing, although we'd like to believe that both the sides have reach

Helping Coloradans navigate new plug-in solar options

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:32:32 GMT

A new law going into effect Jan. 1 will allow more Coloradans to convert the state’s 300 days of sunshine a year into the power needed to operate dishwashers, microwaves, refrigerators — anything running on electricity.
Traditional rooftop solar panels are large and costly to install but new plug-in solar panels are much cheaper and are small enough to be mounted on balconies or patios.
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Former German spy chief detained over suspected treasonous espionage

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:34:02 GMT

Former German spy chiefAugust Hanningwas detained on Tuesday on suspicion of attempted treason in a case that ranks among Germany'sbiggest intelligence scandalssince the Cold War.
Prosecutors accused him of paying for secret documents and using them in an analysis for a foreign spy service. They did not identify the intelligence service and it was not immediately clear whether the analysis reached its intended re

China urges France, Germany not to push EU toward protectionism

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:35:45 GMT

The Ministry of Commerce in Beijing, China. /VCG
A spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday urged France and Germany, as major global economies, to uphold openness, cooperation and free trade, abide by World Trade Organization rules and refrain from pushing the European Union (EU) to resort to protectionist tools.

The spokesperson also called on the two countries not to politi

Meet Mahmoud, a Berlin Resident!

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:48:07 GMT

An interview by Helga Merkelbach
I met Mahmoud when he guided us, a group of friends, on his tour "Revolutionary Role of Cafes" in Berlin for the organization Querstadtein e.V. This non-profit association lets people,

France, Germany seek new EU rapid response tool against trade threats

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:01:26 GMT

French PresidentEmmanuel Macronand German ChancellorFriedrich Merzhave urged theEuropean Unionto develop a new legal arsenal to respond faster to any potentialtrade warwithChina, according to a letter seen by AFP on Monday.
While it stopped short of explicitly naming the Asian giant, the letter toEuropean CommissionPresidentUrsula von der Leyenwas sent just days before the EU trade commissioner heads toBeijingto

National Guard members strengthen ties with German Armed Forces

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:10:13 GMT

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany - Twenty-one U.S. service members traveled to Germany Sept. 8-26 to participate in a three-week military reserve exchange with the German Armed Forces, strengthening interoperability and relationships between U.S. and German reserve forces.
Participants from the National Guard, Marine Corps Reserve and Navy Reserve represented Montana, Michigan, Idaho, Alaska, Puerto Rico, Virginia, Mar

Nuclear deterrence: who are the real Care Bears

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:23:33 GMT

Advocates of nuclear disarmament are regularly dismissed by the champions of nuclear deterrence as nave and unrealistic, utopian or even irresponsible. Yet this doctrine of deterrence, regarded by France as the cornerstone of its national security, is based on quasi-religious beliefs, a theory that cannot be proven, risky gambles and fragile assumptions. So much so that one might legitimately ask which side the Care Be

A Clarion Call: La Bataille De Gaulle

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:20:33 GMT

This film bursts onto a French political, economic, and cultural scene that has been steeped in Americanism, globalism, and Europeanism for half a century. Todays France is the antithesis of Gaullism. It is fully integrated into the American imperial system and is at an advanced stage of fusionpossibly dissolutionwithin the supranational European Union and NATO, the military alliance led by the United States. President

Which Way Is Peace

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:15:28 GMT

Remarks in Baltimore on October 3, 2026, at event withWar Is Still A Lie
Thank you to Ronda Cooperstein and the local chapter of World BEYOND War for setting this event up.
I recently read a big stack of books on the decline and elimination of dueling. There were thousands of factors, many of them beyond anyones easy control, but key among them was cultural change, was bringing people to find greater humili

Meet Mahmoud, a Berlin Resident!

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:18:07 GMT

An interview byHelga Merkelbach
I met Mahmoud when he guided us, a group of friends, on his tour Revolutionary Role of Cafes in Berlin for the organizationQuerstadtein e.V.This non-profit association lets people, who are usually rather talked about, have their say.
Homeless show where and how they live, migrants tell their stories (of war, poverty and lately climate catastrophes) and how th

The Ukraine war: Propaganda and the death of truth

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

As propaganda clouds the Ukraine war, inconvenient truths are being buried and voices opposing the conflict silenced, writes DrWilliam Briggs.
IN EARLY SEPTEMBER, Independent Australia publishedan articlehighlighting the case of a young Ukrainian anti-war activist and socialist who faces 15 years in prison for arguing against the war.
His call was to unite people on both sides of the border. The mainstream

5.4-magnitude quake hits New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea -- GFZ

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:15:36 GMT

BEIJING, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 jolted New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea at 2020 GMT on Friday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.
The epicenter, with a depth of 43.5 km, was initially determined to be at 5.18 degrees south latitude and 151.83 degrees east longitude.