Around 30,000 people joined an anti-austerity strike in Brussels, where clashes erupted between youths and riot police, prompting the use of tear gas and water cannon. The protests oppose government plans to save €10 billion through spending cuts and other austerity measures

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked 25 years of continuous leadership in government on October 7, 2026. Leaders from Japan, Belgium, Nigeria, Bhutan and Dominica congratulated him, highlighting his leadership, India's development and stronger bilateral partnerships