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Host Putin is greeted with respect by world leaders

Host Putin is greeted with respect by world leaders

Tue 22 Oct 2024 13:39 CEST

Powerful and populous nations meet in Kazan under Russian leadership to strengthen the Brics group's influence. President Vladimir Putin wants to show that world leaders are on good terms with Russia – and he is greeted with accolades and respect

The opposition makes progress in disputed election in Kashmir

The opposition makes progress in disputed election in Kashmir

Tue 8 Oct 2024 14:44 CEST

Kashmir has for the first time since the disputed region's autonomy was revoked in 2019 gone to regional elections. Supporters are celebrating the opposition's successes

Sri Lanka's new president Anura Kumara Dissanayake: "I'm no wizard"

Sri Lanka's new president Anura Kumara Dissanayake: "I'm no wizard"

Mon 23 Sept 2024 10:30 CEST

Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been sworn in as Sri Lanka's new president after the weekend's election. The 55-year-old promises to restore the people's confidence in the country's severely crisis-stricken institutions

Biden: China is "testing" the world

Biden: China is "testing" the world

Sun 22 Sept 2024 04:44 CEST

China is having a tough time with the economy and recovery after the pandemic and is therefore trying to "test" the world with increased military activity, according to US President Joe Biden.

Trump plans to meet Modi

Trump plans to meet Modi

Wed 18 Sept 2024 03:05 CEST

After the hug with Putin: Modi meets Zelenskyj

After the hug with Putin: Modi meets Zelenskyj

Fri 23 Aug 2024 08:03 CEST

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj. On site in Kiev, he promises that India will contribute with humanitarian aid to Ukraine

At Least 15 Dead in Explosion at Indian Factory

At Least 15 Dead in Explosion at Indian Factory

Thu 22 Aug 2024 06:09 CEST

Healthcare Strike Across India After Brutal Murder

Healthcare Strike Across India After Brutal Murder

Sat 17 Aug 2024 08:23 CEST

Doctors in India went on a nationwide strike on Saturday after a medical student was found murdered and raped at her workplace, R G Kar hospital, in Calcutta (Kolkata) last week.

Modi: Rapists Should be Hanged

Modi: Rapists Should be Hanged

Thu 15 Aug 2024 07:42 CEST

Protests against violence against women are growing again in India, following a case involving a murdered medical student. Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets, but at the crime scene the demonstrations degenerated into looting and chaos

The bill for Macron's state dinner: 5.5 million

The bill for Macron's state dinner: 5.5 million

Fri 2 Aug 2024 13:56 CEST

When France's President Macron invited King Charles to dinner, he wanted to do something grandiose. The result was a star-studded lobster dinner in the Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles

World leaders shocked after the shooting at Trump

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World leaders shocked after the shooting at Trump

Sun 14 Jul 2024 01:44 CEST

Strong reactions are pouring in after the shooting at Donald Trump's campaign meeting in Pennsylvania. "Sweden stands behind the USA and wishes Donald Trump a speedy recovery", writes Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on X

Zelensky: Modi's visit to Moscow "devastating"

Zelensky: Modi's visit to Moscow "devastating"

Tue 9 Jul 2024 13:32 CEST

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj directs sharp criticism towards India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his visit to Moscow.

Dictators and Militia Leaders Congratulate Pezeshkian

Dictators and Militia Leaders Congratulate Pezeshkian

Sat 6 Jul 2024 12:54 CEST

Iran's newly elected president Masoud Pezeshkian is congratulated by Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, Syria's dictator al-Assad and Shia militia Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah.

Bieber performed for the son of Asia's richest man

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Bieber performed for the son of Asia's richest man

Sat 6 Jul 2024 07:41 CEST

Justin Bieber has flown in and performed at the wedding celebration for the son of Asia's richest man. Around 100 million kronor is rumored to be what he got for the performance, according to Indian media

The Death Accident in India: "Everyone Fell on Top of Each Other"

The Death Accident in India: "Everyone Fell on Top of Each Other"

Wed 3 Jul 2024 06:28 CEST

The day after the deadly accident in India, when hundreds of people were trampled to death, survivors are trying to understand what happened. I tried to help some women, but even I fainted and was crushed under the crowd, says police officer Sheela Maurya to AFP

Over 100 dead during Hindu gathering

Over 100 dead during Hindu gathering

Tue 2 Jul 2024 13:15 CEST

At least 116 people have died after panic broke out during a Hindu gathering in northern India.

Modi's India: "Harsh authoritarian methods"

Modi's India: "Harsh authoritarian methods"

Sat 15 Jun 2024 13:07 CEST

After the massive election in India, it is clear that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will continue as leader for another five years. But despite India having been dubbed "the world's largest democracy", there are question marks over how democratic the country is

"Abortion rights dropped from G7 statement"

"Abortion rights dropped from G7 statement"

Fri 14 Jun 2024 11:57 CEST

Both the Pope and India's Narendra Modi have turned up at the G7 meeting in Italy. The joint statement from the countries is expected to urge China to stop selling arms to Russia – but nothing about abortion

Modi sworn in for a third term

Modi sworn in for a third term

Sun 9 Jun 2024 10:42 CEST

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the oath of office for a historic third term on Sunday. At the same time, he is expected to present 30 ministers in the new government

Modi gets to continue ruling India

Modi gets to continue ruling India

Wed 5 Jun 2024 15:42 CEST

Narendra Modi will form a new government in India. His alliance NDA stands united behind the Prime Minister

Modi winner – but without his own majority

Modi winner – but without his own majority

Tue 4 Jun 2024 08:33 CEST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his allies won the massive election in India – but for the first time, Modi's party did not gain a majority on its own. And opposition leader Rahul Gandhi is breathing optimism

India: 642 million have voted

India: 642 million have voted

Mon 3 Jun 2024 22:03 CEST

Over 30 election workers dead in India – 46.9 degrees

Over 30 election workers dead in India – 46.9 degrees

Sun 2 Jun 2024 08:05 CEST

A heatwave has gripped parts of India. Only in one state, at least 33 camel drivers died due to the heat in the seventh and final round of voting in the country's marathon election

Polling stations closed after India's marathon election

Polling stations closed after India's marathon election

Sat 1 Jun 2024 07:59 CEST

The last voice has been laid in India's several weeks-long election. Who will win is already seen as clear in principle