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Turkey Applies for Membership in Brics

Turkey has applied for membership in the Brics alliance, according to sources for the news agency Bloomberg. The information has not yet been confirmed by the Turkish government or by any other member country.

Turkey Applies for Membership in Brics

India's growth slows down

The Purchasing Managers' Index for India's manufacturing industry in August fell to 57. 5, down from 58.

India's growth slows down

This is the Swedish team against India in the Davis Cup

14-15 September, Sweden will host India in the Davis Cup, where the winner will get a chance to qualify for the finals next year. National team captain Simon Aspelin has selected Elias Ymer, Leo Borg, doubles players André Göransson and Filip Bergevi.

This is the Swedish team against India in the Davis Cup

Benson missed the medal: "My weakest event"

The shooter Anna Benson finished fifth in the final of air rifle, 10 meters standing, at the Paralympic Games. The performance still promises well for the continuation of the games.

Benson missed the medal: "My weakest event"

Danish man dropped weapons over India – will not be extradited

A Danish man who was involved in dropping tons of illegal weapons from a plane over West Bengal nearly 30 years ago should not be extradited to India to stand trial, a Danish court has decided. .

Danish man dropped weapons over India – will not be extradited

Setback for Absolut Vodka's Owner

The French spirits manufacturer Pernod Ricard, which among other things owns the Absolut Vodka brand, is experiencing a clearly decreased demand in line with the tougher economic situation. Global sales increased by 1.

Setback for Absolut Vodka's Owner

At least 28 people have died in floods and landslides in India

At least 28 people have died in floods and landslides in the Indian state of Gujarat in recent days. Some of them have drowned and others have been hit by falling trees, the government reports.

At least 28 people have died in floods and landslides in India

The UN pauses deliveries to Gaza after shelling

A UN vehicle was hit by gunfire from Israeli military on Tuesday evening when it participated in a vehicle convoy in Gaza coordinated with the Israeli military, IDF. Now the UN's food program WFP is pausing all transports in Gaza.

The UN pauses deliveries to Gaza after shelling

Forest Fires a Larger Emissions Culprit than Russia

Record-large forest fires plagued Canada last year. This led to larger emissions of carbon dioxide than what some of the world's largest emitters are guilty of by burning fossil fuels in a year, according to a new study.

Forest Fires a Larger Emissions Culprit than Russia

Police fired tear gas at protest against violence against women

Police have fired tear gas at demonstrators in Calcutta (Kolkata) in India since extensive protests broke out against the authorities' actions in a case of gang rape that ended in murder. The crime took place earlier in August, when a provincial doctor in Calcutta was subjected to sexual violence and then murdered.

Police fired tear gas at protest against violence against women

Hundreds of Thousands Homeless After Floods

Nearly 300,000 people are forced to seek shelter in emergency camps after floods have affected large parts of Bangladesh, according to rescue personnel. The floods have been caused by the heavy monsoon rains that have killed at least 42 people in Bangladesh and India since the beginning of the week.

Hundreds of Thousands Homeless After Floods

Countless harassments within Indian film

Female actors must work long hours with too low wages and without access to toilets, while they are subjected to countless sexual harassments. This is shown by a 290-page long report on the film industry in the state of Kerala in southern India, [according to BBC](https://www.

Countless harassments within Indian film

After the hug with Putin: Modi meets Zelenskyj

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.

After the hug with Putin: Modi meets Zelenskyj

Harris makes history – accepts under great jubilation

Tax cuts for the middle class, continued support to Ukraine, freedom and a "new way forward". To deafening applause, Kamala Harris accepts becoming the Democratic Party's presidential candidate – and thereby becomes the first woman with a minority background in the role.

Harris makes history – accepts under great jubilation

Sheikh Hasina's Diplomatic Passport is Revoked

The transitional government in Bangladesh is withdrawing the diplomatic passports of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her ministers, announces the country's interior minister. Sheikh Hasina fled to India after a student-led revolt in early August.

Sheikh Hasina's Diplomatic Passport is Revoked

At Least 15 Dead in Explosion at Indian Factory

At least 15 people have died in an explosion at a pharmaceutical factory in India, the police reported on Thursday. An additional 30 to 40 people have suffered acid burns from chemicals, some of them severe.

At Least 15 Dead in Explosion at Indian Factory

Star-Studded When the Democrats Meet in Chicago

The Biden, Obama, Clinton, and Carter families are in place. Now the Democrats are gathering in Chicago for the convention and to celebrate the USA's first female presidential candidate with a minority background.

Star-Studded When the Democrats Meet in Chicago

Trump's Running Mate: From Crown Prince to Liability?

The weeks since JD Vance was appointed as Donald Trump's running mate have been marked by controversies. Now, analysts are wondering if Vance can sink Trump in the autumn election – and if the former president is even considering switching partner.

Trump's Running Mate: From Crown Prince to Liability?

Healthcare Strike Across India After Brutal Murder

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. .

Healthcare Strike Across India After Brutal Murder

Modi: Rapists Should be Hanged

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.

Modi: Rapists Should be Hanged

Cooked Peacock Stew on Youtube - Got Caught

An Indian YouTube user uploaded a video to the site – where he cooked a curry dish with peacock meat. Peacocks are protected in the country and the man was arrested after the police noticed the video.

Cooked Peacock Stew on Youtube - Got Caught

Indian doctor mass strike after student murder

After a young medical student in Calcutta, India was raped and murdered, thousands of doctors in the country have gone on strike as a call for better security for healthcare personnel. The woman's body was severely injured when it was found on Friday and the autopsy confirmed sexual assault and that she had been murdered, reports [The Guardian](https://www.

Indian doctor mass strike after student murder

Top officials investigated for murder after deadly protests

A court in Bangladesh has launched an investigation into the murder of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and six other people in her government. Additionally, several other individuals, including high-ranking police officers, are being investigated in the case.

Top officials investigated for murder after deadly protests

Turmoil in Bangladesh: "Historic Moment"

After weeks of violent protests, hundreds of dead, curfews and internet shutdowns, Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and left the country. It's a very hopeful moment, says South Asia expert Asheque Haque.

Turmoil in Bangladesh: "Historic Moment"