India

At least ten dead after tourist boat capsized in Yamuna River near Vrindavan

An overcrowded tourist boat capsized in the Yamuna River in northern India on Friday, killing at least 10 people, according to local authorities.

Norway secures Swedish oil despite global chaos

In the midst of the global oil crisis, Sweden is doing relatively well thanks to its neighbor Norway. But both countries may need to cut their energy consumption, warns Nordea's chief analyst Thina Margrethe Saltvedt. It is a common problem, says the Norwegian analyst.

More electric cars on the world's roads are leading the way

Electric cars are becoming an increasingly common sight around the world. In some places, more than half of the cars sold last year were battery-powered. An African upstart is unexpectedly taking the lead.

Now humankind is aiming for the Moon again

Humankind is heading to the moon for the first time in over 50 years. If all goes according to plan, NASA's crewed Artemis 2 mission is set to lift off from Florida soon. It's like a space race between the US and China, says space scientist Martin Wieser.

Now 1.4 billion Indians are to be counted as world's largest census begins

The world's largest census begins on Wednesday, when three million officials will count India's residents.

Hattrick in trade - EU and Australia agree

Donald Trump's tariff threats are causing the EU to accelerate trade talks. Now a third major agreement is underway, with Australia taking the lead after agreements with South America and India.

Iran War Creates Wild West at Sea

Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is far from watertight. But it has proven effective enough in recent weeks to create chaos. A fifth of the world's oil and gas transport has come to a halt. Fuel and insurance prices are skyrocketing. Shipping companies are imposing extra fees and dumping containers in distant ports.

Abuse and loss in Elizabeth Gilbert's new autobiography

Twenty years after the global success of "Happiness, Love and the Meaning of Life," Elizabeth Gilbert is coming to terms with a dark past of addiction and loss in a new autobiography. Writing it was incredibly difficult. "Painful," she tells TT

US reverses stance on Iranian oil - minimal effect

The US is making a U-turn and temporarily allowing the sale of Iranian oil. It is a strange decision and will also have minimal effect on the oil price, Thina Margrethe Saltvedt, chief analyst at Nordea, points out.

Yara International warns of global fertilizer crisis - food could become more expensive

The global fertilizer supply is being shaken up considerably by the gas-price shock sweeping the world as a result of the war in Iran, warns Norwegian Yara International. For Swedish households, this could mean higher food prices in the future.

Bestselling author Viveca Sten changes genre: Thought it was too difficult

A yoga camp in India made crime writer Viveca Sten unexpectedly change direction - to feel-good. It has been such a pleasure-driven project. No murders, no blood and no unpleasantness, she says.

U.S. temporarily eases sanctions on Russian oil

The U.S. government is temporarily easing economic sanctions against Russia to allow Russian oil currently stuck at sea to be sold to other countries.

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz - Macron appeals to G7

Several ships have been subject to suspected attacks near the Strait of Hormuz, according to the British maritime watchdog, UKMTO. French President Emmanuel Macron is urging G7 countries to restore traffic in the vital strait "as soon as possible."

US temporarily eases sanctions on Russian oil to allow sale to India

The U.S. government is temporarily easing economic sanctions against Russia to allow Russian oil currently stuck at sea to be sold to India.

Sri Lanka evacuates 208 crew from Iranian warship

A second Iranian warship is near Sri Lanka, the day after a U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship, killing more than 80 crew members. Sri Lanka's president has ordered the evacuation of the second ship.

Two million travelers affected by Gulf airspace crisis

More flights are expected to leave the major hubs in the Gulf on Wednesday. But that's still only a few percent of normal. An estimated two million travelers have been affected so far since the Iran war began.

Swedish oil shipping company: We need military escort out of the Persian Gulf

Stena Bulk CEO Erik Hånell wants the oil company's ships to be given military escorts out of the Persian Gulf. The demand comes after Iran's repeated threats to attack civilian ships trying to exit the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz.

Pakistan bombs Afghanistan as open war begins

Pakistan has bombed several cities in Afghanistan. The sharp escalation follows a long period of violence. An “open war” has begun against the neighboring country’s Taliban regime, according to the Pakistani government.

Soon to be decided: Should everyone in the EU be able to have an abortion?

Should women in the EU receive financial support if they are forced to leave their home country to have a safe and legal abortion? Yes, according to Sweden and others. The European Commission is expected to make its decision this week.

Trump will raise global tariffs to 15 percent

US President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that he has decided to raise global tariffs to 15 percent. The announcement has been met with criticism from Sweden.

Brazil and India sign new trade agreement on critical minerals and rare earth metals

Pernod Ricard's sales fall more than expected

French spirits manufacturer Pernod Ricard's sales fell more than expected, according to the company's latest interim report.