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Iran conflict strains India's pharmaceutical supply chain

India's pharmaceutical industry, the backbone of global generic drug supply, is coming under pressure as the Iran war disrupts energy markets and trade routes. India is the largest producer of generic drugs, which are cheaper pharmaceutical products made to match brand-name drugs in quality and performance as well as safety.

Bennett and Lapid unite as BeYachad to challenge Netanyahu

On April 26, Naftali Bennet, widely considered the main challenger to current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said he would join forces with Yair Lapid of the centrist-liberal Yesh Atid party ahead of Israel's election in October this year. The new party's name: BeYachad, Hebrew for "together."

UN Condemns Iran's Executions and Mass Arrests During War

Live Published April 29, 2026 last updated April 29, 2026 The UN rights office reports ongoing executions, mass arrests and a sweeping crackdown in Iran during the war, with thousands detained. Meanwhile, the country's currency has hit a record low. DW has the latest.

Rose: The Fabric That Reveals Gender Politics

Whether legendary Chinese warrior Hua Mulan, France's patron saint Joan of Arc or pirates Mary Read and Anne Bonny, history offers numerous examples of women who adopted male clothing to circumvent the assigned gender roles that restricted their freedom — and many more cases remain undocumented.

Germany's Bid for a UN Security Council Seat

The convoy grinds through New York City traffic, sirens blaring, horns honking, New Yorkers complaining. In the end, the German foreign minister arrives at the United Nations with only a couple of minutes to spare. Johann Wadephul is in the heart of the 80-year-old institution, its most powerful body, the Security Council.

Thaksin Shinawatra Granted Early Parole

Thailand's former prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, who's serving a one-year prison term for corruption, is set to be released on parole in May, according to a Department of Corrections statement on Wednesday.

UAE Leaves OPEC: A Setback for Saudi Price Power

Why has the UAE decided to quit OPEC now? OPEC, the global cartel of oil-producing nations, operates a quota system that limits how much oil each member can produce. For years, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has clashed with Saudi Arabia, OPEC’s most powerful member, over these quotas.