Skip next section Top court rules against medicinal marijuana advertisements March 26, 2026 Top court rules against medicinal marijuana advertisements Germany's top civil and criminal court has ruled that advertisements for medical marijuana as a form of treatment are not permitted.
Japan on Wednesday said that it was "regrettable" that a member of the Japanese military was arrested over the suspicion of breaking into the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, as relations between the two Asian nations move from bad to worse.
Skip next section WATCH — Priced Out: Gold costs are reshaping Indian weddings March 24, 2026 WATCH — Priced Out: Gold costs are reshaping Indian weddings Gold prices in India have surged to historic highs, pushing wedding budgets to the breaking point.
North Korea will permanently cement its status as a nuclear-armed state while treating South Korea as its "most hostile" enemy, leader Kim Jong Un said "The dignity of the nation, its national interest and its ultimate victory can only be guaranteed by the strongest of power," Kim said, adding that Pyongyang would "continue to consolidate
The Hong Kong government on Monday announced that anyone refusing to give up phone or computer passwords in investigations related to national security could face up to a year in prison.
Skip next section WATCH — Cost of a dream: Indian students in Germany March 23, 2026 WATCH — Cost of a dream: Indian students in Germany Germany is a popular dream for young Indian students seeking a better life. But high tuition fees can push students into financial hardship.
Skip next section Death of cow vigilante sparks violent protests in Uttar Pradesh March 22, 2026 Death of cow vigilante sparks violent protests in Uttar Pradesh Protesters on Saturday blocked the Delhi-Agra Highway in western Uttar Pradesh's Mathura district following the death of a cow vigilante.
Skip next section Trapped at Sea: Indian Seafarers are caught in the Strait of Hormuz standoff March 21, 2026 Trapped at Sea: Indian Seafarers are caught in the Strait of Hormuz standoff Thousands of Indian seafarers are trapped aboard vessels unable to move through the Strait of Hormuz — one of the world's most volatile
Skip next section Delhi flights may be hit as rain and strong winds disrupt India weather March 20, 2026 Delhi flights may be hit as rain and strong winds disrupt India weather The rainy weather has been triggered by an active western disturbance over northwest India, which intensified rapidly on WednesdayImage: Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times/Sipa USA/picture
Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban government on Wednesday announced a temporary suspension of military strikes, framing the temporary ceasefire as a gesture to mark the end of Ramadan. Both sides said the halt for Eid al-Fitr had been requested by "brotherly Islamic countries," including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey.
Demonstrators outside City Hall in Los Angeles on March 2 protest against the U.S. and Israel's attack on Iran. Mario Tama/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mario Tama/Getty Images Stay up to date with our Politics newsletter, sent weekly . The war in Iran continues with no clear end in sight.
Skip next section 14 arrested for throwing chicken bones in Ganges after Iftar party March 18, 2026 14 arrested for throwing chicken bones in Ganges after Iftar party The Ganges is one of the most polluted rivers in the world, especially in the lower plains regionImage: Abhishek Chinnappa/Getty Images Indian police arrested 14 Muslim men