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Air India tightens BMI-based fitness rules for cabin crew

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.

Iran Vows Retaliation After Trump’s Hormuz Power Plant Threats

Skip next section IN PICTURES: Iran war turns Dubai into a ghost city March 22, 2026 IN PICTURES: Iran war turns Dubai into a ghost city https://p.dw.com/p/5AsI2 Skip next section Six people confirmed dead in Qatari helicopter crash March 22, 2026 Six people confirmed dead in Qatari helicopter crash Qatarsaid on Sunday that six people

Strikes Persist as US-Backed Peace Talks Restart

Several people were killed in both Russia and Ukraine on Saturday. The strikes come with US and Ukrainian negotiators meeting in Miami as they look to resume negotiations to end Russia's war in Ukraine.

Thessaloniki: Remembering the Lost Jewish Community

If you stand at the old train station in Thessaloniki today, time seems to have stood still. The rusted tracks glimmer in the pale light of the Greek spring. It looks unremarkable, but the site is an open wound in European history.

Prague Rally Protests Babis Over Threats to Democracy

Tens of of thousands of people rallied in the Czech capital, Prague, on Saturday to oppose the policies of Prime Minister Andrej Babis and his coalition government, accusing it of what they called "arrogance of power."

Tendai Biti Detained as Zimbabwe Term-Limit Clash Escalates

Zimbabwe's former Finance Minister and prominent lawyer Tendai Biti has been detained by police, along with several fellow activists, amid mounting tensions over President Emmerson Mnangagwa's bid to extend his stay in power.

Taliban Places Unannounced Diplomat at Berlin Embassy

A Taliban member has been appointed the head of the Afghan embassy in Berlin without the German government's knowledge, public broadcaster ARD reported on Saturday. The unilateral move appears to highlight the Islamist group's efforts to assert control over Afghanistan's diplomatic missions abroad, despite lacking official recognition from almost all of the world's nations, including Germany.

Rhineland‑Palatinate election: CDU and SPD in a knife‑edge race

The largest US air base outside the United States is located in Ramstein, Rhineland-Palatinate. This state in southwestern Germany is also the ancestral home of US President Donald Trump. It's home to the world's tallest cold-water geyser, which shoots up 60 meters (about 200 feet), and, of course, there's the wine.

Kurds in Akre Mark Nowruz, Celebrating Light Over Darkness

Iraqi Kurds mark Nowruz, celebrating light over darkness Girls sit on a wall to get a good vantage point of people walking up the mountains with flaming torches and fireworks for Nowruz in Akre, the Kurdish region of Iraq on Friday.

The Dutch 'Art Detective' Who Recovers Stolen Masterpieces

For 20 years, Dutch art detective Arthur Brand has acted as an intermediary between the police and people who know where stolen artwork might be hiding. Rebecca Rosman for NPR hide caption toggle caption Rebecca Rosman for NPR AMSTERDAM – In his modest IKEA-furnished apartment, Arthur Brand paces to distract himself.

Natanz struck; Iran blames US and Israel

Skip next section Strikes on Iran to increase this week — Israel's defense minister March 21, 2026 Strikes on Iran to increase this week — Israel's defense minister Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has said that attacks against Iran by his country and the US will be ramped up this week.

Czechs Organize Large Rally Over Draft 'Foreign Agent' Law

Prague is bracing for what could on Saturday be one of the largest demonstrations in the Czech capital in recent years. In addition to concerns over public media, state institutions and foreign policy, campaigners are warning against draft legislation they say resembles Russian-style restrictions on civil society.