Dalit Judicial Officer Reveals Caste Bias in Courts

Skip next section India continues to buy oil from diversified sources, says MEA April 15, 2026 India continues to buy oil from diversified sources, says MEA Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that keeping in mind the energy security needs and the current international markets, "India continues to buy oil from diversified sources." Speaking

Teen gunman kills himself after Turkey school shooting; 16 injured

A teenage attacker opened fire inside a vocational high school in Siverek, in Turkey’s Sanliurfa province, before taking his own life with the same shotgun, local authorities said. The attacker was identified as a former student at the school, born in 2007. What do we know about the attack? According to Governor Hasan Sildak, the Tuesday attack

Maine proposes statewide pause on large AI data centers

Maine became the first state in the US on Tuesday to call for a temporary halt to the construction of large data centers, as the power-hungry facilities driven by AI demand are straining local electric grids. A bill was passed by both legislative chambers and now heads to Democratic Governor Janet Mills. If she signs

US Offers Iran Economic Path in Return for No Nuclear Arms

Skip next section Iran threatens Red Sea, Gulf trade if US blockade continues April 15, 2026 Iran threatens Red Sea, Gulf trade if US blockade continues Over 10% of the world's maritime trade goes through the Bab al-Mandab Strait in Yemen (FILE: August 10, 2018)Image: Karim Sahib/AFP/Getty Images The head of Iran's military central command

Renault to Cut Up to 20% of Engineering Roles

French carmaker Renault has said it plans to reduce its number of engineers by 15 to 20% percent in the coming two years. This means that up to 2,400 of the current 11,000 to 12,000 engineers worldwide would have to leave the company. A Renault spokesperson said the cuts would be made without forced layoffs.

Spain approves mass regularization by royal decree

Spain's left-leaning government on Tuesday finalized its plan for an amnesty measure that could pave the way for hundreds of thousands of unauthorized migrants to apply for legal temporary residence permits.  Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's government first announced the plan earlier this year.  The policy, enacted via royal decree and not through parliament, stands in contrast

Lufthansa pilots announce two more strike days

Pilots with Germany's flagship carrier Lufthansa have announced plans to once again go on strike on Thursday and Friday, after a 48-hour strike on Monday and Tuesday led to the cancellation of hundreds of flights. The airline is also facing a cabin crew work stoppage on Wednesday and Thursday. By the end of the week, Lufthansa's twin labor disputes

Iran conflict sparks steep food and fuel price rises in Sudan

Aid officials gathered in Berlin for a conference on Sudan on Tuesday warned that the war in Iran and the wider Middle East has put even greater strain on the supply of food and fuel, three years into the African country's civil war.  Prices for food and fuel are rising rapidly, and the country is also

Germany pledges continued support for Ukraine amid pressures

Since the start of the war on Iran, fears have grown in Ukraine that the country could be left to fend for itself in its war of defense against Russia. At the same time, US President Donald Trump has been pushing for a quick peace deal between Russia and Ukraine and has drastically cut US

From Stroke to Triple-Olympian: Kathrin Marchand’s Comeback

A little tired but with a smile on her face, Kathrin Marchand arrives for her first training session of the day. Together with her rowing partner Valentin Luz, the para-athlete will spend the first few hours of the day on the water in a double scull. A few quick stretches, and then they're off. "Five
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