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Norway's Telenor faces lawsuit for giving junta data from its customers in Myanmar

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 18:48
A Swedish non-profit has filed a class action lawsuit against Norway's Telenor, accusing it of endangering customers in Myanmar by sharing their data with the junta. The company said it had no real choice.

Nigeria: At least 20 killed in attack, residents say

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 17:49
Authorities in Nigeria's restive north put the death toll at three, but residents and humanitarians point to a higher toll. The attack occurred in an area where kidnapping gangs and Islamist militants are active.

Iran doubles down on executions amid US-Israeli war

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 17:48
Iran has executed 14 individuals in recent weeks, with the hangings continuing unabated regardless of the US-Israeli military campaign against the country.

JD Vance criticizes Zelenskyy and Ukraine in Hungary on visit campaigning for Viktor Orban

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 17:14
US Vice President JD Vance has criticized EU leaders and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his visit to Hungary, echoing Prime Minister Viktor Orban's campaign messaging. The Kremlin chimed in from Moscow, too.

How Pakistan brokered a US-Iran ceasefire, and what's next

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 15:31
The US, Israel and Iran have agreed to cease hostilities for two weeks after Islamabad mediated a temporary truce. The deal is a major achievement for Pakistan, but what comes next is likely to be even more complicated.

How farmers are rising to a fertilizer shortfall

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 15:30
The war in Iran has sparked a global fertilizer shortage and is threatening food security. What are farmers around the world doing to save their crops?

How farmers are facing a fertilizer shortfall

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 15:30
The war in Iran has sparked a global fertilizer shortage and is threatening food security. What are farmers around the world doing to save their crops?

Iran war: how farmers adapt as fertilizer crunch heats up

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 15:30
The war in Iran has sparked a global fertilizer shortage and is threatening food security. What are farmers around the world doing to save their crops?

How farmers adapt as Iran war fertilizer crunch heats up

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 15:30
The war in Iran has sparked a global fertilizer shortage and is threatening food security. What are farmers around the world doing to save their crops?

India's digital census prompts fear of hidden agendas

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 13:22
The world's most populous country has launched a fully digital census which involves millions of enumerators and also allows the people to report their own data — but many fear it will be used for political manipulation.

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun makes rare China visit

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 13:06
During a visit to a memorial for Taiwan's founding father in Nanjing, KMT leader Cheng Li-wun called for "reconciliation and unity" with Beijing. Taiwan's ruling democrats say China needs to stop its aggression.

Taiwan opposition leader makes rare visit to China

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 13:06
During a visit to a memorial for Taiwan's founding father in Nanjing, KMT leader Cheng Li-wun called for "reconciliation and unity" with Beijing. Taiwan's ruling democrats say China needs to stop its aggression.

Should Western influencers promote Taliban‑run Afghanistan?

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 11:53
In the race for clicks, likes and followers, some travel content creators are being criticized for promoting Afghanistan while ignoring the harsh reality of Taliban rule.

Should Western travel influencers promote Taliban-ruled Afghanistan?

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 11:53
In the race for clicks, likes and followers, some travel content creators are being criticized for promoting Afghanistan while ignoring the harsh reality of Taliban rule.

Should Western travel influencers be promoting Afghanistan?

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 11:53
In the race for clicks, likes and followers, some travel influencers are being criticized for promoting Afghanistan while ignoring the harsh reality of Taliban rule.

60 years after the Indonesian mass killings: Is the Cold War back?

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 11:35
Six decades after helping the Indonesian army crush one of the biggest communist parties in the world, the US is once again meddling in countries it considers a thorn in its flesh. Is history repeating itself?

Will AI doom office space to history?

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 10:14
Artificial intelligence's potential for disruption is being felt across multiple industries. Now commercial real estate is feeling the heat from what analysts say is a "paradigm shift."

Germany news: Military travel rule for young men put on hold

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 10:09
Germany's defense minister says a requirement for men aged 17 to 45 to seek permission for long stays abroad will not apply — for now. Meanwhile, German intelligence has a warning about your internet router. DW has more.

India news: Assam, Kerala, Puducherry gear up for elections

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 09:52
Voters across two states and one union territory in India will cast their ballot in Assembly elections tomorrow.

Hungarians living in Ukraine caught between front lines

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 09:44
About 80,000 ethnic Hungarians live in western Ukraine. Many feel torn between Viktor Orban's anti-Ukrainian campaign and the conflict between the two countries. What does the future hold for this minority?

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