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Germany: Man found guilty in Pelicot-style rape case; sedated women referred as 'dead pigs' in Telegram ‘rape chat group’
Tuesday, 14 April 2026
A Chinese student has been found guilty of drugging and raping a woman in Munich over a period of months. The perpetrator was a member of a Telegram chat group where men organized rapes and shared images of their crimes.
South Korea sentences 90-year-old woman for money laundering
Tuesday, 14 April 2026
The woman was helping her son launder drug revenues while he was in prison in Cambodia. The court's one-year prison term took into consideration her age and clean record prior to the laundering.
Pakistan working on second round of peace talks — reports
Tuesday, 14 April 2026
News agencies are reporting that Pakistan is making efforts toward bringing Iran and the US to the negotiation table again after a first set of talks in Islamabad on the weeked failed to bring a peace agreement.
Iran condemns US port blockade
Tuesday, 14 April 2026
Iran has called the US blockade of its ports a "grave violation" of its sovereignty. US President Donald Trump has said Iranian representatives have asked for a deal following fruitless peace talks.
Colombia to cull Pablo Escobar-legacy wild hippos; Here's WHY?
Tuesday, 14 April 2026
Decades after the drug lord brought in the first hippos for his private zoo, their descendants have become a threat to Colombia's ecosytem.
'I thought it was me as a doctor': Trump deletes Jesus-like AI image of himself
Tuesday, 14 April 2026
The US president denied looking like Jesus in the image, saying he thought it was himself "as a doctor." Trump did not explain why he deleted the post.
Ambedkar and the idea of Dalit upliftment
Tuesday, 14 April 2026
As India marks the 135th birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar, DW's special coverage explores the gap between the promise of Dalit upliftment and the reality today.
Pope Leo: I am not afraid of Trump administration
Monday, 13 April 2026
The pontiff stressed that his increasingly strong anti-war statements are not attacks on any one person.
Lufthansa pilots strike for 2 days, flights severely hit
Monday, 13 April 2026
Pilots who are members of the Vereinigung Cockpit trade union are striking on Monday and Tuesday. It's the fourth strike to hit Lufthansa and some of its subsidiaries this year, just days after cabin crew downed tools.
World's oldest gorilla celebrates birthday at Berlin Zoo
Monday, 13 April 2026
Lady Fatou, known as the "grand dame" of the Berlin Zoo, was certified last year by Guiness as the oldest living gorilla in the world.
Does age verification for social media help protect kids?
Monday, 13 April 2026
A number of countries want to bring in age restrictions for social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. But can such bans really tackle the problems social media poses?
Nigeria: Over 100 dead after military bombs village market
Monday, 13 April 2026
An airstrike on a market in Yobe, in northeastern Nigeria, has left scores of people dead and wounded, though details remain unclear. The military said it conducted a "precision" strike on a known terrorist enclave.
'Weak on crime': Donald Trump slams Pope Leo XIV over 'enough of war' remark
Monday, 13 April 2026
US President Donald Trump slammed Pope Leo XIV after the Catholic leader appealed for peace amid the war in the Middle East.
Iran war: US military to blockade Iranian ports
Monday, 13 April 2026
President Donald Trump wants to use the blockade to stop Iran from collecting transit fees and to cut off its oil revenue. Oil prices rose sharply after the announcement.
Shah Rukh Khan Calls Asha Bhosle’s Voice A Pillar Of Indian Cinema, Says 'Will Miss Her'
Sunday, 12 April 2026
After news of Asha Bhosle's demise broke, celebrities took to social media to recall their cherished moments spent with her; others remembered and shared...
Haiti: More than 30 killed in stampede at historical fort
Sunday, 12 April 2026
A deadly stampede broke out during an annual event to celebrate Citadelle Laferriere, a UNESCO-listed fort that is a symbol of Haiti's hard-won independence.
Iran says 'unreasonable' US demands sank talks
Sunday, 12 April 2026
Iran's delegation left Pakistan on Sunday after marathon talks with the United States ended without an agreement. Iranian authorities told the semi-official Mehr News Agency (MHA) that the failure was due to "unreasonable" and "excessive" US demands.
US and Iran have not reached agreement after 21 hours of negotiations: Vance
Sunday, 12 April 2026
US Vice President JD Vance said there was no deal with Iran after 21 hours of negotiations in Pakistan. He said Iranian negotiators had chosen not to accept US terms, which he insisted had been "quite flexible."
Why Pakistan has emerged as a mediator between US and Iran
Friday, 10 April 2026
Pakistan's role as a diplomatic mediator in an increasingly global conflict may have surprised some, but there are several good reasons for Islamabad's involvement. And it's not the first time that Pakistan has stepped up, either.
India nearing deal to supply oil, gas to Mauritius
Friday, 10 April 2026
New Delhi is finalizing an agreement to supply oil and gas to Mauritius amid the energy crisis over the Middle East conflict, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has said.
