West Bengal has approached the Supreme Court to challenge a Delhi High Court decision allowing the early release of Md Rashid Khan, convicted in the 1993 Bowbazar blast case. Khan has served over 33 years, and the state's Sentence Review Board opposed his release.
Former EU negotiator Michel Barnier shares insights on Brexit, Boris Johnson's motivations, and the EU's future. He criticizes the 'great lie' that Brussels was solely responsible for UK problems post-Brexit and expresses concern about the rise of the far-right in Europe.
Die Krise im Kundenservice von Westnetz, verursacht durch eine IT-Umstellung, weitet sich aus. Die Bundesnetzagentur kritisiert "strukturelle Schwierigkeiten" und eine "Überforderung" des Unternehmens, die zu massiven Beschwerden führt.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri detailed PM Modi's G7 discussions on trade, West Asia, and maritime security. Key outcomes include progress on India-US trade deal, CEPA with Canada, India-EU FTA by year-end, and India-UK CETA effective July 15. Modi also stressed seafarer safety and peace in West Asia.
An Israeli drone strike in Gaza City killed three Palestinians, including one identified as Abdul Jawad Abu Lebn. Meanwhile, eight countries condemned escalating Israeli settler violence in the West Bank, including attacks on mosques.
Prokuratura w Świdnicy oskarżyła 11 osób o zmowę przetargową przy inwestycjach w sortownie odpadów. Podejrzani mieli ustawiać przetargi, by wygrywała wskazana firma, co mogło doprowadzić do wyłudzenia ponad 37 mln zł dotacji unijnych.
A Canadian company, K2 Gold, has received approval for gold exploration at Conglomerate Mesa in California, sparking a conflict with Indigenous tribes and environmentalists who view the area as sacred and ecologically vital. The project, approved by the Bureau of Land Management, is seen by some as a new gold rush facilitated by relaxed regulations, while others highlight potential economic benefits for the small town of Lone Pine.
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev expressed concern over the West's inaction regarding Ukrainian strikes on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant and Energodar. He stated that a plant worker was killed and another injured, along with a pensioner, due to these attacks, warning of escalating violence.
West Bengal plans two dolphin parks, one in Contai, and extensive Hooghly river cleaning with five Sewage Treatment Plants under the Namami Gange scheme. Union Minister C.R. Paatil discussed water conservation and the Jal Jeevan Mission with state officials.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that any NATO country's attack on a Russian region would result in a decisive and devastating response, warning Western "brigade commanders" against such reckless actions.
Israel will den Kontakt zur EU-Außenbeauftragten Kaja Kallas abbrechen, da sie das Land mit dem Apartheid-Regime verglichen haben soll. Außenminister Saar fordert eine Rücknahme der Äußerungen.
Australia's net overseas migration fell to 301,000 people last year, the lowest since mid-2022 but still exceeding pre-pandemic rates. The figures emerge amid a heated political debate on immigration, with the government highlighting the downward trend while the opposition deems the numbers "far too high" given housing and infrastructure pressures.
Os preços do petróleo Brent e WTI caíram mais de 1% nesta quinta-feira (18), atingindo o menor nível desde o início da guerra com o Irã. Um acordo provisório entre EUA e Irã para reabrir o Estreito de Ormuz e aliviar sanções melhora as perspectivas de oferta global.
Beim G-7-Gipfel in Évian einigten sich die Industrieländer auf eine Reduzierung der Rohstoffabhängigkeit von einzelnen Ländern auf maximal 60% bis 2030. Bundeskanzler Merz bremste jedoch bei der Umsetzung von Importquoten, was Fragen zur Chinastrategie aufwirft.
Rival factions within the TMC occupied separate opposition benches in the West Bengal assembly, highlighting a deep internal crisis. This split mirrors a similar rupture in Parliament and signifies the battle for party control moving to the legislature.
The Adani Group is exploring significant infrastructure investments in West Bengal, including a proposed tunnel under the Hooghly river and a deep-sea port. The conglomerate seeks a clear policy framework to encourage investment in projects like power generation and distribution, aiming to boost connectivity and economic growth.
China is testing intelligent, LNG-powered vessels on a new artificial waterway in Guangxi, part of a $10 billion project connecting the region to the Gulf of Tonkin. The vessels can share real-time data and perform automated mooring, aiming to boost shipping capacity and cut costs ahead of a planned test run in September.
British Ambassador to China, Wilson, made a rare visit to Yangjialing, a former revolutionary site and communist heartland where President Xi Jinping once performed hard labour. The visit, at the invitation of the International Department, included tours of the Yanan Revolutionary Memorial Hall, a key site for Beijing's ideology messaging.
Szef MSWiA Marcin Kierwiński odniósł się do sprawy lekarza Dawida Kacprzyka, który zarobił 1,6 mln zł i zrezygnował z mandatu radnego. Kierwiński nazwał zarobki "bulwersującymi" i zapowiedział konsekwencje za łamanie prawa i etyki, wskazując na pryncypialność premiera Tuska.
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong stated that denuclearization is a finalized agenda and Western countries' continued discussion shows a lack of understanding of reality.
A proposed $8bn renovation of NYC's Penn Station faces scrutiny from local leaders over funding, design, and Donald Trump's potential influence. Critics prioritize service and safety improvements over aesthetics, questioning the project's ultimate cost to taxpayers and its legacy-building intentions.
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced the severing of all contact with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas. Saar accused Kallas of "acting obsessively and with blatant unfairness" after she reportedly compared Israel to South Africa's apartheid regime during a visit to Mexico. Diplomatic relations have been strained since the Gaza war began in October 2023.
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Israel will den Kontakt zur EU-Außenbeauftragten Kaja Kallas abbrechen, da sie das Land mit dem Apartheid-Regime verglichen haben soll. Außenminister Gideon Saar kündigte an, nicht mehr mit Kallas zu kommunizieren, bis sie ihre Äußerungen zurücknehme. Dies bezieht sich auf Berichte über vertrauliche Gespräche, in denen Kallas das Vorgehen Israels im Westjordanland und Gazastreifen mit der früheren südafrikanischen Rassentrennung gleichgesetzt habe.
