India's mandatory E20 ethanol-blended fuel policy is facing renewed public anger and political opposition. Vehicle owners report reduced mileage and potential damage, while opposition leaders demand automakers clarify compatibility for older models. The government defends the policy for reducing oil imports and aiding farmers.
Turkey has intensified its crackdown on public life, arresting over 200 people in Ankara, jailing comedian Deniz Göktaş, and blocking an LGBTQ+ cruise ship, all in the lead-up to the NATO summit. Human Rights Watch criticizes the actions as evidence of intolerance towards freedom of speech and assembly.
Singer and political figure Zainab Sheriff sentenced to over four years for incitement, sparking accusations of a government crackdown on free speech. Critics, including Freetown's mayor, call the sentence a warning to dissenters.
Kevin Warsh, nominated to lead the Federal Reserve, told the Senate Banking Committee he made no secret agreements with the White House over interest rate policy, defending his independence amid pressure from President Trump for rate cuts. Democratic senators, including Elizabeth Warren, labelled him a potential "sock puppet," while Republican Thom Tillis refuses to support the nomination due to a DOJ investigation into Jerome Powell. The confirmation faces hurdles before Powell's term expires May 15.
