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India news: New Delhi sends medical aid to Afghanistan

India sent emergency medical supplies to Kabul to aid in the treatment of those injured in a deadly Pakistani strike.

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March 21, 2026

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March 21, 2026

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Africa

A plastic surgeon is seen operating at the Noma Hospital in Sokoto, Nigeria

Hidden dangers of the Brazilian butt lift

Across Africa, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of women undergoing cosmetic procedures.

Asia

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US-Israel war with Iran leaves Pakistan stuck between allies

Pakistan has close ties with Saudi Arabia, and shares a border with Iran. How is it managing these relationships?

Germany

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Germany's finance minister rejects money-misuse accusations

Is Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil spending billions in new debt appropriately? There are serious doubts.

Europe

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Czechs plan major rally as MPs mull 'foreign agent' law

Many Czechs are set to protest against what organizers say is democratic backsliding under Prime Minister Andrej Babis.

Middle East

A man wears a cap reading Make Syria great again as revellers dance to electric music and attend a rave on June 20, 2025 in Maaret Saidnaya near Damascus.

Why Syria's new alcohol ban is about much more than beer

This week's ban on alcohol in Damascus has sparked a wide-ranging debate among Syrians.

North America

People drink wastewater that was sterilized at the PureWater Colorado Mobile Demonstration

An answer to US drought conditions may be in the toilet

With climate change intensifying drought in many regions, cities are exploring ways to turn sewage into drinking water.

Latin America

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Cuban exiles in Germany concerned over Trump's threats

The US oil blockade has left Cuba without power and fuel. In Berlin, René Limonte-Brett fears for his family back home.

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US-Israel war with Iran

Fighting has erupted in Iran and the Middle East after Israel and the US attacked the country, following a US military build-up in the region.

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Racism

Racism is the prejudice and bias against marginalized ethnic groups. March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, commemorating the 1960 Sharpeville massacre in apartheid South Africa.

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Racism in Germany widespread, but more subtle than before

Racism and discrimination are pervasive in Germany, and xenophobic and derogatory views remain rampant.

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Black History Month: Following Berlin's trail of colonialism

The Decolonial City Tours show how colonial history and racist structures still shape the streets of Berlin.

German study finds institutional racism in public agencies

Researchers say discrimination in German public authorities is frequently embedded in routine decision-making.

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Down to the last drop: Physics answers a kitchen question

How long does it take for the last drop of milk or oil to drip out of the bottle? US scientists have figured it out.

A portrait of US artist Rashid Johnson

In his art, Rashid Johnson reworks the codes of Black pop culture.

Portrait of the French-Moroccan writer Leïla Slimani

Leïla Slimani: "I'll Take the Fire"

Leïla Slimani's "I'll Take the Fire" is the third and final novel of her family saga.

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Salman Rushdie on why tyrants fear artists

In Germany to discuss his latest book, "The Eleventh Hour," the writer explains why he chooses to remain optimistic.

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Why many Asian Americans are turning right

Concerned about illegal immigration, crime and homelessness, support for Donald Trump among Asian Americans is growing.

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Trump and blackouts force Cuba to the negotiation table

The US government has upped its pressure on Cuba, which is already reeling from multiple crises.

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Butcher Engin Balikli smiles broadly and proudly presents a slice of fresh halal meat.

Eating halal: do's and don'ts

In Islam, many believers will only eat halal food. But what does that mean?

A specialist works on the restoration of the "Madonna of the Rose Bower"

Up close: 'Madonna of the Rose Bower' restoration

A late Gothic panel painting by Martin Schongauer is being restored in Colmar, France — in full view of the public.

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Spain gains as travelers turn away from Gulf amid Iran war

It appears as if Europeans are looking more to the Mediterranean than the Middle East for upcoming summer holidays.

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The people remodelling homes with reclaimed ruins

Cities are quietly becoming raw‑material hubs as urban miners add rubble to the carbon‑saving construction supply chain.

Chef Julien Hubert is holding two plates toward the camera. On the left is a typical Breton galette, on the right a sugared crepe.

Savory galette is a staple of French cuisine

In Brittany, the galette — a thin pancake filled with ham, cheese or eggs — is served in almost every cafe.

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The German village running on its own juice

One tiny German village has managed to make itself immune to global energy price shocks.

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