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Indian Author and Translator Win International Booker Prize for Short Story Collection 'Heart Lamp'
In a landmark achievement for Indian literature, author Banu Mushtaq and translator Deepa Bhasthi have been awarded the 2025 International Booker Prize for their book "Heart Lamp." This marks the first time a collection of short stories has won the prestigious award, which recognizes the finest works of fiction translated into English
Stuttgart Claims German Cup Title with Decisive Victory Over Arminia Bielefeld
BERLIN – VfB Stuttgart secured their fourth German Cup title on Saturday, defeating third-division champions Arminia Bielefeld 4-2 in a captivating final held at Berlin’s Olympiastadion
Syrian Pro-Assad Fighter Sentenced to Life in Germany for War Crimes
A Syrian man was sentenced to life in prison in Germany Tuesday for committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during Syria's brutal civil war
Merz Defiant as Court Ruling Challenges German Migration Policy
Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing a significant challenge to his administration's newly implemented migration policy after a Berlin court ruled against the practice of turning away asylum seekers at the German border
German Cabinet Approves Stricter Asylum Measures Amid Rising Concerns
The German Cabinet has approved a series of stricter asylum measures, signaling a significant shift in the country's approach to immigration policy
Cologne Residents Return Home After WWII Bombs Defused
Cologne, Germany, breathed a collective sigh of relief Wednesday evening as authorities lifted evacuation orders following the successful defusal of three unexploded World War II-era bombs
Germany Seeks to Bolster Military Might with Up to 60,000 Additional Troops
Germany is embarking on a significant military expansion, with defense officials announcing the need for up to 60,000 additional troops to meet evolving NATO targets and address growing security concerns, particularly those stemming from Russia
ECB Signals Potential End to Rate Cuts After Bringing Key Interest Rate Down to 2%
Frankfurt – The European Central Bank (ECB) has hinted at a possible pause in its cycle of interest rate cuts after reducing its key interest rate to 2% on Thursday, June 5, 2025
Merz Hails 'Extremely Satisfied' Talks With Trump Amidst Trade and Ukraine Concerns
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz concluded his first official visit to Washington D.C
Ispace's Second Lunar Landing Attempt Ends in Failure, Raising Questions About Commercial Space Resilience
Tokyo - Japan's ispace suffered a setback in its lunar ambitions as its second attempt to land on the Moon ended in failure on June 5, 2025
Deadly Stampede at Cricket Victory Celebration Leads to Arrests in India
BENGALURU, India – Celebrations turned to tragedy in Bengaluru this week when a stampede at a Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) victory parade left 11 dead and dozens injured
Germany Faces Debate Over Source of Rising Antisemitism
BERLIN – Germany is grappling with a heated debate over the origins of rising antisemitism within its borders, sparked by recent comments from Chancellor Friedrich Merz
Modi to Trump: No US Role Behind Ceasefire With Pakistan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has firmly refuted claims made by U.S
Car Drives Into Crowd in Passau, Germany, Injuring Five
Passau, Germany – A car drove into a crowd of people in the southern German city of Passau on Saturday afternoon, injuring five individuals, including the driver's wife and young daughter
