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Poland's prime minister has reacted to reports that revived speculation about who blew up the Nord Stream pipelines in 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi heads to Poland on August 21, the first visit by an Indian premier in 45 years, some focus will be on a forgotten slice of history during the turbulent Second World War in which two Indian rulers gave shelter and protection to thousands of Polish children and refugees caught in the crossfires of the biggest-ever conflict on earth. The PM is likely to pay a visit to the 'Good Maharaja Square' in Warsaw, which has been built to pay homage to the erstwhile ruler of Nawanagar, Maharaja Jam Saheb Digvijaysinhji Ranjitsinhji, who provided shelter to a group of Polish children who had been left homeless after Poland was ravished by the war. The Nawanagar ruler, along with Shrimant Rajarshi Chhatrapati Sahu Maharaj of Kolhapur provided housing and hospitality to an estimated 5,000 Polish citizens from 1942 to 1946 as the war raged in Europe.

Fleiß, which can translate as diligence or industriousness. Fleiß shaped the political conversation during the eurozone debt crisis of 2010, when many German voters resented having to bail out their Greek cousins who retired at 57 and, going by the news footage, seemed to spend their lives sipping espresso on cafe terraces. Fast-forward to today and the average Greek worked 1,897 hours last year, according to the OECD, 554 hours more than the average German.

European shares were subdued on Tuesday as investors refrained from placing massive bets ahead of key data from the euro zone, while energy stocks were the biggest laggards following a drop in global oil prices. The pan-European STOXX 600 index held its ground at 514.87 points, as of 0710 GMT, after touching a three-week high in the previous session.

beer spa opened in the UK, providing beer lovers with a unique way to relax. This creative spa, housed at The Norfolk Mead Hotel close to Norwich, lets visitors consume pints in the jacuzzi and have an ale bath. The idea is an unusual addition to the wellness sector since it blends love of beer with relaxation, as per the reports of The Sun.co.uk.

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Warzone season 5 reloaded is set to be released this week. Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Warzone season 5 reloaded release date, time, battle pass, multiplayer modes, new map details have emerged. Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Warzone season 5 reloaded will be released on August 21 at 12 pm (ET)/ 9 am (PT). The video game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. One can opt for pre-downloads via console and Battle Net well before the launch. Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Warzone season 5 reloaded will have three modes — Paintball, Fishfection, and Defuse or Destroy for multiplayer modes.

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European shares climbed on Monday, led by retail and basic resources stocks, with investors bracing for a data-heavy week with a focus on U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech at Jackson Hole for clues on potential rate cuts. The pan-European STOXX 600 index closed 0.6% higher, touching an over three-week high in broad-based market gains, after having notched its biggest weekly gain in three months.

₹15-20 lakh, depending on the complexity of the model," Sidak Singh Grewal, 20, a member of Team Vicharaka and currently a third year undergraduate student at IISc. For comparison, Nasa’s Perseverance rover mission, which landed on Mars in 2021, is projected to cost approximately $3 billion (around ₹25,200 crore). “We constantly try to minimise costs by cutting down on direct procurement and relying on customized and indigenously developed technologies," says Grewal.

Kim Dotcom, founder of the once wildly popular file-sharing website Megaupload, lost a 12-year fight this week to halt his deportation from New Zealand to the U.S. on charges of copyright infringement, money laundering and racketeering

Narendra Modi on Friday urged his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu «to de-escalate the situation» in West Asia when the latter dialled him to wish him on India's 78th Independence Day. «Appreciate PM @netanyahu's phone call and warm wishes on India's 78th Independence Day. We discussed the current situation in West Asia. Emphasized on the need to de-escalate the situation. Reiterated our call for immediate release of all hostages, ceasefire and need for continued humanitarian assistance,» Modi said on X. A statement from the Israeli PMO reads: «On behalf of the State of Israel, I extend heartfelt congratulations to Narendra Modi and the people of India on your 78th Independence Day! May our close relations flourish and bring prosperity to both our nations». The phone call comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and Israel following killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. There has been a flurry of diplomatic activity in West Asia this week. France, Germany and the United Kingdom urged Iran and its allies to «refrain from attacks that would further escalate regional tensions and jeopardise the opportunity to agree (to) a ceasefire and the release of hostages.»

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Germany’s quarrelsome governing coalition has reached an agreement on details of the country’s 2025 budget

TikTok has pushed back on arguments that the popular social media platform is not shielded by the First Amendment

Veronika Rinecker is based in Germany, studied international journalism and media management. She specializes in politics and regulation, energy, blockchain, and fintech. Since 2017, she has been...

Manchester United will play Fulham in the first match of Premier League for 2024-25 season. The inaugural game will be played at Old Trafford. Erik Ten Hag's Manchester United won FA Cup but lost to Manchester City in FA Community Shield 2024 final. Manchester United versus Fulham Premier League match is scheduled to kick off at 3 pm (ET) on Friday, August 16. Premier League match will be live telecast on USA Network and live streamed on NBC.com. One can also watch the soccer game between Manchester United and Fulham on Fubo TV which offers free trial. Manchester United have signed Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich, the Premier League club announced Tuesday. Fees for the pair were not disclosed by the English giants, but British media reports estimated the duo had arrived at Old Trafford for a combined £60 million ($77 million, 70 million euros).

Japanese stocks are leading gains in world markets after Wall Street close to its record heights as data showed the U.S. economy is holding up better than expected

Deutsche Bank has appointed Manik Chhabra as its head of global corporate coverage for India and Sri Lanka, starting August 19, sources aware of the development said. Chhabra is moving to the German bank from US-based lender Citibank where he held many senior corporate banking roles over the last 22 years. He leaves Citibank as India head for mid corporates. A Deutsche Bank spokesperson declined to comment on the matter.

Russia, invaded over the past 10 days by Ukraine’s forces rolling into Kursk, last saw its borders violated this way only in World War II (by Nazi Germany). This flip in fortunes has stunned not just weary war watchers, who were wondering how long Kyiv could hold up against its bigger adversary, but perhaps Moscow too, given the latter’s sluggish response.

Pep Guardiola stands alone. Only one manager who has won the Premier League still plies his trade in it and it is Manchester City’s serial champion. Last season rendered Guardiola a history-maker in a new respect, the first manager to win four consecutive English titles. With Klopp gone, in a sense, he has eliminated the opposition. In another, he remains a marked man Guardiola’s capacity to create teams that can win both week in, week out and year in, year out adds to City’s powers of intimidation. They have a proven ability to reel off 12 or 15 straight victories. They could become the first English club to register five straight league titles, feats that have occurred in the recent past in France, Italy and Germany, but never here. Klopp’s resignation removed one rival. Arsenal have got ever closer but the season probably starts with the expectation that it will end with City celebrating again.

Veronika Rinecker is based in Germany, studied international journalism and media management. She specializes in politics and regulation, energy, blockchain, and fintech. Since 2017, she has been...