Aditya Tejas

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I'm a writer and multimedia journalist based out of Bangalore. My interests are energy, technology, and international affairs. I've previously worked for WERS and The Hindu.

Obama, Erdogan Agree To Stem Flow Of Foreign Fighters Into Syria

The two countries have pledged to stem the flow of foreigners joining ISIS in Syria. The deal comes after a bombing in a Turkish border town killed over 30 people.

Greece Debt Crisis: Tsipras Struggles To Contain Internal Revolt Ahead Of Bailout Vote

As Greece continues talks with its creditors for fresh bailout funds, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is dealing with a rift within his party.

Catholics In Philippines Make Climate Change A Priority After Pope Francis Encyclical

The predominantly Catholic nation is also considered one of the world's most vulnerable to the effects of climate change.

German Justice Minister Condemns Arson Attacks On Refugee Centers

Germany reported 150 attacks on refugee shelters in the first half of this year, nearly double the figure recorded last year in the same period.

Ukraine Right Sector Leader Calls For Petro Poroshenko To Resign

The Right Sector group has been linked to violence and abduction, which it has refuted, claiming it is cracking down on official corruption.

BRICS Nations Open New Development Bank In Shanghai As 'Alternative' To IMF, World Bank

The New Development Bank had a rocky start, with disagreements between its member nations causing several delays since it was first proposed in 2012.

Poverty Affects The Brain, Causes Lower Test Scores: Study

Researchers said almost a fifth of the achievement gap between rich and poor students is because of poverty's effects on the brain.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's Household Spending Under Criminal Probe

The investigation centers on allegations of financial mismanagement, including improper hiring and misappropriation of thousands of shekels.

Des Moines Register Calls For Donald Trump To Drop Out Of 2016 Presidential Race

A scathing op-ed in the Des Moines Register called Donald Trump "a feckless blowhard" and urged him to step down from the 2016 race.

Nigeria's Muhammadu Buhari To Meet Barack Obama To Discuss Boko Haram, Economy

The newly elected Nigerian president has made cracking down on the extremist Boko Haram group a top priority.

FIFA Scandal: UEFA Head Michel Platini Asked To Run For President

Michel Platini, head of the European football authority, has the backing of most FIFA confederations but hasn't decided whether he will run.

Barclays To Cut Over 30,000 Jobs In Bid To Restructure: Reports

The move is likely to target mid-level and back-end staff to achieve maximum savings, according to reports.

Moldova Begins Military Exercises With US, EU Troops Amid Russia Fears

Moldovan and Ukrainian officials have expressed concern over Moldova's pro-Moscow breakaway Transnistria region, which lies on the border.

UK Court Overturns DRIPA Mass Surveillance Law

The surveillance measure, which passed in 2014 in a matter of days, granted intelligence agencies unprecedented retention and surveillance powers.

Obese People Are Highly Unlikely To Ever Shed Weight, Researchers Warn

The study's authors say that current methods for fighting obesity were proving largely ineffective, and called for more preventative measures.

Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva, Brazil's Former President, To Be Investigated By Government Prosecutors

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been accused of illegally lobbying for contracts and peddling influence relating to Petrobras and Odebrecht.

US Reports 31 Airstrikes Against ISIS In 1 Day As Britain Steps Up Spying

Airstrikes against the Islamic State group have killed several senior officials in recent weeks, but the militant group continues to advance.

Greece: Finland Approves New Bailout Talks, Wolfgang Schaeuble Continues To Favor Grexit

Greece agreed to a bailout deal that would see punishing austerity measures imposed on it, but calls are growing for more debt relief.

Mobile Phone Usage Patterns Can Predict Depression: Study

An individual's phone usage could help predict if they are suffering from depression, according to a new study.

Mexico City Unveils Uber Restrictions After Taxi Protests

The ride-sharing service provider welcomed the regulations, but they were condemned by local labor groups.

Philippines To Reopen Subic Bay Naval Base Amid South China Sea Tensions

The Philippines will host fighter jets and navy ships at the former U.S. naval base.

Infectious Throat Bacteria Can Evolve Into A New Shape: Study

Researchers said that their findings may be useful in helping medical professionals design new treatments.

Iraq Conflict: 15,000 Civilians Killed Over Last 16 Months, UN Report Says

A U.N. report blamed the Islamic State group for destabilizing the region, and said it may have committed genocide.

Oklahoma GOP Compares Food Stamp Recipients To Animals

In a Facebook post, the Oklahoma Republican Party compared the National Park Service's policy toward feeding wild animals with national food stamp benefits.