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Afghanistan
Afghans in Paris are doing a bit of what France and its allies did in Afghanistan for twenty-five years
Germany Continues Deportation Talks with Taliban
Government explores return arrangements despite challenges.
Trump Administration Advances Plans to Rebrand Pentagon as Department of War Instead of the Fake Term Department of Defense
President Trump seeks to restore historic title to emphasise U.S. offensive military posture amid legislative strategy. Supporters say the shift replaces euphemism with honesty, highlighting decades of U.S. wars fought abroad under the b...
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Germany Marks a Decade Since Migrant Wave with Divisions, Success Stories, and Political Shifts
Ten years after more than a million asylum seekers entered the country, Germany balances integration successes with social strain and a rising far-right
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Historian Sir Niall Ferguson Calls 2022 the Last Viable Moment to End Russia‑Ukraine War
Ferguson argues that had the US pressed harder in 2022, Ukraine might have secured a peace while holding the upper hand
Nigel Farage erupts after being asked “where should migrants be deported”
Nigel : “I’m sorry I’ve had enough of this, if you come from Afghanistan, you go back to Afghanistan”
UK Resettles 24,000 Afghan Nationals Amidst Controversy Over Media Restrictions
The UK government’s covert operation to resettle Afghan nationals raises questions about immigration policy and media transparency.
Germany Resumes Deportations to Afghanistan Under Tougher Immigration Rules
81 Afghans returned in second flight since Taliban takeover
Germany Seeks Taliban Deal to Deport Afghan Migrants
Berlin in talks with Kabul over forced returns amid deportation debate
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Germany Commemorates Its First National Veterans Day
Soldiers from across the nation gather in Brandenburg to honor fallen comrades and discuss the impact of military service on mental health.
Germany Celebrates First National Veterans' Day
A landmark event recognizing the contributions of active and former Bundeswehr soldiers to German society.
Travel Advisory Issued for the Middle East Amid Rising Tensions
The German Foreign Office advises against travel to Israel and neighboring regions due to escalating conflict.
Afghan Refugee Family Navigates Asylum Process in Germany Amid Increasing Rejections
A firsthand account of an Afghan family's challenges with German immigration authorities as asylum claims face significant declines.
Pressure Mounts in Germany for Regular Deportation Flights to Afghanistan and Syria
State Interior Ministers call for expedited arrangements for the deportation of convicted criminals amid rising concerns over security and political commitments.
Martin Jäger Appointed to Lead Germany's Federal Intelligence Service
The experienced diplomat and former ambassador to Ukraine is set to take the helm of the BND as it undergoes significant reorganization.
Trump Criticizes Merkel During Meeting with German Chancellor Merz
President Trump congratulates Chancellor Friedrich Merz on his election win while expressing negative views about former Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Trump Administration Issues New Travel Ban Targeting 12 Countries
A newly signed proclamation bans the entry of nationals from specified countries, citing security concerns.
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Study Identifies Potential Radicalization Risk Among Over One Million Muslims in Germany
Research indicates that 19.9% of Muslims with migration backgrounds in Germany exhibit emotional states conducive to radicalization, with a significant portion expressing support for violence
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Bundeswehr Loses Contact with Nearly One Million Potential Reservists Due to Data Protection Laws
The German military faces significant hurdles in reaching out to former soldiers as it aims to expand its reserve force.
Trial Begins for Russians Accused of Financing Islamic State in Germany
Four Russian nationals face serious charges for allegedly raising funds for the extremist group through social networks.
Germany's New Interior Minister Unveils Stricter Border Controls and Surveillance Policies
Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt announces enhanced safety measures, including renewed IP address storage and intensified border checks.
Afghan Family in Pakistan Seeks Legal Action for German Asylum
A 14-member family contends with prolonged delays in their asylum process amidst a legal challenge against the German government.
Germany's Interior Minister Unveils New Migration Policies Amid Political Shift
Alexander Dobrindt announces intensified border controls and stricter deportation measures in his new role.
British General Appointed as Chief of Navy Amid Controversies
The appointment faces scrutiny due to allegations of cover-ups related to military actions in Afghanistan.
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EU Seeks ‘Farage Clause’ in Brexit Reset Talks With Britain
Germany Hit by Major Airport Strikes Disrupting European Travel
Russia Deploys Hypersonic Missile in Strike on Ukraine
There is no sovereign immunity for poisoning millions with drugs.
Béla Tarr, Visionary Hungarian Filmmaker, Dies at Seventy After Long Illness
German Intelligence Secretly Intercepted Obama’s Air Force One Communications
The U.S. State Department’s account in Persian: “President Trump is a man of action. If you didn’t know it until now, now you do—do not play games with President Trump.”
President Trump Says United States Will Administer Venezuela Until a Secure Leadership Transition
Delta Force Identified as Unit Behind U.S. Operation That Captured Venezuela’s President
Europe’s Luxury Sanctions Punish Russian Consumers While a Sanctions-Circumvention Industry Thrives
Europe’s Largest Defence Groups Set to Return Nearly Five Billion Dollars to Shareholders in Twenty Twenty-Five
Diamonds Are Powering a New Quantum Revolution
The Battle Over the Internet Explodes: The United States Bars European Officials and Ignites a Diplomatic Crisis
Fine Wine Investors Find Little Cheer in Third Year of Falls
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Traveling to USA? Homeland Security moving toward requiring foreign travelers to share social media history
Trump in Direct Assault: European Leaders Are Weak, Immigration a Disaster. Russia Is Strong and Big — and Will Win
Drugs and Assassinations: The Connection Between the Italian Mafia and Football Ultras
The Disregard for a Europe ‘in Danger of Erasure,’ the Shift Toward Russia: Trump’s Strategic Policy Document
Top Consultancies Freeze Starting Salaries as AI Threatens ‘Pyramid’ Model
EU Firms Struggle with 3,000-Hour Paperwork Load — While Automakers Fear De Facto 2030 Petrol Car Ban
European States Approve First-ever Military-Grade Surveillance Network via ESA
The Ukrainian Sumo Wrestler Who Escaped the War — and Is Captivating Japan
Car Parts Leader Warns Europe Faces Heavy Job Losses in ‘Darwinian’ Auto Shake-Out
Arsenal Move Six Points Clear After Eze’s Historic Hat-Trick in Derby Rout
Families Accuse OpenAI of Enabling ‘AI-Driven Delusions’ After Multiple Suicides
U.S. Envoys Deliver Ultimatum to Ukraine: Sign Peace Deal by Thursday or Risk Losing American Support
Zelenskyy Signals Progress Toward Ending the War: ‘One of the Hardest Moments in History’ (end of his business model?)
The U.S. State Department Announces That Mass Migration Constitutes an Existential Threat to Western Civilization and Undermines the Stability of Key American Allies
AI Researchers Claim Human-Level General Intelligence Is Already Here
Tragedy in Serbia: Coach Mladen Žižović Collapses During Match and Dies at 44
BYD Profit Falls 33 % as Chinese EV Maker Doubles Down on Overseas Markets
Trump–Putin Budapest Summit Cancelled After Moscow Memo Raises Conditions for Ukraine Talks
Russia’s President Putin Declares Burevestnik Nuclear Cruise Missile Ready for Deployment
Porsche Reverses EV Strategy as New CEO Bets on Petrol and Hybrids
US Administration Under President Donald Trump Reportedly Lifts Ban on Ukraine’s Use of Storm Shadow Missiles Against Russia
‘Frightening’ First Night in Prison for Sarkozy: Inmates Riot and Shout ‘Little Nicolas’
White House Announces No Imminent Summit Between Trump and Putin
China Presses Netherlands to “properly” Resolve the Nexperia Seizure as Supply Chain Risks Grow
US and Qatar Warn EU of Trade and Energy Risks from Tough Climate Regulation
Merz Attacks Migrants, Sparks Uproar, and Refuses to Apologize: “Ask Your Daughters”
Apple Challenges EU Digital Markets Act Crackdown in Landmark Court Battle
This Is How the 'Heist of the Century' Was Carried Out at the Louvre in Seven Minutes: France Humiliated as Crown with 2,000 Diamonds Vanishes
S&P Downgrades France’s Credit Rating, Citing Soaring Debt and Political Instability
"The Tsunami Is Coming, and It’s Massive": The World’s Richest Man Unveils a New AI Vision
Two Years of Darkness: The Harrowing Testimonies of Israeli Hostages Emerging From Gaza Captivity
EU Moves to Use Frozen Russian Assets to Buy U.S. Weapons for Ukraine
Europe Emerges as the Biggest Casualty in U.S.-China Rare Earth Rivalry
Australia’s Wedgetail Spies Aid NATO Response as Russian MiGs Breach Estonian Airspace
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