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Germany’s Merz faces party backlash over partial arms freeze to Israel
Israel’s security is Germany’s ‘reason of state’ Others framed the move as a further illustration of their leader’s tendency to suddenly change course on core issues. “Reason of state abolished? A break with the principles of [conservative]...

Germany’s Federal Employment Agency Is Promoting Welfare Benefits to Young Migrants
Germany’s Federal Employment Agency is actively promoting the country’s “citizen’s benefit” (Bürgergeld) to young migrants, presenting it online as a straightforward and appealing option for those without work. A dedicated section of the agency’s...

Germany demands explanation from Israel over killing of Al Jazeera journalist
Germany has called on Israel to provide a clear and transparent explanation following the killing of Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif and four of his colleagues in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City. The demand came after the Qatar-based...

President Trump will meet with Vladimir Putin this week
President Trump has announced that he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska this Friday. In related news, Putin told the US he would halt his war with Ukraine in exchange for land in eastern Ukraine and global recognition of...
Germany ready to take responsibility for Europe's security - vice chancellor in Vilnius
VILNIUS - Germany is ready to take responsibility for Europe's security and to develop a brigade in Lithuania, German Vice Chancellor and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said in Vilnius on Tuesday. "While discussing the 2026 budget, I think we...

Politico finds out details of 13 August talks between Trump, Zelenskyy and European leaders
Friedrich Merz. Stock photo: Getty Images German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has initiated urgent video conference talks involving European leaders, the US and Ukrainian presidents, and the NATO secretary general, scheduled for 13 August. Source:...
Germany invites Trump, Zelenskyy, NATO, EU leaders to virtual meeting before Trump-Putin summit
BRUSSELS — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday invited U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, NATO's chief and several European leaders to virtual meetings on Wednesday ahead of a U.S.-Russia summit as Europe...
German finance minister to meet Baltic counterparts, troops in Lithuania
VILNIUS - German Vice Chancellor and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil is coming to Lithuania to meet with his Baltic counterparts and to visit German troops stationed in the country. Aukse Bruveriene, a spokeswoman for the German Embassy in...

Germany's Merz confirms participation in talks with Trump and European leaders and reveals main topics
Friedrich Merz. Stock photo: Getty Images German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said that virtual talks will be held on 13 August with US President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders to prepare for a meeting...

Germany's refugee programme freeze leaves asylum-seekers stranded in Kenya
Chaste Zamukunda is a refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo. In April 2025, she and her son boarded their flight away from a Kenyan displacement camp. They had received official approval to travel to Germany as part of a United Nations...

Germany invites Trump, Zelenskyy, NATO, EU leaders to a virtual meeting before Trump-Putin summit
By LORNE COOK and KIRSTEN GRIESHABER, Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has invited U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the NATO secretary general and several European leaders to a...

Germany suspends military exports to Israel amid Gaza crisis
On Friday, Aug. 8, Germany announced the suspension of all military equipment exports to Israel that could be used in the Gaza Strip. The decision follows Israel's approval of a proposal by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to expand military...

Business Diary: Dancing towards more awards ceremonies
BELFAST BUSINESS AWARDS Belfast Chamber is encouraging businesses not to miss out on the opportunity to be a winner in the milestone 10th year of the Belfast Business Awards, in partnership with Bank of Ireland, with Friday August 29 the final...

Germany’s increased spending plans call for green public procurement criteria – report
Germany could make its buildings and transport sectors more sustainable by including climate-relevant public procurement criteria in planned government investments, said a report commissioned by the foundation Bertelsmann Stiftung. Considering the...

Business News | Simple Way to Calculate Your BMI at Home Using Just Height and Weight
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 11: When it comes to managing your health, understanding your body composition is vital. Two crucial indicators are Body Mass Index (BMI) and Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR). For Indians who monitor their health, knowing...

Business News | Anshul Garg Mohan Human Resources Excellence Award Launched To Support Amity University MBA HR Students
PNN Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 11: AMITY UNIVERSITY proudly announces the launch of the "ANSHUL GARG MOHAN HUMAN RESOURCES EXCELLENCE AWARD," a new initiative aimed at recognizing and supporting outstanding MBA students specializing in...

Business News | Corporate Social Responsibility by Ripuraj Foundation - Touching Lives
PNN New Delhi [India], August 11: For years, Ripuraj has been bringing quality rice to homes while staying true to its values of care, consistency, and trust. Known for high-quality rice that finds its way into countless homes, Ripuraj has built a...

Business News | Begin the Process of Retiring Elephants in Jaipur, Says World Animal Protection on the Occasion of World Elephant Day
NewsVoir New Delhi [India], August 11: On the occasion of World Elephant Day, World Animal Protection is renewing calls for the retirement of the eighty odd elephants that are still kept in captivity in Amer Fort and Haathi Gaon in Jaipur and...

Business News | This Fashion Design Academy is on a Mission to Fix Fashion Education in India
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 11: Designed for films, now making a path for others, how renowned fashion Design Institute Malini Reddy Fashion Academy is rewriting the rules of broken fashion education. Empowering fashion enthusiasts to master...

EXPLAINED: How to move to Germany with your pets
Germany has a reputation for being a very pet-friendly country with some of the world's strictest animal welfare laws. But what about when it comes to moving your four-legged friend over here from abroad? Moving to Germany can be exciting and...