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International News Briefs for Friday, August 22, 2025
Havana Times
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August 22, 2025
HAVANA TIMES – We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Friday, August 22, 2025. U.N. Declares a Famine in Gaza, Where Over 500,000 Face “Starvation, Destitution and Death” Aug 22, 2025 The United...
Masterminds: Who are the coaches of all 24 national teams?
FIBA Basketball
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The official EuroBasket app Download Now MUNICH (Germany) - The road to FIBA EuroBasket 2025 glory is about to begin, with 24 nations vying for the crown. Leading them are some of Europe's finest coaches, a mix of fresh faces and seasoned...
AfD Leader Says Deployment of German Troops to Ukraine Would Be 'Fatal Mistake'
Tasnim News Agency
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August 23, 2025
"The deployment of German troops to Ukraine would be a fatal mistake. It would not bring peace but, on the contrary, would lead to a constant escalation with Russia," Weidel said in an interview with the Welt am Sonntag newspaper. "The European...
German Government Calls Recognition of Palestinian State ‘Counterproductive’
Jewish Post and News
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August 22, 2025
Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan holds a picture of Hamas’ leader in Gaza Yahya Sinwar, as he addresses delegates during the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, US, May 10, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz The...
"I left germany to live by the sea – now my business runs while I travel"
The Mirror US
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August 22, 2025
A mother of three from Germany has gone viral for her business methods A mother of three from Germany has transformed her family's financial situation by building a digital marketing business that generated €400,000 in sales within months of...
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Germany sees 20% surge in Indian students as US visa denials rise
Firstpost
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August 22, 2025
Nearly 60,000 Indian students are now studying in Germany, a 20% rise over the past year, according to the German Ambassador. With US visa denials on the rise, Germany’s affordable public universities are emerging as a more stable and welcoming...
German Shipbuilder, UK StartupTteam up to Build naval Drones
Polygon Military Magazine
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August 22, 2025
German shipbuilder NVL Group has announced the establishment of a joint venture with UK-based Kraken Technology Group to accelerate the development and production of uncrewed surface vessels for both military and civilian use. The new company, NVL...
Will Germany really send troops to Ukraine?
The Spectator
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August 23, 2025
As Donald Trump presses on with his breathless efforts to secure an end to the war in Ukraine, the leaders of Europe face a task of their own. In the event of a peace deal with Russia, how will they – in place of an America that can’t be trusted...
German shipbuilder, UK startup team up to build naval drones
Defence Blog
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August 22, 2025
German shipbuilder NVL Group has announced the establishment of a joint venture with UK-based Kraken Technology Group to accelerate the development and production of uncrewed surface vessels for both military and civilian use. The new company, NVL...
Germany says no plans to recognise Palestine, calls it counterproductive to two-state solution
The Indian Express
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August 22, 2025
A German government spokesman said on Friday that his country currently has no plans to recognise the state of Palestine as it would undermine any efforts to reach a negotiated two-state solution with Israel.“A negotiated two-state solution...
Greentube enters Moldova with National Lottery partnership
Gambling Insider
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A range of Greentube titles will now be available to players. By Beth Turner Key points: - Greentube has partnered with the National Lottery of Moldova - Titles including Lucky Lady’s Charm deluxe, Piggy Prizes Wand of Riches 2 Buy Bonus and more...
National Milk Producers Federation is concerned "America's food security... is at risk"
Farmers' Advance - Michigan
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The Agriculture Department sees plenty of milk and corn ahead. It raised its 2025 and 2026 milk production forecasts in the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, based the most recent data in the Milk Production...
German tech firms show drone-strike integration in Ukraine
Defence Blog
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August 22, 2025
Two German defense technology companies, STARK and Quantum Systems, have demonstrated a new integrated reconnaissance-strike capability in Ukraine, combining the VECTOR intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) drone with the VIRTUS...
Germany’s Boss unveils FW25 campaign featuring rising stars
Fibre 2 Fashion
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BOSS proudly unveils its Fall/Winter 2025 brand campaign, placing a bold emphasis on the “Be” in its iconic “Be Your Own BOSS” platform. At the heart of this exciting new chapter are two electrifying talents: Aaron Pierre, the classically trained...
Germany Develops First Submarine-Launched Surface Drone for Silent Recon and Strike Roles
Defense News Security News Army Recognition
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According to information published by the German Naval Company Gabler, on August 20, 2025, a partnership has been concluded with the maritime robotics company FLANQ to co-develop a new generation of submarine-launched uncrewed surface vehicles...
Germany’s DHL joins peers in restricting US-bound parcel services
Regional Media News - Iowa
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August 22, 2025
DUSSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) -German postal services group DHL said on Friday it would suspend the shipment of standard parcels for businesses to the United States, in line with similar moves by European peers deterred by looming U.S. customs...
Germany Submits Mascha Schilinski’s "Sound of Falling" as Oscar Entry
Sada Elbalad
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August 22, 2025
Fri 22 Aug 2025 | 02:36 PM Germany has chosen Mascha Schilinski‘s intergenerational drama “Sound of Falling,” which won Cannes’ Jury Prize, as its entry in the Best International Feature Film category of the 98th Academy Awards. The independent...
Germany Rejects ‘Counterproductive’ Palestinian State
Breitbart
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August 22, 2025
Berlin has no plans to immediately recognise a Palestinian state because that would undermine any efforts to reach a negotiated solution with Israel, a German government spokesman said Friday. “A negotiated two-state solution remains our goal,...
Germany's first sakemaker offers a bold brew of ideas
Japan Times
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August 22, 2025
Berlin is a place where the ghostly carapaces of old edifices find new life. This is especially true in Mitte, the city’s historical and cultural center, where former department stores and factories have been converted into offices and residences....
German economy slows 0.3% in Q2 as US tariffs hit exports
RTE Ireland
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August 22, 2025
German economy shrank 0.3% in second quarter as US tariffs slowed exports Germany's economy shrank by 0.3% in the second quarter compared with the first three months of the year, as demand from its top trading partner the US slowed following...