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Germany debates sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine
Will there soon be a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as suggested by US President Donald Trump? And if the two can indeed agree on a way to end Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine,...

"I left germany to live by the sea – now my business runs while I travel"
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...

Germany, Austria among five countries to appoint new ambassadors to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD – President Asif Ali Zardari has emphasized the need to further strengthen bilateral cooperation with Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Austria, and Germany in diverse fields, particularly trade, economy, and culture. The president...

Will Germany really send troops to Ukraine?
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...

Compton Verney chapel installation marks the start of a multi-year partnership
THE POROUS line between dreaming and waking worlds is explored in a large-scale chapel installation at Compton Verney, Speaking in Dreams kicks off a long-term collaboration between multi-disciplinary artist Yulia Mahr and the art gallery....

Second pair of Germany-born panda twins celebrate 1st birthday
Giant panda Leni, known in Chinese as Meng Hao, is seen at Zoo Berlin in Berlin, Germany, on Aug. 22, 2025. A bright red wooden "1", colorful ice treats made from beetroot and carrot juice, and a bamboo stick for a birthday candle ... this was the...

German Navy risk stretching too far to safeguard several theatres
Earlier this week, Germany’s largest surface ship, a Berlin Class replenishment vessel, docked in the Arctic climes of Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, an autonomous territory on the periphery of the Kingdom of Denmark. The sight of the vessel so...

Germany scales back Tehran embassy services as ambassador departs
Potzel said the embassy would reduce its staff, which will lead to stricter visa issuance for applicants inside Iran. “I’ve seen many changes this year. Iran today is different from a year ago. I wish you all peace, stability, and the fulfillment...

'No doubt' there is famine in Gaza, says Germany, calling on Israel to let in enough aid
Germany said on Friday that there is famine without doubt in Gaza and called on Israel to allow sufficient aid into the war-ravaged enclave to stop the ongoing starvation of Palestinians. “I think there is no doubt that there is hunger in Gaza,...

Rivals to Partners? Mercedes in Talks with BMW for Engine Supply Deal
Mercedes BMW Engine Supply Deal The world is not a stranger to automotive rivalries. We have innumerous examples for this, but the rivalry between Mercedes-Benz and BMW is a rather interesting one. Both German luxury car brands compete to the...

German minister urges more Gaza aid after famine declared
German Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan has called for significantly more aid to reach the Gaza Strip, after an international food security authority formally declared famine in part of the territory for the first time, reported dpa. The...

SUE REID: Ten years ago, Angela Merkel opened Germany's borders to Syrian refugees. It was a trigger for mass arrivals across the Continent and a decade that changed Europe for ever
Ten years ago Germans were putting balloons on lampposts to greet a multitude of foreigners. The popular tabloid, Bild, screamed the headline 'Refugees Welcome' as a million or more migrants began to flow over the border. Warehouses in Berlin were...

Salt Lake International rated No. 1 airport in United States
Spacious arrival and departure lanes add to the appeal of Salt Lake City International Airport. The hub was rated the top airport in the U.S. in AirHelp’s annual ranking of large airports for 2025. (Photo courtesy HOK Architects) John Rogers Salt...

Esports team Gaiman Gladiators forfeit entry to DOTA The International 2025
The Gaiman Gladiators came in 2nd place at The International 2024, but issues between the players and owners will keep it out of this year's tournament. In 2024, The Gaiman Gladiators faced down Team Liquid in the Grand Finals of DOTA 2’s The...

Thailand showcases gaming power as partner country at Gamescom 2025
With a gaming market worth USD 1.3 billion and over 32 million players, Thailand is emerging as both a creator and global industry leader. BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand has achieved a significant milestone by serving as the Partner Country at...

Carney says trip to Germany aimed at “intensifying” talks on key projects
By Craig Lord The Canadian Press Posted August 22, 2025 2:47 pm 1 min read Prime Minister Mark Carney will soon travel to Europe in a bid to deepen economic and security ties with Germany. Carney told reporters Friday he will meet with German...

Germany courts Indo-Pacific partners during FM’s Jakarta visit
ermany has reasserted its interest in establishing a stronger presence in Southeast Asia, with its foreign minister Johann Wadephul underscoring the urgency of closer cooperation on the political, economic and security levels during his visit to...

Germany slips back into recession as US tariffs bite
Germany has slipped deeper into recession as US tariffs batter exports, exposing five years of stagnation driven by energy shocks, industrial decline, and political divisions over how to revive Europe's largest economy. Germany's economy...

German development minister urges more Gaza aid after famine declared
22 August 2025, Palestinian Territories, Khan Yunis: The father of five-month-old Ghadeer Brika, looks at his daughter’s lifeless body at Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip. She died after suffering from severe malnutrition...

National links: Toronto and transit-proximate density
GO Train in Toronto by Dillan Payne licensed under Creative Commons. Proximity to transit could mean more density in Toronto. Smartest city award goes to German village. Parklets are for everyone in Vienna, Austria. Toronto gets transit-oriented...