Germany’s military reawakening and the balance of power in Europe

The 2025 NATO Summit in The Hague marked a critical juncture for the Western alliance and, more significantly, for Germany’s evolving role in Europe’s security architecture. Among the key takeaways was the adoption of a new target: each member...

Political misinformation, financial scams rampant

Political misinformation and financial scams are at an all-time high in Fiji, with the Online Safety Commission warning of a worrying spike in digital abuse across online platforms. Commissioner Filipe Batiwale sounded the alarm during a panel...

Germany's hopes for green energy dashed, country needs Russian energy — AfD deputy

MOSCOW, June 30. /TASS/. Germany's illusions about green energy have flopped, and only reliable resources from Russia can save the economy, Bundestag deputy, foreign policy expert of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) faction Steffen Kotre, said....

German prince, 63, dies suddenly just days before welcoming first child, his heartbroken wife reveals

Princess Josefa von Hohenzollern has revealed her heartbreak after her husband tragically died just days before they were due to welcome their first child. German aristocrat Prince Harald von Hohenzollern, 63, is said to have died 'unexpectedly'...

Germany: Protest and tribunal oppose Gaza genocide, state repression

On Saturday, around 500 people demonstrated in Duisburg against the genocide in Gaza and the repression directed at those who express solidarity with the Palestinians. Following the demonstration, those affected gave testimony at a public...

German prince Harald von Hohenzollern dies of heart attack days before birth of child, months after marrying

A prince has suddenly dropped dead just months after marrying and only days before the birth of his first child. Prince Harald von Hohenzollern was on a work trip to Namibia when is believed to have had a heart attack. Princess Josefa shared her...

German BSI Head: Tech Sovereignty Needs Technical Solution

Cloud Security , Security Operations Claudia Plattner Says Complete Switch to European Technologies Is Unrealistic Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • June 30, 2025 Clouds over Berlin. (Image: Shutterstock) European ambitions to replace foreign tech...

German foreign minister arrives in Kyiv to discuss support for Ukraine

France, Germany, UK plead for Iran not to cease cooperation with IAEA

Now, France, Germany and the U.K. are calling on Iranian authorities to reverse course, refrain from ceasing cooperation with the IAEA and ensure the safety of the agency’s personnel. The three countries also condemned threats against the IAEA’s...

German Tech Policy Shows New Ambition

When Christian and Social Democrats formed a new government, the prospects seemed bleak. The same coalition governed Germany for 16 years from 2005 to 2021, allowing strategic weaknesses to develop and fester. Under Chancellor Angela Merkel,...

The European Political Establishment’s Tainted Victory in Romania

Europe’s increasingly stodgy and intolerant political establishment continues to celebrate an unexpected electoral triumph in Romania. It was a badly needed victory for the beleaguered elite, but it remains surrounded by more than a few suspicious...

Germany Pledges €2 Billion for Air Defense, Says ‘Peace Will Come When Aggression Is Stopped’

Arriving in Kyiv following weeks of intensified Russian missile and drone attacks that have killed dozens and damaged critical infrastructure, on Monday, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul pledged €2 billion ($2.3 billion) for air defense,...

Parliament halts trilogue talks on New Genomic Breeding Techniques

The 30th of June had been expected to mark a breakthrough in the protracted trilogue negotiations between the European Commission, the Council of Ministers, and the European Parliament. These discussions focus on how to simplify and accelerate the...

Govt’s inaction on job scheme puts 7,500 youngsters’ Germany dreams on hold

MUMBAI: For thousands of young students across the state, a golden opportunity to work in Germany now feels like a distant dream. Ten months ago, 7,500 students were shortlisted under a Maharashtra government project to provide skilled manpower to...

Elon Musk appears to endorse new 'political movement' launched by Rupert Lowe

Elon Musk appears to have endorsed Rupert Lowe's new "political movement" by commenting with two British flags underneath the MP's post announcing the movement. Lowe announced on X the launch of Restore Britain, which he described as "a movement...

Prince Harald von Hohenzollern of Germany Dies at 63, Days Before Birth of First Child

Prince Harald von Hohenzollern of Germany died last week at age 63. He suffered "a sudden cardiac death," according to his wife, Princess Josefa von Hohenzollern. The Princess is currently pregnant with the couple's first child. Prince Harald von...

Prince Harald von Hohenzollern of Germany Dies at 63, Days Before Birth of First Child — as Wife Speaks Out

NEED TO KNOW Prince Harald von Hohenzollern of Germany has died of cardiac arrest at age 63 Harald's wife, Princess Josefa von Hohenzollern, shared the tragic news on social media The couple wed in 2024 and their first child is due in July Prince...

When 'Plum Rain' falls: A German novelist's love letter to Taiwan

By Chao Yen-hsiang, CNA staff writer "I would say 'Plum Rain' ('Pflaumenregen') is my love letter to Taiwan," said German novelist Stephan Thome, whose works have been shortlisted for the German Book Prize three times. In early May, four years...

Poland considering border controls with Germany, Lithuania: PM

WARSAW, June 30 (Xinhua) -- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced on Monday that the government is considering reinstating border controls on the country's borders with Germany and Lithuania in response to concerns over illegal migration. At...

Croatia’s Tourism Minister: “We’re Becoming a Year-Round Destination” as Off-Season Growth Surges

Croatia is increasingly establishing itself as a year-round tourist destination, in line with the goals of current tourism policies, said Minister of Tourism and Sports Tonči Glavina on Monday. He pointed to positive data and trends in tourism...