Cuomo Gains on Mamdani as Viral Videos Shift NYC Race
03.11.2025 16:03
Viral campaign videos have tightened the NYC mayoral race, spotlighting criticism of socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani.
Germany Considers Tariffs to Shield Steel Industry
02.11.2025 14:31
Employers call on Germany’s coalition government to abandon the planned mothers’ pension expansion, citing economic and generational fairness concerns.
Employers Urge Halt to Germany’s Mother’s Pension Expansion
31.10.2025 04:24
Employers call on Germany’s coalition government to abandon the planned mothers’ pension expansion, citing economic and generational fairness concerns.
Germany: Some 72000 People in 2023 Had No Health-Care Entitlement
29.10.2025 06:34
Around 72000 people in Germany in 2023 were neither insured nor entitled to health-care — revealing a coverage shortfall in a system built on mandatory insur...
Germany Delays Major Family Reform Promises
25.10.2025 10:40
Germany vowed to put families at the centre of its agenda, yet parents say they’re still waiting for the promised reforms.
Germany’s States Push EU to Ease 2035 Engine Ban
24.10.2025 11:27
Germany’s regional leaders demand flexibility in the EU’s 2035 car phase-out to protect industry and maintain support for electric mobility.
Germany Pledges Swift Energy Aid to Ukraine Ahead of Winter
24.10.2025 04:01
Germany’s economy minister travelled to Kyiv to promise urgent funding, infrastructure repair and industry partnerships that aim to keep Ukraine’s energy gri...
EU Plans €140 Billion Scheme to Fund Ukraine via Russian Assets
23.10.2025 14:59
The EU prepares a bold funding plan for Ukraine using immobilised Russian assets as collateral in a €140 billion scheme.
Germany’s Merz Faces Backlash Over Migration Remarks
22.10.2025 15:12
Chancellor Merz insists irregular migrants are “a problem in the cityscape” as Germany grapples with labour shortages and rising polarization.
Leavitt’s “Your Mother Did” Remark Triggers Media Outcry
21.10.2025 09:00
Karoline Leavitt’s dismissive comment and social-media post raise serious questions about professionalism and government-press interaction.
Merz firmly rejects cooperation with AfD amid migration remarks
20.10.2025 09:08
Chancellor Merz maintains distance from the far-right AfD and stands by his controversial migration remark as Germany’s centre-right faces electoral pressure.
‘No Kings’ Protests Sweep U.S. Against Trump’s Powers
19.10.2025 08:49
Millions of Americans took to the streets under the banner “No Kings,” voicing alarm at what they see as authoritarian drift in the Trump administration.
CDU Reaffirms No Cooperation With Far-Right AfD Ahead of Elections
19.10.2025 04:28
The CDU leadership meets to endorse the “firewall” policy that prohibits any alliance with the AfD, amidst internal debate and rising far-right polling.
Germany Reform: Bürgergeld to Grundsicherung, But Tiny Savings
17.10.2025 12:23
Germany is converting its Bürgergeld welfare system into Grundsicherung, but the draft reform yields only minimal budgetary savings.
Germany Considers Draft Lottery to Fill Army Ranks
16.10.2025 14:00
Germany faces backlash over its proposal to use a lottery system in military conscription due to fairness and constitutional concerns.
Germany Approves €2B Health Insurance Savings Plan
15.10.2025 10:08
Germany’s government adopted a €2 billion plan to keep health insurance premiums stable by capping hospital reimbursements and cutting administrative costs.
Trump Moves Pentagon R&D Funds to Pay Troops
12.10.2025 07:24
President Trump has instructed the Defense Department to reallocate research and development funds to guarantee U.S. troops receive their October 15 paycheck...
Mayor-Elect Stabbed by Teen Daughter in Germany
11.10.2025 13:31
Iris Stalzer, the mayor-elect of Herdecke, suffered multiple stab wounds in her home, with police naming her teenage daughter as a prime suspect.
Germany Ends Fast-Track Citizenship Rule
08.10.2025 16:04
At the inauguration of three new judges, Steinmeier cautioned that the Constitutional Court must not become a political instrument.
Steinmeier Warns Against Politicizing Germany’s Court
07.10.2025 13:39
At the inauguration of three new judges, Steinmeier cautioned that the Constitutional Court must not become a political instrument.
50,000 Germans Exempt from Broadcast Fee in October
04.10.2025 03:19
From October, many BAföG students no longer have to pay the compulsory broadcasting fee under Germany’s new exemption rule.
Israel Intercepts Final Gaza Flotilla, Detains 400+
03.10.2025 11:26
The Israeli navy captured the Marinette, completing its interception of the Gaza aid flotilla and leading to mass detentions.
Trump Threatens Federal Layoffs Amid US Shutdown
02.10.2025 13:43
Trump is using the U.S. budget impasse to threaten sweeping federal job cuts and freeze funding to Democratic stronghold states.
Germany Mandates Electronic Patient Records from Oct 1
01.10.2025 09:49
Starting October 1, German health providers are legally required to use the electronic patient record (ePA), though patients may opt out.
Cabinet Retreat Launches State Reform & Mood Reset
30.09.2025 14:11
The new German government convenes its first cabinet retreat to set a reform agenda and counter negative public mood.
AfD Internal Clash Over Reintroducing Conscription
28.09.2025 06:04
A deep schism is emerging in the AfD as its eastern and western factions clash over reviving military conscription.
Kimmel Returns: ABC Affiliates End Boycott
27.09.2025 09:34
“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” is back on air across major ABC affiliate stations after Nexstar and Sinclair rescinded their preemptions.
Netanyahu Rejects Two-State Plan in UN Showdown
26.09.2025 09:31
In an intensely charged UN speech, Netanyahu refused a two-state solution and condemned Western recognitions of Palestine.
Merz Demands Real Reforms in Bundestag Battle
24.09.2025 12:31
Chancellor Merz used the Bundestag budget debate to demand sweeping reforms, triggering sharp criticism from AfD and Left over the government’s direction.
California Bans Masks for ICE, Sets ID Rules for Raids
21.09.2025 13:31
California’s new law requires on-duty officers to be identifiable and curbs immigration raids in schools and hospitals after masked ICE operations sparked ou...
Bundestag Bars AfD Staffers Over Security Vetting Failures
17.09.2025 14:17
The Bundestag has declined Hausausweise for multiple AfD employees and cut IT privileges, citing serious security concerns under its reliability checks.
Merz Vows Crackdown on Antisemitism at Munich Synagogue
16.09.2025 13:05
Merz promised political and criminal-law measures while acknowledging the ongoing security burden on Jewish institutions.
Germany’s €100B State Fund Faces Fierce Debate
12.09.2025 14:09
Germany’s €100B infrastructure plan fuels disputes over spending priorities, growth impact, and state autonomy.
Germany’s Asylum Lawsuits Hit Record High in 2025
09.09.2025 13:41
Asylum court cases in Germany hit record highs in 2025, while refugee arrivals sharply decline.
Heating Law Faces Reform in Germany
08.09.2025 06:22
Germany’s new coalition government is preparing to replace the controversial heating law adopted in 2023. The reform promises a more flexible and technology-...
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