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Ben-Gvir, Israeli far-right minister, in car accident: The controversial National Security Minister was taken to hospital after his car overturned.
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Germany and France together towards defense: After years of negotiations, Germany and France have agreed to build a common battle tank system ...
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More appreciation for soldiers: Bundestag approves annual Veterans Day: Every year on June 15th, the veterans of the Bundeswehr are to be honored ...
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Quick Glance: Bundestag Approves Veteran's Day to Honor Soldiers
- Soldiers to be honored annually on June 15 in Germany.
- Motion passed by Bundestag with significant majority.
- Events in Berlin planned to recognize soldiers.
- Objective: Show appreciation and enhance social support for soldiers.
German unemployment seen rising to highest level in almost a decade: Germany's economic weakness is finally taking a toll on the labour market ...
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Land Combat System MGCS: The Tank Crackers: Germany and France want to develop battle tanks of the future. Now really, ministers Pistorius and Lecornu assert - ...
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#Kunst works on different levels. This is shown, for example, by a museum #Fermentation workshop, but also by many artists who are currently working on the topic of ... Show more
German defence minister in Paris for deal on future weapons system: German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius arrived in Paris on Friday for final talks on a joint ...
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Franco-German armaments project: "The Future of Tanks": In Paris, Boris Pistorius and French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu sign a declaration of intent for ...
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Israeli minister Ben-Gvir slightly hurt in car accident: Israel's hardline security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was slightly hurt in a car accident and taken to ...
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Ukraine Detains First Minister in Zelenskiy’s Graft Crackdown: Ukraine’s agriculture minister became the first cabinet member under Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s ...
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German spycatchers raise game against China and Russia: Recent arrests only ‘tip of the iceberg’, with hundreds more operatives believed to be ‘up to mischief’ ...
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Putin "is up to something": Pistorius warns against arming Russia: Ukraine has long suffered from a lack of ammunition. Now the USA is supplying long-range ...
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Germany Supports Swedish Push for EU Ban of Russian LNG: Just days after Swedish calls to sanction imports of Russian liquefied natural gas ...
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Poland’s foreign minister says Putin should fear a war with NATO: In a speech Thursday, Poland’s Foreign Minister, Radoslaw Sikorski said Russian President ...
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CSU general on nuclear files: Habeck "no longer acceptable" as minister: An influential network of the Greens has evidently secured the nuclear phase-out in ...
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Quick Glance: CDU Official Demands Halt to Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning
- A revelation from "Cicero" magazine indicates that the decision for Germany's nuclear phase-out was primarily driven by green anti-nuclear activists, sparking harsh criticism towards Economy Minister Robert Habeck.
- The Economy Ministry refutes the "Cicero" portrayal, emphasizing that decisions were based on transparent and open-ended evaluations.
- The CDU and FDP criticize Habeck, calling for clarification and a reassessment of the nuclear power plant decommissioning.
- Experts and politicians express concerns over potential public misrepresentation and the erosion of trust in the government due to the revelations from the documents.
Humza Yousaf says he won’t resign as Scotland’s First Minister amid threats of being ousted
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Controversy over the nuclear phase-out: Habeck claims to have discussed extending the life of nuclear power plants before the outbreak of war
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Ukraine agriculture minister released on bail in $7m corruption case: Ukraine has pledged to bolster its anticorruption efforts as part of its bid for European ...
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Building interest rates are rising again: How expensive will it be to build a house?
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Israel's Smotrich urges 'complete destruction' of Gaza instead of truce talks
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Far-right AfD reels as German lawmakers slam party over espionage and corruption allegations
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'Negative' factors building in U.S.-China ties, foreign minister Wang tells Blinken
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Quick Glance: China Emphasizes Stronger Collaboration with US Amid Challenges
- China stresses the importance of enhanced cooperation with the United States despite facing significant obstacles.
- Xi emphasized to the US Secretary of State on Friday that the two superpowers 'should be partners rather than rivals' and should support each other's success, as reported by the state news agency Xinhua.
- During the five and a half hours of discussions, Blinken raised the issue of 'Chinese support to the Russian defence industrial base', and contentious topics such as Taiwan and the South China Sea were also addressed.
- Recent years have seen tumultuous China-US relations, exacerbated by factors including a trade war, a visit by then-House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan in 2022, and a dispute over the US downing of a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon last year.
Democracy in danger: “You long for strength when you feel particularly weak and small”
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Russia producing weapons in excess of its war needs – German Defence Minister: German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has stated that the Russian defence ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/25/7452853/
Everything that changes in Germany in May 2024: From higher ticket tax on air travel from Germany to several public holidays, here are the changes happening in ...
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Germany and France are building “main battle tanks of the future”: Germany and France have reached a fundamental agreement on the joint construction of a ...
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Scotland's first minister to cancel event as he fights for his future: Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf is to cancel a speech he was due to deliver on ...
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Scottish First Minister Yousaf promises to fight no-confidence vote: SNP leader says ‘confident’ to win vote as pressure builds following decision to end ...
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Bundeswehr: Far from ready for war: Moldy accommodation, too few soldiers, hardly any women, old equipment, a lack of combat effectiveness: the Bundeswehr has ...
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With war in Ukraine on its border, Poland should be among countries setting EU agenda, minister says
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Quick Glance: Poland's Assertive Stance in Europe Amid Russian Threat
- Poland's foreign minister urged NATO to increase defense readiness and expressed the desire for central decision-making in the EU amidst the Ukraine conflict.
- Sikorski highlighted the benefits of EU membership and emphasized Poland's goal to be part of the countries shaping Europe, not defending against it.
- He praised French President Macron's support for Ukraine and called for more military aid from Paris, while condemning Russia's attempts to create conflict between Poland and Ukraine.
- Sikorski underlined the West's superiority in case of a Russian attack and criticized the previous government's policies, aiming to restore Poland's international standing and democratic norms.
Two horses who bolted and galloped across London in 'serious condition': An MP said the military horses running loose through London was an 'exceptional' ...
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Quick Glance: London Chaos: Military Horses Run Wild
- Five military horses bolted during an exercise near Buckingham Palace, causing chaos in central London streets.
- The horses were spooked by noise from a construction site, threw off their riders, and collided with vehicles.
- Three injured soldiers were hospitalized, but none of the injuries were life-threatening.
- The horses were captured shortly after and taken back to the barracks for medical tests.
Chinese President Xi to Visit Hungary on May 8-10, Minister Says: Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Hungary from May 8 to 10 as part of a trip to Europe ...
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Polish FM: Restoring Ukraine's internationally recognized borders is scenario for resolving war - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/26/polish-fm-restoring-ukraines-internationally-recognized-borders-is-scenario-for-resolving-war/
Ben Gvir asks police to 'protect Jewish communities outside of Israel': Far-right minister wants emergency security response squads to aid Jewish ...
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‘Create harmony’: Q&A with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi: Wang Yi sat down with Al Jazeera to outline his country’s approach to international conflict ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/25/create-harmony-qa-with-chinas-foreign-minister-wang-yi
Dispute over climate policy: Scottish coalition government collapsed: The Scottish SNP is ending its collaboration with the Greens. First Minister Humza Yousaf ...
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UK minister appears to mix up Rwanda and Congo on Question Time: Chris Philp gets confused over neighbouring countries when discussing government’s Rwanda ...
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Hospitals asked to make more than $80m in savings by July, RNZ understands: The central health agency is asking hospitals to save more than $80m by July as part ...
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France and Germany sign deal to co-develop 'tank of the future': The French and German defense ministers agreed to jointly develop a new battle tank platform ...
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Record sum: This is how much more money Pistorius is demanding for the Bundeswehr
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Putin is arming himself: “It won’t stay with Ukraine”: The Ukrainian city of Kharkiv is under heavy fire.
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Africa Live: Muslim child allegedly lashed for attending church - BBC News: Seven members of a family in Uganda have been arrested for allegedly assaulting the ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Germany detains alleged Nigerian mafia members
- German police have arrested 11 Nigerian men suspected of being part of a mafia group involved in large-scale dating scams orchestrated by the Black Axe gang.
- Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has stated that his country should take full responsibility for colonial-era abuses and consider paying reparations in certain cases.
- Authorities in Tanzania have shut down five hydroelectric stations to reduce excess electricity in the national grid, with the main plant generating enough power for major cities like Dar es Salaam.
- Negotiations between the Kenyan government and striking doctors have collapsed, prolonging the suffering of those seeking healthcare in public hospitals, as doctors demand better pay and the hiring of trainee doctors.
U.S. Confirms It Sent Missiles With 300-Kilometer Range To Ukraine: The U.S. State Department confirmed on April 24 that the United States sent long-range ...
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German spy agency warns companies against being too "naive" on China: Germany's domestic spy agency told companies on Wednesday they should be on guard against ...
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Trump 2.0: How US allies are preparing for a second term: Germany is waging a charm offensive inside the Republican Party. Japan is lining up its own Trump ...
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China spying: Krah stays on as top AfD European candidate : Alternative for Germany politician Maximilian Krah will stay on as the AfD lead candidate in ...
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Quick Glance: Investigation of Possible Payments from China and Russia to Maximilian Krah
- The General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden has officially initiated investigations against Maximilian Krah due to potential financial flows from Russian and Chinese sources.
- The AfD lead candidate for the European Parliament elections, Maximilian Krah, is the subject of two preliminary investigations at the General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden.
- Towards the end of last year, Krah was questioned by the FBI about possible payments from Kremlin-related sources, allegedly carrying a four-digit sum of money at that time.
- On Monday evening, German authorities arrested Jian G., a close associate of Krah, who is suspected of spying for the Chinese intelligence service in Germany.
Germany, Britain plan to build remote-controlled howitzers together ｜ DPA: Germany and Britain plan to jointly develop a remote-controlled howitzer for future ...
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Germany plans to resume UNRWA cooperation after independent report: The German government says it plans to resume its cooperation with the UN Relief and Works ...
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Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims
- An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.
- The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.
- The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.
- Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.
German leader says Europe must keep increasing aid to Ukraine after US approves new military help
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Bundeswehr in the Baltic States: Lithuania brigade costs eleven billion euros: The German combat brigade in Lithuania is the prestige project of Defense Minister ...
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UK’s Sunak hopes to deepen defence ties on trip to Germany: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak meets German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday, a long-awaited trip to ...
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Quick Glance: Increase in UK defence spending by 2030
- Prime Minister Rishi Sunak commits to raising spending to 2.5% of GDP, putting the defence industry on a 'war footing'.
- Sunak emphasized the need for deeper stockpiles of munitions and quicker replenishment due to the events in the Ukraine conflict.
- The planned increase in defence spending would require significant financial reshuffling, partly through announced measures to reduce the size of the civil service.
- Shortly after announcing the pledge to send weapons worth 500 million pounds to Ukraine, this commitment followed.
Argentina seeks arrest of Iranian minister over 1994 bombing of Jewish community center
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Quick Glance: Iran's President's Visit to Sri Lanka
- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi visited Sri Lanka on April 24, promising to strengthen ties with the South Asian country.
- Argentina requested the arrest of Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi for his alleged involvement in a 1994 attack on a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires.
- Sri Lanka and Iran are set to sign five agreements, including one related to a hydroelectric project.
- Iran's Interior Minister returned from Pakistan prematurely, signaling a setback for Iran as it faces consequences for its actions worldwide.
German business sentiment rises more than expected in April, Ifo finds: German business morale improved more than expected in April, a survey showed on Wednesday ...
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German police shoot machete-wielding man at university: The incident occurred at the Mannheim University faculty of economics while lectures were taking place ...
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Quick Glance: Police Shoot Man with Machete in Library
- A 31-year-old man who entered the library of the University of Mannheim with a machete was shot by the police and later died in the hospital.
- Before the officers arrived, the man had been aggressive towards a staff member and had a previous ban from the library due to his negative behavior.
- The State Criminal Police Office and the Public Prosecutor's Office are investigating the use of firearms and the motive of the man, who had previous encounters with the police.
- There was no danger to other library visitors, and students were present when the incident occurred.
Russian deputy defence minister detained for allegedly taking bribes: Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov oversaw military infrastructure projects.
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Habeck raises growth forecast to 0.3 percent: The government is raising its growth forecast for the current year slightly. There are “signs of a slight economic ...
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Germany makes slight upgrade to economic growth forecast: The German government slightly raised its growth forecast for this year, pointing to indications that ...
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Pistorius and Lecornu agree on a joint battle tank: Berlin and Paris have been arguing about a joint tank for a long time, now the defense ministers have reached ...
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US government reportedly ponders crimping China's use of RISC-V: Permissive licenses may be about to collide with geopolitics
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Quick Glance: US Government Considers Restricting China's Use of RISC-V
- The US Department of Commerce is reportedly considering lawmakers' calls to make it harder for China to use the RISC-V instruction set architecture (ISA).
- RISC-V is permissively licensed, allowing developers to access the ISA for free and create proprietary or open source implementations for various applications.
- The Commerce Department is now reportedly examining RISC-V to review potential risks and assess appropriate actions that could address concerns effectively.
- China is already embracing RISC-V, with local chip design firms utilizing the ISA to develop desktop PC chips for Chinese schools and a server-grade processor for Alibaba Cloud.
Most weapons from US aid package for Ukraine are already in Germany and Poland – CNN
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Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Middle East updates: Germany resumes UNRWA cooperation: Germany will reestablish cooperation with the UN agency for Palestinian refugees in Gaza ...
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China relied on extrajudicial means to force thousands of fugitives to repatriate, human rights activists say - ICIJ
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Quick Glance: China's Illegal Tactics for Repatriating Fugitives
- Over the past decade, China has forcibly repatriated more than 12,000 fugitives to combat corruption, according to a human rights group report.
- Under Xi Jinping's government, China heavily relied on extrajudicial methods like kidnappings, harassment, and intimidation to 'persuade' and coerce Chinese nationals in over 120 countries to return.
- 'Fox Hunt' and 'Sky Net' operations aim at repressing Chinese nationals abroad, including activists, journalists, and religious minorities.
- The Chinese government uses persuasion methods to compel suspects to return, bypassing host countries' legal systems, leading to international resistance.
Tesla: Elon Musk fights for every car - prices fall in Germany: Teslas are cheaper again in Germany: As the car manufacturer is currently stockpiling inventory ...
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Quick Glance: Tesla: Prices Reduced in Germany - Musk's Strategies
- Tesla lowers prices in Germany to increase inventory and sales.
- Elon Musk addresses price complaints and emphasizes the need for flexible pricing.
- Buyers of Tesla vehicles during expensive phases may face depreciation.
- Tesla implements additional measures to boost sales, such as price cuts in the USA and adjustments in the Supercharger network.
Bundeswehr: Pistorius retires next general: Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) is reorganizing the Bundeswehr as part of its structural reform ...
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Bundeswehr: Germany should return to compulsory military service: Men and women should therefore be called up to serve in the armed forces - or complete a ...
sueddeutsche.de/meinung/bundeswehr-wehrpflicht-pistorius-scholz-pflichtjahr-1.6564890
Paid articlePaid Former BND deputy von Fritzsch: "Russia sees itself at war with us": Suspected spies in the service of Russia and China are arrested in Germany ...
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"Mensch Pistorius!" on ZDF: Can the chancellor?: The TV movie "Mensch Pistorius!" aims to explain the enigma that is Boris Pistorius. And even Mario Basler is ...
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Paid articlePaid Germany urges UK’s Rishi Sunak to spend big on defense: Russian threat looms large as Chancellor Olaf Scholz prepares to welcome British PM to Berlin.
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Three suspected Chinese spies arrested in Germany — caught stealing sensitive tech secrets
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Quick Glance: Germany apprehends three individuals for alleged China espionage
- The individuals were apprehended in Düsseldorf and Bad Homburg in western Germany, with searches conducted in their residences and places of work.
- Thomas R. is under suspicion of serving as an agent for an employee of the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS), aiming to gather intelligence on technologies with potential military applications within Germany.
- Allegedly, the company entered into an agreement with a German university for the purpose of facilitating knowledge exchange.
- During the time of their arrest, there were purported ongoing discussions regarding research initiatives that could contribute to enhancing China's maritime combat capabilities.
German EU lawmaker's aide is arrested on suspicion of spying for China: German prosecutors say a man who works for a German lawmaker in the European Parliament ...
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Quick Glance: German Far-Right MEP's Aide Arrested for Alleged Chinese Espionage
- The individual named Jian G. stands accused of sharing information about negotiations at the European Parliament with a Chinese intelligence service and spying on Chinese opposition figures in Germany, according to federal prosecutors.
- Jian Guo is listed as an accredited assistant to MEP Maximilian Krah, the far-right AfD party's lead candidate for the upcoming EU-wide elections on the European Parliament's website.
- The suspect was apprehended in Dresden on Monday and authorities conducted searches at his residences.
- Expressing concern, the AfD addressed the allegations.
Moldova Foreign Minister Warns Russia Poised for Political Meddling in West: Russia is using a variety of measures — from AI-generated deep fakes to bags of cash ...
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Criminal extended families: "Their hatred is directed at everything and everyone who follows a different faith"
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Paid articlePaid Ukraine pressures military age men abroad by suspending their consular services: Staying abroad “does not relieve a citizen of his or her duties to the homeland ...
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Quick Glance: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Halts Consular Services for Conscripted Men Abroad
- Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has confirmed the suspension of consular services for Ukrainian men abroad who are liable for military service.
- Kuleba emphasized that protecting the rights and interests of Ukrainian citizens abroad remains a priority for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but the current focus is on Ukraine's survival.
- He reminded men liable for military service of the obligation to update their data at military enlistment offices before the new mobilization law was enacted.
- Kuleba announced that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will soon provide further guidance on obtaining consular services for men of conscription age at diplomatic missions abroad.
Russian deputy defense minister detained on suspicion of bribery: Russian Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov has been detained for allegedly taking a bribe ...
cnn.com/2024/04/24/europe/russian-minister-timur-ivanov-detained-bribery-intl/
Quick Glance: Detention of Russia's Deputy Defense Minister on Suspicion of High Treason
- Timur Ivanov, Russia's deputy defense minister, is suspected of high treason and bribery, facing a possible 15-year sentence.
- Ivanov's arrest sparked speculation about a potential purge within Moscow's elite circle, especially given his close relationships with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.
- Independent Russian media outlets report corruption allegations against Ivanov and his family, stemming from kickbacks on ministry-related contracts.
- Ivanov is also alleged to have profited from construction projects in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, which fell under Moscow's control after a prolonged siege. His arrest came shortly after a meeting with Shoigu and other defense ministry officials.
North Korea officials embark on rare public visit to Iran: Yun Jong-ho, minister for external economic ties, leaves Pyongyang leading a delegation to visit ...
trtworld.com/middle-east/north-korea-officials-embark-on-rare-public-visit-to-iran-17896963
Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.
- The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.
- The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.
- The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.
Germany Arrests Three Suspected of Spying for Chinese State: German authorities arrested two men and a woman suspected of working for China’s ministry of state ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/germany-arrests-three-suspected-of-spying-for-chinese-state
UK’s Sunak promises Rwanda deportation flights will begin in 10-12 weeks: Sunak says the government would force parliament to sit late into the night on Monday ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/22/uks-sunak-promises-rwanda-deportation-flights-will-begin
Quick Glance: British Law on Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
- The new British deportation law aims to curb illegal migration and secure the reelection of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
- However, experts doubt the effectiveness of the law in stopping illegal migration to the UK.
- Rishi Sunak is under significant pressure due to political challenges in the election year, including inflation and healthcare issues.
- The Rwanda law intends to deport migrants without valid papers to Rwanda, although the efficacy of the law is being questioned.
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