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Germany objects to Israeli settlement plans that would effectively divide West Bank
Yeni Safak
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August 15, 2025
Germany on Thursday firmly opposed Israel's plans to construct thousands of new settler units that would effectively split the West Bank into two disconnected parts. The German Foreign Ministry stated that the settlements violate international...
Germany’s military makeover: What’s behind the country’s weapon spending and push for new recruits
AS
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August 15, 2025
Germany’s new prime minister, Friedrich Merz, entered office shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump and has worked to stabilize the relationship between the two countries. Merz has championed initiatives in Europe to increase defense spending,...
German government sued over deportation of Afghan refugees from Pakistan
EurActiv
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August 15, 2025
BERLIN (AFP) – Rights activists in Germany filed criminal cases Friday against two government ministers after Afghans accepted under a German scheme for at-risk refugees were deported from Pakistan while waiting for their visas. The group Pro Asyl...
German solar firms warn against subsidy cuts
GCN
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August 15, 2025
Germany’s solar industry faces a critical juncture as Economy Minister Katherina Reiche’s proposal to eliminate subsidies for new rooftop photovoltaic systems threatens to undermine the country’s renewable energy transition at a time when Europe’s...
Gym rats at Rogers Charity Classic? Fitness a major key to PGA Tour Champions success
Prince George Post
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Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports For many players on the 50-and-over pro golf circuit, lifting weights is part of their daily dose of staying fit regardless of their age. Miguel Angel Jiménez putts on the ninth green during the first round of the...
UN, Germany say Israeli settlement plan aimed at ‘burying’ Palestinian state is illegal
Politico Europe
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August 15, 2025
That statement was echoed by Germany’s foreign ministry in a post on X on Friday morning: “We strongly reject the Israeli government’s announcements regarding the approval of thousands of new housing units in Israeli settlements in the West Bank....
Foreign fighters in Syria request citizenship from new government
Al Mayadeen
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August 15, 2025
Thousands of foreign fighters who joined the Syrian war have asked the transitional government for citizenship, citing their role in opposing the former regime. Thousands of foreign fighters who took part in the war in Syria have formally...
Proton Relocates to Germany, Norway Over Swiss Surveillance Laws
WebProNews
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August 15, 2025
In a move that underscores the growing tensions between privacy-focused tech companies and evolving government regulations, Proton, the Swiss-based provider of encrypted email and VPN services, has initiated a strategic relocation of its...
Germany Expresses Gratitude to Uzbekistan for Assisting in Evacuation of Citizens from Afghanistan
UzDaily
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Uzbekistan 15/08/2025 Germany Expresses Gratitude to Uzbekistan for Assisting in Evacuation of Citizens from Afghanistan Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Germany has expressed its gratitude to Uzbekistan for assisting in the urgent evacuation...
Foreign Nexus In Military Base Drone Incursions Detailed By Government Insider
The Drive
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August 15, 2025
The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. Last November, drones of an unknown origin appeared over Picatinny Arsenal in New Jersey, which The War Zone was first...
Germany Losing Youth While Betting on Mass Immigration
The European Conservative
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August 15, 2025
In 2025, Germany faces a demographic and economic paradox: more and more citizens—especially young, qualified ones—are leaving the country, while the government and much of the economic establishment insist on the need to attract up to 400,000 net...
Germany urges 'Israel' to scrap West Bank settlement plan
Al Mayadeen
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August 15, 2025
Germany urges the Israeli government to halt West Bank settlement expansion, warning that new plans threaten Palestinian mobility and violate international law. Germany urged the Israeli government to halt settlement construction in the West Bank...
German ministers sued over Afghan deportations from Pakistan
BDNews24
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Advocacy groups filed a criminal case against Germany's foreign and interior ministers on Friday, accusing them of failing to protect Afghan nationals in Pakistan with German admission approvals from deportation to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan....
Germany calls on Israeli occupation to halt settlement construction in West Bank
Yemen News Agency SABA
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Berlin – SABA Germany on Friday called on the Israeli occupation government to stop building settlements in the West Bank, following an announcement by the occupation’s extremist Finance Minister, criminal Bezalel Smotrich, of a plan to construct...
Rights Groups Sue German Ministers for Failing to Stop Deportation of Afghans from Pakistan
Khaama Press
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August 15, 2025
Two rights groups filed a lawsuit against German ministers, accusing them of failing to prevent Pakistan’s deportation of approved Afghan refugees facing serious risks if returned. Two refugee rights organizations have filed a criminal complaint...
Agritechnica 2025 in Germany: Smooth travel, smart planning, and a new app for visitors
I News Cayman
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August 15, 2025
November 9–15 in Hanover, Germany – Around 2,700 exhibitors and 430,000 visitors expected – Guiding theme: “Touch Smart Efficiency” – New format: 7 Days, 7 Topics – Free public transport in Hanover – Agritechnica app now available – Fair hotel...
India should position weddings, MICE as niche tourism segment: Government official
The Economic Times
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August 15, 2025
India should focus on promoting weddings and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) as a niche tourism segment rather than grouping it under general tourism development, a senior Union Tourism Ministry official said here on Friday....
German govt sued over Afghan refugees deported from Pakistan
Eye Witness News
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BERLIN - Rights activists in Germany filed criminal cases Friday against two government ministers after Afghans accepted under a German scheme for at-risk refugees were deported from Pakistan while waiting for their visas. The group Pro Asyl said...
The path to an immediate arms embargo on Israel that the Spanish government is reluctant to use
Ara
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August 15, 2025
BarcelonaSince the start of Israel's current military offensive against Gaza, Palestinian organizations in Catalonia and the state have demanded that the Spanish government declare a total and immediate arms embargo on the Hebrew state to escalate...
Germany's Merz faces conservative revolt over Israel arms suspension
Jewish World Review
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SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY JWR UPDATE. IT'S FREE. (AND NO SPAM!) Just click here. BERLIN — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing open rebellion from members of his own party over his decision to suspend some arms shipments to Israel, underscoring...