Japan and Germany agree to boost security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region

Both sides said their countries would create an economic security framework amid fears about what they view as China’s overproduction of electric vehicles and other key products using massive subsidies.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio…[Read more]

Germany’s economic sentiment slips more than expected: Is recovery at risk?

Germany’s ZEW Economic Sentiment Index fell from 47.5 to 41.8 in July, missing forecasts and ending an eight-month of consecutive increases. Factors such as declining exports, political uncertainty in France, and unclear ECB monetary policy contributed to the…[Read more]

Germany ‘blocking’ medical treatment for Palestinian children from Gaza

Around 40 medical facilities agreed to treat children from Gaza in Germany and cover the costs, but reports say the foreign and interior ministries have hindered their efforts.

German aid organisations have accused the government of blocking much-needed medical help for…[Read more]

Erdogan urges NATO allies to adopt non-discriminatory approach to terrorism

US and some other allies’ support for terrorist groups such as the PKK/PYD/YPG and FETO threatens our security and defies NATO principles, Erdogan underlines.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that Türkiye fights terrorist organisations without…[Read more]

Palestinians face Srebrenica-like atrocities: President Erdogan

The Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories are being subjected to atrocities similar to those committed 29 years ago in Srebrenica, says Erdogan.

Those responsible for the current “barbarity in Gaza” will sooner or later be held accountable before…[Read more]

Turkish president, new British premier meet at Nato summit

President Erdogan once more congratulated Prime Minister Starmer of the UK on his new position.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and newly-elected British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have met Thursday for the first time in the US.

The closed-door meeting came on the sidelines of…[Read more]

Türkiye rejects NATO cooperation with Israel: President Erdogan

Turkish president draws attention to the ongoing Israeli “atrocities” in the occupied Palestinian territories, particularly in Gaza.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that attempts to cooperate with Israel within NATO are “not acceptable.”

“It is not possible for the…[Read more]

The German government owns around $2 billion in bitcoin — and it’s freaking out crypto investors

For weeks now, Germany’s government has been selling hundreds of millions of dollars worth of bitcoin — and it’s been a key factor behind the cryptocurrency’s intense sell-off.

Last month, the German government began selling bitcoin from a wallet op…[Read more]

Missing American teen who left cruise ship at German port found safe in a city more than 100 miles away

Aydin Brown, 14, was found safe Saturday night in Brandenburg, police in the city of Rostock said. He had been missing since Thursday morning.

A 14-year-old American boy missing for three days after he walked away from a Caribbean Princess…[Read more]

Missing woman rescued near Tokyo after 36 hours adrift at sea

A woman was rescued from the sea off Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, on Wednesday morning after drifting some 80 kilometers over about 36 hours, a local coast guard office said.

The 21-year-old Chinese woman, who was on a swim ring, was found dehydrated but conscious, according to the…[Read more]

Japan PM leaves for U.S., Germany for summits amid security concerns

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida left for Washington on Wednesday to attend a NATO summit to confirm cooperation with the alliance in addressing the increasingly severe security challenges posed by Russia and China.

During his five-day overseas trip through Sunday, Kishida…[Read more]

Leaders of South Korea, Japan share concerns over Russia-North Korea ties

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida shared concerns over growing ties between Russia and North Korea and agreed to continue their security cooperation, a statement from Yoon’s office said on Thursday.

The two leaders, who are…[Read more]

German defense minister says military budget gap ‘annoying’

Germany’s defense minister has voiced irritation after his ministry received less funding than he had hoped.

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius on Monday expressed his dissatisfaction with the outcome of the budget negotiations for the country’s defense budget.

A coalition deal on…[Read more]

England and Germany fans clash in Dusseldorf after host nation’s exit – reports

Thousands of England supporters are in the German city ahead of Saturday’s Euro 2024 quarter-final with Switzerland.

England and Germany fans were involved in clashes in Dusseldorf on Friday night, according to reports.

Thousands of England supporters are in the G…[Read more]

German police record more cases of child sexual abuse

German police have reported a significant rise in cases of sexual abuse of children and adolescents. The increase in cases related to the sharing of images of abuse was particularly striking.

The number of known cases of sexual abuse of children and adolescents in Germany increased…[Read more]

Germany: Explosion, fire at refugee accommodation facility

German police have reported an explosion and fire at a facility housing asylum seekers. The blast took place as police were investigating reports of a fire hazard. Two officers were injured, and one dead body was found.

Police in northern Germany on Monday reported an explosion and large…[Read more]

Turkish fans make national gesture during national anthem at Euro 2024

Merih Demiral, who scored both goals for Türkiye’s national team in a 2-1 win over Austria in the last 16 of Euro 2024, has been banned by UEFA for making the national gesture.

Turkish supporters making their way to the European Championship quarterfinal against the…[Read more]

Lawyers call for harsher penalties over stray bullet incidents

Lawyers have expressed the need to impose harsher judicial penalties for incidents involving stray bullets resulting in fatalities or injuries, citing the increasing number of such cases.
Celebrations such as weddings and military send-offs sometimes witness “celebratory gunfire,” lea…[Read more]

Türkiye slams Israeli move to expand West Bank settlements

Türkiye has condemned Israel’s plans to recognize settlement outposts in the occupied West Bank legally.

“The decisions taken by Israel to ‘legalize’ some settlement outposts and to ‘approve’ new housing units in the occupied West Bank are flagrant violations of international law,” s…[Read more]