Will Donald Trump’s tariff gamble pay off?

The US president’s tariff strategy has so far forced Mexico, Canada, Colombia and Panama to toe the line. But with America’s economy and reputation at stake, how long can such a coercive approach work?

Barely two weeks after Donald Trump returned to the White House, four allies of the United States have…[Read more]

Why more young men in Germany are turning to the far right

“What my parents taught me is that they used to live in peace and calm, without having to have any fear in their own country,” says 19-year-old Nick. “I would like to live in a country where I don’t have to be afraid.”

I meet him in a small bar on a street corner in the ex-mining town of…[Read more]

Germany’s neoliberal FDP’s desperate fight for survival

Germany’s neoliberal Free Democrats have a long history of being junior partner in federal governments. But this year, they may may fail to get into parliament.

The business-oriented, neoliberal Free Democrats (FDP) have put campaign posters up across the country reading: “Everything can be…[Read more]

Germany’s ambassador condemns raid on Palestinian bookstore

After Israeli police raided a well-known Palestinian bookstore in east Jerusalem, ambassador to Israel Steffen Seibert has said he is “concerned” about the arrest of the owners.

Germany’s ambassador to Israel, Steffen Seibert, has joined diplomats and journalists in condemning a raid by…[Read more]

US ‘to decide on future of troops in Syria’

Washington “will make a determination” regarding the troops in Syria, U.S. President Donald Trump has said, following a report that said he intends to withdraw American forces.

“I don’t know who said that, but we’ll make a determination on that,” Trump told reporters at White House on Jan. 30.…[Read more]

Trump politicizes air collision as black boxes recovered

Investigators have recovered the black boxes from a passenger plane that collided mid-air with a military helicopter over Washington’s Potomac River, killing all 67 people, as rescuers pulled bodies from the freezing water.

U.S. President Donald Trump launched a political attack blaming…[Read more]

Germany and Denmark say Europe must toughen up

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has warned of the threat posed by hybrid warfare from Moscow after an underwater Baltic Sea cable was severed. Scholz was speaking as he met Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.

Germany and Denmark’s political leaders met on Tuesday in a show of unity amid concerns…[Read more]

Musk Says Germany Has ‘Too Much of a Focus on Past Guilt’

His comments to the hard-right Alternative for Germany party escalated efforts by the billionaire to influence the country’s election for chancellor next month.

Elon Musk told a gathering of the hard-right Alternative for Germany party this weekend that the country has “too much of a fo…[Read more]

Germany reaffirms support for Denmark in Greenland dispute with Trump

Chancellor Scholz meets with Danish Premier Frederiksen in Berlin, stresses ‘inviolability of borders’ is fundamental principle of international law

Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday reaffirmed Germany’s support for neighboring Denmark in its ongoing dispute with US P…[Read more]

Trump to take aim at DEI, COVID expulsions in military, Hegseth says

U.S. President Donald Trump will soon sign executive orders removing diversity, equity and inclusion from the military, reinstating thousands of troops who were kicked out for refusing COVID-19 vaccines during the pandemic, and building an air defense system for the United…[Read more]

A shocking Chinese AI advancement called DeepSeek is sending US stocks plunging

US stocks dropped sharply Monday morning after a surprise advancement from a Chinese artificial intelligence company, DeepSeek, threatened the aura of invincibility surrounding America’s technology industry.

DeepSeek, a one-year-old startup, revealed a stunning c…[Read more]

Colombia to accept repatriated citizens after Trump sanctions threat

In response to US sanctions threats, Colombia has agreed to accept repatriated citizens on military flights, the White House announced Sunday. Although Colombia has not confirmed, the US will halt plans for new tariffs and sanctions on Latin America’s fourth-largest economy, p…[Read more]

Germany is gripped by election fever … but Trump is pulling the strings

The machinations of Elon Musk and the incoming US president loom large in the minds of politicians and voters

A Donald Trump-shaped shadow is looming over the campaign for Germany’s snap elections next month, with unprecedented US interference on behalf of the far-right Alt…[Read more]

German ambassador warns Trump will test the US constitutional order, report says

The German ambassador to Washington wrote in a report back to Berlin that he expects Donald Trump in his second presidency to largely undermine the system of democratic checks and balances in the United States, the German news agenda dpa reported on…[Read more]

Kretinsky’s EPH among those approached to buy Germany’s Uniper, sources say

Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky is among potential suitors approached by Berlin about buying German state-owned utility Uniper (UN0k.DE), opens new tab, three people familiar with the matter said.
Sources have said previously that others approached include New…[Read more]

German election: Focus on immigration and the economy

Immigration and the poor state of the economy are the top issues for German voters, according to the latest survey. Six weeks before the general election, Germany looks set for a change of power in Berlin.

According to the latest “Deutschlandtrend” survey, the balance of power in Berlin is…[Read more]

German institutions depart X, a day after Musk’s Weidel talk

More than 60 German and Austrian academic organizations say they will leave the messaging platform X owned by Elon Musk. The German government has also voiced fears that the platform is warping political discourse.

Scores of universities and research institutions in Germany and Austria…[Read more]

Domestic air travel in Germany dropped by 50% compared to 2019: Study

Domestic flights in Germany are expected to stay significantly below pre-pandemic levels, as overall air traffic continues to decline, according to an analysis released Thursday by the aviation industry association BDL

Flight schedules through the first six months of 2025…[Read more]

USA Today: If Social Security falters, reverse mortgages could be worth a look

The outlet took a look at reverse mortgages as a potential path for retirees who have trouble making ends meet with Social Security alone.

Many retirees have said they rely largely — and sometimes entirely — on Social Security benefits as their primary income str…[Read more]

US job growth surprises in December as unemployment rate slips to 4.1%

U.S. hiring picked up unexpectedly in December as employers added a strong 256,000 jobs, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%, another sign of the economy’s resilience in the face of high interest rates.

Job growth rose 212,000 last month from November, the Labor…[Read more]