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Germany to deliver two Patriot systems to Ukraine in deal with US

Ukraine’s need for air defences has grown as Russia ramps up aerial attacks. Germany, which has already sent three Patriot systems, said more deliveries won’t affect its NATO commitments.

Berlin will respond to any ‘unilateral actions’ by Israel, says Germany foreign minister

Foreign minister Johann Wadephul is headed to Israel & Palestinian territories as part of a fact-finding mission amid increasing reports of starvation in Gaza.

UK, Germany sign friendship treaty, resetting ties with EU after Brexit

Friedrich Merz’s first London visit as chancellor after French President Macron signals greater cooperation between Europe's top three powers amid uncertainty about their US ally.

Preparations on to ‘quickly’ transfer Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine: Top NATO commander

Wiesbaden: Preparations are underway to quickly transfer additional Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine, NATO's top military commander Alexus Grynkewich said on Thursday, as...

Germany obligated to issue visas to Afghan refugees under humanitarian programme, rules German court

Around 2,400 Afghans approved under humanitarian admissions programme are waiting in Pakistan to travel to Germany without any clear idea of the government's suspension.

German court set to deliver landmark order on Syrian doctor accused of crimes against humanity

The trial of the 40-year-old doctor began in January 2022 spanning over 186 sessions where the court listened to about 50 witnesses and victims, along with legal experts.

Germany needs 60,000 more troops to meet new NATO targets, says defence minister

Defence minister Boris Pistorius’s announcement comes in the wake of Trump’s demand for NATO to increase defence investment from 2% to 5% of the GDP.

‘Unbearable’: Germany threatens action against Israel after food & medicine shortages in Gaza

Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticised air strikes on Gaza as no longer justified by the need to fight Hamas and 'no longer comprehensible', in comments at a press conference in Finland.

India incapacitating Pakistan airbases, air defences forced a halt to hostilities—Jaishankar

In an interview with German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar clarifies that no third party played a role in ceasing India-Pakistan hostilities. 

German police arrest 39-yr-old woman for Hamburg knife attack that injured 18

Eighteen people were injured in a knife attack at Hamburg train station Friday evening.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.