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Eighty years on, Thessaloniki Holocaust survivor recalls cart of trampled bodies

On Sunday, a march was held to the Holocaust memorial in the northern Greek city, and flowers were laid on the train tracks in the station.

7 dead, 8 injured in shooting at Jehovah’s Witness church in Germany

A gunman believed to be acting alone killed several people Thursday in a Jehovah's Witness church in the German city of Hamburg, police said, as they searched for the motive behind the attack.

Germany to spend billions helping industry to support transition towards cleaner production

The mechanism, called ‘carbon contracts for difference’, aims to shift energy source used in energy-intensive industries from fossil sources to renewables and hydrogen.

Climate change to cost Germany up to 900 billion euros by 2050, say economic research firms

The study also comes amid debates in ruling coalition on how Germany could cut greenhouse emissions in challenging sectors to become carbon neutral by 2045.

Germany asks Switzerland to sell mothballed Leopard 2 tanks to increase military aid to Ukraine

Germany, Poland, Portugal, Finland and Sweden are among countries sending tanks to help Ukraine defend itself against Russian attack, creating gaps in their own arsenals.

US hosts war planning exercises in Germany for Ukraine ahead of next phase of Russia conflict

Top US military officer said they are setting up the framework and the mechanics to allow the Ukrainians to self-learn and learn against a situation, or various scenarios.

Germany announces ‘feminist foreign policy’, aims to have more women in senior roles

The move looks to give German foreign service 'a more female face', including creation of the post of an 'ambassador for feminist foreign policy'.

Peace not just beneficial for Russia-Ukraine but also developing nations: Foreign Secretary Kwatra

At briefing on German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's visit to India, Kwatra said impacts of the war in terms of food, fuel & fertiliser insecurity were felt by developing countries.

US, Germany agree to send heavy tanks to Ukraine amid plans of new offensives

While the US Abrams tank is considered less suitable, the move to send them to Ukraine could make it easier for Germany to allow the supply of Leopards.

Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania urge Germany to send tanks to Ukraine

The statement came a day after Germany and Western allies reached no decision on whether Berlin would agree to send its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

On Camera

SC’s stray dog order lit a match in Delhi. Are they a menace or companions?

The last time this matter flared up was when Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a very similar directive in April, called for the relocation of stray dogs in the capital.

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.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?