Nord Stream 2 starts filling second pipe with natural gas MOSCOW: Nord Stream 2 AG said on Friday it had started filling its second pipe with natural gas, stepping up... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
World EU threatens Russia sanctions as NATO backs Ukraine BRUSSELS: Western allies on Thursday rejected Russia's bid to thwart Kiev's NATO ambitions and urged Moscow to halt... Published 17 Dec, 2021 10:38am
World Europe kicks off Covid vaccine drive for kids FRANKFURT: Several European nations start vaccinating children aged five to 11 against Covid-19 on Wednesday in an... Published 15 Dec, 2021 12:33pm
World Iran accuses Western parties to 2015 nuclear deal of 'blame game' VIENNA: Iran on Tuesday accused Western parties to its 2015 nuclear deal of "persisting in their blame game", a day... Published 14 Dec, 2021 10:38am
World Germany’s Social Democrats elect two new leaders BERLIN: Germany’s governing Social Democrats on Saturday elected a centrist and a left-wing figurehead as its two... Published 12 Dec, 2021 04:19am
World China's Xi calls for 'new level' of ties with Germany under Scholz BEIJING: China's President Xi Jinping on Wednesday congratulated Olaf Scholz, saying Beijing was willing to work ... Updated 08 Dec, 2021 05:48pm
World Germany records highest daily COVID deaths since February BERLIN: Germany recorded the highest number of deaths from COVID-19 since February on Wednesday as it battles to ... Published 08 Dec, 2021 12:43pm
World Iran nuclear talks set for pause: news agency TEHRAN: Negotiations in Vienna aimed at reviving the Iran nuclear deal are set to be suspended Friday so that... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:55pm
World Germany imposes curbs on unvaccinated, to make shots mandatory BERLIN: Germany on Thursday imposed restrictions on the unvaccinated as it sought to break a dramatic surge in daily... Published 02 Dec, 2021 08:18pm
World Germany reports highest daily COVID-19 death toll for 9 months BERLIN: Germany reported the highest number of deaths from coronavirus since mid-February on Wednesday as hospitals... Updated 01 Dec, 2021 09:49pm
Opinion ‘It’s all lies’; migrants stuck at Polish border feel cheated by people smugglers Syrian friends Anas Kanaan, 34, and Mouein al-Hadi, 36, were told by people smugglers that they would easily be able... Published 29 Nov, 2021 06:16am
World World races to contain new Covid variant SCHIPHOL: Several European nations on Saturday announced their first cases of a highly infectious new coronavirus... Published 28 Nov, 2021 11:09am
World Omicron: Germany announces first suspected Covid-19 variant case BERLIN: A German regional official said Saturday that health authorities have identified the first suspected case in... Updated 27 Nov, 2021 06:37pm
World Italy, France deepen strategic ties as Merkel’s exit tests Europe ROME: Italy and France signed a treaty on Friday to strengthen bilateral ties and reinforce their coordination ... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
World France arrests fifth suspect in migrant boat tragedy PARIS: A fifth suspect has been arrested in connection with the migrant boat that sank in the English Channel,... Published 25 Nov, 2021 12:59pm
World Germany's Covid death toll passes 100,000 FRANKFURT: More than 100,000 people have died of Covid-19 in Germany since the start of the pandemic, a public ... Published 25 Nov, 2021 10:08am
World France's over-65s will need booster for Covid pass: Macron PARIS: People over 65 in France will need to show proof of a Covid-19 booster jab to be able to visit restaurants,... Published 10 Nov, 2021 09:45am
Opinion Soaring prices fuel anti-ECB sentiment in Germany As inflation soars to its highest level in three decades in Germany, Simon and Lena Wendland, parents of newborn... Published 08 Nov, 2021 05:19am
World Mexico arrests two suspects in beach shooting MEXICO CITY: Mexican authorities on Saturday arrested two people suspected of involvement in a shooting between ... Published 07 Nov, 2021 11:19am
World Germany hit by record surge in Covid cases BERLIN: Germany on Thursday saw its biggest daily rise in Covid-19 cases since the pandemic began, figures from the... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:34pm
World Germany experiencing 'massive' pandemic of unvaccinated BERLIN: Germany is experiencing a "massive" pandemic of the unvaccinated, Health Minister Jens Spahn said Wednesday,... Published 03 Nov, 2021 04:31pm
Markets South Africa to get $8.5bn from rich nations to give up coal GLASGOW: South Africa on Tuesday won a commitment from a group of rich nations for at least $8.5 billion and... Published 03 Nov, 2021 09:44am
Print Three sectors: €129m financial co-op pact inked with Germany ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tuesday signed financial cooperation agreement worth €129 million with Germany for three... Updated 03 Nov, 2021 09:41am
Pakistan A+A Trade Fair Germany: Frank Langer visits Pak Pavilion ISLAMABAD: Frank Langer, Head of Emergency Response Unit for German State of NRW, Red Cross and Consul General,... Published 31 Oct, 2021 04:05am
World Merkel looks on as Germany's newly elected parliament convenes BERLIN: Germany's outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel watched from a visitors' gallery on Tuesday as a new, more... Published 27 Oct, 2021 04:50am
World German COVID-19 infections at highest since mid-May BERLIN: Germany recorded the highest incidence of coronavirus infections since mid-May on Saturday, reaching the... Updated 23 Oct, 2021 02:21pm
World Erdogan threatens to expel 10 Western envoys ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday threatened to expel the ambassadors of the United... Published 21 Oct, 2021 05:26pm
World UN deforestation scheme under scrutiny after Indonesia debacle KUALA LUMPUR: The collapse of a $1-billion deal to curb Indonesian deforestation has highlighted the pitfalls of a... Published 12 Oct, 2021 09:49am
Sports Denmark, Germany bid to wrap up World Cup spots PARIS: Denmark can qualify for the 2022 World Cup with victory over Austria on Tuesday, while Germany could book a... Published 11 Oct, 2021 09:53am