Germany needs an economic turnaround, says finance minister Lindner BERLIN: Germany needs an economic turnaround in order to secure its geopolitical position, German Finance Minister... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:35pm
World Germany arrests EU parliamentary staffer on China spying charges BERLIN: German police have arrested an assistant to a European Parliament member on suspicion of “an especially... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
World Germany’s Scholz says to discuss ‘just peace’ in Ukraine with Xi BEIJING: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday said he would discuss a “just peace” in Ukraine with Chinese... Published 16 Apr, 2024 10:11am
World Zelenskiy thanks Germany for new Patriot system at 'critical time' KYIV: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy thanked Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz for delivering an additional... Updated 13 Apr, 2024 08:34pm
World Russia, Germany, UK urge restraint LONDON: Russia, Germany and Britain on Thursday urged countries in the Middle East to show restraint and Israel said... Published 13 Apr, 2024 03:49am
World Germany’s Scholz between tough talk and trade on China trip BERLIN: Chancellor Olaf Scholz travels to China this weekend, walking a fine line in shoring up economic ties with... Published 11 Apr, 2024 10:51am
World Germany, Nicaragua trade barbs at Gaza genocide case THE HAGUE: Nicaragua and Germany crossed swords at the UN’s top court on Monday, with Managua saying Berlin was... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
World Germany faces Gaza genocide case at top UN court THE HAGUE: Germany faces charges from Nicaragua at the top UN court on Monday that it is “facilitating the... Published 08 Apr, 2024 10:53am
World Germany gives controversial green light to cannabis BERLIN: Germany on Monday became the biggest EU country to legalise recreational cannabis, despite fierce objections... Published 01 Apr, 2024 11:35am
World India protests German remarks on opposition leader’s arrest NEW DELHI: India summoned a German envoy on Saturday to protest against his government’s remarks about the arrest of... Published 23 Mar, 2024 05:34pm
World Vladimir Putin wins Russia election in landslide with no serious competition MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin won a record post-Soviet landslide in Russia’s election on Sunday, cementing his... Published 18 Mar, 2024 10:20am
Pakistan Body of Pakistani killed in Germany to arrive today ISLAMABAD: The body of a Pakistan man killed in knife attack in Germany will be airlifted to Karachi for burial ... Published 18 Mar, 2024 04:56am
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World Women battle on for equality in top business jobs PARIS: More women are taking top management jobs but inequality persists, with men still dominating business... Published 05 Mar, 2024 12:10pm
World IAEA chief pushes development banks to fund new nuclear energy projects, FT reports International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi has asked global development banks and their government... Published 04 Mar, 2024 12:47pm
World Putin wants to ‘destabilise’ Germany with wiretap: minister BERLIN: Germany on Sunday accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of trying to sow disunity with the wiretap leak ... Published 04 Mar, 2024 04:15am
Technology Meta says it will no longer pay for news in Australia, Germany and France SYDNEY: Meta said on Friday it will not enter into new commercial deals for traditional news content in Australia,... Published 01 Mar, 2024 11:11am
World Farmers protest across Europe, press ministers to act BRUSSELS/MAD-RID/WARSAW: Farmers on Monday blocked a border crossing between Poland and Germany, threw bottles at... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
World Polish farmers protest WARSAW: Polish farmers on Sunday blocked a major highway into Germany in the latest such protest against EU... Published 26 Feb, 2024 05:07am
Business & Finance BASF plans more German cuts even as group profit set to rebound FRANKFURT: Germany’s BASF will slash another 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) in annual costs at its Ludwigshafen... Published 26 Feb, 2024 05:07am
World UK, Germany back Dutch PM Mark Rutte as next NATO chief LONDON: Britain and Germany on Thursday threw their weight behind Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to become NATO's... Published 22 Feb, 2024 11:56pm
World Germany likely to fall into recession: central bank FRANKFURT: German output is likely to shrink slightly in the first quarter, sending Europe’s top economy into... Published 20 Feb, 2024 03:09am
World Zelensky signs ‘historic’ security pact with Germany BERLIN: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a security deal with Germany on Friday in Berlin, hailed by... Published 16 Feb, 2024 05:34pm
Business & Finance No change to Japan 2023 growth forecast despite weak GDP: IMF WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday its 2023 economic growth forecast for Japan remained... Published 16 Feb, 2024 10:35am
World Germany overtakes Japan as third-biggest economy TOKYO: Once forecast to become the world’s biggest economy, Japan slipped below Germany last year to fourth place,... Published 16 Feb, 2024 06:02am
World China’s top diplomat to visit Germany, France, Spain in coming days BEIJING: China’s top diplomat Wang Yi will visit Germany for the Munich Security Conference then travel to Spain and... Published 15 Feb, 2024 12:19pm
World Germany sends frigate to help secure Red Sea shipping BERLIN: A German navy frigate set sail for the Red Sea on Thursday with the aim of protecting commercial ships from... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Business & Finance Germany inks agreements worth €45m on technical development ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Germany on Wednesday signed agreements worth Euro 45 million on technical development... Published 08 Feb, 2024 05:02am
World Pollution risks worsening global water scarcity: study PARIS: Water scarcity could affect three billion more people than previously expected by mid-century, with increased... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Business & Finance Lufthansa says strike to axe up to 90pc of flights FRANKFURT (Germany): Up to 90 percent of Lufthansa’s flight schedule will be cancelled Wednesday due to a walkout... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am