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Global shock and condemnation as Israeli airstrike sets ablaze Rafah tent camp, killing 45 Palestinians

Israeli strike on a camp for displaced Palestinians in Rafah killed at least 45 Palestinians and 200 others are wounded, with many severely burned, according to local health officials and Palestinian medics.

Germany and France sign deal to develop ‘Tank of the future’

The French and German defense ministers signed the memorandum of understanding for an effort to jointly develop the ‘Tank of the future’, the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS)

Key Takeaways: Germany’s leader Scholz meets Chinese President Xi to discuss trade and geopolitical tensions

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz concluded his three-day visit to China with a crucial meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on April 16, 2024. The visit was aimed at bolstering business ties with Germany’s largest trading partner while also addressing concerns about China’s increasing exports to Europe

Botswana threatens to send 20,000 elephants to Germany amidst trophy hunting row

Botswana has threatened Germany to send 20,000 elephants to the European country, amidst an escalating dispute over the import of hunting trophies.

Israel’s illegal settlement expansion plan in West Bank faces global condemnation

The Israeli government’s plan to build about 3500 new settlement units in the West Bank is facing widespread condemnation from across the globe, including some of Tel Aviv’s closest allies.

Germany overtakes Japan as world’s third-largest economy after Japan slips into recession

Japan, once a titan of the global economy, slipped to number four after Germany overtook as the world's third-largest economy, marking a significant shift in economic power dynamics.

Ukraine receives first Skynex air defense system from Germany

Germany handed over a Skynex air defense system, along with ammunition and other military aid to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the German government announced on January 4.

NATO secures 1,000 Patriot missiles in $5.6 billion deal to strengthen Europe’s air defense

NATO members have agreed to purchase up to 1,000 Patriot missiles to enhance their air defense capabilities, in a deal worth $5.5 billion, the NATO procurement agency NSPA.

Europe’s best and worst Railway Stations in 2023

Zurich, Vienna, and Berlin main stations emerge as the top choices in the European Railway Station Index 2023

EU faces ‘huge risk’ of terrorist attacks over Christmas holidays

Europe faces a “huge risk of terrorist attacks” over the Christmas holiday period due to the polarization and anger spreading internationally over Israel’s month-long military offensive in Gaza following Hamas’s October 7 attack. “With the war between Israel and Hamas...

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ASEAN Express to boost Malaysia’s trade connectivity with China and Southeast Asia

Malaysia’s trade connectivity with Southeast Asia and China received a boost with the launch of the ASEAN Express, an international freight train connecting Malaysia to Thailand, Laos, and China.