Federal Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve to modernize its power sector, highlighting digitization, green energy transition, and research-led reforms as key to achieving sustainable development goals. He was speaking, during a meeting, with a delegation of the German Development Agency (GIZ), led by Deputy Head of Mission […]
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Germany crowned EuroBasket champions after win over Turkiye
Germany pulled off a stunning 88-83 victory over Turkiye on Sunday to win the EuroBasket title for the first time since 1993, with point guard Dennis Schroeder draining a late jump shot and then adding a pair of high-pressure free throws in a thrilling climax. The reigning World Cup champions put in a gritty defensive […]
Germany supports UN peace plan, delays Palestinian recognition
Germany announced it will support a United Nations resolution endorsing a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. However, a government spokesman said Germany does not believe the time is right to officially recognize a Palestinian state. The resolution reflects the current status under international law, and Germany continues to advocate for peaceful coexistence between Israel […]
Germany Leads Baltic Military Exercise Amid NATO-Russia Tensions
Germany leads a major military drill in the Baltic region as tensions rise between NATO and Russia. The exercise, called Quadriga, involves moving troops and equipment to Lithuania. On Thursday, officials watched a ferry carrying military vehicles depart from Rostock to Klaipeda. The ferry was escorted by a helicopter, a corvette, a minesweeper, and police […]
Iran, European powers to resume nuclear talks in Geneva
Iran will meet with Britain, France, Germany, and the European Union in Geneva on Tuesday for a new round of nuclear talks, state media reported. The talks will be held at the level of deputy foreign ministers and mark the second meeting since Iran’s 12-day war with Israel in mid-June. The previous round took place […]
Germany freezes arms sales to Israel over Gaza takeover plan
Germany has condemned Israel’s plan for a full military takeover of Gaza and refused to export weapons that could be used there. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said it is unclear how Israel’s military action will achieve its goals. He announced that Berlin will suspend the export of military equipment intended for use in Gaza until […]
Iran slams Europe over nuclear deal failures
Iran on Monday blamed Britain, France, and Germany for not respecting the 2015 nuclear deal. The agreement limited Iran’s nuclear activities in exchange for lifting sanctions. However, Iran said the European countries failed to uphold their promises and protect Iran from U.S. sanctions. This failure led Iran to gradually reduce its commitments under the deal. […]
Iran to resume nuclear talks with key European nations on friday
Iran will hold important nuclear talks with Britain, France, and Germany on Friday in Istanbul, according to a statement from the Iranian Foreign Ministry. The meeting will happen at the deputy foreign minister level and follows recent warnings from the European nations that failure to resume dialogue could trigger renewed international sanctions on Tehran. The […]
Germany deports 81 Afghans amid crime crackdown
Germany has deported 81 Afghan men convicted of crimes back to Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, signaling a major shift in migration policy under Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government. The Interior Ministry confirmed the flight departed Friday morning, stating all deportees had criminal convictions and expulsion orders. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said the move reflects Germany’s new hardline approach: […]
Germany to the rescue? Patriot deal in talks to shield Ukraine
BERLIN — Amid growing concern over the weakening of direct US military support to Ukraine, Germany is considering purchasing additional Patriot air defence systems from the United States on Ukraine’s behalf, a move aimed at bolstering Kyiv’s defences against intensifying Russian aerial assaults. Government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius confirmed on Friday that Berlin is engaged in […]