Germany alarmed by Israel’s plans for more Gaza territory
GAZA: The German government is concerned about Israeli plans to take more of Gaza, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Friday, adding that Germany opposes a permanent division of the Palestinian territory. Palestinians view Israel’s widening Gaza buffer zone as a part of a strat»»»
Russia Has Means to Destroy Anyone Targeting Its Air Defense Bases - Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia has all the means to destroy anyone who attempts to destroy its air defense bases. “Russia has all the means to flatten anyone who tries to do this,” Putin told journalists during a press briefing following his visit to Kazakhstan, commenting on t»»»
MEO Interview with Samy Soliman President of Investors Association in Taba and Nuweiba
MEO had the pleasure, to conduct an interview with Mr. Samy Soliman, President of Investors Association in Taba and Nuweiba. Can you tell us more about the investors association in Taba and Nuweiba? Well we are an organised entity that includes several investors who have got investment projects in »»»
EU's Six Biggest Economies Agree on Capital Markets Supervision
Finance ministers from the EU's six biggest economies (E6) agreed among themselves on Friday to support more centralized capital markets supervision, in a breakthrough crucial for deeper integration of Europe's fragmented capital markets. The push for financial market players to be supervised at a »»»
Hamas calls Netanyahu’s plan to expand control in Gaza a dangerous escalation
* Hamas says Netanyahu’s plan equates to ethnic cleansing* Ceasefire deal left contentious issues unresolved* Analysts warn move risks increase in violenceGAZA/CAIRO: Hamas said on Friday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s declaration that his country would expand its area of control»»»
Hamas Calls Netanyahu’s Plan to Expand Control in Gaza a Dangerous Escalation
Hamas said on Friday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's declaration that his country would expand its area of control in Gaza was a dangerous escalation, as residents of the Palestinian territory also voiced alarm at the plan. Under a ceasefire deal in October Israel's military was to»»»
Ecuadorean children chase World Cup dreams at Caicedo’s football schools
QUITO: Children of all ages rush on to a soccer field in southern Quito to train, inspired by the achievements of their biggest role model, Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo, and driven by the dream of one day playing in a World Cup like their idol. The children, aged between five and 16, have bee»»»
Hamburg court bans Der Spiegel from publishing allegations of Vucic's involvement in "Sarajevo safari"
BELGRADE - In a temporary measure, a Hamburg court has banned Germany's Der Spiegel magazine from continuing to publish and disseminate allegations creating a suspicion of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic's involvement in an alleged "human safari" during a wartime siege of Sarajevo in the 1990s, »»»
Poland leaders alarmed over Zelensky move on WWII unit
WARSAW: Polish leaders on Friday warned that the Ukrainian president’s move to honor a controversial World War II group accused of massacring Poles risked souring relations between the two neighbors. The row was sparked after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky named a military unit after the Uk»»»
Canada, Australia, or Germany? Gulf News, Y-Axis webinar on Sunday to shed light on permanent residency options
As more professionals seek greater flexibility in an increasingly unpredictable world, interest in overseas residency options is rising steadily among UAE residents looking to expand their future opportunities. Unlike second citizenship, which often involves longer timelines and more complex legal »»»
Germany Says Israeli Plans to Take More of Gaza are Cause for Concern
The German government is concerned about Israeli plans to take more of Gaza, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday, adding that Germany opposes a permanent division of the Palestinian territory. The Israeli military said Wednesday evening it had launched strikes in the northern»»»
Media Review: May 29
POLITICS The first visit of Bulgaria's new prime minister Rumen Radev to Brussels has drawn much attention in Bulgarian media. The former president and current head of the country's executive branch of power held separate talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, European Commission President U»»»
Pigeons May Be Navigating with Their Liver, Study Suggests
A surprising gut feeling may help pigeons find their way home. Animals use various techniques to navigate including following the stars and remembering key landmarks. Birds, fish and turtles orient themselves using Earth's magnetic field as a compass. But it's not yet clear how exactly they do this»»»
Russia warns US troop plans in Poland risk military escalation
Russia has warned that deploying additional US troops near its borders would be unacceptable, after Washington pledged to send more soldiers to Poland. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a press briefing on Thursday that reducing the number of US personnel stationed in Eur»»»
Germany’s gas grid operators warn they may fail to secure suffiencent supplies to make it through the coming winter
Germany’s gas grid operators have warned that current market conditions and storage rules may be insufficient to secure supplies through the coming winter, as geopolitical tensions disrupt the economics that traditionally underpinned Europe’s gas storage system. In their first joint gas security re»»»
UniCredit Under Direction to Take Over the European Banking Scene
In the ever-evolving landscape of European finance, UniCredit, under the dynamic leadership of CEO Andrea Orcel, is making bold moves to assert its dominance. Orcel, a seasoned dealmaker with a reputation for navigating complex mergers and acquisitions, is steering UniCredit towards reshaping the E»»»
Germany drafts law forcing ex-soldiers into mandatory military drills – Spiegel
Germany is drawing up a law that would force former soldiers to attend regular military exercises, as Berlin pushes ahead with its militarization campaign, Der Spiegel reported on Wednesday. Moscow has denounced the EU’s military buildup as being aimed against Russia and a ploy to distract the publ»»»
Kenya approves American plan to open Ebola quarantine facility
NAIROBI: Kenya has provided written approval for the US to open a quarantine facility in the East African nation for Americans exposed to the Ebola outbreak centered in the Democratic Republic of Congo, said two US officials briefed on the response. The authorization grants the US access to land a»»»
Japan dismisses ‘ridiculous’ Russian criticism of military buildup
TOKYO: Japan’s UN ambassador on Thursday dismissed as “ridiculous” Russia’s criticism of its military buildup at a time when Moscow was continuing its war against Ukraine in violation of the UN Charter. On Tuesday, Russia’s UN Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia told the first session of a UN Security Cou»»»
10 Schengen countries most likely to give UAE residents a multiple-entry visa
UAE residents looking to secure a multiple-entry Schengen visa are most likely to succeed if they apply at Slovenia, Germany or Croatia, according to European Commission data. With a nearly two-month-long school summer holiday just a few weeks away, now would be the ideal time for UAE residents to »»»
Iran war: Oil shortages threaten global energy security
BusinessGlobal issuesIran war: Oil shortages threaten global energy securitySrinivas MazumdaruStrategic petroleum reserves are declining rapidly as countries release emergency crude supplies to cushion the economic impact of the Middle East conflict. https://p.dw.com/p/5EOlKThe IEA has warned that »»»
Netflix criticises German plan to make streamers invest more locally
Frankfurt, Germany: Netflix and other streaming services on Thursday criticised a German plan requiring platforms to reinvest a share of locally generated revenue as part of efforts to support domestic film production. Chancellor Friedrich Merz's cabinet approved a draft law Wednesday that would co»»»
Starmer and Tusk sign UK–Poland defence pact amid warnings over Russian threats
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk have signed a new defence pact aimed at deepening military and security cooperation between the two NATO allies. The agreement focuses on strengthening joint capabilities, cyber defence and coordination in response to growing con»»»
Iran war: Oil shortages threaten global energy security
BusinessGlobal issuesIran war: Oil shortages threaten global energy securitySrinivas MazumdaruStrategic petroleum reserves are declining rapidly as countries release emergency crude supplies to cushion the economic impact of the Middle East conflict. https://p.dw.com/p/5EOlKThe IEA has warned that »»»
Media Review: May 28
POLITICS – APPROVAL RATINGS bTV reports that a new government led by Rumen Radev starts with 50% public trust against 24% distrust, citing a survey by Market Links conducted between May 16 and May 27 among 1,008 respondents through face-to-face interviews and online polling. Sociologist Dobromir Zh»»»
Canada and Germany sign LNG deal
Germany is close to sealing a major LNG deal with Canada as both countries deepen ties amid uncertainty in Washington under President Trump. The agreement would mark Canada's first big LNG export move. https://p.dw.com/p/5ERU4AdvertisementCanada may soon supply Germany with up to 1 million metric t»»»
Germany eyes heat pumps as Iran war drives energy costs up
BusinessGermanyGermany eyes heat pumps as Iran war drives energy costs upDirk KaufmannThe war in the Middle East is threatening fossil fuel supplies and causing energy prices to rise in Germany. Could that drive a surge in demand for heat pumps? https://p.dw.com/p/5ENspThe government hopes legislat»»»
Canada and Germany Sign Landmark LNG Deal to Boost Europe’s Energy Security
Canada and Germany’s state-owned energy firm SEFE said on Wednesday they had reached what Canada described as its first LNG supply deal with a European buyer, underscoring efforts on both sides to diversify energy trade amid global market uncertainty. Earlier, sources familiar with the matter said»»»
Germany slows again
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Human Rights Collapse in Ukraine Under Neo-Nazi Regime — Russian MFA
The Russian Foreign Ministry has published a 2026 report on the human rights situation in Ukraine, stating that the situation has “seriously degraded” under the open neo-Nazi regime in Kiev. Western sponsors continue to ignore and justify the crimes of the ruling clique in Kiev, while pumping money»»»
Brazil revives plan to pave highway through Amazon
Nature and EnvironmentBrazilBrazil revives plan to pave highway through AmazonRoshni Majumdar with AP, ReutersBrazil will invest $75 million to pave a highway that cuts through the center of the Amazon rainforest. Environmentalists argue for strong protections to conserve the ecosystem so crucial t»»»
Norway becomes ninth country to come under French nuclear deterrence scheme
Norway on Wednesday became the ninth country to join the France-led nuclear deterrence scheme, the leaders of both countries said. President Emmanuel Macron announced in March that France – the only nuclear-armed country in the EU – would extend its nuclear deterrence scheme to willing European par»»»
Norway to join France-led nuclear deterrence program
PARIS: The leaders of France and Norway said on Wednesday that Oslo will join a Paris-led nuclear deterrence scheme to bolster security on the continent. “We are contending with the most serious security situation since the Second World War,” Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said as he and »»»
US refuses to condemn Russia’s planned strikes on Kiev in retaliation for a college dorm raid
The US has declined to condemn Russia over its warning about upcoming strikes on military-linked sites in Kiev in retaliation for Ukraine’s deadly attack on a college dormitory. On Friday, Ukrainian drones struck an education facility in the Russian town of Starobelsk, killing 21 people, mostly you»»»
UAE ranks 9th globally in Kearney 2026 FDI Confidence Index, leads emerging markets in investor optimism
Dubai: The UAE retained its position as the world’s ninth most attractive destination for foreign direct investment in 2026, remaining among the top 10 global economies for attracting overseas capital, according to Kearney’s 2026 Foreign Direct Investment Confidence Index. The report showed the UAE»»»
British spy chief speech to discuss cyberattack dangers from Russia, China - UPI.com
Anne Keast-Butlers, director of Britain's Government Communications Headquarters, will give a rare public speech Wednesday saying Britain is at a "moment of consequence" as it faces brazen attacks from hostile countries. File Photo by Sascha Steinbach/EPA May 27 (UPI) -- Great Britain and its allie»»»
Germany urge players to avoid political statements at World Cup
BERLIN: Germany sporting director Rudi Voeller on Wednesday urged members of the World Cup squad to avoid making political statements during this summer’s tournament. Speaking from Germany’s pre-World Cup camp in northern Bavaria, Voeller said players were not under a gag order but encouraged them »»»
Witnesses accuse the Israeli army of arbitrary arrests in Syria
The Israeli army has arrested at least 197 men in southern Syria since late 2024. A lawyer confirmed that 43 of them are still being held in what he says is arbitrary detention in Israeli prisons. The Israeli army, for its part, says they are targeting “suspected terrorists”. The place is Beit Jinn»»»
Europe’s Car Market Expands for Third Straight Month as Bulgaria Posts Strong April GrowthOpinions
Europe’s automotive market continued its upward trend in April, marking a third consecutive month of growth driven by rising demand for electric and hybrid vehicles. Bulgaria emerged as one of the continent’s fastest-growing markets, according to new data from the European Automobile Manufacturers'»»»
Starmer Cites Russian Threat as UK, Poland Seal Defense Pact
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer hailed Wednesday a defense pact with Poland, arguing the European allies faced "no greater challenge" than "Russian aggression" as he welcomed Polish counterpart Donald Tusk to Britain. The new security treaty signed by the NATO allies aims to allow the two countries »»»
US preparing Ebola quarantine center in Kenya: WSJ
WASHINGTON: The United States plans to open a quarantine center in Kenya, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, as a deadly Ebola outbreak surges in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The facility is primarily intended for Americans who test positive for the virus or have been exposed to it, »»»
World Cup transit sticker shock hits fans with tickets to matches in some US host cities
NEW YORK: Dubbed the “Sommermärchen,” or “Summer Fairy Tale,” the 2006 World Cup in Germany was a widely praised showcase for a modern, unified nation that was welcoming to fans from around the globe. Part of that success was the “KombiTicket,” which gave fans free access to local public transporta»»»
Student sports body FISU allows Russians to compete in all disciplines
The International University Sports Federation (FISU) has allowed Russian athletes to compete in its events in all disciplines via a neutral status. In sports where a relevant federation has already lifted restrictions on Russia, they will be able to participate with their national flag and anthem,»»»
Arab Finance - Egypt in talks with Volkswagen on EV production, local manufacturing expansion
Arab Finance: Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem discussed with a delegation from Germany-based automaker Volkswagen the company’s plans to expand its automotive manufacturing operations in Egypt in the coming period, as per a statement. The talks reviewed studies currently being prepared by Volksw»»»
The bin decides: Why waste habits begin at home
Every day, across millions of households, someone stands at a bin, deposits whatever they are holding, and considers the task complete. That moment is automatic, shaped more by physical environments than by conscious deliberation. What the object communicates, people tend to interpret as instructio»»»
Media Review: May 27
FOREIGN POLICY Dnevnik.bg reports that Prime Minister Rumen Radev is visiting France and Belgium on Tuesday for talks with European and NATO leaders. The government press service says Radev is scheduled to meet French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace in Paris before travelling to Brus»»»
New Car Registrations in Bulgaria Rise over 18% in April, Average Rate for EU Shows 5.1%
Bulgaria showed an 18.34% increase in new car registrations in April compared to the same month in 2025, according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA). 4,742 new cars were registered in the country in April. Stronger growth among European countries was reported on»»»
Russia says US did not grant visa for official to attend UN meeting
MOSCOW: Russia’s UN ambassador said on Tuesday that the United States did not grant a visa for Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov to attend a UN Security Council meeting and called it a breach of US obligations as host of the UN Vassily Nebenzia made the comment at a meeting of the 15»»»
USMNT announces 26-man squad for home World Cup
WASHINGTON: After years of buildup and months of conjecture, the 26-man United States roster for this summer’s home World Cup was unveiled Tuesday on Fox at an event in New York. As expected, the roster put together by announced by manager Mauricio Pochettino is anchored by a number of longtime Am»»»
Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano out of shadow of big-city neighbors in Conference League final
LEIPZIG, Germany: There’s an ironic prize on offer if Crystal Palace can beat Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final on Wednesday: A spot in the competition Palace originally should have been playing in anyway. A season which began with Palace in court appealing in vain against demotion from»»»