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Germany will build Europe’s strongest conventional army, Chancellor Friedrich Merz declared in May. The government must address personnel shortages and rapidly equip troops with modern weaponry. Berlin plans a €83 billion procurement program, directing most orders to European manufacturers and only eight percent to the USA. Officials intend to complete 154 major defense projects between September 2025 and December 2026. Sipri data shows European NATO members doubled arms imports from 2020-2024, with Germany’s imports rising 334 percent, mostly from the US. Germany now promotes a “Buy European” approach to reduce dependency on American military systems. Risks of American Dependence US…

Donald Trump has ordered troops to Portland, Oregon, and authorised the use of full force if required to stop protests targeting immigration detention centres. The president said the move would protect immigration facilities from what he described as attacks by Antifa and other domestic terrorists. He portrayed the city as war-ravaged in a post on Truth Social. This order expands military deployments in US cities during his wider crackdown on illegal immigration. pushback from democratic leaders Democratic lawmakers strongly criticised the decision. They argued there was no need for federal troops in Portland. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek said the state…

Tens of thousands of people marched through central Berlin on Saturday in support of Palestinians in Gaza. Protesters chanted “free, free Palestine” and demanded an end to Gaza’s humanitarian crisis caused by the Israel-Hamas conflict. Police deployed 1,800 officers to monitor the crowd, which started at Alexanderplatz and moved toward the Victory Column. Demonstrators urged Germany to stop sending weapons to Israel and called on the European Union to impose sanctions. Fifty organizations, including Amnesty International and Die Linke, organized the demonstration. Police dispersed one pro-Palestine protest in Kreuzberg for anti-Israel slogans. Counter-Protests and Tensions About 100 people rallied in…

Washington Labels Petro’s Conduct Unacceptable The United States has officially revoked the visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro after his recent activities in New York during the United Nations General Assembly. The State Department described his behavior as “reckless and incendiary,” expressing concern over actions taken outside formal diplomatic engagements. Outspoken Remarks at Pro-Palestinian Rally At a protest near the UN headquarters, Petro encouraged American soldiers to disregard orders and called for a multinational military force exceeding the size of the U.S. armed forces to intervene in Palestine. His speech quickly drew attention and criticism from U.S. officials, who warned…

Jaguar Land Rover has launched a phased recovery after a large-scale cyber-attack. Some IT systems are now restored, and the company is processing overdue supplier payments with strengthened invoicing capacity. Cyber-attack forced shutdown The attack in August forced Jaguar Land Rover to close its IT networks and halt production lines. Its factories will stay closed until at least next month. The prime minister said the government is working nonstop on a support package for suppliers. Growing concerns suggest smaller firms could collapse if the stoppage continues. Opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer called the crisis urgent but admitted no plan is…

Interpol coordinated a major operation across 14 African nations, arresting 260 people linked to online fraud and sextortion.The suspects built fake romantic relationships to extort money or blackmail victims with intimate images.Investigators identified over 1,400 victims who collectively lost nearly $2.8 million (€2.4 million) through these schemes.Cyril Gout, Interpol’s acting executive director of police services, reported rising cyber-enabled crimes across the continent. National Police Target Fraud Rings Ghanaian authorities detained 68 suspects who used fake identities, charged shipment fees, and secretly recorded victims for blackmail.Senegal police arrested 22 individuals who impersonated celebrities online, scamming over 100 people out of $34,000…

US President Donald Trump has announced a new round of tariffs on imported goods. From October 1, branded and patented medicines will face a 100 percent duty if companies do not operate factories in the United States. Washington will also apply a 25 percent tariff on heavy-duty trucks. Kitchen and bathroom cabinets will face a 50 percent duty. Trump unveiled the measures on Thursday, describing them as essential to shield American manufacturers. On Truth Social, he argued that a “flood” of imports made the action unavoidable. He said the tariffs were necessary to defend domestic industries. The announcement came despite…

Officials Probe Suspected Coordinated Flights Danish authorities reported that drones were seen over four airports from late Wednesday into early Thursday, prompting an investigation into a potential organized operation. Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen described the flights as deliberate and likely executed by a professional operator. Intelligence sources highlighted patterns similar to other European drone incidents, raising concerns about possible Russian involvement, though no party has claimed responsibility. Flight Interruptions at Civilian and Military Hubs The airports affected included Aalborg, Esbjerg, Sønderborg, and Skrydstrup. Aalborg, which also functions as a military base, experienced the longest delays, while Skrydstrup, home to…

Rescue teams recovered five decomposed bodies 550 kilometers south of Tobruk in the Great Sand Sea.Authorities transported the remains to Tobruk, calling the incident part of the deadly “death journey.”Abreen, a local aid group, identified the victims as likely Sudanese and shared images from the operation. Migrants Face Deadly Journeys Migrants flee war and poverty in Africa and the Middle East, traveling overland or by sea through Libya.Drowning incidents near the coast occur often; 61 migrants died off Zuwara in December.In May, seven Sudanese migrants died after their vehicle broke down in the desert for 11 days. Europe Confronts Rising…

An Indian court has rejected a case brought by Elon Musk’s platform X. The company argued that a government portal gave officials unchecked powers to censor online content. A single judge of the Karnataka High Court ruled that X’s petition against the Sahyog portal was “without merit”. The full judgement has not yet been published. X has not yet confirmed whether it will appeal. Second major loss in court This decision marks the second courtroom defeat for X in India in just over two years. The platform had earlier failed to overturn government content blocking powers. Digital rights experts warn…