Germany: Nearly 90% of voters fear manipulation
A poll of German voters found that 88% fear manipulation from foreign actors or governments as they prepare to cast ballots on February 23. Russia and the US ranked as the perceived
Deportation flight leaves Germany for Afghanistan
A flight has taken off from an airport in eastern Germany deporting individuals to Afghanistan. It is the first deportation of Afghans since the Taliban took power in Kabul in 2021. A
Macron defends giving Telegram CEO Durov French citizenship
Russian-born billionaire Durov, 39, was detained by French authorities over the weekend. He is facing charges over issues related to illegal content carried on his popular messaging app. French President Emmanuel Macron
US, Chinese officials talk about range of issues
At the end of his visit to Beijing, US national security adviser Jake Sullivan met with Chinese President Xi Jinping. According to state media, Xi said China’s commitment to good relations with
Germany: Government plans response to Solingen knife attack
Five days after the deadly knife attack in Solingen, the political fallout in Germany continues. While the opposition demands tough asylum measures, others have warned of populist reactions ahead of cross-party talks.
Nigeria frees Polish students, lecturer after Kano protest
Poland’s Foreign Ministry said the six students and a lecturer from Warsaw University were in good health and would return this week. They were detained at anti-governnment protests, accused of waving a
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Germany
The UK’s new Labor government is seeking to strengthen ties with Germany, including the drafting of a new security and defense treaty. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Germany on Wednesday,
Pacific Island leaders endorse regional policing plan
Under the leadership of Australia, Pacific Island nations agreed on a regional policing plan. The move is seen as a response to China’s influence in the region. Pacific Island leaders agreed to
Mexico freezes relations with US, Canadian embassies
Mexico’s president has put relations with the United States and Canadian embassies “on pause” after they voiced concerns over a proposed judicial overhaul plan. The Mexican government has paused its engagement with the ambassadors of
US: Donald Trump hit by a new federal indictment
The revised indictment is 36 pages long, down from 45 pages, and removes material in an attempt to circumnavigate the US Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. Donald Trump was hit by a
Pakistan’s PM Sharif vows retribution for terrorist attacks
Pakistani Premier Shehbaz Sharif has pledged to retaliate for deadly attacks by separatist militants that killed dozens. He said the militants in Baluchistan wanted to “stop the journey of progress in Pakistan.”