Five European countries – the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands – have accused Russia of poisoning and killing opposition leader Alexey Navalny in 2024 based on lab results from a sample taken from his body.

European Nations Blame Russia for Killing Navalny | Russia Calls Allegations as Propaganda | Poison Dart Frog

The 62nd annual Munich Security Conference is underway, with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz calling for a stronger transatlantic partnership. European leaders are seeking to mend ties with Washington, while the British Prime Minister urged Europe to reduce its reliance on the United States for defence.


British PM Starmer Urges Europe To Reduce Its Reliance on US For Its Defences

Germany is moving to strengthen ties with Gulf states as Berlin signals a potential free trade deal with the UAE and signs key cooperation agreements. The outreach also includes a pledge to support de-escalation in rising Iran-US tensions while seeking a trade boost in the region.


Germany Deepens Gulf Ties, Signals Free Trade Deal With UAE

Germany’s economy is showing signs of deep structural strain as poverty levels rise sharply.
New data from official sources reveals that 13.3 million people in Germany are now living in poverty. That is 16.1 percent of the population.


Spotlight on Germany's Economic Inequality: 13.3 Million People in Germany Live in Poverty

Germany’s economy is showing signs of deep structural strain as poverty levels rise sharply.
New data from official sources reveals that 13.3 million people in Germany are now living in poverty. That is 16.1 percent of the population.

Germany: 16% of German Population Lives in Poverty

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Riyadh on an official visit and was received by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at Al-Yamamah Palace. The two leaders held formal talks as part of efforts to strengthen Saudi-German relations.

Saudi Crown Prince Welcomes Germany's Merz to Riyadh for Talks

Frankfurt Airport in Germany has come to a standstill as heavy snow and black ice sweep across the country, causing widespread travel disruptions. Flights are delayed or canceled, and authorities are warning commuters to exercise caution.


Germany: Heavy Snow & Black Ice Sweep Different Parts of Germany |

Frankfurt Airport in Germany has come to a standstill as heavy snow and black ice sweep across the country, causing widespread travel disruptions. Flights are delayed or canceled, and authorities are warning commuters to exercise caution.

Germany Snow Chaos: Frankfurt Airport Halts Operations Amid Ice & Heavy Snow

Germany has stated it cannot send Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine, citing limitations in its own defence readiness. Meanwhile, France has blocked the supply of certain missiles to Kyiv, adding fresh uncertainty to Western military support for Ukraine. The developments come amid continued Russian strikes and growing pressure on European allies to step up defence assistance.

Germany: Can't Send Patriot Systems, France Blocks Supply of Missiles to Ukraine

The German subtitles will enable German-speaking viewers to enjoy Zee TV’s rich storytelling.

Zee Entertainment UK launches flagship Zee TV with live German subtitles on Samsung TV Plus in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland

Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz concluded a two-day visit to India on January 13, 2026, marking 25 years of the strategic partnership with PM Narendra Modi through high-level talks in Ahmedabad and Bengaluru. Modi raised the case of baby Ariha, a German-Indian custody dispute, urging swift resolution during bilateral discussions on trade, defense, and migration.


India-Germany: Merz's India Visit Celebrates 25 Years of Strategic Partnership 

France, Germany, Sweden, and Norway are deploying troops to Greenland (under Denmark) for joint NATO exercises amid U.S. President Trump's territorial ambitions, while Poland has declined to participate in these specific deployments.


France, Germany, Sweden, Norway to Send Troops in Denmark, Poland Refuses Deployment

A 21-year-old German-Iranian man, identified as Shahriar J. and known online as "White Tiger," stands trial in Hamburg for allegedly grooming over 30 minors aged 11-15 across Germany, the UK, Canada, and the US between 2021-2023. He faces 204 charges, including one count of murder and five attempted murders, for pressuring vulnerable children-often found in suicide forums-into self-harm, sexual acts, and livestreamed suicides via blackmail with prior recordings.


A German Groomer Drove Children to Die by Suicide, but He is Not Working Alone

Black ice and freezing rain have disrupted daily life across western Germany, forcing authorities in North Rhine-Westphalia to close thousands of schools as a safety precaution. With severe weather warnings in place, many students have switched to remote learning, reviving systems first used during the pandemic to keep education running without risking lives.


Germany: Freezing Rain Shuts 5,400 Schools | WION 

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Ahmedabad for his first official visit to India, where he was welcomed by PM Narendra Modi ahead of wide‑ranging talks aimed at strengthening India‑Germany ties in trade, investment, defence, technology, education and green growth. India and Germany recorded record bilateral trade of over $51 billion in 2024‑25 as both partners mark 75 years of relations and 25 years of strategic partnership.

Watch: German Chancellor on First State Visit to India

A group of European countries, led by Britain and Germany, is discussing plans to boost their military presence in Greenland to show U.S. President Donald Trump that the continent is serious about Arctic security, as per reports.


Greenland Showdown: UK, Germany To Boost Greenland Forces, Say Reports

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Ahmedabad for his first official visit to India, where he was welcomed by PM Narendra Modi ahead of wide‑ranging talks aimed at strengthening India‑Germany ties in trade, investment, defence, technology, education and green growth. India and Germany recorded record bilateral trade of over $51 billion in 2024‑25 as both partners mark 75 years of relations and 25 years of strategic partnership.


Merz In Ahmedabad On Maiden Visit: India-Germany Ties Grew In 2024-2025

Greenland Showdown: UK, Germany Discuss NATO Forces in Greenland to Calm US Threat Says Report

Left-wing extremists admit arson attack knocking out power to 45,000 Berlin homes. Substation blaze causes massive blackout; authorities hunt perpetrators amid infrastructure sabotage fears.


Berlin Blackout: 45,000 Homes Dark After Arson Attack

Reddy was about to visit his home for the festival of Sankranti, but his death has turned the New Year into a period of mourning for his family.

Tragic! Indian student in Germany dies after jumping off apartment to escape fire

It sounds like a scene from a Hollywood blockbuster. But police say this one was all too real. In what investigators are comparing to the film Ocean’s Eleven, a highly organised gang drilled its way into the vault of a german savings bank in Gelsenkirchen escaping with cash, gold and jewellery worth an estimated 35 million dollars.

German bank vault hit in Ocean's Eleven-style heist in Gelsenkirchen 

Germany is quietly preparing for the possibility of a major NATO war with Russia. It is quietly redrawing its defence playbook, preparing for a scenario in which cyberattacks, sabotage and disinformation are no longer just background noise.


Germany prepares blueprint for NATO war against Russia

In western Germany, thieves took advantage of the Christmas lull to pull off a major heist at a retail bank. They drilled into a vault and emptied thousands of safe deposit boxes. Police say the haul is worth around 30 million euros (about $35 million) and includes valuables from customer deposit boxes.


Germany bank heist: Thieves drill into vault, loot $35 million 

China has intensified military drills around Taiwan, including live-fire exercises and naval maneuvers, as part of its ongoing show of force in the Taiwan Strait. Germany has expressed concern over these developments, highlighting growing international attention on regional security. Taiwan’s defense authorities monitored PLA activities closely, emphasizing vigilance amid rising tensions in East Asia and underscoring global worries about stability in the Taiwan Strait.

China Grills Taiwan: Germany 'Concerned' Over Chinese Drills 

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