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 

German police have launched a massive manhunt after a professionally planned vault heist at a customs office in Duisburg. Investigators say the suspects drilled through a wall from a cellar room to access the vault and escaped with €6.5 million in cash.

Witnesses reported hearing drilling sounds early in the morning before seeing three men in dark clothing load items into a white van and flee the scene. Authorities are now offering a €100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of those involved. Germany has seen several high-profile robberies in recent years, with banks and public institutions increasingly targeted.

Germany Vault Heist: Robbers Drill Into Customs Office, Steal €6.5 Million 

India has officially become the world’s fourth largest economy, surpassing Japan with a GDP valued at $4.18 trillion, according to a government statement. The country is now poised to overtake Germany to claim the third position within the next 2–3 years, driven by strong domestic demand and sustained economic reforms.
India’s real GDP grew 8.2% in the second quarter of FY 2025–26, marking a six-quarter high and reinforcing its status as the world’s fastest-growing major economy. Global institutions including the IMF, World Bank, Moody’s, and OECD have echoed optimism about India’s growth trajectory through the rest of the decade.
As global trade uncertainties persist, India’s economic resilience and consumption-led growth signal a major shift in the global economic order.

India Becomes World’s 4th Largest Economy, Overtakes Japan | Govt Says Germany Next

Germany has issued a stark warning that large-scale cyber attacks could escalate into armed conflict or even war. Officials say cyber operations targeting critical infrastructure, government systems, or military networks pose growing risks to national and global security. The warning underscores rising concerns among NATO members about cyber warfare, state-sponsored hacking, and the blurred line between digital attacks and conventional military retaliation.


Germany Warns Cyber Attacks Could Trigger War 

Germany views sabotage and cyberattacks as preparation for war

Fighting fire with fire or rather the devil with the devil, a town in southern Germany’s state of Bavaria celebrated the so called Rauhnacht, or Tough Night run on Sunday (December 28), a tradition which marks the twelve days between Christmas and Epiphany where in some Alpine traditions people dress up as devils, witches and other mythical beings to disperse evil spirits and winter. 


Devils and witches transform German town into stage of horror for 'Rauhnacht' run 

German Chancellor Merz Lights Candles for Magdeburg Attack Victims

German authorities have thwarted an Islamist-backed plot to attack a Christmas market, arresting five suspects in southern Bavaria. The suspects, including nationals from Egypt, Morocco, and Syria, allegedly planned to use a vehicle to harm as many people as possible. 


Germany: Investigation continues into the level of planning involved

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warns that Europe can no longer depend on the U.S. security umbrella as geopolitical tensions rise. 


Merz: Americans ruthlessly pursuing their own interests, no longer reliable 

German Chancellor Merz says EU can't rely on US security umbrella 

Germany: Five arrested over Islamist attack plot 

German authorities have thwarted an Islamist-backed plot to attack a Christmas market, arresting five suspects in southern Bavaria. The suspects, including nationals from Egypt, Morocco, and Syria, allegedly planned to use a vehicle to harm as many people as possible. 

Five Arrested in Germany After Foiled Christmas Market Attack Plot

German authorities have foiled an Islamist-backed plot to attack a Christmas market, arresting five suspects in southern Bavaria. The suspects, including an Egyptian, three Moroccans, and a Syrian, were allegedly planning to use a vehicle to harm as many people as possible. Authorities suspect an Islamist motive, and all suspects are in custody as investigations continue.

Germany Foils Christmas Market Attack, Five Arrested Over Islamist Plot

Israel is leveraging battlefield footage from its war in Gaza and from recent operations in Lebanon and against Iran to promote its latest military technology to Western buyers. Delegations from Germany, Norway, the U.K., India, and other nations attended a defence conference in Tel Aviv showcasing “battle-tested” drones and weapons systems. The event drew a larger crowd than last year, even as Israel faces international criticism and ICC arrest warrants for its top leaders. With Europe fearing a potential Russian offensive and ramping up defence spending, Israeli military hardware is in high demand.

Europe Turns to Israeli Arms After Gaza War as Fears of a Russian Offensive Grow

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