Germany, a major supporter of Ukraine in its fight against Russia, has recently hit a major snag. The country has already committed over €10 billion in military aid to Ukraine, making it the second-largest supplier of weapons to the country after the United States. However, due to a severe budget
After Russia’s special military operation of Ukraine in 2022, Germany began preparing for future conflicts, leading to the creation of a secret 1,000-page “Operations Plan Germany” by 2024. This plan, part of NATO’s strategy, involves all 16 federal states and focuses heavily on Hamburg’s port, Germany’s largest. The port’s role
A German military base was put on high alert after a suspected sabotage incident on Wednesday. This base, located in Cologne-Wahn, is home to over 4,000 soldiers and around 1,200 civilian employees. The trouble started when officials at the base warned everyone not to drink the water because they believed
The world now has 15 million millionaires, more than the population of Rwanda. The U.S. leads with nearly 5.5 million millionaires, outnumbering Ireland’s entire population. In just 10 years, U.S. millionaires have surged by 62%, holding over a third of the global millionaire total. China and Germany also have impressive
Tensions are rising between the U.S. and Russia as President Vladimir Putin threatens a new Cold War-style arms race. In response to the U.S. planning to station long-range missiles in Germany, Putin has vowed to place Russian missiles capable of reaching Western targets within 10 minutes. This move echoes the
The U.S. and Germany plan to start deploying long-range missiles in Germany by 2026, aiming for a permanent setup eventually. Despite German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s assurance to prevent escalation, the move has provoked a stern warning from Russia. Major General Vladimir Popov suggested that Russia might respond by increasing its
Germany’s decision to remove Huawei and ZTE from its 5G network has sparked strong backlash from China, with a spokesperson arguing that this move, driven by pressure from the US and NATO, undermines trust and future cooperation. Chinese experts warn that the switch could be costly and slow Germany’s digital
Saudi Arabian airline Saudia has placed a significant order for 100 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles from the German air taxi firm Lilium. This move marks a major step towards integrating flying taxis into mainstream transportation, with the deal set to be finalized during an upcoming event at
Over the weekend, several US military bases in Europe, including the one in Stuttgart, Germany, raised their alert levels to the second-highest state due to a serious and reliable terrorist threat. This heightened security, which hasn’t been seen in a decade, prompted closures of various services and activities, urging personnel