Berlin to Draft EU-Level Proposals on China Trade Imbalance
Germany's Chancellor Merz has tasked federal ministers with drafting EU proposals to tackle trade imbalances with China, while also setting a growth target above 1% for next year.
International Relations
Pro-Russian Hackers Claim Major Cyberattack on Norway's Public Services
Pro-Russian hackers claim a three-day cyberattack on Norway's public digital services, calling it 'cyber war' after Oslo's Ukraine support.
Iran and Oman Strike Deals on Strait of Hormuz Revenue Share
Iran and Oman have finalized agreements on their share of the Strait of Hormuz and its revenues, the Revolutionary Guards announced Wednesday.
AfD's Siegmund seeks historic state premiership in Saxony-Anhalt
Ulrich Siegmund, 35, could become the AfD's first state premier as Saxony-Anhalt votes on September 6.
ICC President Hits Back at US Sanctions, Calls Them an Attack on Rule of Law
ICC President Tomoko Akane rejects US sanctions as baseless, calling them a crisis for the rule of law and urging Japan to intervene.
Danube port logjam strands dozens of grain ships as Ukraine exports slow
Up to 70 ships are queued at the Danube's Sulina Canal, as bottlenecks and weather delays slow Ukraine's vital grain exports.
German chemical firms shift R&D abroad as costs, red tape bite
A VCI survey finds German chemical and pharma firms cutting domestic R&D and boosting investment abroad, citing government cost measures and bureaucracy.
Zelenskyy Bestows Order of Freedom on Elon Musk for Starlink Support
Ukraine's president awards Elon Musk the Order of Freedom for Starlink's critical role in communications and military operations.
Iran says any Hormuz shipping deal with Oman would bar military vessels
Iran says a potential shipping accord with Oman would bar military vessels from the Strait of Hormuz, while Gaza strikes and Gulf travel disruptions continue.
Japan Unveils Energy Resilience Plan to Cut Hormuz Dependence
Japan's new energy plan supports Hormuz-bypass pipelines, diversifies crude imports, and boosts nuclear and renewables.
Melenchon's Debt Cancellation Plan Draws Sharp Rebuke From French PM
Jean-Luc Melenchon's proposal to cancel French debt held by the central bank has triggered a fierce political backlash, with the PM warning of investor panic.
42 Senate Democrats Press Netanyahu to Curb West Bank Violence
42 Senate Democrats urge Israel's PM to address settler violence, investigate American deaths, and stop settlement expansion.
Sweden's Moderates push for joint Nordic-Baltic air defence shield
Sweden's ruling Moderates propose a Nordic-Baltic air defence shield, integrating sensor data to counter missile and drone threats.
Kremlin Says Fedorov Remarks Reveal Deepening Rifts in Kyiv
Kremlin says ousted Ukrainian defense minister's remarks on corruption and war strategy show Kyiv is consumed by infighting.
Canadians Rally Behind Retaliatory Tariffs, Brace for Economic Pain
Canadians support retaliatory tariffs on US goods despite fears of economic impact, while US tourists decry rising costs.
FBI Probes Breach at Water-Tech Supplier as Critical Infrastructure Threats Mount
FBI investigates ransomware breach at Kansas water-tech firm Micro-Comm; officials say attack was opportunistic, not linked to Iran campaign.
Netanyahu: Iran challenge not over despite US sanctions
Netanyahu welcomes US sanctions on Iran as a powerful move, but warns the Iran challenge persists along with threats from Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria.
Russia's NKHP grain terminal may take four months to repair after drone attack
NKHP grain terminal at Novorossiysk could need up to four months for repairs after a Ukrainian drone attack, halting most Black Sea grain shipments.
German firms report surge in cyberattacks linked to foreign spies
A Bitkom survey shows German companies face rising cyberattacks from foreign intelligence services, with China and Russia as main sources.
German prosecutors probe bankers over brothel financing
Cologne prosecutors are investigating three Volksbank Koeln Bonn employees over a loan financing one of Europe's largest brothels, with bribery and breach-of-trust allegations.