German banks halted 10 billion euros in PayPal payments on fraud concerns

BERLIN: German banks blocked PayPal payments totalling more than 10 billion euros (USD11.7 billion) over fraud concerns, the Sueddeutsche Zeitung newspaper reported on Wednesday, without specifying its sources. The payments were halted on Monday...

How Germany-Kenya labour deal helps filter out unwanted migrants

A year since Germany and Kenya signed a labour migration deal, Berlin says it has eliminated jobseekers who might pose a risk and are not qualified to live and work in the European country. However, Nairobi has also praised the deal for providing...

Germany sparks huge WW3 fears as army launches massive recruitment drive

Germany hopes to recruit 100,000 new soldiers by the end of the decade as the country continues plans to rapidly strengthen its armed forces. War in Europe has seen Germany alter its approach to defence, with the government voting to change the...

German government passes military service bill

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Meet Ghana's German-born debutant gearing up for World Cup qualifiers

Ghana has drafted German-born defender Derrick Arthur Kohn into the Black Stars squad for next month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The 26-year-old versatile left-back, who previously represented Germany at the youth level, has now pledged his...

Sky Sports: Southampton Reach Agreement to Sign German Midfielder

Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your GiveMeSport account Southampton have completed a deal to sign Nurnberg midfielder Caspar Jander, who will travel for a medical today, according to Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg. The Saints are...

Report: U.K., France and Germany to sanction Iran over 'significant' nuclear deal violations

Britain, France and Germany are planning to inform the UN Security Council on Thursday that Iran is in "significant" violation of the 2015 nuclear deal and that they will reimpose sanctions that had been suspended as part of the agreement,...

Pakistan, Germany agree to strengthen bilateral ties

Published on: August 28, 2025 12:36 PM ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Germany have renewed their commitment to deepen bilateral cooperation, as both countries emphasized the importance of maintaining strong relations during a recent high-level telephonic...

German film director and screenwriter Werner Herzog receives the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement

Hollywood stars and Netflix are set to take the spotlight Thursday on the second day of the prestigious Venice film festival, with George Clooney, Adam Sandler and Emma Stone preparing for high-profile premieres.

The German Legacy in Dashkasan VIDEO

Dashkasan, August 28, Vusala Jannatova, AZERTAC From AZERTAC’s “If I Were a Tourist” column: Dashkasan District Nestled in the heart of the mountains, Dashkasan is a region with great tourism potential, both in summer and winter. It offers...

US, France, Germany, & UK Reaffirm Joint Commitment to Preventing Iran from Acquiring Nuclear Weapons

German Shepherd Hilariously Runs From Sheep Instead of Herding Them

Atlas the German Shepherd is proof that not every herding dog reads the manual on what they're *supposed* to do. In theory, he's the guy you want for your sheep. Big, strong, intelligent, and bred specifically for this job. In practice? The second...

Germany to play main role in Europe’s militarization — NATO chief

BERLIN, August 27. /TASS/. Germany will play a leading role in Europe’s militarization as the region’s largest economy, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said at the opening of the Rheinmetall artillery plant in Unterluss, which is to become...

Boy, 16, convicted in Germany for supporting failed terror plot at Taylor Swift concert

A 16-year-old boy has been convicted in Germany for supporting a foiled terror attack on Taylor Swift‘s shows in Austria last year. The teenager, referred to only as Mohammed A under Germany’s privacy laws, was convicted of preparing a serious act...

FM Dar discusses 'mutually beneficial cooperation' with German counterpart

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar received a phone call on Wednesday night from German Foreign Minister Dr Johann Wadephul, the Foreign Office said on Thursday. The two leaders reiterated their commitment to further strengthen...

A Peace Deal for Ukraine Could Test German Reluctance to Deploy Troops

A long road remains for any peace deal in Ukraine, despite weeks of furious diplomacy and optimistic predictions from President Trump. But in Germany, political leaders are already debating a crucial detail for any final agreement — whether the...

Omoda C9 is better than the Germans

You'd be forgiven for feeling conflicted when you first lay eyes on the Omoda C9. It's undeniably a sexy car, but you can't help but notice design elements seemingly borrowed from others – the nose is hardly unique, and has an air of familiarity...

German cabinet passes draft law to reform military service

BERLIN, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- The German federal cabinet on Wednesday approved a draft law to modernize the country's military service model, introducing measures for mandatory registration and assessment. According to a statement from the federal...

German students win 2025 Stockholm Junior Water Prize

HELSINKI, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- Two German students have been awarded the 2025 Stockholm Junior Water Prize for developing a flood warning system for small rivers. The award ceremony was held Tuesday evening during the ongoing World Water Week forum...

France, Germany, Britain to reimpose Iran sanctions after talks falter

France, Germany and the UK are preparing to reimpose sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme on Thursday (28 August), after weeks of diplomacy failed to deliver results. The three countries, known as the E3, had met with Iranian officials on...