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New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Europe is among the most exposed to the China shock as it faces a price war, a massive surge of cheap Chinese goods imports and de-industrialisation, but they are not taking the necessary actions against these threats because of fears of retaliation and coercion from Beijing, according to an article published by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR).The article laments that a comprehensive policy package to offset this imbalance with China — including import…

Berlin, May 11 (IANS) Four German passengers have been evacuated from the cruise ship MV Hondius following a Hantavirus outbreak, said German public broadcaster ARD on its news website Tagesschau Monday.After landing in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, on Sunday evening, they were met by specialists before being transported to Frankfurt, Xinhua news agency reported.Upon arrival, the passengers will return to their respective home states for quarantine, said the report. One passenger is scheduled to b…

Munich, May 7 (IANS) Harry Kane expressed disappointment after his side FC Bayern Munich crashed out of the UEFA Champions League semifinals following a 6-5 aggregate defeat to defending champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on Thursday.Bayern were held to a 1-1 draw by PSG in the second leg at the Allianz Arena, with Ousmane Dembele scoring early for the visitors before Kane netted late to briefly revive hopes of a comeback.Despite Bayern’s strong attacking display, Luis Enrique’s side held f…

Berlin, April 24 (IANS) Title holder Stuttgart reached a second successive DFB-Pokal final after Tiago Tomas struck in the 119th minute to seal a 2-1 extra-time win over Freiburg.Both sides tried to play forward, but early openings were rare. Deniz Undav sent a long-range effort over after seven minutes before the contest grew more physical, with Jordy Makengo booked for a foul on Jamie Leweling and further cautions following for Nikolas Nartey, Johan Manzambi and Leweling.Freiburg took the lead…

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has stressed that India, under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is witnessing an unprecedented transformation in the defence sector, and increased partnerships with the German industry can yield significant mutual gains.Making a strong pitch for enhanced collaborations between the defence industrial ecosystems of India and Germany, Defence Minister said that ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ is not merely a procurement pr…

Berlin, April 14 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in Berlin for the India–Germany Foreign Office consultations to review the strategic partnership between the two nations and discuss the regional and global issues. The Foreign Secretary arrived in Berlin early on Tuesday (Indian time) and was welcomed by the Indian Ambassador to Germany, Ajit Gupte. Taking to X, the Indian Embassy in Germany said, “Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrives in Berlin for India–Germany Foreign Office…

Washington, Feb 26 (IANS) In its 250th year, the United States is witnessing a rare reversal. More Americans moved out than moved in last year, a shift not seen since the Great Depression, a major financial daily has reported.The US experienced net negative migration in 2025, with an estimated loss of about 150,000 people, according to calculations by the Brookings Institution. The outflow is expected to increase in 2026. Total in-migration fell to between 2.6 and 2.7 million in 2025, down from …

Los Angeles, Feb 15 (IANS) Hollywood actor Jason Statham will portray himself in the upcoming film ‘Jason Statham Stole My Bike’. The upcoming action-comedy is helmed by David Leitch, who is known for ‘The Fall Guy’, ‘Deadpool 2’ and ‘Bullet Train’. The film will star Jason “in the role of a lifetime, playing global action superstar Jason Statham”, reports ‘Female First UK’.While the script from ‘BoJack Horseman’ and ‘School Of Rock TV’ series writer Alison Flierl…

Berlin, Feb 4 (IANS) Bayer Leverkusen booked a place in the German Cup semifinals with a 3-0 home win over St. Pauli on Tuesday.St. Pauli started sharply and almost took the lead from their first corner, with Martijn Kaars unable to convert in a crowded six-yard area.Leverkusen were sloppy in possession early on, and a mistake by goalkeeper Ben Voll later presented Patrik Schick with a clear chance, but Karol Mets cleared the effort off the line.The visitors continued to press. Joel Chima Fujita…

Berlin, Jan 30 (IANS) Analysts and rights advocates in Germany’s Berlin have warned that the 27th Constitutional Amendment adopted in Pakistan will weaken judicial independence and increase executive authority, resulting in reduced protection for people already facing human rights abuses and political exclusion, local media reported. Political analyst Rafiullah Kakar and Human Rights Council of Balochistan (HRCB) Executive Director Abdullah Abbas participated in the discussion moderated by forme…