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Ukraine war: Merz sees good chances for US-EU sanctions package against Russia

On Tuesday, the Chancellor expressed his confidence that the G7 countries would increase the pressure on Russia. Merz referred to US President Trump's statement that Russia must end the war.

USA: Trump: Agreement clearly excludes Iranian nuclear weapons

On the sidelines of the G7 summit, the US President declared on Tuesday that he had achieved “99.9 percent” of his goals in the conflict by categorically excluding Iranian nuclear weapons. The agreement is scheduled to be signed in Geneva on Friday.

Ex-China military dog handler has 5 million online followers for low-cost pet treatments

A retired military dog handler in China has become an online pet-saving sensation by curing cats and dogs in a spartan clinic with little medical equipment. Qian Yong, who opened the clinic in rural Tangshan, northern Hebei province, has earned the nickname Hua Tuo in the Vets Field, the China News Service reported. Hua Tuo was a Chinese doctor who lived during the late Eastern Han dynasty (25-220) and is generally regarded by the public as a Divine Doctor because of his great medical...

Indonesia’s rupiah rebounds but rate rises threaten middle class

Indonesia’s rupiah rallied from a historic low this week, its stock market surged and a closely watched sovereign wealth fund bond offering was oversubscribed, offering Southeast Asia’s largest economy a reprieve after months of asset pressure. But economists have warned that the relief may come at a cost as the same forces helping stabilise the rupiah, including higher interest rates and easing external pressure, could deepen financial strain on the country’s shrinking middle class and weigh on

Stocks: Tax chaos surrounding BYD stock split – what investors can do now

BYD's stock split last year led to a surprise tax deduction. A look at the details shows how investors can cushion the consequences via the 2026 tax return.

DFC, I Squared to Form $3B Platform to Expand US Energy Reach in Asia

The platform 'will help strengthen energy connectivity between the United States and the Indo-Pacific region, including expanded access to U.S. LNG and related energy exports'.

Technology: Snapchat company launches glasses with mini displays

Snapchat is launching pre-orders for its AR glasses “Specs”. The devices display information in the field of vision and are scheduled to launch in several countries in the fall.

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Automotive supplier: Aumovio employees work three hours more per week - without compensation

Employees of the automotive supplier Aumovio work longer at two locations - there is no more money. Is this a model for all of Germany?

Energy technology: billion-dollar order for Meyer Werft and Siemens Energy – although there is a risk of overcapacity in wind power

For the first time, a German shipyard has been awarded the contract for the new, large substation platforms on the high seas. Nevertheless, the expansion of wind power has stalled.

Over 1,100 foreigners granted ‘anti-woke’ Russian visas last year

Over 1,100 foreign citizens received Russian visas last year for their declared commitment to “traditional values”, state media reported on Wednesday, a track opened as Moscow hardens its anti-liberal narrative amid the war in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin has for years denounced anything that goes against what he calls “traditional family values” as unRussian – including everything from LGBTQ rights to mixed-gender bathrooms – portraying them as a sign of the moral decadence of the.

Cheap heat pumps: “It’s not the tradesmen’s fault alone either”

Converting to heat pumps is far too expensive in Germany, says Axel Friedrich. In a pilot project, he halved the costs - and reveals how this could become standard.

How to best manage insurance payout

Recently got diagnosed with an autoimmune disease while studying on my third year of my bachelor in the UK, I’m from Norway and live in Norway now. I am yet to complete the last two months and the final exams of my degree but will do so next academic year (important for student loans) I recently received a one time payment of 520 000kr from my student insurance and family life insurance plans that I don’t know what to do with. I will have 950 000kr in student loans when I graduate next year. I h

US Army’s ‘Tropic Lightning’ Division ponders transformation lessons from Philippine war games

Because of HIMARS, Maj. Gen. Bartholomees pointed out his “division artillery is really what transformed the most.”

G7 summit: G7 states want to tighten sanctions on Russia

The G7 states promise further help to Ukraine and are planning new sanctions against Russia. Weapons deliveries and anti-aircraft defense are also to be expanded.

Qatar Prepares LNG Comeback Ahead of Hormuz Reopening

Qatar has started to return LNG tankers back to the Middle East in anticipation of an imminent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz that would allow the world’s second-biggest LNG exporter to start producing and moving LNG supply again. At least four Qatar-owned tankers have headed in recent days to Ras Laffan, Qatar’s LNG complex in the Persian Gulf, and a fifth is en route to the region, vessel-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg showed on Wednesday. Another four LNG carriers are idling in the Gu

Inflation: Energy price shock drives inflation rate in the euro area to 3.2 percent

The European Central Bank is warning of continued price pressure and signaling further interest rate hikes to prevent inflation from spreading to other areas.

Hong Kong van driver arrested over deaths of firefighter and wife in crash

Hong Kong police have arrested a van driver after his vehicle collided with a taxi on a highway, killing two passengers, an off-duty firefighter and his wife. The Fire Services Department said on Wednesday it was “deeply saddened” by the deaths of the 38-year-old from Kwun Tong Fire Station and his 35-year-old wife. The department extended its “deepest condolences” to their families and said it would offer help where possible. The crash on the eastbound Tsing Sha Highway near Hoi Lai Estate was.

Top PLA graft-buster urges more loyalty, ‘political rectification’ as training ends

The PLA’s top anti-graft officer concluded unprecedented training for senior military officials in Beijing on Tuesday by urging continuing efforts to boost loyalty to the Communist Party and “political rectification”. Zhang Shengmin, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) – China’s top military decision-making body – said the first-of-its-kind training course had sharpened participants’ ideological transformation and sense of responsibility. “We should greet the 100th anniversary

G-7 summit: AI should be tamed – and more European

The French president has invited the heads of several AI companies to the G-7 summit. It's a first - and an attempt to catch up.

US Navy flexes soft power in ‘renewed pivot’ to Southeast Asia amid regional rivalry

The US Navy has launched its largest annual humanitarian mission in the Indo-Pacific with a renewed focus on Southeast Asia, in what analysts described as part of Washington’s effort to rebuild confidence and project soft power in a region central to its rivalry with China. Pacific Partnership 2026, the US Navy’s largest annual maritime humanitarian and civic assistance effort in the Indo-Pacific, began after US personnel departed San Diego on May 27 for a mission-coordinating hub in the...

VAT calculator 2026: Calculate net and gross amounts online

How high is the VAT currently in Germany and how can it be calculated? Use the WiWo VAT calculator and find out more.

In cyberfriendly Asia, online crime dominates underworld: Interpol survey

Illegal cyber activities accounted for around a third of all crimes recorded in some Asian countries, with scams the most widespread and financially damaging, according to a new Interpol report. The global policing agency’s latest cyber threat assessment cited the increasing dominance of online crimes compared to traditional illicit activity, describing the activities as “persistent, large-scale challenges affecting multiple jurisdictions” linked to the rapid adoption of digital...

Nissan rolls out new compact SUV as it eyes sales revival in Japan

Ukraine-Russia drone war turns UGVs into medevac lifeline

Why can pensions actually rise faster than inflation?

Why should pensions rise faster than inflation? Or should we base any upcoming increases on any other factor? As a pensioner, I don't generate any added value, become more efficient or do anything else that would justify increasing my pension above inflation. Unlike a salary. If pensions are always (maximally) adjusted to official inflation, no one can complain. You can think about it

China vows new legal shield that could counter US sanctions and protect finance

China has vowed to strengthen legal protections against unilateral sanctions, according to Vice-Premier He Lifeng, as Beijing moves to build a robust legal shield for its financial system and companies facing rising geopolitical risks. Addressing the Lujiazui Forum in Shanghai on Wednesday, He said China would incorporate blocking and countermeasure provisions into upcoming financial legislation and expand legal tools to counter what it considers to be improper extraterritorial sanctions. “We...

Dax current: Dax is moving away from the 25,000 point mark

Investors are currently waiting for promises to be fulfilled. Your attention is currently not necessarily on the German stock market - but on people.

Football World Cup 2026: Who, when and where will Germany play at the 2026 World Cup?

Germany made a successful finals debut at the men's FIFA World Cup. Which nation is Germany playing against now? All national team games at a glance.

Bitkom study: Cloud dependency: Companies demand alternatives

Many companies want cloud solutions from Germany, but the reality is different. What compromises companies would make for more sovereignty.