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In Pakistan, a blasphemy-related case turned tragic in September. A doctor accused of blaspheming the Prophet Mohammed was allegedly shot dead by police officers and his body set on fire by a mob of fundamentalists. In a historic first, members of civil society then mobilized to demand justice for him. Blasphemy is a very sensitive … Read more
In a market rife with volatility, memecoins have taken center stage, capturing investors’ portfolios, according to a report from analytics firm Kaiko. Dogecoin (DOGE), the memecoin par excellencehas once again led trading volumesjust as it did during the 2021 rallies. On that occasion, its popularity took off thanks to the support of figures such as … Read more
When Julian Nagelsmann brought on Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz after an hour, it was clear the 37-year-old wanted to finish 2024 with a win against Hungary. Despite leading thanks to a first international goal for Felix Nmecha, Germany missed out on their 11th win of the year after a last-minute penalty denied … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick to lead the Department of Commerce. The businessman and long-time friend of Trump’s is slated to lead the incoming administration’s efforts to implement wide-ranging tariffs on goods entering the United States, in a bid to boost local manufacturing. Also in this edition: we bring … Read more
Two telecommunications cables cut in the Baltic Sea in 48 hours prompted European officials to say Tuesday that they suspect “sabotage” and “hybrid warfare” linked to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The four countries affected by the cuts — Finland, Germany, Lithuania and Sweden — have all launched investigations, with Berlin and Swedish police saying they … Read more
Birkenstock is celebrating its 250th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the company is releasing a new content series that aims to showcase “two and a half centuries of quality, innovation and craftsmanship in images.” The book series, whose central work is the “Book of Birkenstock”, shows the “diverse design skills and the profound cultural significance” … Read more
When you move into a new German house or apartment and decide to have a housewarming party, the first thing you will likely receive is bread and salt. The custom German gift is designed to ensure that the new household has enough food — and plenty of flavor! But the centuries-old tradition also symbolizes prosperity, … Read more
The ordinance approved by the Los Angeles City Council codifies the protection of migrants in municipal law in the second-largest US city. The move follows President-elect Donald Trump’s vow to carry out mass deportations of immigrants. Source link
The Greven-based logistics service provider Fiege has started building a state-of-the-art multi-user logistics center in Borna, southeast of Leipzig. By late summer 2025, around 38,000 square meters of logistics space as well as office, administrative and social rooms will be built on a site measuring around 80,000 square meters. The logistics center is designed as … Read more
After the Steffen Schraut collection at QVC in the shoe sector – produced by the Rhineland-Palatinate shoe specialist Kennel & Schmenger – was very well received, the designer brand with Abro is focusing on exclusive leather accessories. The capsule collection includes four models in two to three colors each. “We are a premium brand and … Read more