Schweinsteiger’s Ivory Coast comments spark debate on racism

Former Germany international footballer Bastian Schweinsteiger has been accused of using racist stereotypes in his analysis of Germany’s most recent World Cup opponents, Ivory Coast, over the weekend. Before the Group E tie in Toronto, which Germany won 2–1, Schweinsteiger, in his role as a pundit for German public broadcaster ARD, said that the Ivorians … Read more

The window to find more survivors is closing

06/28/202628 June 2026 German ambassador to Venezuela: Chances of finding earthquake victims ‘diminishing’ DW spoke with Volker Pellet, Germany’s Ambassador to Venezuela, about the earthquake, the political situation and the disaster response there. He spoke to DW from Caracas. “There are two realities. There is a reality in Caracas, a huge city, with more than … Read more

Pakistan says it attacked terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan

Pakistani Information Minister on Sunday said that Pakistan carried out ground operations and attacks along its border with Afghanistan. Information Minister Ataullah Tarar said in a post late on Sunday that the operation was launched in response to “several recent terrorist incidents inside Pakistan”. “Subsequently, well-planned attacks were carried out against terrorist hideouts and safe … Read more

Pakistan says retaliatory airstrikes in Afghanistan killed 25 militants

Pakistan has said it carried out airstrikes and ground operations in eastern Afghanistan, killing 25 militants, in response to recent deadly attacks, including the killing of paramilitary troops in Karachi. Islamabad says the strikes targeted militant groups linked to cross-border violence, while Kabul has accused Pakistan of causing civilian casualties. Source link

Major warship project to be canceled

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius halted construction of the F126 frigate. The case shows once again that not all major defense projects of the Bundeswehr are completed without hindrances. While the design of the German Navy’s largest combat ship was initially celebrated with great enthusiasm, disillusionment grew rapidly during construction: the main contractor, the Dutch … Read more