‘Bit of pain’ worth long-term security from Iran, Bessent tells BBC
US Treasury Secretary said a “small bit of economic pain” was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals.
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These are the oldest countries in the world
Depending on the definition, San Marino is the oldest country in the world.Image: www.imago-images.de Countries don’t always exist, they were founded over time. But which country has the most years under its belt? We’ll tell you. April 14, 2026, 9:06 p.mApril 14, 2026, 9:06 p.m Jessica Rülicke-Jantz / t-online An article by It sounds like […]
Continue ReadingU.S. blockade has turned back six ships leaving Strait of Hormuz
More than a dozen American warships positioned in the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea are acting as a “net,” officials said. None of the encounters has required escalation.
Continue Reading“Deaf” wins the 2026 LUX Audience Award | News
“The LUX Audience Award shines a light on films that open our eyes to experiences beyond our own. This year’s winner, Deaf, does exactly that – with courage, warmth, and rare authenticity. “Director Eva Libertad gives us an unforgettable window into the life of a deaf woman navigating motherhood in a world not built for […]
Continue ReadingAirlines turn to EU
Munich Airport: The Lufthansa Group, which also includes the Swiss airlines Swiss and Edelweiss, is calling for help from the EU through its association.Image: www.imago-images.de The Iran war is causing nervousness among airlines. Now they are demanding support from the EU – on several occasions. April 14, 2026, 8:01 p.mApril 14, 2026, 8:01 p.m follow […]
Continue ReadingSpain finalizes amnesty measures to give legal status to up to 500,000 immigrants
Spain’s government finalized a migrant amnesty measure on Tuesday that it announced earlier this year, paving the way for hundreds of thousands of immigrants living and working without authorization in the country to apply for legal status. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The approach sharply differs from much of Europe’s prevailing attitudes on immigration in which governments are […]
Continue ReadingBerlin and Kyiv seal sweeping pact on drones, data and missiles
Germany and Ukraine signed a €4 billion defense package on Tuesday, including hundreds of Patriot missiles and joint drone production, as the two countries held their first bilateral government consultations since 2004. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Defense ministers from both countries also agreed to share digital battlefield data aimed at developing new weapons systems. Ukrainian President Volodymyr […]
Continue ReadingZelenskyy will fix Druzhba oil pipeline as he counts on Hungary to lift EU loan veto – POLITICO
“We believe this coincides with other commitments by European Union member states, particularly Hungary, which has blocked certain decisions that are important to us,” he added in reference to the loan. The Druzhba pipeline carrying Russian oil through Ukraine to Hungary and Slovakia has been at the center of a spat between the European Union […]
Continue ReadingZelenskyy pitches new joint security system to European allies
Ukraine to hold talks with the European partners this week focused on creating a joint defense system, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced before visiting Berlin on Tuesday. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING “I am confident: either Ukraine becomes an integral part of Europe’s security system, or something in Europe risks becoming part of the ‘Russian world,’” Zelenskyy said. […]
Continue ReadingGermany is financing hundreds of Patriot missiles for Ukraine
April 14, 2026, 2:08 p.mApril 14, 2026, 2:08 p.m Germany wants to finance a contract between Ukraine and the defense company Raytheon for the delivery of several hundred Patriot missiles. Germany is financing new Patriot missiles for Ukraine.Image: AP In addition, the delivery of additional launch equipment for Iris-T air defense systems has been agreed […]
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