Hans Otto

Germany’s BKA holds vast IS membership lists, prompting prosecutions and border alerts German federal investigators possess large databases of alleged IS members recovered from battlefield documents, triggering prosecutions and entries …

Brussels Sends High-Level EU Delegation to Budapest Ahead of Post-Orbán Transition EU delegation visit Budapest: Commission team led by Björn Seibert held talks with Péter Magyar’s transition group to discuss …

US extends ceasefire with Iran, keeps naval blockade in place US President Donald Trump announced a unilateral extension of the ceasefire with Iran on Truth Social, saying he will avoid …

UK approves tobacco sales ban for those born after 2008 UK parliament approves a law banning the sale of tobacco to anyone born after 1 January 2009, creating a permanent …

Vance Pakistan trip delayed as Tehran’s silence stalls U.S. negotiation plans Vance Pakistan trip delayed as Tehran’s silence stalls U.S. negotiation plans; Washington holds further talks while Iran cites contradictory …

UK Parliament approves Tobacco and Vapes Bill to create a “smoke-free generation” UK law will bar sales of tobacco to anyone born on or after January 1, 2009, aiming to …

EU Threatens Funding Cuts Over Russia’s Return: Russian Pavilion at Venice Biennale Sparks Diplomatic Row EU officials warn cuts to Biennale funding if Russia proceeds with a Russian pavilion at …

Greens and CDU Report Progress in Baden-Württemberg Coalition Talks Greens and CDU report progress in coalition talks in Baden-Württemberg but warn tight budgets and remaining policy differences must be resolved …

Germany’s National Security Council orders tougher action against Russian shadow fleet Germany’s National Security Council has approved stronger measures targeting the Russian shadow fleet to prevent sanctions evasion and protect …