U.S. sanctions on Cuba broaden to hit tourism ministry, paramilitary units and state trading firms U.S. sanctions on Cuba expand to include the Tourism Ministry, paramilitary groups and state trading …
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Israel’s security ministry transfers 4 million shekels to sanctioned settler group
by anna walterby anna walterIsrael’s Ministry of National Security to transfer 4 million shekels to sanctioned settler group Ahavat Gilad Israel’s Ministry of National Security will transfer 4 million shekels to sanctioned settler group …
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Germany’s parental allowance loses 31.5% purchasing power as Family Ministry proposes reform
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerElterngeld Reform 2026: Purchasing Power Down 31.5% as Government Proposes 12‑Month Rule IW study finds Elterngeld lost 31.5% purchasing power by 2026; government proposes 12 months of payment, raises minimum …
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Bahrain activates sirens again in two hours as Interior Ministry urges calm
by anna walterby anna walterBahrain sirens sounded twice within two hours, interior ministry urges calm Bahrain sirens sounded twice in two hours; interior ministry urged citizens and residents to remain calm and head to …
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Germany Convenes Cabinet at Defense Ministry to Signal NATO Summit Readiness
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoMerz cabinet meeting at Defence Ministry signals Germany’s readiness ahead of NATO summit Chancellor Friedrich Merz convened his cabinet at the Defence Ministry in a stark demonstration of Germany’s security …
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JD.com takeover cleared by German ministry with data safeguards as EU probes
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerJD.com takeover of MediaMarktSaturn approved by Germany with strict conditions Germany authorises JD.com takeover of MediaMarktSaturn with strict data and oversight conditions; EU probes possible Chinese subsidies ahead of October …
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Oak processionary moth now a health problem as ministry finds pesticides permissible
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoOak processionary moth infestations rise as environment ministry says targeted pesticide use can be legally justified Oak processionary moth outbreaks rise in Germany; the environment ministry says targeted pesticide use …
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Rheinmetall stock plunges after German defence ministry cancels F126 frigate project
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerRheinmetall F126 cancellation sends shares tumbling as industry faces wider fallout Rheinmetall F126 cancellation sends shares tumbling; ministry cites €18bn cost. Suppliers face losses as TKMS offers Meko alternative from …
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German Defence Ministry reports 38,500 applicants under new conscription law
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGerman conscription restart drives surge in applications but exposes gender gap German conscription restart yields strong male response and recruitment gains — 298,200 letters sent by June 18, 2026; 38,500 …
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Germany’s Defense Ministry reports nearly 300,000 questionnaires and one in five men interested
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany’s new Wehrdienst campaign draws strong early response as 300,000 questionnaires go out Germany’s new Wehrdienst: nearly 300,000 questionnaires sent by June 18, 2026; 96% of young men replied, applications …