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The first semi-final of the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League will see hosts Germany face Portugal at the Allianz Arena in Munich on Wednesday, June 4, with kickoff scheduled for 10:00 PM local time. This marquee fixture brings together two past tournament winners in what is expected to be a closely contested encounter between two sides on contrasting developmental trajectories. Germany, …

Friedrich Merz has officially assumed the role of Germany’s chancellor after securing a majority in the Bundestag’s second round of voting on May 6, 2025. This followed an unexpected setback earlier that day when he failed to obtain the necessary votes in the initial ballot—a first in post-war German history. In the second vote, Merz received 325 votes, surpassing the …

Germany’s foreign minister has issued a strong warning to anyone involved in atrocities under the regime of ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, stating that they will face legal consequences if they attempt to seek refuge in Germany. The country has been a major destination for Syrian refugees over the past decade, with several hundred thousand Syrians currently living there. In …

Islamist-led rebels have successfully overthrown Syria’s long-standing leader, Bashar al-Assad, in a rapid offensive. The event has been described as a pivotal moment in Syria’s civil war by the United Nations’ special envoy. Here are global reactions to the situation: China expressed its hope that Syria could quickly return to stability, closely monitoring the ongoing developments in the country. Similarly, …

On Friday, representatives from Iran, Britain, France, and Germany gathered in Geneva to discuss Iran’s nuclear program amid rising tensions, especially with Donald Trump’s potential return to the White House. The meeting was shrouded in secrecy, with little information disclosed about the topics, venue, or duration of the talks. The significance of these discussions was highlighted by a warning from …

Germany, a three-time Davis Cup champion, advanced to the semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Canada on Wednesday. In a thrilling match, Jan-Lennard Struff overcame Denis Shapovalov 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7/5), avenging Germany’s loss to Canada in the 2022 quarter-finals. Earlier, Daniel Altmaier secured a victory over Gabriel Diallo, winning 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 in the first singles match, putting Germany …