German Media Today: Press Releases

Syrian president pledges to safeguard Druze population

(MENAFN) Syria’s interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa has vowed to protect the country’s Druze population following deadly sectarian clashes in Suweida province and Israeli airstrikes on Damascus. In his first televised address since the strikes, al-Sharaa …

Black-Box Data Shows Air India Captain Shut Fuel Off

(MENAFN) A cockpit voice recorder has uncovered that the commander of the Air India aircraft which went down last month — an accident that led to the deaths of 261 individuals — intentionally deactivated the fuel valves shortly after departure from Gujarat …

Russian mother, her kids are found living in cave in India

(MENAFN) Authorities in India are investigating the case of a Russian woman who was recently found residing in a cave with her two young daughters in Karnataka, a state in southern India. The woman, identified as Nina Kutina, was discovered on July 9 by …

Tomorrowland festival to continue despite fire destroying stage

(MENAFN) Organizers of Belgium’s world-famous Tomorrowland festival have confirmed the event will go ahead as planned, despite a major fire that destroyed its main stage on Wednesday evening. No injuries were reported, and authorities have declared the …

Syria Leader says Israel targets Syria to divide, destabilize Syria

(MENAFN) Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced on Thursday that efforts by the Syrian state, along with assistance from international mediators, had successfully blocked Israeli attempts to destabilize the region. In a national address, Sharaa stated …

EU Expands Sanctions on Moldovan Opposition Figures

(MENAFN) The European Council has introduced punitive measures against seven people and three organizations in Moldova that are reportedly connected to the exiled opposition figure Ilan Shor. The newly announced restrictions, revealed on Tuesday, are aimed …

Even MEGA supporters are frustrated with Trump over Epstein client list

(MENAFN) In West Pittston, Pennsylvania, a stronghold of MAGA loyalty, frustration is quietly building among some Trump supporters over the president's failure to meet a key demand: releasing the rumored "Epstein client list." As Vice President JD Vance …

France Signals Openness to Dialogue on Colonial-Era in Niger

(MENAFN) France has indicated a readiness to engage in discussions concerning restitution for offenses committed by its military forces in Niger during the colonial period, according to a news agency, which referenced a memo from the office of France’s …

FSB announces female detained while planting car bomb

(MENAFN) Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) announced on Thursday that it had apprehended a young woman in St. Petersburg while she was attempting to plant a bomb under a vehicle belonging to a defense industry employee. Authorities claim she was …

Turkish Chief of General Staff hosts French counterpart in Ankara

(MENAFN) On Thursday, Turkish Chief of General Staff Gen. Metin Gurak hosted his French counterpart, Gen. Thierry Burkhard, in the capital city of Ankara. Gen. Burkhard, who is visiting Türkiye as an official guest, was received with a formal ceremony at …

UK, Germany ink "Friendship and Cooperation Treaty"

(MENAFN) The United Kingdom and Germany have signed a wide-ranging "Friendship and Cooperation Treaty" designed to deepen collaboration in areas such as defense, foreign affairs, migration, and economic development. The agreement was finalized during a …

Erdogan Opponent Receives Sentence for Insult

(MENAFN) Ekrem Imamoglu, previously the mayor of Istanbul and a significant opponent to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has received a 20-month prison term for allegedly directing an insult at a public prosecutor, according to local press accounts. …

South Africa Labels Gaza Crisis as Genocide

(MENAFN) The ongoing turmoil in Gaza is “unquestionably a genocide,” according to a news agency, quoting Chrispin Phiri, spokesperson for South Africa’s Minister of International Relations. He referenced the severity of the humanitarian disaster unfolding …

Pope Leo Urges Gaza Ceasefire After Church Attack

(MENAFN) Pope Leo XIV reiterated his plea for “an immediate ceasefire” in the Gaza Strip on Thursday and conveyed his “profound hope” for “dialogue, reconciliation and lasting peace in the region.” His appeal followed an Israeli strike on a Catholic church …

Massive Mars rock sells for five million dollars in NY auction

(MENAFN) A massive meteorite originating from Mars has been sold for $5.3 million during a recent auction in New York, according to reports. Weighing 25 kilograms (about 54 pounds), the space rock—officially named NWA 16788—was discovered in the Sahara …

Three TTP get killed in joint intelligence-led operation in Pakistan

(MENAFN) Three members of the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were killed during a joint intelligence-led operation in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to reports. Authorities stated the operation took place late Wednesday night on …

Zelensky proposes to appoint ex-PM to be new one

(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has nominated former Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal to serve as the country's next defense minister, submitting the proposal to the Verkhovna Rada on Wednesday. In a statement on Telegram, Zelensky confirmed …

Dozens of Israeli, Syrian Druze Remain Across Borders

(MENAFN) Local media reported on Thursday that dozens of Israeli Druze stayed in Syria after unlawfully crossing the border on Wednesday. According to an Israeli public broadcaster, the border region remained calm overnight. The Israeli military, in …

China plays vital role in global strategy of ZF Group

(MENAFN) China holds a central role in the global operations of leading automotive supplier ZF Group, serving as a catalyst for both innovation and strategic development, according to Peter Holdmann, a board member at the company. “For ZF, China is our …

European Council Chief Welcomes US-Led Syrian Ceasefire

(MENAFN) European Council President Antonio Costa on Thursday expressed approval of the recently negotiated "truce" in Syria, facilitated by the United States and allied regional stakeholders. In a message shared on X, Costa emphasized the need for all …