Tech billionaire Elon Musk hosted a live event on his social media platform X on Thursday, featuring Alice Weidel, co-leader of Germany’s far-right, anti-immigrant party Alternative for Germany (AfD). The event marks the latest move in Musk’s efforts to amplify reactionary political voices in Europe and North America. During the hour-long conversation, Musk engaged with...
Sweden to boost defense with 44 German Leopard tanks
STOCKHOLM: – Sweden is set to modernize its military arsenal by purchasing 44 new German Leopard 2 A8 battle tanks. Defense Minister Pal Jonson announced that Stockholm plans to invest approximately 22 billion kronor (€1.91 billion, $1.97 billion) to enhance its defense capabilities. The Swedish defense agency FMV has signed an agreement with the German-French...
Dresden evacuated for WWII bomb disposal
DRESDEN, Jan 09 – On Thursday morning, part of downtown Dresden in eastern Germany was evacuated as bomb disposal units prepared to remove a World War II ordnance discovered near the Carola Bridge. The evacuation affects approximately 10,000 residents and workers in the historic Old City district. A significant portion of the Carola Bridge, a...
Germany, France denounce Trump’s Greenland statements
Germany has stated that borders must not be altered by force following US President-elect Donald Trump’s refusal to rule out military action to take control of Greenland. The vast Arctic island is an autonomous territory of EU and NATO member Denmark. German government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit emphasized that “as always, the firm principle applies… that...