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German state owned broadcaster

Deutsche Welle, commonly shortened to DW, is a German public, state-owned international broadcaster funded by the German federal tax budget. The service is available in 32 languages. DW's satellite television service consists of channels in German, English, Spanish, Hindi, Persian, and Arabic. The work of DW is regulated by the Deutsche Welle Act, stating that content is intended to be independent of government influence. DW is a member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).

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Assad's Fall Threatens Russia's African Military Strategy

Uncertainty over the future of Russia's military bases in Syria following the fall of Bashar Assad threatens to disrupt Russia's African operations, particularly in the Sahel region where it supports multiple military juntas, accesses strategic resources like gold and uranium and is challenged by th...

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Germany Rejects Trump's 5% Defense Spending Demand

Germany reacted to President Trump's call for NATO members to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP with reservations, highlighting the country's recent achievement of the 2% target in 2024 and underlying concerns about long-term defense investments.

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Panama Canal Dispute: US Accusations and Geopolitical Tensions

The United States built the Panama Canal, completed in 1914, significantly reducing travel times between oceans. Control transferred to Panama in 1999, but disputes persist over pricing and alleged Chinese influence, impacting global trade.

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Russia's Regional Food Card Programs Amidst Inflation and Poverty Debates

In response to rising food prices and inflation, Kaliningrad and Kamchatka introduced food card programs for low-income residents and pensioners, providing discounts on essential goods, despite official statistics indicating poverty reduction.

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Gaza Conflict: Mass Displacement and Humanitarian Crisis in Northern Gaza

Since October 7, 2023, over 45,800 Palestinians have been killed in the Israeli offensive in Gaza, with Zahra's family among the many displaced, losing their home in Jabalia camp and facing shortages of food, water, and sanitation in Gaza City's Shati camp.

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No Poverty
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Meta Reduces Content Moderation, Replacing Fact-Checkers with Community System

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on January 7th that Facebook, Instagram, and Threads will drastically reduce content moderation, replacing third-party fact-checkers with a community-based system similar to X, citing excessive censorship and political bias as reasons for the change.

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Musk's AfD Endorsement Sparks Concerns in Germany and France

A YouGov poll shows that 59% of Germans believe Elon Musk's endorsement of the AfD party helped them, while German and French officials express serious concerns about his actions, including the possibility of illegal campaign donations and the need for stronger social media regulation.

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Lebanon Elects New President After Two-Year Vacancy

Following a two-year vacancy, General Joseph Aoun was elected Lebanon's president on February 1st, after securing 99 votes in the second round of voting in parliament. His election follows a 60-day ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel and coincides with Lebanon seeking international aid for recons...

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Rosatom to Sue Siemens over Akkuyu Nuclear Plant Delays

Russia's Rosatom will sue Siemens for delayed delivery of parts for Turkey's Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant, citing missed deadlines and project setbacks; Siemens blames German export permit delays; Russia sourced replacements from China.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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\"Germany Sees Sharp Drop in Asylum Applications in 2024\"

\"Germany experienced a significant decrease in asylum applications in 2024, with initial applications down 30.2% compared to 2023, totaling 229,751, while overall applications fell to 250,945. This decline is linked to stricter border controls and increased deportations, although opposition parties...

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CIDH Accuses Maduro Regime of Post-Election Repression and Human Rights Abuses

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (CIDH) released a report accusing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's government of at least 25 assassinations, thousands of arbitrary detentions, and widespread human rights abuses following the July 28th election, deeming his reelection illegitimate.

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Trump Jr.'s Greenland Visit Fuels Debate on Territory's Future

Donald Trump Jr.'s recent Greenland trip, coinciding with his father's renewed pursuit of acquiring the territory for the U.S., has intensified debate about Greenland's future, with an upcoming election highlighting the tension between independence, potential U.S. annexation, and continued Danish su...

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