China warns Germany over warships in Taiwan Strait

Germany's far-right AfD party polls strongly before Brandenburg state election

Polls predict more success for the far-right AfD party in Brandenburg; weeks ago the party made massive gains in Thuringia and Saxony state elections.

State of the Union: Germany's border politics and US election campaign fever

This week, State of the Union focuses on the latest round of immigration politics in Germany and voting patterns in the US and elsewhere.

200 swimmers join long-distance swimming race in Taiwan Strait

Putin Hails 'Ocean-2024' With China: Largest Naval Drill in 30 Years Leaves U,S, NATO Shocked

On September 10, Russian President Vladimir Putin, alongside Chinese leadership, inaugurated the "Ocean-2024" naval exercise, marking the largest joint naval drill in three decades. The expansive operation spans the Pacific and Arctic Oceans, the Mediterranean, Caspian, and Baltic Seas, featuring over 400 warships, 120 aircraft, and more than 90,000 personnel from Russia and China. Putin emphasized the drill’s significance in testing combat readiness and modern weaponry integration, while also criticizing U.S. military actions for provoking an arms race and destabilizing global security. The exercise, which includes contributions from the People's Liberation Army Navy, has sent shockwaves through NATO and the U.S., underscoring the growing strategic partnership between Moscow and Beijing amid rising geopolitical tensions. #Putin #XiJinping #RussiaChinaOcean2024 #Ocean2024 #RussiaChinaMilitaryDrills #Russia #China #NavalExercises #SeaOfJapan #MilitaryAlliance #GlobalInfluence #USDominance #PacificFleet #PeopleLiberationArmy #JointDrills #MaritimeSecurity #StrategicPartnership #IndoPacific #MilitaryCooperation #Geopolitics ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.194~

Russia and China Flex Naval Might in Sea of Japan: Joint Drills Challenge U.S. Global Influence

In a significant display of military cooperation, Russia and China have launched joint naval exercises in the Sea of Japan, reinforcing their strategic partnership against U.S. dominance in global affairs. The drills, involving the Russian Pacific Fleet and the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy, are designed to coordinate defensive actions in protecting maritime communications and economic zones. The exercise highlights the growing military alliance between Moscow and Beijing, as both nations seek to counterbalance Western influence in the Indo-Pacific region. This latest collaboration signals a clear challenge to U.S. presence and dominance in global maritime security, showcasing the shifting dynamics of power in the region. #Russia #China #NavalExercises #SeaOfJapan #MilitaryAlliance #GlobalInfluence #USDominance #PacificFleet #PeopleLiberationArmy #JointDrills #MaritimeSecurity #StrategicPartnership #IndoPacific #MilitaryCooperation #Geopolitics ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.155~GR.344~

Pedro Sanchez arrives in Beijing as EU-China tariffs rift rumbles on

The EU imposed provisional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles with the European Commission maintaining that Chinese firms unfairly benefit from government subsidies, allowing them to keep their prices artificially low.

South China Sea Showdown: Moment when Chinese vessel rammed Philippine boat Caught on Cam

A tense and dramatic moment unfolded in the contested waters of the South China Sea as a Chinese vessel collided with a Philippine boat, escalating tensions between the two nations. The incident, captured on camera, reveals the high-stakes confrontations that continue to plague the region. In the video, the Chinese ship can be seen ramming into the Philippine vessel near the disputed Sabina Shoal, an area increasingly marked by such maritime clashes. This latest confrontation is part of a broader struggle over territorial claims in the South China Sea, where Beijing's aggressive tactics have drawn international concern. The footage has sparked outrage in Manila and heightened the already fraught relations between China and the Philippines. The event underscores the volatile nature of the South China Sea dispute and the ever-present risk of these encounters spiralling into a larger conflict. #SouthChinaSea #ChinaPhilippinesVesselClash #SouthChinaSeaClash #ChinaPhilippines #TerritorialDispute #MaritimeConflict #CaughtOnCamera #SabinaShoal #TensionsRising #NavalClash #Geopolitics #InternationalWaters #BreakingNews #SeaConfrontation #GlobalWatch #DiplomaticCrisis #RegionalSecurity

Humanoid robots enter everyday life

More than 20 lifelike humanoid robots were on display at the World Robot Conference in Beijing, including models from EX Robots and Astribot Co.

Keir Starmer visits energy centre in Berlin

Sir Keir Starmer visited Siemens Energy as part of his visit to Germany. The prime minister was in Berlin to meet German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and launch negotiations on a new bilateral treaty. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

PM confirms plans for new UK-Germany treaty

Sir Keir Starmer said a new treaty between the UK and Germany is "a once-in-a-generation" opportunity to reset the country's relationship with Europe. Speaking at a press conference in Berlin alongside German chancellor Olaf Scholz, the prime minister said the treaty will be "a once-in-a-generation chance to deliver for working people in Britain and in Germany". Mr Starmer added that he hopes the treaty will be in effect by the end of the year. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Keir Starmer meets German president in Berlin

Sir Keir Starmer met with German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Wednesday as he aims to "reset" the UK's relationship with Europe. The prime minister signed a guestbook at the Bellevue Palace in Berlin before posing for photographs with Mr Steinmeier. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

PM arrives in Germany

Ukraine will be one of the main topics discussed by Sir Keir Starmer in Berlin where he has arrived tonight for a meeting with the German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn