Germany accuses China of laser targeting aircraft in EU mission

BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany summoned the Chinese ambassador to the foreign ministry on Tuesday after saying China’s military had laser targeted a German aircraft taking part in an EU operation in the Red Sea. The flare up in tensions comes as concerns mount …

He was born to a US citizen soldier on an army base in Germany. Now he’s been deported to Jamaica, a country he’d never ...

Follow Born on a US military base, the son of a US citizen father serving in the Army, Jermaine Thomas never considered he might not be American. A month ago, he found himself shackled at the wrists and ankles and forced aboard a flight for Jamaica, his …

Germany summons China’s ambassador after a plane is lasered over Red Sea

BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s Foreign Office said Tuesday it has summoned the Chinese ambassador to protest after a Chinese warship used a laser against a German aircraft in the Red Sea. The surveillance aircraft was part of the EU mission Aspides, which is …

Ipsos strengthens its expertise in Germany with the acquisition of InMoment’s Healthcare division

Ipsos, one of the world’s leading market research companies, announces the acquisition of InMoment’s Healthcare division in Germany, enabling to bolster its expertise in this sector and generate further growth opportunities in the country. Ben Page, CEO of …

Germany condemns China for laser targeting of aircraft in EU maritime security mission

Germany has formally condemned China after accusing the Chinese military of targeting a German aircraft with a laser during an EU maritime security operation, escalating tensions between Berlin and Beijing. The German Foreign Ministry summoned the Chinese …

Scandic strengthens presence in Germany with hotel in Hamburg

Swedish hotel company Scandic has disclosed plans to further expand its presence in Germany with the signing of a new hotel in Hamburg, slated to open in 2030. The hotel will feature approximately 430 rooms and is situated in an area that offers visibility …

Cops welcome new CCTV camera for New Germany

THE Pinetown SAPS have welcomed the installation of a new AI-powered CCTV camera on High Street Circle in New Germany as a measure to bolster crime-fighting efforts. The communications officer at Pinetown SAPS Jennifer Naidu said the CCTV camera will help …

Germany moves towards drafting men for compulsory military service 

BERLIN – Germany is set to revive a form of mandatory military service under a new draft law championed by Defence Minister Boris Pistorius in a controversial shift in Berlin’s defence policy.  Germany had abolished compulsory conscription in 2011, but …

Germany angry at China after plane lasered over Red Sea

Germany claims China targeted its aircraft with laser

The German Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that the Chinese military used a laser to target a German aircraft which was a part of the European Union's Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) military operation ASPIDES, APA reports citing breakingthenews.net. "The …