Expats For Home - Compensation of Brain Drain via Microloans

The migration of skilled individuals, often referred to as expatriates or expats, has profound implications for both their home and host countries. This phenomenon, known as brain drain and brain gain, has been a subject of global interest for several decades. In this article, we will explore the...

Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) - Friend or Foe

In the plans set forth by the European Union, the Euro is poised to transform into a form of "digital cash" within a few...

Will Blinken's visit bring positivity to e Sino-US relations?

Last month, when US President Joe Biden predicted that a "thaw" in the Sino-US relationship would begin "very shortly,"...

Iran and Saudi Arabia want to normalize relations

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Iran and Saudi Arabia want to reestablish diplomatic relations and reopen their embassies within two months. That was the...

British government raises taxes and cuts spending in fight against inflation

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The British government wants to fill the huge hole in the budget coffers with tax increases and spending cuts amounting to...

Lauterbach considers cannabis legislation

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The federal cabinet has agreed on key points for the planned legalization of cannabis. Health Minister Karl Lauterbach...

EU Commission to cut funding for Hungary by 7.5 billion euros

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Because of corruption and violations of the rule of law in Hungary, the European Commission has proposed to cut payments...

U.S. plans crossings of Taiwan Strait by ships and aircraft

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Notwithstanding heightened tensions with China over Taiwan, the United States will transit the Taiwan Strait with ships...

Large majority votes for new constitution in Tunisia

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Tunisia's President Kais Saied has expanded his power with a new constitution, adding to worries about an impending end to...

NATO significantly expands rapid reaction force to 300,000 soldiers

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In response to Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine , NATO will rebuild its defenses and increase the number of its...

America won't let China play the role of benefactor

Angela Merkel did not even try to mask her recent disagreement with the U.S. government: "I believe that we need the...

Controversial Indian Farm Bills Explained

In light of the increasingly destabilising protests by farmers in India, theConsulate General of India in Munich, has...

Global Goals for Sustainable Development

The 17 goals of the 2030 Agenda, adopted by the United Nations in 2015, are aimed at everyone: states, civil society,...

EU and US Data Security A Prime Concern

In times of megacrises, this atmosphere was really good: optimism and harmony characterized the 7th German-American Data...
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US state of Idaho wants executions by firing squad

People sentenced to death could soon be executed by firing squad in the US state of Idaho. The Senate of the state in the...
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Erdogan wants to agree to Finland joining NATO

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wants to approve Finland's planned entry into NATO. The ratification process will...
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Berlin's energy supply remains secure

Berlin's energy supply is secure - "currently in all sectors", according to the current "Situation Report on Energy...
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EU states agree to freeze funds for Hungary

A large majority of EU member states have agreed in principle to freeze billions in payments from the European Community...

ITALY : 250 migrants allowed to go ashore from rescue ships

After days of uncertainty, the approximately 250 remaining refugees on board the two rescue ships "Geo Barents" and...

Significantly less cargo in Russian ports

According to figures from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW), goods handling in Russian ports has slumped, in...
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US President Biden to ease marijuana rules

U.S. President Joe Biden has announced a pardon for all those convicted at the federal level of simple marijuana...
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Biden has oil export ban under review

The USA was once the land of cheap gasoline. Those days are now over; a gallon on the West Coast now costs up to $6.70,...
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U.S. disappointed with Iran's latest response on nuclear deal

In the struggle to relaunch the nuclear agreement with Iran, the U.S. has expressed disappointment with the latest...
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Serbia and Kosovo reach agreement in dispute over entry rules

The two Balkan neighbors Serbia and Kosovo have settled their dispute over entry rules shortly before the end of a new...
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Kiev gets new weapons and billions from Washington

Ammunition, weapons and equipment for Ukraine - the U.S. is putting together the largest-ever package of military aid for...
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North Korea preparing for first nuclear test since 2017

North Korea is preparing for its first nuclear test since 2017, according to the United Nations. Most recently,...
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Russia and Ukraine apparently reach grain agreement

In the conflict over the blockade of grain exports from Ukraine, UN Secretary General António Guterres, Turkish President...
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Scotland submits plans for independence referendum to court

The Scottish government is having its plans for a new independence referendum reviewed for legality by the UK Supreme...
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China and Russia want to move even closer together economically

The U.S. has criticized China for announcing increased cooperation with Russia. "China claims to be neutral, but its...

Australia ends shipping of refugees

Australia is drawing a line under a controversial episode in its harsh refugee deterrence policy at the end of the year....

President Vladimir Putin is still playing games

Vladimir Putin is becoming a real enigma with each additional year of his already lavish term in office (21 years). The...

Laschet, not Söder, CDU candidate for Chancellor

Following his selection as candidate for chancellor, Armin Laschet calls on the CDU/CSU to unite in the election campaign....