Germany’s defense chief now insists the country must step up its own security game. The push comes after the United States said it will pull out 5, 000 soldiers from German soil. At the moment, nearly 40, 000 American troops still call Germany home, but their ranks are shrinking. The move isn’t a su
Colombia’s southwest has seen a sharp increase in violent incidents right before the upcoming presidential election. Since last Friday, armed groups have carried out 26 attacks using explosives and drones. One of the most severe blasts struck a highway between Cali and Popayan on Saturday, kil
Colombia’s president heads to Venezuela this week to talk border security with the country’s top diplomat. The two nations share deep connections—families live on both sides of a 1, 370-mile border, and nearly 3 million Venezuelans have moved to Colombia after years of economic trouble back home. Tr
Colombia’s environment chief argues that the war in Iran shows how quick the world must move away from oil, gas and coal. She says that the uncertainty in global fuel supplies forces governments to hurry toward solar, wind and geothermal power. The comments come before a big meeting in Santa M
Colombia isn’t off-limits for travelers, but it does come with warnings that shouldn’t be ignored. The U. S. government is flagging specific zones where dangers like crime and civil conflicts are more likely, not the whole country. Kidnapping and armed clashes make certain areas too risky for visito
Germany has drafted new rules that will expand the list of places companies must consider when reporting taxes under the global minimum tax framework. The draft, released by the finance ministry, says that firms will need to check whether a country has a qualified domestic minimum top‑up tax.
Germany’s political scene is heating up as the state of Rhineland‑Palatinate heads to the polls on Sunday. The Christian Democratic Union (CDU), led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, is aiming to oust the Social Democrats (SPD) who have ruled the region for 35 years. Merz’s campaign faces challenges be
Germany’s army chief announced that Ukrainian military instructors will join German training schools to prepare the country for a potential Russian strike by 2029. This marks a reversal of roles, as Western forces had previously been helping Ukraine defend itself. In early March, Berlin and Kyiv
Germany's finance chief, Lars Klingbeil, recently spoke out about the need for European Union (EU) countries to put aside their own interests and work together. He believes that the EU is at a crucial point where unity is more important than ever. Klingbeil made these comments before a meeting of EU
Germany is looking for opinions on new tax rules. These rules are about something called a "permanent establishment. " This term is important for businesses that operate in more than one country. The goal is to make sure everyone understands when a business has a permanent establishment in Germany.
