Germany tops the ranking of Europe’s richest countries by GDP
According to the latest data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Germany confidently maintains its leadership among European economies in terms of nominal Gross Domestic Product. In 2026, Germany’s GDP is estimated at approximately $5.45 trillion, making it the largest economy on the continent. The German economy is larger than…
France and Germany abandon joint project to develop next-generation fighter jet
France and Germany have officially terminated the joint development of a manned fighter aircraft as part of the ambitious Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme. This was announced by official sources in Berlin and Paris. The decision was taken by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron after…
ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan suspended over sexual harassment allegation
The Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has suspended Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan from his position with immediate effect. The decision is based on allegations of sexual harassment and serious misconduct. According to the official statement, the Bureau (the…
Keir Starmer announces plans to combat harmful social media content for children under 16
The UK Government is preparing to introduce strict restrictions on access for children under 16 to “harmful” social platforms. According to the plans, which Starmer intends to announce in the coming days, a ban will be introduced on the use of high-risk social networks by minors. At the same time,…
US expands “blacklist” of Chinese giants
The Pentagon has significantly expanded its list of Chinese companies that the United States believes are linked to the People’s Liberation Army of China and support the country’s military-civil fusion strategy. The updated list, published on June 8, includes several major Chinese brands, such as technology giant Alibaba, electric vehicle…