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German Foreign Ministry announced that digital visa applications can now be made in 28 categories, marking a significant administrative reform.

North Korea aims to attract Russian tourists to its newly built beach resort in an effort to boost tourism in the repressive dictatorship.

The upcoming year of 2025 is set to bring new challenges and opportunities on the global stage. From geopolitical shifts to technological advancements, a wide range of topics will shape the agenda for the year ahead.

Elon Musk's recent statements and actions are causing quite a stir, with questions arising about his potential to overshadow Donald Trump. Read more about the unfolding situation.

In Germany, a man was shot dead by the police after stealing an excavator and causing chaos. The incident occurred in Grünsfeld, Baden-Württemberg.

A Seoul court has issued an arrest warrant for suspended President Yoon Suk-yeol on charges of abuse of power and incitement to rebellion.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has emphasized the need for Turkey-EU relations to return to the pre-Sarkozy era, highlighting the importance of a merit-based membership path for Turkey to become a more effective regional power in partnership with Europe.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz indirectly targeted American entrepreneur Elon Musk for praising the Alternative Party for Germany (AfD) on social media platform X.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has sent a new year message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, wishing 2025 to be a year of great victory in which neo-Nazism is overcome by the Russian army and people.

A look back at the key events that shaped 2024, from political uprisings to natural disasters.

The German government has accused American billionaire Elon Musk of interference in and influencing the Bundestag elections to be held in February.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent a congratulatory message to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for the New Year, according to a statement from the Kremlin.

A four-seater Cessna C-172 plane crashed in Stuttgart, Germany, injuring two people. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.

Businessman Elon Musk, a close ally of US President-elect Trump, has sparked debates in both the US and Germany with his recent statements.

The damage to energy and communication cables under the Baltic Sea has intensified discussions of 'hybrid warfare' in the region.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on China to exert necessary pressure on North Korea to prevent them from losing their lives in European wars.

The winning ticket for the record $1.22 billion lottery prize in the USA has been sold in California, with the numbers 3, 7, 37, 49, 55, and 6 being the lucky numbers. The winning ticket was purchased at a gas station in Cottonwood, located 210 km north of Sacramento.

A lucky player in California has become approximately $1.3 billion (1.25 billion euros) richer after winning the Mega Millions jackpot.

Elon Musk expressed his support for Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) in an opinion piece published in the German newspaper Welt am Sonntag, sparking controversy.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has dissolved the parliament (the Bundestag), clearing the way for new elections.

General Kanjo Hassan, known for his brutalities, has been arrested by Syrian forces for delivering death sentences in the infamous torture prison of Saidnaya.

Estlink 2, a power connection between Finland and Estonia, experienced a sudden outage on Christmas Day. Authorities suspect sabotage by a Russian oil tanker.

The Ukrainian army has released the notes of a North Korean soldier who died in the Russian border area, with detailed drawings including how to bring down a drone.

A submarine electric cable connecting Finland and Estonia under the Baltic Sea has unexpectedly failed sparking an investigation. Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo assures that the incident has no adverse effects on Finland's power supply.

All the wounded from the attack on the Christmas market in Maagdenburg are in stable condition, according to the intensive care director of the local hospital.

German police are investigating why a police vehicle was not at the designated location at the Christmas market in Maagdenburg during an attack.

Pope Francis urges for a Christmas truce in ongoing conflicts around the world, recalling historical examples of spontaneous ceasefires during the festive season.

Read more about Lee Jae-myung's urgent race for power and his struggle for presidency in South Korea

A group of North Korean hackers has stolen over $300 million in cryptocurrencies on the DMM Bitcoin platform.

The recent attack in Maagdenburg, Germany has raised concerns about security and migration issues, influencing the upcoming German elections.