Coronavirus: Germany’s Merkel reverses plans for Easter lockdown

posted in: Germany, News

Chancellor Angela Merkel said she took “ultimate responsibility” for the U-turn – EPA German Chancellor Angela Merkel has canceled plans for a strict lockdown over Easter, just a day after the measures were announced. Calling the plan a “mistake”, Mrs. … Read More

The Leopard II Tank Is Europe’s Finest

Following the Yom Kippur War, West Germany decided to upgrade their Leopard I to a new standard—the Leopard II. Here’s What You Need to Remember: The Leopard II is slated to serve the German Bundeswehr around 2030. Regardless of what replaces it, the Leopard … Read More

Iran knows ‘how to drive a truck through American weakness,’ Mike Pompeo tells Arab News

posted in: Middle East, News

Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke, in an exclusive interview with Arab News, about the sustained threat the Iranian regime poses. (AN Photo/Screenshot) Former secretary of state says protecting US soldiers in Middle East requires strong response to … Read More

Migrant crisis forces Arizona border town to declare ‘state of emergency’

Mayor says that just to test 2 busloads of people each week for a year would cost at least $600,000. Gila Bend, Arizona, Mayor Chris Riggs says he is declaring a state of emergency due to the ongoing border crisis, blaming … Read More

‘Huge overhaul’ of UK’s asylum system to be announced

posted in: News, Refugee Crisis Europe

Home secretary says she will make ‘no apology’ for tougher rules when she sets out new plan for immigration. Priti Patel will set out new plan for immigration on Wednesday. – Luke Dray / Stringer via Getty Images The home … Read More

North Korea: Kim Jong-un’s sister warns US not to ’cause a stink’

posted in: Far East, News

Kim Yo-jong is considered a powerful ally of her brother, Kim Jong-un – Getty Images The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has warned the US not to “cause a stink”, as President Joe Biden prepares to set … Read More

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