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Tragic End to German Couple’s Thai Holiday as Wife Dies in Crash
PHANG NGA — What was meant to be a dream vacation in Thailand ended in heartbreak for an elderly German couple when a high-speed collision on Saturday claimed the wife’s life and left her husband fighting for survival. The tragedy unfolded at 5:20...

Germany-Based Becker Mining Systems Plans Mount Vernon, Ohio, Manufacturing Operations
Related Research Germany-based Becker Mining Systems, a supplier of energy, automation, and infrastructure technology for the mining sector, plans to establish operations in Mount Vernon, Ohio. The $4.25 million project is expected to create 40...

101st Airborne Division soldier killed in training accident in Germany
The soldier with 2nd MBCT died as the result of wounds from a vehicle accident during the unit’s training. FORT CAMPBELL, KY (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – A 101st Airborne Division soldier has died as a result of a training accident at Hohenfels, Germany....

Fort Campbell sergeant killed during training in Germany
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (WSMV) - The United States Army is reporting that a sergeant from Fort Campbell died during a “training accident” while deployed in Hohenfels, Germany, on Saturday. In a release sent on Sunday, the Army confirmed that...

Germany, Turkey agree to deepen cooperation on crisis management
Germany and Turkey agreed to step up cooperation in tackling international crises, particularly in Gaza, Ukraine and Syria, the two countries’ top diplomats said on Friday following talks in Ankara, reported dpa. "I believe that close coordination...

Ruto reveals Raila’s final weeks of illness and the decision to evacuate him
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 19 — President William Ruto has revealed that the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga endured a prolonged and difficult battle with a serious health condition in the weeks leading up to his death, detailing efforts by his...
First container ship on China-Europe Arctic route arrives in Gdansk, Poland
GDANSK, Poland, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- After a 26-day voyage, the first container ship operating on the China-Europe Arctic container express route, the Istanbul Bridge, arrived early Sunday morning at the Port of Gdansk in northern Poland. The...
China unveils initiative to promote international green shipping corridors
SHANGHAI, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- China's Ministry of Transport launched the Initiative for International Cooperation on Green Shipping Corridor on Sunday during the 2025 North Bund Forum in Shanghai, calling for joint efforts to build a safer, more...

Ruto Details Raila’s Struggles With Illnesses Before His Death
President William Ruto has given little-known details of the final few weeks of Raila Odinga as he revealed some of the hard conversations with the former Prime Minister before his demise. In an emotional final tribute at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga...

Disney Cruise Line ships from newest to oldest — a complete list
What's the newest Disney Cruise Line ship? It's something you'll want to know if you're in the market for a Disney cruise. The newest Disney Cruise Line ship is typically also the Disney Cruise Line ship with the most bells and whistles and the...

'He gave us Easter in August': Light moments as Odinga family eulogises Raila
Raila Odinga's family during his burial service in Bondo. [PCS] It was a day of emotions, laughter and fond memories as members of the Odinga family took turns to eulogize Raila Odinga as a patriarch, reformist and family pillar whose life touched...

German police to get power to shoot down drones: Minister
German federal police will soon be allowed to shoot down unmanned aerial vehicles, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said Wednesday, after a spate of drone sightings believed to be Russian efforts to spy and intimidate. Unveiling a draft law,...

Exports record positive growth in 24 nations in Apr-Sep; shipments to US declines in Sep
New Delhi: Reflecting a clear trend of market diversification, Indian exporters registered positive growth in 24 countries during the first half of the current fiscal year, even as shipments to the US declined due to high tariffs in September,...

Germany and Netherlands invest 4.5 billion euros for 222 SCHAKAL IFV to expand Boxer fleets
Germany and the Netherlands have signed a €4.5 billion contract through OCCAR for 222 new SCHAKAL infantry fighting vehicles, expanding their joint Boxer fleets. The investment deepens European defense cooperation and enhances NATO’s protected...

Majority of Germans Oppose Bürgergeld Payments to Ukrainian Refugees
Ukrainian refugees are standing in line for food in the reception area after arriving at Berlin’s main railway station, Germany, on March 8, 2022. AP/Michael Sohn According to a survey conducted by an independent sociological institute, about...

Oburu Odinga: How Raila got mark on his face
Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga speaks during the State Funeral Service of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on October 19, 2025./MAURICE ALAL Senator Oburu Odinga has revealed the story behind the distinctive marks on the face of his late brother,...

Strategic Separation Streamlines Shipments
Peter MacLeod travelled to Wrocław in Poland to see how L&L Products has built resilience into its Tier 1 JIT automotive parts supply chain. When American automotive supplier L&L Products faced mounting logistics challenges at its Polish...

“My Best Friend in Life”: Brother Oburu’s Moving Eulogy for Raila
BONDO, Siaya County Oct 19 — Dr Oburu Oginga, elder brother of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, delivered a deeply personal tribute, calling Raila “my best friend in life” and recalling a childhood and public career marked by defiance,...
Germantown (WI) Police Blotter
The following informatoin was provided by the Germantown Police Department Retail theft A male subject was taken into custody in connection with a theft that occurred at a business on Squire Drive and Mequon Road on Sept. 30. A police lieutenant...

Germany’s €500 billion infrastructure plan threatens Dutch construction costs
The Netherlands’ plans for roads, bridges, and rail projects are facing pressure as Germany launches a massive 500 billion euros infrastructure program, economists warn. The program is expected to draw construction workers and materials away from...