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Trump approves expanding credits for US auto production, issues new 25% truck duties
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday signed orders expanding credits for U.S. auto and engine production and setting new 25% tariffs on imported medium- and heavy-duty trucks and parts starting November...
President Trump signs order to impose 25% tariffs on certain trucks, and 10% on buses as of Nov. 1
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Oct. 17 imposing 25% tariffs on imported medium-and heavy-duty trucks as well as 10% tariffs on imported buses starting Nov. 1, in a move he has for months said would protect domestic manufacturers....

Story Enabling & Support Ariane 6 – made in Germany 17/10/2025 521 views 2 likes Read
Enabling & Support 17/10/2025 283 views 2 likes Ariane 6: made in Germany In the 16th century, German fireworks maker Johann Schmidlap developed one of the first two-staged rockets, and the staged technique of rocketry is still used to launch...

Polish court rejects Nord Stream suspect's extradition to Germany
Published : 17 Oct 2025, 23:39 Updated : 18 Oct 2025, 00:38 A Polish court on Friday denied the extradition of a Ukrainian suspect to Germany in a case involving the attack on the Nord Stream pipelines three years ago, reported dpa, quoting the...

Interstate highway system transformed America — so can high-speed rail
The interstate highway system transformed the U.S. economy and American life in the 20th century. High-speed rail can have a similar effect in the 21st century, reindustrializing and reconnecting America and solidifying its global leadership....

ADI calls for stronger Ghana–Germany–KfW partnership
The Alliance for Development and Industrialization (ADI) is urging the Government to deepen collaboration with the Government of Germany and the KfW Development Bank, a member of the International Development Association (IDA), to accelerate the...

Raila Odinga, towering Kenyan opposition figure
Raila Odinga, who has died aged 80, was the prime minister of Kenya from 2008 until 2013 and a longtime leading member of his country’s opposition. A man who was both divisive and revered, he came from an aristocratic political lineage. His...

Raila legacy: Analysts celebrate Indo-Kenya relations championed by Raila
Economic policy and political risk analysts have paid a glowing tribute to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, describing him as a Pan-Africanist who immensely shaped Indo-Kenya relations. Speaking at the first Mentoria Fireside Chat hosted under...

UK’s Asos in Talks With German Authorities Over Customs Duty Claims
British fast-fashion retailer ASOS said on Friday it is in talks with the German customs authority relating to a legal dispute over import duty underpayments. The Financial Times reported earlier in the day that German tax authorities are pursuing...

Meet the Procurement Leaders at Germany's Biggest Companies
Markus' career spans more than three decades, beginning in 1990 through an international management programme. He has held progressively senior positions across multiple continents, including operational leadership at the Egyptian plant, executive...

Importing German spare parts to develop power generation stations in preparation for winter
Tripoli – The General Electricity Company announced on Thursday the arrival of a new shipment of German spare parts, as part of its plan to maintain and upgrade generation units in a number of power stations across the country, in preparation for...

TenneT’s 900 MW German Offshore Grid Connection System Fully Energised
The Dutch/German transmission system operator (TSO) TenneT Germany has commenced the commissioning of the 900 MW DolWin5 offshore grid connection system. Following the completion of the installation campaign in the summer, the consortium of Aibel...

Salzgitter and Oldendorff Partner for Greener Shipping
Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH, a subsidiary of Salzgitter AG, has forged a significant long-term partnership with Oldendorff Carriers aimed at slashing carbon emissions in the maritime transport of iron ore. This collaboration marks a pivotal step in...

Global Railways parts makers eye India expansion
New Delhi: Global railway equipment makers are eyeing investments in manufacturing facilities in India as the national transporter has projected a sustained capital expenditure push in the coming decade. Sector experts say even as India can...

Updated German Taurus Missiles May Receive Japanese Engines Instead of American Ones
The Japanese corporation Kawasaki Heavy Industries is negotiating with the European defense company MBDA to develop high-performance engines for Taurus cruise missiles. This was reported by Reuters, citing its own sources. According to the news...

8 Can’t-Miss Experiences in Germany and Italy, According to Your Travel Style
Home to some of the most iconic and historic cities anywhere — many of which Lufthansa flies to from major US hubs — Germany and Italy offer something for every type of traveler. Whether you’re looking to celebrate food in Rome, fashion in Milan,...

Aircraft Finance Germany Appoints Gemade As Executive VP, COO
1 MAKURDI – Aircraft Finance Germany (AFG) has announced the appointment of Shiekuma Gemade, as the new Executive Vice President (VP) and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the organization. The appointment of Shiekuma Gemade, a seasoned aviation...

Can nuclear power curb shipping's huge carbon footprint?
On July 21, 1959, former US First Lady Mamie Eisenhower smashed a champagne bottle against the towering hull of the NS Savannah before the newly built ship slid into the Delaware River, carrying with it the lofty promise that shipping would be...

New German Green Hydrogen Production Plant Will Support Transportation Sector
A German renewable energy company with offices worldwide has celebrated groundbreaking for a new hydrogen production plant in Wensickendorf, in the Oberhavel district of Brandenburg. ENERTRAG on October 16 said the facility will provide a...

Germantown police find revolver, drugs inside 'Bluey' backpack
Germantown police find revolver, drugs inside 'Bluey' backpack The Germantown Police Department arrested a 41-year-old Milwaukee man after a traffic stop. Updated: 9:31 PM CDT Oct 16, 2025 Editorial Standards ⓘ A 41-year-old Milwaukee man is...