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At an otherwise routine Oval Office meeting on Thursday, Donald Trump made a joke about Pearl Harbour directly to Japan's prime minister Sanae Takaichi, invoking the 1941 surprise attack that killed 2,400 Americans and drew the United States into the Second World War. Takaichi widened her eyes, said nothing, and moved on. For eight decades, American presidents have avoided the subject in Japanese company, understanding that the alliance depends in part on leaving certain histories alone. Trump, characteristically, did not.

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Britain’s deputy prime minister has called on Fifa to change the venue of the 2018 football world cup from Russia following the shooting down of the Malaysian airlines flight MH17.

A video of Hertha Berlin forward Salomon Kalou shaking hands with his team-mates "shocked" key german politicians, who are set to decide Wednesday whether the Bundesliga can resume next month.

Russian hackers targeted German political parties in a cyber attack linked to the SVR foreign spy agency. The attack aimed to steal data and gain network access, posing as CDU dinner invites. Germany's support for Ukraine drew Russia's interest.

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius dismisses debate on European nuclear weapons, emphasizing US-Europe relations. Historical context: Germany renounced nuclear arms post-WWII. US once stationed nuclear warheads in West Germany during Cold War. Experts deem German nuclear weapons unrealistic due to logistical challenges and international commitments. NATO relations remain resilient despite Trump's impact.

President Trump has sharply criticized UK Prime Minister Starmer for initially withholding UK bases for US strikes on Iran, stating the "special relationship" has weakened. Starmer later agreed to limited defensive use of two bases after a UK base in Cyprus was attacked. The UK emphasizes acting on a legal basis and in its national interest, recalling Iraq war lessons.

German police on Wednesday arrested a 74-year-old man suspected of hitting a former mayor of Berlin in the head, the latest in a rash of assaults against politicians in Germany. Officers arrested both suspects, police added, identifying them as a 34-year-old German man and a 24-year-old woman.

German President Steinmeier emphasizes the rising danger faced by local politicians in Germany, highlighting threats, attacks, and concerns of right-wing extremism. Survey reveals 40% of small-town mayors and 57% of elected officials experience insults and physical attacks. Challenges include online hostility and doubts about political contributions. Initiatives aim to support and protect municipal representatives.

Amidst travel concerns to Jammu and Kashmir following recent events, german politician Parmod Kumar established a help desk in Hamburg to assist travelers. He is aiding in rescheduling trips to safer Indian destinations like Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, offering both emotional support and logistical assistance. Simultaneously, farmers near Amritsar continue cultivating fields across the border fence with BSF vigilance.

The president of Union Berlin believes Bundesliga matches are only being played behind closed doors so Germany's politicians can show voters they are doing something to fight the Covid pandemic.

A 17-year-old has turned himself in to police in Germany after an attack on a lawmaker that the country's leaders decried as a threat to democracy. Scholz on Saturday condemned the attack as a threat to democracy.

Bulent Buyukbayram, a german politician, resigned after facing backlash for a controversial social media post. Buyukbayram shared an image of a sex doll dressed in a St. Pauli football club shirt, with a noose around its neck and offensive language referencing the Nazi SS symbol. The club, known for its progressive values and social activism, considered legal action.

Barinderjit Singh Sodhi, originally from Amritsar, has gained recognition in Germany for his European-influenced Indian cuisine. His restaurant in Berlin, close to the German parliament, has become popular among top german politicians. Sodhi, who initially moved to Germany for his MBA, now owns multiple restaurants, a hotel, and rental apartments, also assisting Indian students and Ukrainian refugees.

Sridharan is the son of a migrant from India, and a German mother. He was sworn in during a ceremony in Bonn's municipal council.