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Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi states that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is still alive, contradicting reports from Israeli media suggesting his death in airstrikes.

The article discusses the rapid escalation of military actions between Israel, the United States, and Iran, detailing Iran's missile strikes across the region and the implications for European involvement.

Iran has fired rockets at Israel, prompting an activation of Israel's air defense systems without reported damage so far.

American intelligence estimates reported by the Wall Street Journal indicate that Iran is currently not close to developing intercontinental ballistic missiles due to significant challenges.

The article discusses China's historical and current economic significance, emphasizing its evolution from a fragmented society to a major global trading partner for Germany.

In the small fishing village of Sendanka in Russia's Far East, the local community has been deeply impacted by the ongoing war in Ukraine, losing most of its male population.

The Simson scooter, once a symbol of East Germany, is now being used by the far-right AfD party, prompting backlash from the founders' Jewish heirs.

The descendants of the Jewish family that manufactured the Simson mopeds are opposing the far-right AfD's attempt to co-opt the iconic East German vehicle as a political symbol.

Jana Hensel explores the political landscape of East Germany in her new book, particularly focusing on the potential rise of the far-right party AfD in upcoming elections.

The Russian Far East is facing a snow calamity that has paralyzed the lives of tens of thousands, leaving residents of some neighborhoods in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky completely cut off, prompting the army to send heavy equipment via the largest cargo plane.

Trump warns that the next attack could be far worse if Iran continues its oppressive actions against demonstrators and suggests that the U.S. may be constrained in its military options due to the reluctance of Arab governments to assist.

Total Energies has signed an agreement to sell its 10% stake in the Nigerian onshore oil project, now renamed 'Renaissance', to the company 'Far East' following a previous unsuccessful deal with Chapal Energy.

Two people have died in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia, after being buried by snow falling from rooftops as severe winter storms impact the region.

Pathways, a state-funded educational video game in the UK, aims to prevent extremism among youth aged 11-18 by exploring themes of radicalization in schools across Hull and East Yorkshire.

A major winter storm has significantly affected Kamchatka in Far East Russia, leading to heavy snowfall, urban avalanches, and the temporary use of vehicles as taxis in the regional capital.

The British conquest of the Cape Colony in 1806 was a pivotal event in the global competition among European powers for control of maritime routes to India and the Far East.

Iran accused the United States of inciting violence and terrorism with its misleading statements supporting protests that have claimed 38 lives so far.

Marco Polo, a 13th and 14th-century Venetian merchant and explorer, is renowned for his writings that provide essential insights into the cultures of the Far East, particularly China, which significantly influenced European understanding of Asia during the Middle Ages.

Amid rising tensions in the Far East, China's military maneuvers near Taiwan raise concerns about potential global economic impacts, particularly for Germany.

A Swabian knitting machine manufacturer, Mayer & Cie., has gone bankrupt due to the 'Fast Fashion' trend and aggressive price competition from Chinese companies.

A Swabian knitting machine manufacturer, Mayer & Cie., has filed for insolvency due to the "fast fashion" trend and aggressive price competition from Chinese companies.