Germany’s X-FAB unveils new RM3 billion manufacturing line at Sarawak facility

PETALING JAYA: Germany’s X-FAB, a global leader in analog/mixed-signal and specialty semiconductor manufacturing, recently unveiled a RM3 billion expansion of its semiconductor manufacturing facility in Sarawak. The state-of-the-art expansion...

10 Lesser-Known Books That Deserve a Spot on Every Serious Reader’s Shelf

10 Lesser-Known Books That Deserve a Spot on Every Serious Reader’s Shelf (Picture Credit - Instagram) We live in a world where the same titles dominate bookshops, book clubs, and bestseller lists. Serious readers often look beyond the obvious,...

Germany Receives First A400M Equipped with DIRCM Protection System

The first of the German Air Force’s (Luftwaffe) A400M airlifters has been retrofitted with DIRCM (Directed InfraRed Counter-Measure) protection systems and handed back to the service, announced Airbus on Sep. 11, 2025. The integration work was...

In Show of Support, Belgian PM Attends Concert of Israeli Conductor Disinvited From Music Festival

Belgium’s Prime Minister Bart De Wever attended a concert by the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra over the weekend in a sign of solidarity after a Belgian music festival rescinded its invitation to the orchestra because its future chief conductor is...

Monti Fest 2025 Celebration by Konkanikutam e.V. Germany

Monti Fest 2025 Celebration by Konkanikutam e.V. Germany Konkanikutam e.V., Germany, joyfully celebrated Monti Fest 2025, a traditional feast of family and gratitude, with vibrant devotion, cultural spirit, and community togetherness. At 10:00 AM,...

‘Nuns on the run’ case in Austria highlights plight of aging, dwindling religious

(OSV News) — Three elderly women religious in Austria fled their nursing home and have returned to their longtime monastery, defying church superiors in a case that highlights the impact of Vatican regulations regarding aging members of dwindling...

Christ Lutheran to Host Oktoberfest With German Food, Music and Dancing

Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria married Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen on October 12, 1810, and the royals invited the public to celebrate on the fields outside the Munich city walls. The festivities included a horse race, swings for the...

Digital guillotine: The scorched-earth policy of internet's cancel culture warriors

It was supposed to be a heartwarming moment: Polish star Kamil Majchrzak, fresh off a thrilling win at the recently concluded US Open, handing his sweat-soaked, victory-scented cap to a young fan. But before the boy could clutch it, a businessman...

The German Medieval City Will Transport You Back in Time (on a Budget)

Regensburg is one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval cities, which stands at the meeting point of the Danube, Naab, and Regen rivers. Founded on Roman foundations and expanded in the Middle Ages, it grew into a hub of trade, politics, and...

Jewish life in Germany: Merz gives emotional speech

On Monday evening, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz struggled to hold back his tears as he gave an emotional speech celebrating the reopening of the synagogue in Munich. The synagogue on Reichenbachstrasse was originally opened in 1931 and was...

‘150 years of love and thanksgiving:’ Diocese celebrates Society of Divine Word’s Foundational Jubilee

When Bishop John Dolan needed to staff St. Augustine Parish in Phoenix almost three years ago, he knew where to turn. The author of the Diocese of Phoenix’s bold seven-year pastoral plan, whose broad themes are tied together through...

Parents of German tourist killed by police settle out of court

September 16, 2025 Photo: Depositphotos.comThe parents of 23-year-old Sammy Baker, who was killed by police in Amsterdam, have reached a settlement out of court, but are still pressing for the officers involved in the shooting to be prosecuted....

Suzhou Welcomes the World

German engineer Andreas Guenter Hester meets journalists at Ivy International Talent Port in Changshu, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, on August 26 (WEI YAO) Once renowned for silk and classical Chinese gardens, Suzhou, an eastern city in Jiangsu...

Crossing Borders By Bike: A Father And Son Ride From Germany To Switzerland For Church And Coffee

I had such a pleasant Sunday afternoon with my son Augustine in biking from Lörrach, Germany to Basel, Switzerland that I’m still smiling about it several months later. Regular readers know that wherever I am in the world, I make it a point to...

Headed to DC? See Andy Warhol’s BMW Art Car on the National Mall, Sept. 17–23

If you’re heading to Washington, D.C. this September, car fans and art lovers alike won’t want to miss a one-of-a-kind exhibition: Andy Warhol’s legendary BMW M1 Art Car will be on public display for just one week. From September 17–23, 2025, the...

RELIGION HEADLINES MON 9-15-25

Audio By Carbonatix (SRN NEWS)- ) Belgium’s prime minister traveled to neighboring Germany over the weekend for a concert led by an Israeli conductor whose appearance was canceled by a Belgian festival. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz thanked...

Oktoberfest, North Carolina-style: 19 German heritage celebrations across the state

Grab your dirndl or lederhosen and get ready for some German-style food and fun at these Oktoberfest events in North Carolina. Oktoberfest only comes once a year—and North Carolinians really know how to celebrate. From authentic foods, like...

Crime statistics: How safe is life in Germany?

"The new Germany" is "a shame, a travesty," says Kurt Caz. In a video, the South African-German travel blogger presents Frankfurt's notorious Bahnhofsviertel neighborhood near the city's main train station as the new normal, which has been...

Inowize expands QBIX game library with launch of two new titles

Inowize, a creative company delivering interactive experiences, has expanded the content library for QBIX, the 6-player immersive gaming room. The attraction now features eight game titles, including two new releases, SkiBiGo and Sweet Scoops....

Germany state elections: AfD makes gains, Greens fall behind

On Sunday, around 13.7 million people went to the polls in Germany's most populous state, North Rhine-Westphalia. The results were losses for the center-left Social Democrats (SPD) and a bitter blow for the environmentalist Greens. The...