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G7 Foreign Ministers Meet in Niagara to Hear Ukraine’s Plea Amid Escalating War

Top diplomats from the Group of Seven (G7) nations gathered in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario , for high-stakes talks with Ukraine’s Foreign Minister as Russia intensifies its assault on Ukraine’s power grid. The meeting, hosted by Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand , comes at a critical moment as rolling blackouts sweep across Ukraine ahead of winter. Foreign ministers from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the European Union posed for a family photo before beginning discussions. Ukraine’s foreign minister is expected to brief the group on the humanitarian and security consequences of Russia’s latest attacks, which have left millions vulnerable to freezing temperatures. The summit is not limited to Ukraine. Ministers are also addressing broader geopolitical challenges, including instability in the Middle East and shifting trade relationships. Still, Ukraine remains the centerpiece of the agenda, with G7 leaders reaffirming ...
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Germany Empowers Police to Neutralize Rogue Drones Amid Rising Security Threats

                                     A sign with a drone ban is displayed outside the airport in Munich

Germany is moving to strengthen its domestic security by granting federal police the authority to shoot down drones that pose a threat to public safety and critical infrastructure. The decision follows a surge in drone sightings over airports, military bases, and industrial sites, many of which officials suspect are linked to Russian surveillance efforts.

The new legislation, announced by Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt and approved by the cabinet, will allow police to use a range of countermeasures—including electromagnetic pulses, jamming technology, and, if necessary, direct fire—to disable unmanned aerial vehicles. A dedicated counter-drone unit will also be established within the federal police.

The move comes after repeated disruptions at Munich Airport, where rogue drones forced the cancellation or diversion of dozens of flights, stranding thousands of passengers. Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized that Germany “will not allow itself to be intimidated” and vowed to defend the country against hybrid threats.

Germany joins other European nations, including France, Britain, and Lithuania, in expanding police powers to combat the growing risks posed by drones. The law still requires parliamentary approval but is expected to pass swiftly given the urgency of recent incidents.


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