Kurdistan at a Crossroads: Internal Unity and External Peace Efforts Gain Momentum ERBIL, 20 January 2026 – The Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) is navigating a period of significant transition on multiple fronts. Domestically, the long-stalled government formation process shows signs of breakthrough as the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) […]

DAX Slumps on Renewed US-EU Trade Tensions FRANKFURT, 20 January 2026 – Germany’s benchmark DAX 40 index closed at its lowest level in two weeks on Monday, pressured by renewed fears of a transatlantic trade war after US President Trump announced new tariffs on imports from several European nations, including Germany. The Tariff Threat In

Parloa: Berlin’s AI Unicorn Transforming Customer Service with Agentic Agents Berlin, 19 January 2026 – In a significant milestone for the European technology sector, Berlin-based artificial intelligence startup Parloa cemented its status as a German unicorn in 2025. The company, which specialises in Agentic AI for customer experience, secured a $120 million (approximately €106 million)

ZDF Streaming Portal Surpasses Commercial Rivals in German Market Reach MAINZ, 19 January 2026 – Germany’s public broadcaster ZDF has successfully transformed its traditional media library into a modern streaming portal, now reaching more than 60% of the population aged 14 and above. According to the latest ARD/ZDF media usage study, the public broadcasting streaming