Day: August 30, 2022

Karl May’s Winnetou Draws Eye of the Woke

Out of caution not to be seen as inflicting “racist stereotypes” upon consumers or purveying material rife with “cultural appropriation,” German publisher Ravensburger anticipates canceling Winnetou as part of its future offerings.

Austrian Energy Giant Seeks Emergency State Support 

The Austrian energy giant’s call for financial assistance came a day before Uniper, one of Germany’s largest energy companies, asked for more state-backed loans to cope with runaway costs.

Ukraine Launches Counteroffensive

Ukrainian forces are in the stage of shaping operations to push back against Russian occupation in the south. 

Germany to Rework Gas Levy

Germany’s gas levy was meant to help large energy providers in financial distress, but after learning that successful companies who continue to make billions of profits applied for support as well, the levy will be reworked.

Conquering Without a King: Drawing Lessons from Biblical Monarchy

The Bible recommends that kings be anointed after the conquest of their realm. Institutions are not to be founded in the throes of a crisis, which would result in their legitimising themselves through that crisis and so perpetuating it.

Karl May’s Winnetou Draws Eye of the Woke

Karl May’s Winnetou Draws Eye of the Woke

Out of caution not to be seen as inflicting “racist stereotypes” upon consumers or purveying material rife with “cultural appropriation,” German publisher Ravensburger anticipates canceling Winnetou as part of its future offerings.

August 30, 2022
Austrian Energy Giant Seeks Emergency State Support 

Austrian Energy Giant Seeks Emergency State Support 

The Austrian energy giant’s call for financial assistance came a day before Uniper, one of Germany’s largest energy companies, asked for more state-backed loans to cope with runaway costs.

August 30, 2022
Morocco Recalls Ambassador from Tunisia 

Morocco Recalls Ambassador from Tunisia 

Morocco and Tunisia recall ambassadors following Tunisian invitation to Western Saharan leader Brahim Ghal.

August 30, 2022
Rumors of Resignation Continue to Swirl Around Pope Francis

Rumors of Resignation Continue to Swirl Around Pope Francis

Francis’ coterie of cardinals is known to largely agree with his vision of a more ‘progressive’ and ‘inclusive’ Church.  

August 30, 2022
Ukraine Launches Counteroffensive

Ukraine Launches Counteroffensive

Ukrainian forces are in the stage of shaping operations to push back against Russian occupation in the south. 

August 30, 2022
Germany to Rework Gas Levy

Germany to Rework Gas Levy

Germany’s gas levy was meant to help large energy providers in financial distress, but after learning that successful companies who continue to make billions of profits applied for support as well, the levy will be reworked.

August 30, 2022
Conquering Without a King: Drawing Lessons from Biblical Monarchy

Conquering Without a King: Drawing Lessons from Biblical Monarchy

The Bible recommends that kings be anointed after the conquest of their realm. Institutions are not to be founded in the throes of a crisis, which would result in their legitimising themselves through that crisis and so perpetuating it.

August 30, 2022