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Shafaq News
12-07-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
EUAM appoints German police veteran to lead Iraq mission
Shafaq News – Baghdad The European Council has named German police official Ralf Schröder as the next head of the European Union Advisory Mission (EUAM) in Iraq, according to a statement published on the Council's website. Schröder, a senior officer with over 30 years of experience in the security sector, is widely recognized for his expertise in counter-terrorism and international security cooperation. His previous assignments include roles in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Sudan, where he worked with both German diplomatic missions and multilateral organizations such as the United Nations. In Iraq, Schröder previously led the security team at the German embassy and played a key role in supporting international stabilization efforts. Since November 2024, he has served as deputy head of EUAM Iraq. Launched in October 2017 at the request of the Iraqi government, EUAM Iraq was established to support the country's civilian security sector reform. The mission is headquartered in Baghdad, with a second office in Erbil, and has seen its yearly mandate renewed multiple times to maintain Iraq's changing priorities. EUAM Iraq provides strategic advice to Iraqi authorities on the development and implementation of a national security strategy, ensuring it aligns with broader national priorities. Its work also covers a range of areas, including institutional reform, combating organized crime and corruption, integrated border management, protection of cultural heritage, and support for counter-terrorism efforts.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Dennis Schröder agrees to 3-year, $45 million deal with Sacramento Kings
Dennis Schröder is on the move again. The 31-year-old free agent guard agreed to a three-year, $45 million deal with the Sacramento Kings, ESPN's Shams Charania reported Tuesday. In other words, Schröder will join his 10th team for his 13th NBA season. Advertisement Schröder was drafted No. 17 overall by the Atlanta Hawks in 2013 and spent five seasons with the organization. Since then, however, the German native has joined nine different franchises, now including the Kings. This past season, he scattered 75 regular-season games played across three teams and was even traded twice in less than 24 hours. Schröder began the 2024-25 season with the Brooklyn Nets, for whom he started 23 games and averaged 18.4 points and 6.6 assists. In December, the Golden State Warriors traded for him, but Schröder's scoring and assist averages dropped to 10.6 and 4.4, respectively, in 24 games and 18 starts with the Warriors. Advertisement Then, on Feb. 5, Golden State shipped Schröder off, as part of the five-team, blockbuster Jimmy Butler trade. Schröder was briefly rerouted to the Utah Jazz, who then traded him to Detroit on Feb. 6. That same week, in the wake of the jaw-dropping Luka Dončić trade, Schröder vocalized his frustrations with the NBA trade deadline in an interview with NBC Sports Bay Area, even comparing the trades to "modern slavery." "It's like modern slavery," Schröder said. "It's modern slavery at the end of the day. Everybody can decide where you're going, even if you have a contract. Yeah, of course, we make a lot of money and we can feed our families, but at the end of the day if they say, 'You're not coming to work tomorrow, you're going over there,' they can decide that." Despite his February whirlwind, Schröder found success in Detroit, where he joined the upstart Pistons. As a veteran backcourt piece, Schröder made only eight starts in his 28 games with the Pistons. Still, his impact was still felt with 10.8 points and 5.3 assists per contest. As was the case in Golden State, Schröder's field goal percentage hovered below 40% in Detroit — and his 3-point percentage sat below 33% — but he helped the Pistons earn the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Detroit previously hadn't made the postseason since 2019. Advertisement Schröder has played games for the Atlanta Hawks (2013-18), Oklahoma City Thunder (2018-20), Los Angeles Lakers (2020-21 and 2022-23), Boston Celtics (2021-22), Houston Rockets (2022), Toronto Raptors (2023-24), Brooklyn Nets (2024), Golden State Warriors (2024-25) and Detroit Pistons (2025). He'll now join a Sacramento Kings team that was in need of help at the point guard position. Prior to Tuesday's news, the Kings' only point guard was 23-year-old Devin Carter, who averaged just 11 minutes in 36 games as a rookie this past season. Sacramento finished 40-42 in 2024-25 and missed the playoffs.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Sacramento Kings land veteran guard Dennis Schröder as Pistons pull out of free agency shuffle
Dennis Schröder. Image via: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images The Sacramento Kings have made a strong backcourt move in NBA free agency, signing veteran point guard Dennis Schröder. The deal comes as the Detroit Pistons shift direction, pulling out of talks with Schröder and losing out on one of their most reliable midseason additions. Sacramento, coming off a 40–42 season, adds much-needed leadership and stability at the guard position while Detroit reshuffles. Dennis Schröder exits Detroit quietly, finds fresh opportunity with Sacramento Kings in free agency shake-up Dennis Schröder's NBA journey continues as he joins the Sacramento Kings, his 10th team since entering the league in 2013. The signing, reported by The Athletic's Fred Katz, ends any chance of a return to Detroit, where Schröder had quietly become a key contributor. After being acquired midseason from Golden State in the Jimmy Butler deal, he quickly settled in as Cade Cunningham's backup. He was averaging 10.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 5.3 assists across 28 games. Though not flashy, Schröder's consistent presence helped the Pistons secure a playoff spot, and his impact didn't go unnoticed. With his exit, the Pistons' backcourt rotation takes a hit. While Jaden Ivey is expected to return to full health and resume his role, the loss of Schröder's experience and steady hand will be felt. Detroit has attempted to fill the gap by signing veteran guard Caris LeVert on a two-year, $29 million deal, per reports. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Discover Hotel and Restaurant Management Programs in Asia LocalPlan Search Now Undo However, LeVert's injury history and position flexibility make him a different kind of contributor. Meanwhile, Detroit has paused talks with Malik Beasley amid off-court concerns and faces uncertainty with Tim Hardaway Jr.'s future. Pistons president Trajan Langdon had hoped to retain all three guards—Beasley, Hardaway Jr., and Schröder— but plans shifted quickly. As for the Kings, adding Schröder not only plugs a hole left by trading De'Aaron Fox to the Spurs but also gives Sacramento a chance to rebound from its first losing season in three years. With a seasoned floor general now in the mix, Sacramento's backcourt may have just found the direction it needed. Also Read: Paige Bueckers gets exciting WNBA news from Curt Miller ahead of All-Star night Schröder is expected to make his return in the upcoming season as a key star in the roster, helping out the Kings in their Championship dream. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Dallas Mavericks' Potential Free Agency Additions
The Dallas Mavericks are set to enter a crucial offseason with the top overall selection in the NBA Draft, but the most important additions will come during the free agency period. Presumably, the Mavericks will select Duke forward Cooper Flagg with the first selection in the draft, leaving just one major hole at the guard position heading into next season. Advertisement Dallas could look to fill this void in a multitude of ways throughout the offseason, but the team will have certain restrictions due to the new NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Currently, the Mavericks have a total of $193.6 million tied to 12 players and some dead cap space. This means the team will have a maximum of roughly $13 million to spend in free agency without moving on from players currently on the roster, according to Bleacher Report. However, the organization will also look to keep spending low to avoid additional penalties from the league for violating the second apron. Simply put, the Mavericks have very little cap space to fill an incredibly important need on the roster. Advertisement Below are three players in the upcoming free agency class who stand out as the most realistic based on the spending restrictions the Mavericks will have. Tyus Jones Dallas is desperate for a playmaking guard who can immediately step into the role as one of the team's main ball handlers, which is exactly the type of role that Jones can fill if signed in free agency. Jones is coming off a solid season with the Phoenix Suns, in which he averaged 10.2 points and 5.3 assists per game while shooting 41.4% from behind the three-point line despite playing just 26.8 minutes per game. Jones's ability to distribute the ball to other shooters while also knocking down an open shot would be paramount for a team that needs additional spacing and playmaking. Advertisement In addition to the fit on the court, Jones has shown a past willingness to sign a cheaper contract on a team that he believes could compete at a high level. This willingness was highlighted by his contract with the Phoenix Suns last season, which was worth just over $3 million for one year. If Jones is willing to sign a similar contract this offseason, then the Mavericks should be fully committed to bringing him to Dallas. Dennis Schröder Schröder has many of the playmaking skills needed to step into one of the main playmaking roles for Dallas next season, averaging 13.1 points and 5.4 assists per game with the Detroit Pistons, Brooklyn Nets, and Golden State Warriors last season. Advertisement Although Schröder struggles to shoot the three, making just 34.2% of his attempts last season, he makes up for this on the defensive side of the ball. Schröder has consistently proven to be one of the better on-ball defenders in the NBA, which is an attribute that Mavericks General Manager Nico Harrison has preached for the past year. The difficult part about potentially acquiring Schröder comes with the finances, as he could request more than the Mavericks are willing to pay on his new contract. Schröder is coming off a two-year contract worth just over $25 million and could be searching for a similar contract in free agency this offseason. Advertisement If Schröder does not receive a similar contract, the Mavericks should be prepared to offer him a slightly lower average per year with the potential to make more in the future with a strong season. D'Angelo Russell Another option for the Mavericks next season is Russell, who spent the 2024-25 season with the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets, averaging 12.6 points and 5.1 assists per game. Russell is the best ball handler of this group and has spent time working as a team's main playmaking option in the past, giving him ample experience to help lead the Mavericks through the first portion of the season without Irving. Advertisement Although Russell struggled to shoot during the 2024-25 season, making just 31.4% of his attempts, he has a history of shooting the ball well, with a career average of 36.5% from behind the three-point line. This spacing on the offensive end of the floor should be enough to make up for the issues defensively, as Russell often struggles on the defensive end due to a combination of mental lapses and effort. Russell is also coming off a large contract worth $36 million over two years, but he is very likely to take a pay cut this offseason after some of his struggles over the past two years.
New European
27-05-2025
- Politics
- New European
Germansplaining: Does Gerhard Schröder really have burnout?
The 81-year-old former chancellor was due to appear before a parliamentary inquiry in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern over his role in the Nord Stream 2 saga. But it doesn't look as if he will be grilled – respectfully – any time soon. Respect the elders, the saying goes – as old age usually brings wisdom and moral guidance. The bible even commands it: 'Honour the presence of an old man' (Leviticus 19:32). But what if the old man in question is Gerhard Schröder? Schröder has already cancelled his testimony twice, citing burnout. Let's rewind a bit. Nord Stream 2 – the twin pipeline to Nordstream 1, between Germany's Baltic Sea coast and Russia – was the £8.5bn project heavily criticised by Poland, the Baltics, Ukraine and the US (to name only a few). German, Austrian, French and Dutch-British companies cooperated to build it, but ownership was 100% Russky, via Gazprom. Due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine it never went into operation, and several mysterious explosions have since blown up one of the lines. It lies shattered at the bottom of the sea, a fancy playground for cod. There's more to it, though, which makes you think of a Banana- rather than a Bundesrepublik. Before 2022, the US had already slapped sanctions on companies involved, warning that Nordstream 2 would give the Kremlin dangerous leverage. Berlin didn't listen. And in the north-east, the SPD-CDU government of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern – a beautiful but perennially broke bit of the country – was keen on a slice of the action. So, in a stroke of genius, a philanthropic climate foundation was set up. Yes, really. The 'Stiftung Klima- und Umweltschutz' was established in early 2021, when the pipeline was nearly complete, to help finish it. The trick was this: companies could work with the (commercial arm of the) foundation, conveniently outside the reach of US sanctions, not with Nord Stream 2 AG, aka Gazprom. The Klimastiftung was bankrolled almost entirely by Nord Stream, with the state chucking in just a few coins of the roughly £17m capital to make it look official. Now, the state parliament is trying to find out who came up with this clever little workaround and whether Russia influenced political decisions. Enter Schröder. Or rather – not. The ex-chancellor is still chair of Nord Stream 2's board, despite the pipeline being as useful as a chocolate teapot. He was invited to testify before the committee twice. Both times he bailed for mental health reasons. In a recent letter to the committee, he said it was by no means certain recovery could 'be achieved this year'. Until then, he should avoid stressful situations, 'especially those that last for more than an hour and during which not everyone involved can take my health situation into consideration'. Coincidentally, he seemed perfectly cheerful just last week when attending a parliamentary session in Hanover to watch the election of the new Ministerpräsident of Lower Saxony. While further north, in Schwerin, MPs are waiting in vain for the former chancellor's appearance. Well, Schröder has long been known for his subtle middle-finger attitude, which is why his letter also states that he, Schröder, was right all along. To be competitive, he wrote, Germany's industry needs cheap energy, and as renewables are still not reliably available 24/7 and nuclear is off the table, 'I am in favour of natural gas and a pipeline is more environmentally friendly than a tanker powered by heavy fuel oil that brings us LNG gas,' he writes. Mecklenburg's Green Party MPs are now demanding a medical certificate from a public health officer. As if someone who has no scruples and calls Vladimir Putin a friend would have trouble coming up with any attestation needed… But that isn't saying Schröder has no burnout. According to Bild, his bank – the Sparkasse Hannover – has blocked transfers suspected of being Russian, fearing US sanctions. Since mid-2024, he has allegedly missed out on around half a million euros. Nord Stream 2 had been paying him €200,000 every six months – for what, exactly, is anyone's guess – but now the money is sent back to Gazprombank in Luxembourg. Interestingly, last June, Hanover's Green Party mayor joined the Sparkasse board. He had wanted to strip Schröder of his honorary citizenship, but Gerhard beat him to it and handed it back himself. So here he is: snubbed at home, his Berlin office taken from him, unpaid by Moscow, with even the local savings bank giving him the cold shoulder. If that doesn't cause burnout, what does?
