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Vietnam approves bold reforms to streamline ministries

Vietnam’s Parliament has green-lighted bureaucratic reforms, slashing ministries, agencies and broadcasters to reduce red tape and boost growth. The changes risk short-term disruption but may offer long-term benefits. Vietnam’s communist government plans

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US says Trump-Putin meeting hinges on Ukraine war talks

A meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin depends on progress in talks on Ukraine, the top US diplomat said. The French president plans to warn Trump against

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End of an era? Europe’s shaky security strategy for Ukraine

Sidelined from talks on finding an end to the war in Ukraine, the European Union is scrambling to find a security strategy that is independent from an increasingly disengaged US. Expert observers

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Chinese naval ‘live-fire’ drills spark concern in Australia

The drills sparked a warning to airlines flying between Australian airports and New Zealand. Australia voiced concern Friday over Chinese warships conducting live-fire exercises off its coast in the Tasman Sea. “It is, as I understand

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German election: Parties face off over Ukraine, NATO, Trump

Top German politicians and chancellor candidates, in a final TV debate, traded blows over topics such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, defense expenditures, and healthcare. The debate kicked off with a discussion

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How Germany’s election may shape migration in the entire EU

Migration is a major topic of the German election campaign. Several parties want to introduce measures that could have a significant impact on the whole European Union. Permanent controls at the Schengen

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South Africa postpones budget in ‘unprecedented’ step

The African National Congress and Democratic Alliance disagree over proposed VAT increases, casting doubt on the ruling coalition’s ability to govern. South Africa on Wednesday took the “unprecedented” step of postponing its budget

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G20 foreign ministers gather in South Africa without Rubio

The meeting will focus on Gaza and Ukraine but countries from the Global South want to confront reform, climate change and economic fairness. US FM Marco Rubio is boycotting over South Africa’s

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Mexico: ‘Nothing illegal’ about US drone flights

After US media reported an increase in drone flights over Mexican territory, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum insisted that they form part of a yearslong collaboration between the two countries. The president of Mexico, Claudia

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German election: Afro-Germans hope for a better future

Immigration is one of the biggest political concerns in the upcoming German election on February 23. The African diaspora talks to DW about their hopes and fears. “If these elections could bring

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Donald Trump’s trio for the Balkans

President Trump’s new team for the Balkans includes some familiar faces with close ties to Serbia: son-in-law Jared Kushner, former special envoy Richard Grenell and ex-governor Rod Blagojevich. The first weeks of Donald

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