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Doctors’ union issues strike notice
Doctors’ union issues strike notice

Doctors’ union issues strike notice

Doctors’ union BVAS-ABSyM has submitted a strike notice for Monday 7 July in protest at the reform plans of federal Health minister Frank Vandenbroucke, the union confirmed on Saturday. Representatives handed over
1 day ago
EU Parliament debates €20m plan for monthly scaffolding
EU Parliament debates €20m plan for monthly scaffolding

EU Parliament debates €20m plan for monthly scaffolding

Brussels – Officials in the European Parliament are evaluating a €20 million proposal for the monthly dismantling of scaffolding to ensure the debating chamber remains accessible during renovation works, the Telegraph reported.
3 months ago
Government plans consumer courts: Beenders aims for legal ease
Government plans consumer courts: Beenders aims for legal ease

Government plans consumer courts: Beenders aims for legal ease

Brussels -Special courts are planned by the federal government to accommodate consumer legal claims. Vooruit Minister of Consumer Protection Rob Beenders disclosed this information through a Het Laatste Nieuws interview. The federal
3 months ago
Kremlin sabotages peace talks: new unacceptable demands on Ukraine
Kremlin sabotages peace talks: new unacceptable demands on Ukraine

Kremlin sabotages peace talks: new unacceptable demands on Ukraine

Negotiations between Russia’s representatives and international mediators have once again reached a deadlock. The Kremlin continues to make ultimatum demands that have nothing to do with a genuine peace process. Sources familiar
3 months ago
US updates: Trump orders closure of Department of Education
US updates: Trump orders closure of Department of Education

US updates: Trump orders closure of Department of Education

US President Trump has signed an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education. The move comes as courts confront questions on the legality of several of his administration’s actions. President Donald
3 months ago
Russia's Medvedev compares Germany's Merz to Nazi Goebbels
Russia's Medvedev compares Germany's Merz to Nazi Goebbels

Russia’s Medvedev compares Germany’s Merz to Nazi Goebbels

Former Russian President Medvedev compared Friedrich Merz, Germany’s likely next chancellor, to Nazi propaganda chief Joseph Goebbels. Meanwhile, Moscow has declared another German political organization “undesirable.” “You’re not in power yet but
3 months ago
Istanbul mayor arrest was to stop presidency bid: opposition
Istanbul mayor arrest was to stop presidency bid: opposition

Istanbul mayor arrest was to stop presidency bid: opposition

The leader of Turkey’s CHP party said Erdogan fears competition from the arrested Ekrem Imamoglu. The arrest sparked nationwide protests, with Germany’s chancellor calling it “very bad” for Turkey’s EU relations. Thousands
3 months ago
Germany reopens embassy in Syria after 13-year closure
Germany reopens embassy in Syria after 13-year closure

Germany reopens embassy in Syria after 13-year closure

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock reopened her country’s embassy in Damascus during a visit to the Syrian capital. The diplomatic mission was closed 13 years ago in the early days of the
3 months ago
India detains protesting farmers, camps bulldozed
India detains protesting farmers, camps bulldozed

India detains protesting farmers, camps bulldozed

Farmers protested on highways in northern India. Many camped out due to a long-standing dispute over crop price guarantees. Police in India’s northern state of Punjab detained hundreds of farmers who have been protesting for over
3 months ago
Indonesia passes bill allowing military in more govt roles
Indonesia passes bill allowing military in more govt roles

Indonesia passes bill allowing military in more govt roles

The controversial amendments were backed by general-turned-president Prabowo Subianto. Rights groups are concerned the law will take the Southeast Asian country back to the days of its brutal dictatorship. Indonesia’s parliament has passed
3 months ago
Germany updates US travel advice after citizens detained
Germany updates US travel advice after citizens detained

Germany updates US travel advice after citizens detained

The Foreign Office stressed that the new advisory does not constitute a travel warning. It comes after US immigration authorities detained multiple German nationals upon arrival. Berlin has updated its travel advice
3 months ago
Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy agrees to 'partial ceasefire'
Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy agrees to 'partial ceasefire'

China executed 4 Canadians this year, Ottawa says

The four Canadian citizens were executed by China despite former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s appeal for clemency. China claims the Canadians were guilty of drug offenses. China executed four Canadian nationals in recent
3 months ago
Greenpeace liable for millions in pipeline lawsuit
Greenpeace liable for millions in pipeline lawsuit

Greenpeace liable for millions in pipeline lawsuit

A US jury has awarded a pipeline company hundreds of millions of dollars in damages after the company sued Greenpeace for playing a big role in 2016 protests against the Dakota Access
3 months ago
Nigeria suspends oil-state governor, declares emergency rule
Nigeria suspends oil-state governor, declares emergency rule

Nigeria suspends oil-state governor, declares emergency rule

The president accused the Rivers State governor of being unable to control vandals and militants in the region. The suspension marks the first declaration of emergency rule since 2013. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu
3 months ago
Germany's Bundestag votes in favor of reforming 'debt brake'
Germany's Bundestag votes in favor of reforming 'debt brake'

Germany’s Bundestag votes in favor of reforming ‘debt brake’

The multibillion-euro package loosens borrowing limits and allows new investments in defense, infrastructure and climate. The plan was backed by the conservative CDU/CSU alliance, center-left SPD and Greens. Germany’s lower house of
3 months ago
Germany faces cuts along with financial package, Merz says
Germany faces cuts along with financial package, Merz says

Germany faces cuts along with financial package, Merz says

Germany’s likely next conservative CDU chancellor, Friedrich Merz, said cost-cutting must be discussed during coalition talks with the center-left Social Democrats. That comes after he backed a historic spending package. Conservative leader Friedrich
3 months ago
Nigeria: Explosion reported at major oil pipeline
Nigeria: Explosion reported at major oil pipeline

Nigeria: Explosion reported at major oil pipeline

Authorities have not yet determined the cause or scale of the damage at the Trans-Niger Pipeline. A section of the Trans-Niger Pipeline, one of Nigeria’s biggest pipelines, has exploded, media reported on Tuesday. The
3 months ago
India: Nagpur sees clashes over Mughal emperor's tomb
India: Nagpur sees clashes over Mughal emperor's tomb

India: Nagpur sees clashes over Mughal emperor’s tomb

The clashes centered around demands from Hindu nationalists for the removal of the tomb of the former Muslim emperor Aurangzeb. Several people, including police officers, have been injured. Around a dozen people
3 months ago
Belgium, Rwanda expel diplomats over DR Congo conflict
Belgium, Rwanda expel diplomats over DR Congo conflict

Belgium, Rwanda expel diplomats over DR Congo conflict

Rwanda has accused Belgium of repeatedly undermining Rwanda over the M23 offensive in Congo. Belgium and Rwanda are expelling each other’s diplomats in tit-for-tat moves as part of an escalating dispute over the conflict in
3 months ago
Serbian government denies using 'sonic weapon' at protest
Serbian government denies using 'sonic weapon' at protest

Serbian government denies using ‘sonic weapon’ at protest

Protesters had accused the police of using the outlawed device against crowds as hundreds of thousands gathered in Belgrade. The protests were described as the largest in Serbia’s history. Serbia’s president Aleksandar Vucic has denied
3 months ago
Germany: Parties reportedly agree on historic debt deal
Germany: Parties reportedly agree on historic debt deal

Germany: Parties reportedly agree on historic debt deal

The CDU/CSU bloc and the SPD have reached an agreement with the Greens on a massive increase in government borrowing, news agencies report, citing party sources. The conservative CDU/CSU bloc of German election winner
3 months ago
China, Russia, Iran diplomats hold nuclear talks
China, Russia, Iran diplomats hold nuclear talks

China, Russia, Iran diplomats hold nuclear talks

Senior diplomats from China, Russia and Iran have gathered in Beijing to talk about Iran’s nuclear program. China has called for a “diplomatic” Iran nuclear solution. Diplomats from China, Russia and Iran met in Beijing
3 months ago
EU to invest $5bn in South Africa after US aid withdrawal
EU to invest $5bn in South Africa after US aid withdrawal

EU to invest $5bn in South Africa after US aid withdrawal

Donald Trump’s cancellation of millions in aid to the country left a massive funding gap. The EU’s investment package includes funding to boost vaccine manufacturing and for a transition to clean energy.
3 months ago
US judges order White House to reinstate fired workers
US judges order White House to reinstate fired workers

US judges order White House to reinstate fired workers

The rulings come as the Trump administration had demanded that government agencies submit plans for a second wave of mass layoffs and budget cuts this week. Two judges ordered US President Donald
3 months ago
Trump tells NATO chief the US needs Greenland
Trump tells NATO chief the US needs Greenland

Trump tells NATO chief the US needs Greenland

US President Donald Trump told NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte that the US needs control of Greenland. US President Donald Trump told NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte that US control of Greenland was necessary for international security. During
3 months ago
Civil society in the crosshairs in Central, Eastern Europe
Civil society in the crosshairs in Central, Eastern Europe

Civil society in the crosshairs in Central, Eastern Europe

Faced with political challenges at home and emboldened by President Trump’s dismantling of USAID, the illiberal governments of Hungary, Serbia and Slovakia are cracking down on civil society organizations. Delighted by Donald
3 months ago
Taiwan leader promises to counter China 'infiltration'
Taiwan leader promises to counter China 'infiltration'

Taiwan leader promises to counter China ‘infiltration’

Taiwan accuses China of trying to intimidate it into relinquishing its independence. Beijing considers the democratically governed island as part of its own territory. Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te on Thursday called for tougher
3 months ago
DR Congo, M23 rebels to hold peace talks in Angola
DR Congo, M23 rebels to hold peace talks in Angola

DR Congo, M23 rebels to hold peace talks in Angola

Despite previously refusing to engage in negotiations, Congolese officials have agreed to meet M23 rebels in Luanda to discuss an end to the deadly conflict. The Democratic Republic of Congo’s government and the rebel
3 months ago
Dutch lawmakers object to EU's multibillion defense proposal
Dutch lawmakers object to EU's multibillion defense proposal

Dutch lawmakers object to EU’s multibillion defense proposal

The Dutch parliament narrowly rejected the EU’s ReArm Europe defense plan, citing concerns over national debt. The government is now divided on its next steps. The Netherlands’ parliament on Tuesday narrowly voted against
3 months ago
Georgia: Ex-President Saakashvili jailed for 9 more years
Georgia: Ex-President Saakashvili jailed for 9 more years

Georgia: Ex-President Saakashvili jailed for 9 more years

Chaos erupted in the Georgian courtroom as the verdict was announced, with Mikheil Saakashvili’s supporters calling the judge a ”slave” of the current government. Saakashvili was found guilty of embezzlement. Former Georgian President Mikheil
3 months ago
Demokraatit wins Greenland parliamentary election
Demokraatit wins Greenland parliamentary election

Demokraatit wins Greenland parliamentary election

Greenland’s legislative elections could set a path toward independence. It comes after Donald Trump announced he wished for the US to acquire the autonomous Danish territory. With the majority of votes counted,
3 months ago
Serbia: Student protesters block public TV station
Serbia: Student protesters block public TV station

Serbia: Student protesters block public TV station

The anti-government protesters have said the blockade will continue for at least 22 hours. They accuse Serbia’s public broadcaster of being biased toward President Aleksandar Vucic. Hundreds of student protesters blocked Serbia’s public television
3 months ago
Syria: Sharaa signs integration deal with Kurdish-led forces
Syria: Sharaa signs integration deal with Kurdish-led forces

Syria: Sharaa signs integration deal with Kurdish-led forces

Syria’s Kurds have agreed to integrate their de facto autonomous institutions into the new Syrian government. In return, they have been promised constitutional and language rights. The Syrian interim government signed an agreement on
3 months ago
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles — Seoul
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles — Seoul

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles — Seoul

The missiles were launched from North Korea’s Hwanghae province. Last week, Kim Yo Jong warned against further “provocations” after the US deployed an aircraft carrier to South Korea. South Korea’s military reported that North
3 months ago
Mark Carney to become Canada's new prime minister
Mark Carney to become Canada's new prime minister

Mark Carney to become Canada’s new prime minister

The former central bank governor will have to deal with tariff threats from US President Donald Trump and face the opposition Conservatives in the upcoming election. Mark Carney, the former central bank
3 months ago
Bosnian Serb leader Dodik rejects court summons
Bosnian Serb leader Dodik rejects court summons

Bosnian Serb leader Dodik rejects court summons

With Bosnia-Herzegovina facing a deepening legal crisis, Serb leader Milorad Dodik doubled down on denying the authority of the country’s prosecutors. The head of Republika Srpska, a predominantly Serb entity inside Bosnia-Herzegovina, said
4 months ago
South Korea: Court cancels Yoon arrest warrant
South Korea: Court cancels Yoon arrest warrant

South Korea: Court cancels Yoon arrest warrant

South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol could be released from jail after a court order lifting the arrest warrant against him. A South Korean court on Friday lifted an arrest warrant issued against
4 months ago
Mozambique: Police fire live rounds at opposition rally
Mozambique: Police fire live rounds at opposition rally

Mozambique: Police fire live rounds at opposition rally

Gunshots were heard at an anti-government march in Maputo. The opposition has accused the ruling party of clinging on to power by rigging the presidential vote last year. Mozambican police fired live
4 months ago
India: Delhi pledges to flatten garbage mountain
India: Delhi pledges to flatten garbage mountain

India: Delhi pledges to flatten garbage mountain

The Bhalswa waste mountain in the capital’s northern outskirts has long been an eyesore and a public health hazard. Delhi’s new government says it’s confident it can clean it up. The newly
4 months ago
German election: Scholz meets Merz for talks on Ukraine
German election: Scholz meets Merz for talks on Ukraine

German election: Scholz meets Merz for talks on Ukraine

Leaders in Germany’s likely next coalition have met to discuss Ukraine policy and security. Outgoing Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock says she wants no leading role in her Green Party parliamentary group. Outgoing
4 months ago
Taiwan says 'impossible' for US to abandon Indo-Pacific
Taiwan says 'impossible' for US to abandon Indo-Pacific

Taiwan says ‘impossible’ for US to abandon Indo-Pacific

Taiwan says it will increase its defense spending and help its semiconductor industry expand to the US — both issues that Trump had complained about. The United States will “not abandon” the Asia-Pacific region
4 months ago
Trump confirms Canada, Mexico tariffs to take effect
Trump confirms Canada, Mexico tariffs to take effect

Trump confirms Canada, Mexico tariffs to take effect

The 25% tariffs came into effect at 0501 UTC on Tuesday as planned, in the absence of a deal. Canada vowed to impose retaliatory 25% tariffs. US President Donald Trump said on Monday that
4 months ago
UN rights chief voices concern at new US political direction
UN rights chief voices concern at new US political direction

UN rights chief voices concern at new US political direction

The UN’s Volker Türk has noted a worrying “fundamental shift” in the rights situation in Donald Trump’s America. Among other things, he decried the huge powers of “unelected tech oligarchs.” Basic human
4 months ago
Austria swears in centrist coalition without far right
Austria swears in centrist coalition without far right

Austria swears in centrist coalition without far right

The winner of September elections, the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ), must now go into opposition after a long search for a viable coalition. A three-way coalition of centrist parties was sworn into government
4 months ago
Social Democrats lead Hamburg state election: early results
Social Democrats lead Hamburg state election: early results

Social Democrats lead Hamburg state election: early results

A week after a poor showing in Germany’s federal elections, Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s center-left party has won more than 30% of the vote, according to preliminary official results. Germany’s Social Democrats (SPD) and the Greens look
4 months ago
Austria's 3-way coalition gets final vote of approval
Austria's 3-way coalition gets final vote of approval

Austria’s 3-way coalition gets final vote of approval

After a five-month wait, the Alpine nation’s new government is set to be sworn in after the third member of a proposed coalition, the liberal NEOS party, approved the deal. Austria’s liberal NEOS party
4 months ago
Germany's Merz in Paris for talks with President Macron
Germany's Merz in Paris for talks with President Macron

Germany’s Merz in Paris for talks with President Macron

After securing the largest share in the German election, Conservative party leader Friedrich Merz has met French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. They discussed European security in the face of a shifting
4 months ago
German election: CDU/CSU, SPD begin preliminary talks
German election: CDU/CSU, SPD begin preliminary talks

German election: CDU/CSU, SPD begin preliminary talks

Friedrich Merz aims to swiftly form government after his conservative bloc’s February 23 election win. SPD leader Lars Klingbeil stressed a coalition with the CDU/CSU was “not automatic” amid key policy disagreements.
4 months ago
German election: CDU/CSU and SPD to begin preliminary talks
German election: CDU/CSU and SPD to begin preliminary talks

German election: CDU/CSU and SPD to begin preliminary talks

Germany’s conservative CDU/CSU bloc, which won last week’s elections, and the Social Democrats plan to begin initial exploratory talks on Friday about the possibility of forming a coalition government. The conservative CDU/CSU bloc led
4 months ago
Trump says he will slap European goods with 25% tariff
Trump says he will slap European goods with 25% tariff

Trump says he will slap European goods with 25% tariff

President Trump has said the European Union has taken advantage of the US. He said the bloc was formed “in order to screw the United States.” US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that European
4 months ago
Romania: Prosecutors probe canceled election front-runner
Romania: Prosecutors probe canceled election front-runner

Romania: Prosecutors probe canceled election front-runner

Far-right populist Calin Georgescu, who won the first round of the annulled presidential elections in Romania last year, is accused, among other things, of promoting antisemitism and spreading false information. Romanian prosecutors said
4 months ago
Taiwan dispatches forces as China holds live-fire drills
Taiwan dispatches forces as China holds live-fire drills

Taiwan dispatches forces as China holds live-fire drills

China’s state news agency has reported that a high-ranking political leader had called for a greater reunification push this week. Taiwan on Wednesday dispatched naval, air and land forces in response to China’s “live-fire” drills
4 months ago
EU launches Clean Industrial Deal to overhaul energy sector
EU launches Clean Industrial Deal to overhaul energy sector

EU launches Clean Industrial Deal to overhaul energy sector

The Clean Industrial Deal will support renewable energy sources within the European Union. The EU is facing cheaper competition from abroad and the threat of US tariffs. The European Commission will outline its Clean
4 months ago
Trump touts $5 Million 'gold card' visas for the rich
Trump touts $5 Million 'gold card' visas for the rich

Trump touts $5 Million ‘gold card’ visas for the rich

The US President says the card would offer residency and a path to citizenship and attract ‘wealthy people.’ US President Donald Trump on Tuesday revealed plans to sell new “gold card” US residency permits at $5 million
4 months ago
US: DOGE employees resign over destruction
US: DOGE employees resign over destruction

US: DOGE employees resign over destruction

Some 21 employees from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have said they won’t use their skills to “dismantle critical public services.” Undeterred, Elon Musk repeated threats to fire federal workers. On
4 months ago
German election: Merz to 'intensify' SPD coalition talks
German election: Merz to 'intensify' SPD coalition talks

German election: Merz to ‘intensify’ SPD coalition talks

Conservative leader Friedrich Merz says he aiming to close a coalition agreement with the SPD in a “short time.” Meanwhile, talks are ongoing on how to increase defense spending. Christian Democrat (CDU) leader
4 months ago
Syrian conference seeks way forward after Assad ouster
Syrian conference seeks way forward after Assad ouster

Syrian conference seeks way forward after Assad ouster

Syria has held a wide-based conference on the country’s future after the ouster of Bashar Assad. But although the interim president stressed unity, minority groups complained of under-representation. Around 600 people from
4 months ago
Russian security chief boosts ties with Indonesia's Subianto
Russian security chief boosts ties with Indonesia's Subianto

Russian security chief boosts ties with Indonesia’s Subianto

Indonesia, southeast Asia’s largest economy, has long maintained a neutral foreign policy. But President Prabowo Subianto appears keen to deepen defense and security ties with Russia. Senior Russian security official Sergei Shoigu
4 months ago
A guide to Germany's political parties
A guide to Germany's political parties

A guide to Germany’s political parties

Here’s a look at Germany’s political parties — CDU, CSU, SPD, FDP, Left Party, Greens, AfD, BSW — who they are and what they want. Christian Democratic Union (CDU)/Christian Social Union (CSU)
4 months ago
Vietnam approves bold reforms to streamline ministries
Vietnam approves bold reforms to streamline ministries

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
4 months ago
Chinese naval 'live-fire' drills spark concern in Australia
Chinese naval 'live-fire' drills spark concern in Australia

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
4 months ago
German election: Parties face off over Ukraine, NATO, Trump
German election: Parties face off over Ukraine, NATO, Trump

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
4 months ago
South Africa postpones budget in 'unprecedented' step
South Africa postpones budget in 'unprecedented' step

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
4 months ago
Mexico: 'Nothing illegal' about US drone flights
Mexico: 'Nothing illegal' about US drone flights

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
4 months ago
German election: Afro-Germans hope for a better future
German election: Afro-Germans hope for a better future

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
4 months ago
Donald Trump's trio for the Balkans
Donald Trump's trio for the Balkans

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
4 months ago
Brazil prosecutor charges Bolsonaro with 2022 coup plot
Brazil prosecutor charges Bolsonaro with 2022 coup plot

Brazil prosecutor charges Bolsonaro with 2022 coup plot

Brazil’s former leader, Jair Bolsonaro, is formally charged with attempting a coup to stay in office after losing the 2022 election. Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro knew and agreed to a plan to poison
4 months ago
US: Judge won't block Musk from firing federal workers
US: Judge won't block Musk from firing federal workers

US: Judge won’t block Musk from firing federal workers

US President Donald Trump’s administration scored a victory when a judge opted not to immediately stop Elon Musk’s DOGE from ordering the firing of federal workers or accessing the databases of seven
4 months ago
Germany: Funeral held for former President Horst Köhler
Germany: Funeral held for former President Horst Köhler

Germany: Funeral held for former President Horst Köhler

Horst Köhler spent most of his early life as a refugee and became a highly popular president. He was also lauded for his post-presidency activism. The state funeral for former German President Horst
4 months ago
Canadian warship passing through Taiwan Strait irks China
Canadian warship passing through Taiwan Strait irks China

Canadian warship passing through Taiwan Strait irks China

The Taiwan Strait separates Taiwan from mainland China, and Beijing claims jurisdiction over the maritime territory. Earlier this month, two US vessels also crossed the waterbody. China’s military on Monday said a Canadian
4 months ago
MSC 2025: France plans Ukraine summit amid US fallout
MSC 2025: France plans Ukraine summit amid US fallout

MSC 2025: France plans Ukraine summit amid US fallout

European and US leaders have diverged on how to deal with Russia’s war on Ukraine during the Munich Security Conference. German Chancellor Scholz, along with others, has been critical of US comments.
4 months ago
US updates: Trump meets India's Modi, announces tariffs
US updates: Trump meets India's Modi, announces tariffs

US updates: Trump meets India’s Modi, announces tariffs

US President Donald Trump met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who Trump called a “great friend,” while also warning him of tariffs after signing a sweeping new order. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived
4 months ago
German election: Scholz floats legal case over racism claim
German election: Scholz floats legal case over racism claim

German election: Scholz floats legal case over racism claim

Germany’s chancellor Olaf Scholz has denied the allegation that he made a “racist outburst” against an opposition politician. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he might take legal action over the report claiming that he
4 months ago
Hungary's Orban hosts Germany's AfD leader Alice Weidel
Hungary's Orban hosts Germany's AfD leader Alice Weidel

Hungary’s Orban hosts Germany’s AfD leader Alice Weidel

AfD candidate for chancellor Alice Weidel’s visit to Hungary marks the first time Orban has hosted a politician from the far-right German party. Hungary’s nationalist Prime Minister Victor Orban hosted and endorsed Germany’s far-right AfD
4 months ago