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Scholz says Musk support for far-right 'threatens democracy'
Scholz says Musk support for far-right 'threatens democracy'

Scholz says Musk support for far-right ‘threatens democracy’

US tech billionaire Elon Musk’s support for far-right parties endangers Europe’s democratic development, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said. Scholz also said he did not expect the US to stop aid to Ukraine
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German chancellor candidate Merz slams Musk over AfD stance
German chancellor candidate Merz slams Musk over AfD stance

German chancellor candidate Merz slams Musk over AfD stance

After Tesla CEO Elon Musk praised the AfD in an article published by a German daily, the leading candidate for chancellor, Friedrich Merz, hit back, decrying Musk’s interference as “intrusive and pretentious.”
3 weeks ago
Pakistan military court convicts 60 over pro-Khan unrest
Pakistan military court convicts 60 over pro-Khan unrest

Pakistan military court convicts 60 over pro-Khan unrest

The men were among hundreds arrested after they attacked military and government buildings following former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s arrest. The military tribunals have been widely criticized by the West. A military
3 weeks ago
South Korea: Lawmakers vote to impeach Han Duck-soo
South Korea: Lawmakers vote to impeach Han Duck-soo

South Korea: Lawmakers vote to impeach Han Duck-soo

The main opposition party in South Korea introduced a bill to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo. There is concern the measure could deepen an ongoing constitutional crisis. South Korea’s parliament on Friday
3 weeks ago
Former Indian PM Manmohan Singh dies, aged 92
Former Indian PM Manmohan Singh dies, aged 92

Former Indian PM Manmohan Singh dies, aged 92

The 92-year-old was praised for his “immense wisdom and integrity,” having turned India into an economic powerhouse. But his tenure was stained by corruption allegations and high inflation. Former Indian Prime Minister
3 weeks ago
South Korea lawmakers seek to impeach acting president
South Korea lawmakers seek to impeach acting president

South Korea lawmakers seek to impeach acting president

The main opposition party in South Korea has introduced a bill to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo. It plans to seek a vote on the measure, potentially deepening a constitutional crisis. South
3 weeks ago
How German Chancellor Olaf Scholz became so unpopular
How German Chancellor Olaf Scholz became so unpopular

How German Chancellor Olaf Scholz became so unpopular

Despite poor approval ratings, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is running again as the Social Democrats’ top candidate in the 2025 federal election. Why did the German government become so unpopular during his
3 weeks ago
Japan FM visits China, seeking 'positive direction' for ties
Japan FM visits China, seeking 'positive direction' for ties

Japan FM visits China, seeking ‘positive direction’ for ties

Takeshi Iwaya made his first trip to Beijing since becoming Japan’s foreign minister in October. Chinese officials said often difficult bilateral ties were “at a critical period of improvement and development.” Japanese Foreign
3 weeks ago
South Korea's Yoon defies summons over martial law order
South Korea's Yoon defies summons over martial law order

South Korea’s Yoon defies summons over martial law order

Yoon Suk Yeol defies another request for questioning over his failed attempt to impose martial law earlier this month. South Korea’s suspended President Yoon Suk Yeolon Wednesday refused to honor a summons from the state’s anti-corruption
3 weeks ago
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