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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 weeks 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 weeks ago
Ukraine updates: Trump, Putin agree on 30-day energy truce
Ukraine updates: Trump, Putin agree on 30-day energy truce

Ukraine updates: Trump, Putin agree on 30-day energy truce

The two leaders agreed on a 30-day ceasefire for energy and infrastructure. Additional negotiations are set to begin “immediately” in the Middle East, the White House said. Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump agreed in
4 weeks 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
4 weeks 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
1 month ago
What would it cost Europe to defend itself without the US?
What would it cost Europe to defend itself without the US?

What would it cost Europe to defend itself without the US?

Donald Trump’s controversial initiative to end the war in Ukraine has reignited the longstanding issue of how Europe can fend for itself. And what would that mean for the continent economically and
1 month ago