Politics
Germany announced it will resume military equipment exports to Israel starting November 24, reversing the partial embargo imposed in August amid escalating conflict in Gaza. The German government cited the stabilization of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, effective since October 10, as the primary......
European defense leaders have raised alarms about the possibility of Russia launching an attack against a NATO member state earlier than previously expected. German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius indicated that while the original estimate......
Taiwan's Vice President, Hsiao Bi-khim, made history on Friday as the first sitting Taiwanese vice president to address the European Parliament in Brussels. Her speech highlighted Taiwan's democratic values and called for closer cooperation with Europe amid escalating tensions with China. A......
As the United Nations marks its 80th anniversary, world leaders convene at the General Assembly to address escalating conflicts, financial instability, and transformative global issues. The summit, held against the backdrop of wars, climate crises, and advancing technologies, aims to foster international......
Asylum applications to the European Union fell by 23% in the first half of 2025, driven by a sharp decline in Syrians seeking international protection, according to a report released Monday by the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA). Sharp decline in Syrian asylum claims Data from the EUAA revealed......
European leaders are making a concerted effort to influence U.S. President Donald Trump in the days leading up to his highly anticipated meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska. Fearing an outcome unfavorable to Ukraine, European heads of state aim to ensure Trump advocates......
Germany’s foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, has cautioned that Israel is becoming increasingly diplomatically isolated amid rising international criticism over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and mounting support for the recognition of a Palestinian state. Israel’s shrinking diplomatic......
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to work toward a “speedy ceasefire” in Gaza, as the protracted conflict continues to exacerbate humanitarian crises. The call, made on Friday, also emphasized the need for safe delivery of humanitarian aid......
European foreign ministers from Germany, France, and Britain are set to meet with Iran’s foreign minister on Friday in Geneva to discuss Tehran’s nuclear program, according to a German diplomatic source. Before the main meeting, the European officials will first confer with Kaja Kallas,......
BERLIN, June 15 — Germany, France, and the United Kingdom have expressed readiness to engage in immediate discussions with Iran over its nuclear program, in hopes of easing tensions across the Middle East, according to German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. During a diplomatic visit to the region,......
On Friday, June 6, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continued with significant violence and diplomatic tensions. In Kyiv, a series of drone attacks by Russia resulted in at least four deaths and 20 injuries, with 16 people hospitalized, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko. The strikes caused......
As Poland approaches its second round of presidential elections on June 1, the political landscape is sharply divided. Voters will choose between Rafał Trzaskowski, the center-right mayor of Warsaw backed by the Civic Coalition, and Karol Nawrocki, an independent aligned with the right-wing Law and......
On May 29, Ukraine launched a major overnight drone operation targeting key Russian military-industrial facilities in or near Moscow. Among the hit sites were the Angstrem microchip factory, the Kronstadt drone plant, and the Raduga missile facility. Russia responded by claiming its air defenses intercepted......
