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Merz heads to Paris, Warsaw on first trip as German chancellor

Friedrich Merz, the newly appointed German Chancellor, will embark on his first international journey this Wednesday, visiting France and Poland. This trip is aimed at revitalizing Germany's relationships with key allies and reaffirming its presence on the global stage following a shaky start to......

Merz faces second round of voting for chancellor after setback

Germany's parliament will conduct a second vote on Tuesday to determine if Friedrich Merz will be appointed chancellor after he failed to gain enough support in the initial round. Merz, leader of the conservative CDU/CSU bloc, garnered 310 votes, falling short of the required majority by six votes.......

Hamas rejects further Gaza ceasefire talks amid ongoing Israeli offensive

Hamas has declared that engaging in new ceasefire discussions is pointless while Israel continues its military operations in the Gaza Strip, which the group describes as a campaign of starvation and extermination. Basem Naim, a senior Hamas political figure and former Gaza health minister, told AFP that......

French PM affirms La Grande Combe mosque murder as an act of Islamophobia

French Prime Minister François Bayrou has reiterated his stance that the brutal attack against a Muslim individual at a mosque last month constitutes an act of Islamophobia. His comments emerge amidst escalating political backlash and public discourse, with various political figures and activists......

Macron hosts Syria’s new leader in first European visit

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to welcome Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria's interim leader and former Islamist rebel, on Wednesday for his first official trip to Europe, according to the Élysée Palace. The French presidency announced that Macron will reaffirm France’s commitment......

Russia-Ukraine war update day 1161 key developments

On Tuesday night, waves of Russian drones targeted the Ukrainian cities of Kharkiv and Dnipro, killing at least one person and injuring 38 others, including two children. Russian authorities also announced the capture of Doroshivka, a village in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region. In Sumy province,......

Trump Pushes Fossil Fuel Revival With Energy Dominance Strategy

Since returning to office, Donald Trump has launched a sweeping overhaul of U.S. energy and environmental policy. His central aim is to reassert America’s “energy dominance” globally, even if it means reversing years of climate progress. Launch of the National Energy Dominance Council To......

Trump's challenge to U.S. historical alliances and global security architecture

Since his return to power, Donald Trump has fundamentally disrupted the balance of international relations established after World War II, weakening traditional alliances and questioning the structure of global security. Trump has made it clear that he is unwilling to maintain the historic alliances......

The U.S. support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara: A position reaffirmed under the Trump administration

The United States' support for Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara marked a significant step in the Kingdom’s international relations. This support, initially offered during Donald Trump’s first term, has only grown stronger. On April 8, 2025, during a visit by Moroccan Foreign......

Petition seeks political representation for Brits living abroad

A petition has emerged, urging the UK government to appoint Members of Parliament (MPs) dedicated to representing the interests of British citizens residing overseas—a move that mirrors systems already in place in countries like France and Italy. The petition, hosted on the UK Parliament's......

Macron Celebrates Morocco’s Kénitra-Marrakech High-Speed Rail Initiative

French President Emmanuel Macron has commended Morocco for its ambitious launch of the Kénitra-Marrakech high-speed rail line (LGV), a significant infrastructure project inaugurated by King Mohammed VI at the Rabat-Agdal train station. “Franco-Moroccan cooperation is advancing at high speed!......

Trump Criticizes Zelenskyy for Blocking Peace Talks with Russia

Former US President Donald Trump has publicly criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for rejecting any peace deal that involves conceding Crimea to Russia. According to Trump, Zelenskyy's firm stance is damaging ongoing negotiations aimed at ending the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Zelenskyy,......

Downgraded talks on Russian war in Ukraine amid diplomatic deadlock

U.S., Ukrainian, and European officials are scheduled to meet in London on Wednesday to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. However, expectations for any significant progress remain low after most foreign ministers withdrew from the meeting, despite U.S. efforts to push for a deal. U.S. Secretary......

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