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German chancellor Merz to visit White House for first official meeting

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is scheduled to visit the United States next Thursday for his first official trip since taking office on May 6. During his visit, he will meet with President Donald Trump at the White House, according to a statement released by the German government. The agenda for the......

Poland faces pivotal presidential runoff amid deep divisions

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......

Ursula von der Leyen calls for a new Pax Europaea on security

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed the creation of a new “Pax Europaea” in the realm of security, envisioning a more autonomous and united Europe. She made this appeal during the Charlemagne Prize ceremony in Aachen, where she was honored for her efforts in maintaining......

Russia-Ukraine war: Key developments day 1,190

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......

Drone strikes and ground advances persist amid Russia-Ukraine peace efforts

Despite Moscow's recent claims of finalizing a peace proposal to end the war, both Russia and Ukraine have intensified drone attacks overnight, escalating hostilities across several regions. On Tuesday, Ukraine’s air force reported that 60 Russian drones were deployed, injuring 10 civilians.......

Germany lifts weapon range restrictions for Ukraine amid rising tensions

Germany’s newly appointed chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has announced a significant shift in policy regarding military support for Ukraine. In a bold statement, he declared that Germany and its allies have removed all range restrictions on weapons supplied to Ukraine, allowing the country to better......

Russia-Ukraine conflict update day 1,188

On Tuesday, May 27, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continued with significant developments. Ukraine reported that Russia launched an unprecedented number of drones overnight. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described these attacks as evidence of Moscow’s unchecked aggression. Ukrainian air......

Albares calls for European-Arab pressure on Israel to end Gaza conflict

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares convened a summit in Madrid bringing together representatives from 20 European and Arab countries to urge a halt to the ongoing war in Gaza. Albares emphasized the urgent need to impose an arms embargo on Israel as a way to pressure Prime Minister Benjamin......

Russia escalates attacks as international calls for sanctions intensify

Ukraine has raised the death toll from Russia’s largest aerial strike on its territory to 13, with at least 60 others injured. The casualties include three children ages eight, 12, and 17 in the Zhytomyr region. Ukraine’s Air Force reported that Russia launched 298 drones and 69 missiles......

Israel orders evacuation in 14 northern Gaza areas amid military offensive

The Israeli military issued an evacuation alert on Thursday for 14 neighborhoods in northern Gaza, continuing its intensified offensive that has sparked international criticism. This warning followed the United Nations’ announcement that it had begun delivering approximately 90 truckloads of humanitarian......

EU lifts sanctions on Syria to support recovery and reconciliation

The European Union has officially lifted economic sanctions on Syria, aiming to support the country's reconstruction after years of conflict. The move follows a similar decision made by the United States last week and marks a pivotal shift in EU foreign policy. EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas......

Trump and Putin Push for Russia–Ukraine Ceasefire Talks

Following a phone conversation lasting over two hours with Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine will initiate direct negotiations aimed at achieving a ceasefire and ending the ongoing war, which has lasted for four years. Putin affirmed that peace......

Trump to call Putin and Zelenskyy amid ceasefire push

In a new diplomatic effort to bring the war in Ukraine to a halt, US President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold separate phone conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The first call with Putin is set for 14:00 GMT, followed by talks with Zelenskyy......

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