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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Europe to strengthen its independence in the face of global instability and shifting power dynamics. Speaking at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange's New Year reception in Eschborn, Merz highlighted the rise of major powers that prioritize influence over rules. He emphasized that Europe must act united......
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has rejected accusations from Moscow that Germany’s support for Ukraine is motivated by revenge, calling such claims a diversion from Russia’s own aggressive actions. Russia recently described Berlin’s backing of Kyiv as driven by “revanchist fantasies,” suggesting that......
President Donald Trump's escalating demands for U.S. control over Greenland, including his repeated refusal to rule out military force, ignited an unprecedented transatlantic clash that prompted European allies to deploy troops to the Arctic territory and issue joint statements upholding Danish sovereignty. Though Trump has since dropped......
Richard Duke Buchan III currently serves as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to the Kingdom of Morocco. With a career spanning finance, politics, and international diplomacy, he brings to Rabat a wealth of experience shaped by decades of global engagement and strategic leadership. A strong background in......
China holds the top position among nations with the largest foreign exchange reserves, according to recent data from global financial rankings. The country boasts reserves exceeding $3 trillion, a figure that significantly outpaces its closest competitors and underscores its economic dominance on the world stage. This substantial stockpile......
The death toll from the devastating fire that struck the Le Constellation bar in the Swiss resort town of Crans-Montana has risen to 41, following the death of a young victim who had been hospitalized since the tragedy. Authorities in the canton of Valais confirmed that an 18-year-old Swiss national succumbed to his injuries on January 31......
European stocks climbed on Friday, capping off their strongest January rally in years as robust earnings from Adidas and Swatch bolstered investor confidence amid lingering concerns over geopolitical tensions and U.S. trade policies. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose in early trading and headed toward a monthly gain of about 2.6 percent,......
Ukrainians gear up for an extreme cold snap that could plunge temperatures to minus 30 degrees Celsius next week, even as millions already lack heat and power from repeated Russian strikes on energy infrastructure. The State Emergency Service warned Thursday that the sharp drop starts February 1, hitting nearly all regions except the south,......
Adidas, the German sportswear giant, has unveiled plans to repurchase up to 1 billion euros ($1.2 billion) of its own shares in 2026. This move follows a stellar close to 2025, marked by record annual revenues. The program, set to kick off in early February, will draw from anticipated cash flows and involves canceling the repurchased shares......
Siemens AG has overtaken SAP SE to become Germany's most valuable listed company, following a steep sell-off in the software giant's shares triggered by investor disappointment over its 2026 cloud outlook. SAP's stock plunged as much as 17 percent in session trading, trimming its market capitalization to around 199 billion euros......
Germany’s economy grew by 0.3% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with the previous quarter, according to the federal statistics office Destatis. The increase was slightly above market expectations, which had forecast 0.2% growth. The quarterly expansion was driven primarily by higher household and government consumption. After......
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz firmly rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's push for EU membership by 2027 on Wednesday, deeming the timeline "out of the question" and "impossible." This staunch opposition from Europe's most powerful member highlights deepening divisions within the bloc over the pace......
European stock markets climbed Thursday, fueled by soaring precious metals prices that propelled mining shares higher, even as technology stocks faced headwinds from disappointing results at SAP. London's FTSE 100 rose 0.6% to 10,217.40 points by midday, while the pan-European STOXX 600 gained 0.4% following a 0.8% drop in the prior session.......
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