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US doesn’t ‘have time for Ukraine’ because of Iran war — Zelenskyy

BERLIN – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told a German broadcaster that US peace negotiators “have no time for Ukraine” because of the war...

Canadian, German and Norway leaders hold Arctic security talks

OSLO – Canadian, German and Norwegian leaders were scheduled to meet in the Norwegian Arctic on Friday to discuss the region’s fragile security situation,...

German defense giant Rheinmetall sees quick growth as Europe rearms

FRANKFURT – German defence giant Rheinmetall Wednesday forecast even faster growth this year after record earnings in 2025, with Europe racing to re-arm as...

Trump hosts Germany’s Merz for talks

 WASHINGTON, DC – US President Donald Trump hosts Germany’s Friedrich Merz on Tuesday for his first visit with a foreign leader since joining Israel...

Ukraine war exhibition opens at Berlin Nazibunker museum

BERLIN – A permanent exhibition about the Ukraine war opened at a former Nazi bunker in Berlin on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion...

ICE crackdown heaps pressure on angry Trump

MINNEAPOLIS – President Donald Trump on Sunday (Monday, Manila time) blamed the deaths of two Americans by federal agents on Democratic “chaos,” as his...

Germany to host North Sea summit unsettled by security, Arctic tensions

HAMBURG – European leaders meet in Germany on Monday to discuss North Sea energy and security cooperation, but fears over US designs on the...

Europe readying steps vs. Trump tariff ‘blackmail’

BERLIN – Europe is preparing countermeasures against US President Donald Trump’s “blackmail” after he threatened tariffs against several countries over their opposition to his...

3 to face German court on Russia spying charges

FRANKFURT – Three men were scheduled to go on trial in Germany on Tuesday, accused of tailing a former Ukrainian soldier on behalf of...

Zelenskyy to meet European allies after censure

LONDON – Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy was due to meet with European allies in London on Monday, after President Donald Trump accused him of...

After 6 months, Merz faces mounting woes

BERLIN – After just six months in power, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s coalition is facing infighting, policy deadlock and sliding poll ratings, undermining its...

After busy 1st 100 days, Germany’s Merz faces widening cracks at home

BERLIN – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has driven sweeping changes in security, economic and migration policy during his first 100 days in office, but...

Germany helps bolster NATO’s eastern flank

FRANKFURT – Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits Lithuania on Thursday to mark the official formation of Germany’s first permanent overseas military unit since World War...

Merz to launch govt in turbulent times

BERLIN – Germany’s conservative leader Friedrich Merz is set to be sworn in as chancellor on Tuesday with a mission to revive the ailing...
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