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Germany and USA Clash Over AFD's Right-Wing Extremism Label

Germany and USA Clash Over AFD's Right-Wing Extremism Label

Sat 3 May 2025 05:17 CEST

The USA's Vice President JD Vance accuses Germany of having "built a new Berlin Wall" – after the country's intelligence agency classified the high nationalist party Alternative for Germany (AFD) as right-wing extremist. "This is democracy", responds the German Foreign Ministry on X

Trump's Security Adviser Mike Waltz Resigns Amid Chat Leak Scandal

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Trump's Security Adviser Mike Waltz Resigns Amid Chat Leak Scandal

Thu 1 May 2025 16:52 CEST

Donald Trump's national security adviser Mike Waltz is leaving his post to become a UN ambassador instead, the President announces. Waltz is the first really big name to leave during Trump's second term

Religious Schools in Pakistan-Controlled Kashmir Temporarily Closed

Religious Schools in Pakistan-Controlled Kashmir Temporarily Closed

Thu 1 May 2025 10:55 CEST

Over 1,000 religious schools are being closed in the part of the Kashmir area controlled by Pakistan, in light of the escalating situation with neighboring India.

US Considers Ending Ukraine Mediation Without Concrete Ceasefire Proposals

US Considers Ending Ukraine Mediation Without Concrete Ceasefire Proposals

Tue 29 Apr 2025 22:34 CEST

Critical Week Ahead for Ukraine Peace Efforts in USA

Critical Week Ahead for Ukraine Peace Efforts in USA

Sun 27 Apr 2025 19:51 CEST

After Donald Trump's increasing impatience with Russia and Ukraine, USA's Foreign Minister Marco Rubio says that the coming week can be "very critical" regarding the efforts to stop the war.

Trump Calls for Free US Ship Passage Through Suez and Panama Canals

Trump Calls for Free US Ship Passage Through Suez and Panama Canals

Sun 27 Apr 2025 10:56 CEST

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, believes that ships from the USA should be allowed to pass through both the Panama and Suez Canals for free.

Congo and Rwanda Near Peace Agreement Amid US Talks

Congo and Rwanda Near Peace Agreement Amid US Talks

Fri 25 Apr 2025 21:21 CEST

The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda claim to want a draft of a peace agreement ready by May 2. They also promise to respect each other's sovereignty

Trump Declines Tariff Relief for Norway, Suggests Higher Payments

Trump Declines Tariff Relief for Norway, Suggests Higher Payments

Thu 24 Apr 2025 19:32 CEST

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, has met Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre at the White House. Ukraine and trade were on the agenda, and the atmosphere was cheerful – but no tariff relief for Norway seems to be forthcoming

NATO Chief Mark Rutte Heads to US for Key Meetings

NATO Chief Mark Rutte Heads to US for Key Meetings

Wed 23 Apr 2025 13:34 CEST

Ukraine Demands Ceasefire Before Land Negotiations with Russia

Ukraine Demands Ceasefire Before Land Negotiations with Russia

Wed 23 Apr 2025 09:36 CEST

The USA wants to freeze the front lines and let Russia hold on to a large part of Ukraine to get an end to the war. But Ukraine and its European allies are said to have told the USA that it first requires a ceasefire and clarity on security guarantees before negotiations on territories can become relevant, sources tell Bloomberg

Putin Proposes Frontline Freeze to US in Ukraine Talks

Putin Proposes Frontline Freeze to US in Ukraine Talks

Tue 22 Apr 2025 19:58 CEST

Russia's president Vladimir Putin has offered the USA to freeze the current frontline in Ukraine, according to several sources to Financial Times.

US State Department to Cut 15% of Staff, Close 100 Offices

US State Department to Cut 15% of Staff, Close 100 Offices

Tue 22 Apr 2025 19:57 CEST

The personnel strength at the US Department of State is to be reduced by 15 percent and over 100 offices are to be closed, according to a downsizing plan. Foreign Minister Marco Rubio states that it is about a change of course from "decades of excess and bureaucracy"

Kallas Urges US to Fully Leverage Pressure Tactics on Russia

Kallas Urges US to Fully Leverage Pressure Tactics on Russia

Tue 22 Apr 2025 18:09 CEST

The USA has not used all its tools to put pressure on Russia. This is stated by the EU's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas in an interview with AFP

Russia Stresses Patience in Peace Talks as US Pushes for Quick Resolution

Russia Stresses Patience in Peace Talks as US Pushes for Quick Resolution

Tue 22 Apr 2025 14:16 CEST

Russia does not think it's urgent to move forward in the talks about peace with Ukraine, in a situation where mediating USA wants to see things happen as quickly as possible. At the same time, it is announced that USA's envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to arrive in Moscow later this week

US Urges Ukraine to Concede Crimea, Halt NATO Bid

US Urges Ukraine to Concede Crimea, Halt NATO Bid

Mon 21 Apr 2025 13:26 CEST

The USA is reported to propose that Ukraine meets Russia's demands and gives up the Crimean Peninsula and the strive for Nato. According to President Zelensky, a Ukrainian delegation is traveling to London on Wednesday

Trump Plans Drastic Cuts to US Diplomatic Presence in Africa

Trump Plans Drastic Cuts to US Diplomatic Presence in Africa

Sun 20 Apr 2025 15:58 CEST

The Trump administration plans to drastically cut diplomatic relations with mainly African countries – and shut down operations related to democracy and human rights issues.

USA Considers Recognizing Crimea as Russian in Peace Deal Talks

USA Considers Recognizing Crimea as Russian in Peace Deal Talks

Sat 19 Apr 2025 06:08 CEST

The USA is prepared to recognize the Ukrainian region of Crimea as Russian, as part of a broader peace agreement between Moscow and Kyiv, sources tell Bloomberg.

Iran Nuclear Talks in Rome Face Doubts and Threats

Iran Nuclear Talks in Rome Face Doubts and Threats

Fri 18 Apr 2025 16:17 CEST

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says he has doubts about the US's intentions with talks about the Iranian nuclear energy program. Israel repeats threats to stop Iran from gaining access to nuclear weapons and that "a clear path" to fulfill the threat exists

Trump Warns of Exiting Ukraine Talks if Progress Stalls

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Trump Warns of Exiting Ukraine Talks if Progress Stalls

Fri 18 Apr 2025 09:14 CEST

USA "is soon above" the attempts to reach a breakthrough in the talks about Ukraine, if Moscow and Kyiv do not act. This says USA's President Donald Trump and thereby repeats Foreign Minister Marco Rubio's previous warnings

Ukraine Talks to Continue in London Next Week Following Paris Meeting

Ukraine Talks to Continue in London Next Week Following Paris Meeting

Thu 17 Apr 2025 20:17 CEST

Talks in Paris about Ukraine's future resulted in a decision on a new meeting in London next week. After the meeting, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced that the USA had informed them about the content of the talks – which was confirmed by the American Foreign Ministry

Macron Hosts Key Talks in Paris on Ukraine's Future with Global Leaders

Macron Hosts Key Talks in Paris on Ukraine's Future with Global Leaders

Thu 17 Apr 2025 09:03 CEST

France's President Emmanuel Macron emphasizes the importance of the talks about Ukraine's future that are taking place in Paris. A Ukrainian delegation is meeting there with representatives from the USA and Europe

Macron and Rubio to Discuss Ukraine Conflict Resolution in Paris

Macron and Rubio to Discuss Ukraine Conflict Resolution in Paris

Wed 16 Apr 2025 14:18 CEST

The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is on his way to Paris for talks on "ending the Ukraine war", his office announced. On Thursday, the US delegation will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron

Trump Administration Considers Closing 27 Embassies and Consulates

Trump Administration Considers Closing 27 Embassies and Consulates

Wed 16 Apr 2025 07:39 CEST

Around 30 embassies and consulates risk being closed when Donald Trump's administration goes ahead with the austerity axe.

Trump Calls Sumy Attack a "Terrible Mistake"

Trump Calls Sumy Attack a "Terrible Mistake"

Mon 14 Apr 2025 10:51 CEST

A "terrible thing" and a "mistake". That's how the US President Donald Trump describes the attack on the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Sunday