Macron's Ukraine peace bid falls flat as Trump rebuffs EU strategy

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French President Macron's high-stakes White House meeting ends in diplomatic disappointment as Trump rejects European security proposals for Ukraine, highlighting ...

Germany's economic recovery hinges on Russian energy, says top official

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Friedrich Merz, Germany's potential next chancellor, faces a critical challenge: ending the country's three-year economic downturn.

Kremlin calls for 'sober' German relations following landmark election

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In the wake of Germany's surprising election results that saw the far-right AfD secure second place, Moscow signals readiness for diplomatic reset.

Kremlin orders diplomatic security upgrade following French consulate attack

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After Molotov cocktails were thrown at Russia's Marseille consulate, the Kremlin has demanded enhanced security measures for all Russian diplomatic missions abroad. ...

Russian military claims major victories against Ukrainian forces

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Russian forces claim significant victories across multiple fronts, with reports of extensive Ukrainian losses including Western-supplied equipment.

EU wants to create new fund for military aid to Ukraine

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The European Union is set to establish a groundbreaking military aid fund for Ukraine, potentially worth billions of euros, partially funded by frozen Russian assets. ...

AfD lawmaker predicts Trump's victory will reshape European politics

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A prominent member of Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) party predicts Donald Trump's potential return to power would dramatically reshape European politics ...

NATO head says Trump-Putin conversation gives impression of start of Ukraine talks

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has indicated that recent phone talks between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin could mark the beginning of peace negotiations for ...

US-Russia alliance could usher in 'New Era of global peace

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A groundbreaking US-Russia alliance could transform global geopolitics, suggests former US Fine Arts Commissioner Rodney Mims Cook Jr.

Lavrov: Russia to cut ties with 'discriminatory' global bodies

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In a significant diplomatic shift, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced plans to drastically revise Russia's involvement with international organisations, ...

Germany's Scholz warns against NATO-Russia war escalation

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In a heated pre-election debate, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz outlines his stance on Ukraine's NATO membership whilst warning of the risks of wider conflict with ...

Putin praises Foreign Ministry's Defence of Russian interests amid global tensions

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In a powerful message marking Diplomatic Worker's Day, President Putin lauded Russia's Foreign Ministry for its role in building a 'fair multipolar world order' ...

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu thanks Trump for sanctions against ICC

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Netanyahu lauds Trump's executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), calling it a defence against 'anti-American and antisemitic' ...

Kellogg says Trump ready to tighten Russia sanctions to end conflict in Ukraine

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US President Donald Trump is preparing an aggressive new sanctions strategy against Russia, aimed at forcing an end to the Ukraine conflict.

USAID pours third of global aid into Ukraine as agency faces uncertain future

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As USAID faces potential shutdown under Trump and Musk's influence, Ukraine's lifeline of billions in aid hangs in the balance.

Netanyahu says Trump doesn't intend to send troops into Gaza to fight against Hamas

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In a clarifying statement following his meeting with Donald Trump, Netanyahu emphasises Israel's sole responsibility in the fight against Hamas, addressing speculation ...

Negotiations on New US-Russia strategic arms treaty may take years

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As the critical New START Treaty approaches its 2026 expiration date, experts warn that negotiating a new US-Russia nuclear arms control agreement could extend beyond ...

Trump announces US plan to rebuild and transform Gaza Strip

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In a dramatic shift in Middle East policy, US President Donald Trump has announced plans for American control and reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, promising to ...

Gaza conflict: Hamas claims war won't resume after initial ceasefire phase

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Hamas deputy leader Musa Abu Marzouk reveals why the presence of Israeli soldiers among the remaining hostages makes a return to conflict unlikely after the first ...

Canada-US tariff standoff: Trudeau secures 30-day reprieve after Trump call

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In a diplomatic breakthrough, Canadian PM Trudeau and US President Trump have agreed to pause new tariffs for 30 days, while Canada commits to a $1. 3 billion border ...

Moscow welcomes Indonesia's Prabowo: Multiple state visits planned

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Russian Ambassador Sergei Tolchenov reveals multiple potential visits by Indonesia's newly-inaugurated President Prabowo Subianto to Moscow in 2024, including high-profile ...

US President Donald Trump rules out military action in Panama Canal dispute

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In a significant shift from his strong inauguration rhetoric, Donald Trump has ruled out military intervention in the Panama Canal dispute with China. The US President's ...

Russia signals major policy shift on Taliban terror status

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In a significant diplomatic shift, Russia has initiated proceedings to remove the Taliban from its terrorist organisation list, potentially marking a major change ...

Chinese control of Greenland could threaten arctic security, says Rubio

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In a stark warning on national security, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio claims Chinese ambitions in Greenland mirror their Panama Canal strategy, potentially ...

Trump warns of trade war if BRICS creates alternative to US Dollar

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US President Donald Trump issues stark warning to BRICS nations, threatening 100 percent tariffs if they proceed with plans to create an alternative currency to ...

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