Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel recounted how US President Donald Trump refused to shake her hand in front of cameras in the spring of 2017.
‘I made a mistake by saying, “Donald, let’s shake hands”…
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Merkel recalled how Trump refused to shake her hand in front of cameras
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EU weighs skeleton US trade deal with 10 percent tariff – POLITICO
Despite the intensive talks, a landing zone for an agreement remains potentially difficult for von der Leyen, with divisions lingering between EU countries over how to approach the negotiations. All options — including no deal — remain on…
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Russia recognises the Taliban: Which other countries may follow? | Conflict News
Russia has become the first country to accept the Taliban government in Afghanistan since the group took power in 2021, building on years of quieter engagement and marking a dramatic about-turn from the deep hostilities that marked their ties…
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Tourist’s Autopsy Reveals Grim Details After Volcano Fall
The 26-year-old Brazilian tourist who fell during a steep volcano hike in Bali, Indonesia, died from a fatal mix of traumatic injuries, according to a local coroner. Juliana Marins was ascending the more than 12,000-foot Mount Rinjani on the…
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Russia becomes first country to recognise Taliban government
Russia has become the first country to formally recognise the Taliban’s government in Afghanistan since it seized power in 2021, after Moscow removed the group from its list of outlawed organisations.
The Russian Foreign Ministry announced that…
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Why is Iran doubling down on its nuclear program? – DW – 07/04/2025
Tehran is officially halting its collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in the wake of the recent US and Israeli air strikes.
“As long as the security of Iranian nuclear facilities is not ensured, Iran will suspend its…
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DR Congo-Rwanda peace deal met with skepticism – DW – 07/04/2025
The Rwandan and Congolese governments have lauded the recently signed peace agreement as a historic milestone to end fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
The deal, brokered and signed in the United States, with support from
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Latvian Foreign Minister Says Russian Economy ‘Suffering’ But Can Continue War
Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze told RFE/RL in an exclusive interview on July 4 that “Russia can go on for a while” in its war against Ukraine as it is “cannibalizing all the civilian economy and prioritizing everything around the…
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Russia and African island nation discuss strengthening ties
Moscows embassy in Sao Tome and Principe says officials from both countries have met for talks focused on areas of mutual interest
Russia and Sao Tome and Principe have discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation in areas including military affairs…
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Expert discusses initial results of improved Russian-American dialogue
Anton Orlov, Director of the Institute for Contemporary Political Studies, stated on the News Front programme ‘Opinion’ that dialogue between Russian and American leaders is becoming commonplace for the West.
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