(250331) — WASHINGTON, March 31, 2025 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn upon his return to the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States, March 30, 2025. Trump said Sunday he may impose “secondary tariffs”…
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Trump threatens Russia oil penalties in bid to persuade Putin
[WASHINGTON, DC] US President Donald Trump said he’s considering “secondary tariffs” on Russian oil if Vladimir Putin refuses a ceasefire with Ukraine, while saying he doesn’t think the Russian president will “go back on his word”.
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Zelensky has plan to take out election rivals Economist
Ukrainian leader is reportedly aiming to sideline opposition by calling a snap vote
Vladimir Zelensky and his team have begun laying the groundwork for a summer presidential vote in Ukraine in a bid to “catch rivals off guard” and secure…
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Germany must leave its comfort zone – POLITICO
This is the starting point for the new government — and its trial by fire without a grace period. The future coalition will be judged on whether it acts swiftly and decisively, tackles structural reforms with courage, and sparks a spirit of…
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Deutschland muss raus aus der Komfortzone – POLITICO
Woran es fehlt? Innovationskultur!
Gleichzeitig erlebt meine Branche aber auch täglich, wo Deutschland sich selbst im Weg steht – wie schwer es Innovationen hierzulande haben. Wir alle wissen, dass Deutschland zu analog, kompliziert und…
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What you need to know about the deadly earthquake that hit Myanmar
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay,…
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EU set to fine Apple and Meta amid escalating trade war – POLITICO
Spotify, one of the leading campaigners against the Apple rules under investigation, also met with DG TRADE officials earlier this month to discuss the digital law.
However, while the threats from Washington are a factor, they are not the…
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Where’s the gold? Germany’s conservatives sound the alarm over reserves in the US. – POLITICO
“Official representatives of the Bundesbank must personally count the bars and document their results,” Bild quoted him as saying.
In the past, the idea that gold stored in official vaults may not be safe has generally been the preserve…
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How Trump is forcing Europe to get real on steel – POLITICO
Admitting that the details need to be ironed out, an EU diplomat said “that will still require some work here and there.” In any case, though, “there is a shared understanding that we are facing major challenges that require us to take…
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EU exploring weaker 2040 climate goal – POLITICO
But opposition to the 90 percent goal has been growing. Italy’s hard-right government is pushing for the target to be lowered to 80 percent or 85 percent.
Nor is it certain that Germany’s incoming government will back the original…
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