LONDON, March 1 – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer warmly welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Saturday as the leader arrived in London for high-level discussions. Zelenskiy’s visit follows a tense meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, where Trump reportedly threatened to withdraw support for Ukraine. The encounter marked a significant … Read more
LONDON/SYDNEY, Feb 24 – The euro and German stocks saw a significant uptick on Monday following the conservative party’s victory in Germany’s national elections. Investors responded positively to the election outcome, which paves the way for a centrist coalition. However, optimism remained cautious due to potential challenges in forming a government and shaping economic policies. … Read more
BERLIN, Feb 23 – Germany’s 2025 federal election has concluded, with the mainstream conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its sister party, the Christian Social Union (CSU), emerging victorious. Led by Friedrich Merz, the conservative bloc secured the largest share of votes, setting the stage for a new government. A record-breaking 83.5% voter turnout, the … Read more
BERLIN, Feb 23 – Millions of Germans headed to the polls on Sunday in a crucial national election that is expected to bring significant political changes. Conservative leader Friedrich Merz and his CDU/CSU alliance are poised to return to power, while the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is anticipated to achieve its strongest electoral performance … Read more
FEBRUARY 19 – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged the U.S. administration to acknowledge the truth regarding the war in Ukraine after President Donald Trump suggested that Ukraine was responsible for the conflict. Zelensky made his remarks during a press conference in Kyiv, where he expressed concern about what he described as misinformation surrounding the … Read more
RIYADH, Feb 18 – In a notable diplomatic development, the United States and Russia have agreed to take crucial steps toward ending the ongoing war in Ukraine, marking the first high-level talks on the conflict since Russia’s invasion in 2022. This diplomatic breakthrough took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday, where both sides held … Read more
LONDON/PARIS, Feb 17 – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has become the first European leader to express a willingness to deploy peacekeeping forces to Ukraine. His commitment comes ahead of a crucial summit in Paris, where European leaders will discuss their role in ensuring security and stability in the region. This announcement follows a surprising … Read more
MUNICH, Germany, Feb 13 – A tragic incident unfolded in Munich on Thursday when a vehicle rammed into a crowd, leaving at least 28 people injured. The driver, identified as a 24-year-old Afghan asylum seeker, was immediately taken into custody at the scene. Authorities are treating the incident as a likely attack, raising fresh security … Read more
WASHINGTON/MOSCOW/KYIV, Feb 12 – U.S. President Donald Trump announced that both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy conveyed their willingness to seek a peaceful resolution to the ongoing war in Ukraine. The statement came after Trump spoke with both leaders separately on Wednesday, following which he directed U.S. officials to initiate diplomatic … Read more
JAN 15 – Two Independent TDs are set to take positions at the Cabinet level in a newly formed coalition government alongside Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. This landmark agreement represents a strategic three-way partnership, marking a significant shift in Ireland’s political landscape. Independent Representation in Cabinet As part of the agreement, two “super junior” … Read more