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Germany Considers Expanding Armed Forces Amid NATO Capability Goals
BERLIN – Germany may increase its armed forces to 230,000 personnel, surpassing its current target of…
Ireland’s Centre-Right Parties Move Closer to Coalition Deal with Independents
DUBLIN – Ireland’s two leading centre-right parties, Fine Gael and Fianna Fail, have taken a significant…
Trump Sues Des Moines Register Over Pre-Election Poll Showing Him Trailing
WASHINGTON – U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against the Des Moines Register and…
NATO Takes Over Coordination of Ukraine Military Aid as Trump Presidency Looms
BERLIN – NATO has officially assumed the coordination of Western military aid to Ukraine from the…
Hamas and Israel Edge Closer to Ceasefire Agreement in Qatar Talks
DOHA – Talks mediated by Qatar and Egypt on Dec 17 have been described as “serious…
Italy Defends Decision to Reopen Embassy in Syria Amid Post-Assad Developments
ROME – Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday defended her government’s controversial decision to appoint…
Anwar’s Appointment of Thaksin Shinawatra as Adviser Sparks Debate in Malaysia
SINGAPORE – Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s decision to appoint former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra as an…
As Trump Threatens Tariffs, Europe and South America Strengthen Ties
BRUSSELS – On December 6, the European Union (EU) reached a major trade agreement with South…
Germany’s Far-Right AfD Nominates Chancellor Candidate Ahead of Snap Election
BERLIN – For the first time in its 11-year history, Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD)…
Trump Returns to World Stage at Notre-Dame Reopening in Paris
WASHINGTON/PARIS – US President-elect Donald Trump made a high-profile return to international diplomacy on Dec 7,…
Qatar Says It is Engaging with Trump Team on Gaza Ceasefire
DOHA – Qatar has begun discussions with the incoming Trump administration regarding Gaza, signaling optimism for…