Politics

Berlin hosts third international Sudan conference as donors meet to address humanitarian collapse International meeting in Berlin brings governments, aid agencies and civil society together to coordinate relief, aid access …

Israel-Lebanon talks begin in Washington as Rubio urges phased diplomatic framework U.S.-hosted Israel-Lebanon talks in Washington opened with Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling for a phased diplomatic framework, saying …

Israeli settlement policy sparks diplomatic row after Smotrich attacks Chancellor Merz Dispute over Israeli settlement policy escalates after Bezalel Smotrich attacked German Chancellor Friedrich Merz; Israel’s ambassador condemned the remarks. …

Strait of Hormuz blockade Deepens Global Energy Shock as US Moves to Seal Waterway US moves to seal the Strait of Hormuz after failed Pakistan talks, slashing daily ship transits …

Montenegro EU accession: President reaffirms 2028 target as Brussels hails country a frontrunner Montenegro EU accession: President reaffirms 2028 target as Brussels calls the country a frontrunner, while diplomatic efforts …

Green–CDU coalition in Baden-Württemberg launches formal talks, eyes Ö zdemir vote on May 13 Greens and CDU in Baden-Württemberg begin coalition talks on April 15, 2026, with a 48-point plan …

Iran internet blackout leaves most citizens offline after February 28 nationwide shutdown Massive Iran internet blackout began Feb. 28, leaving most citizens cut off; only a few access the web …

Trump attacks Pope Leo XIV in escalating public confrontation with the Vatican Trump attacks Pope Leo XIV, deepening a rift with the Vatican and sparking global debate over respect for …

Germany-Ukraine strategic partnership set in Berlin as Merz and Zelenskyy sign defense and reconstruction pacts Germany-Ukraine strategic partnership set as Merz and Zelenskyy sign defense and reconstruction pacts, advancing EU …