Sunday, July 5, 2026

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz

March 20, 2025

Russian Invasion: EU leaders meet to discuss further Ukraine aid

Also on the agenda are consultations on Israel’s renewed military operation in the Gaza Strip as well as the EU’s next long-term budget.

EU leaders
February 10, 2025

Global leaders, tech bosses in Paris to debate AI’s future

The meeting brings together 1,500 participants from about 100 countries and follows two previous AI global summits in the UK in 2023 and South Korea in 2024.

French President Emmanuel Macron
January 23, 2025

Peace activists pledge to block U.S. medium-range weapons in Germany

In an open letter seen by dpa, they also called for rejecting Germany’s participation in developing European medium-range weapons.

International weapons trade (credit: Anadolu anjasi)
January 22, 2025

Scholz, Macron to meet after Trump’s return to the White House

The French head of state is expected to receive the German chancellor at the Élysée Palace around midday.

Scholz and Macron
December 2, 2024

Germany plans modernisation of long-range missiles

Ukrainian leaders have repeatedly asked Berlin specifically for the missiles, arguing that the Taurus has capabilities that would be particularly valuable for the war effort.

Taurus cruise missiles
November 11, 2024

German election officials meet to discuss snap election

The meeting to be held online at 1:00 p.m. (1200 GMT) is also expected to cover new procedures following a change in the federal election regulations.

German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz
October 18, 2024

Hamas leader Sinwar’s assassination is ‘moment of justice’: Biden

Mr Biden said Mr Sinwar’s death provides “an opportunity to seek a path to peace — a better future in Gaza without Hamas.”

Joe Biden
September 17, 2024

Closer ties with Central Asia strategic goal for Germany: Scholz

Mr Scholz said this as he continued visiting Kazakhstan for a regional summit.

Scholz
August 14, 2024

Iran rejects peace talks, claims right to hit Israel back

According to the spokesman’s statement, Iran does not need advice or permission from abroad to defend its security and territorial integrity.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Ben Netanyahu
July 22, 2024

Global AIDS conference opens in Munich

The world’s largest annual conference on HIV and AIDS kicks off in Munich on Monday, drawing more than 10,000 participants.

Global AIDS conference in Munich