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Israel, UAE to normalize relations in shift in Mideast politics
Israel and the United Arab Emirates announced on Thursday (13 August) that they will normalise diplomatic ties and forge a broad new relationship, a move that reshapes the order of Middle East politics.
In China, fears of financial Iron Curtain as US tensions rise
A sharp escalation in tensions with the United States has stoked fears in China of a deepening financial war that could result in it being shut out of the global dollar system.
Democrat Joe Biden chooses Senator Kamala Harris for White House running mate
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Tuesday (12 August) picked Senator Kamala Harris as his choice for vice president, making her the first Black woman on a major-party US presidential ticket.
Trump pick for Latam development bank dismisses Borrell’s reproval
A Trump administration official nominated to lead Latin America's main development bank on Tuesday (11 August) dismissed the growing regional opposition to his candidacy, the first for anyone outside Latam, as "subversive" and led by a small minority.
French privacy watchdog opens preliminary investigation into TikTok
France's data privacy watchdog CNIL said on Tuesday (11 August) that it has opened a preliminary investigation into Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok after it received a complaint.
Trump escorted from briefing after shooting near White House
The US Secret Service abruptly escorted President Donald Trump out of the White House press room in the middle of a briefing on Monday (10 August) because of a shooting outside the White House.
Afghanistan to release 400 ‘hard-core’ Taliban prisoners in bid for peace
The Afghan government agreed on Sunday (9 August) to release 400 “hard-core” Taliban prisoners, paving the way for peace talks aimed at ending almost two decades of war.
Facebook, Twitter pull Trump posts over coronavirus misinformation
Facebook on Wednesday (5 August) took down a post by US President Donald Trump, which the company said violated its rules against sharing misinformation about the coronavirus.
Borrell takes position against Trump candidate for Inter-American Development Bank
A top European Union diplomat has called for a delay in the vote to choose the Inter-American Development Bank's new president, a closely watched election that has sparked controversy over the first-ever US candidate.
Germany rejects Trump’s proposal to let Russia back into G7
Germany has rejected a proposal by US President Donald Trump to invite Russian President Vladimir Putin back into the Group of Seven (G7) most advanced economies, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said in a newspaper interview published on Monday (27 July).
A year after diplomatic tussle over Greenland, Pompeo visits Denmark
A year after the US and Denmark butted heads over President Donald Trump's offer to buy Greenland, his secretary of state is visiting the Nordic country on Wednesday (22 July), with Arctic issues at the top of the agenda.
Germany spent over $1 billion to cover costs linked to US troops presence
Germany has spent more than $1 billion over the past decade to cover the costs related to the stationing of US troops on its territory, according to figures by the German finance ministry, which a key government official called "anything but too high", citing related economic benefits.
‘Sovereignty and solidarity’: Germany’s plans for the EU’s foreign policy
Solidarity and sovereignty is the name of the game for the German presidency, according to Foreign Minister Heiko Maas (SPD). In a speech on Monday, he emphasised the need for greater EU independence from the current geopolitical power struggle between the US and China.
Dozens of Republican former US national security officials to back Biden
Dozens of Republican former US national security officials are forming a group that will back Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, people familiar with the effort said, in a further sign that President Donald Trump has alienated some members of his own party.
Palestinians rally against Trump Mideast plan
Thousands of Palestinians on Monday (22 June) demonstrated against US President Donald Trump's plan for the Middle East that includes Israel's annexation of parts of the occupied West Bank.
Democrats say US withdrawal from Open Skies Treaty may be illegal
Senior US Senate Democrats on Monday (22 June) accused President Donald Trump’s administration of violating the law when it declared his intention last month to withdraw the United States from the Open Skies Treaty.
France slams ‘provocation’ as US halts digital tax talks
France and the US locked horns Thursday (18 June) over taxing digital giants such as Google and Facebook, after Washington said it was breaking off talks aimed at establishing a global framework for making the companies pay larger levies where they operate.
Trump asked China to help him win in 2020, offered ‘favours to dictators,’ Bolton says
In a withering behind-the-scenes portrayal, President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser John Bolton accused him of sweeping misdeeds that included explicitly seeking Chinese President Xi Jinping’s help to win re-election.
EU voices ‘serious concern’ at US International Criminal Court sanctions
The EU’s diplomatic chief on Thursday (11 June) voiced “serious concern” at moves by President Donald Trump to sanction any International Criminal Court officials who investigate US troops. Ramping up pressure for the Hague-based court to stop its probe of...
Germany receives formal notice on US troop withdrawal plans
Washington is planning to withdraw troops from Germany because Americans taxpayers are against "paying too much" for other countries' security, the outgoing US ambassador to Germany told Bild newspaper in an interview published on Wednesday (10 June), confirming earlier media reports.
German FM voices ‘serious concerns’ over Israeli annexation plan
Germany and its European partners have "serious concerns" over Israel's plans to annex parts of the occupied West Bank, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said in Jerusalem Wednesday (10 June).
US, Russia agree to resume nuclear arms talks in June, China invited to join
A US-Russian preliminary agreement to resume nuclear arms talks could become a historic opportunity for a safer world - but many question marks remain.
No reaction needed until US troop withdrawal confirmed – German defence minister
Germany's defence minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer (CDU) insisted on Tuesday (9 June) that the government cannot speculate on the reported withdrawal of US troops from the country, as it has so far only seen the news report and has not been officially notified.