Politics

Germany’s SPD approves coalition deal with Christian Democrats
84.6% of members approve coalition agreement with conservative CDU/CSU alliance in internal party vote, clearing path for Friedrich Merz's chancellorship
Germany’s SPD approves coalition deal with Christian Democrats
84.6% of members approve coalition agreement with conservative CDU/CSU alliance in internal party vote, clearing path for Friedrich Merz's chancellorship

China refutes Trump's claim of phone call with Xi
'To my knowledge, there has been no phone call between the two leaders recently,' says Foreign Ministry spokesman

Türkiye debunks Israeli media reports related Foreign Minister Fidan
Israeli media claims that Hakan Fidan forced Hamas to make concessions on ceasefire talks during his meeting with Hamas officials in Doha, Qatar's capital, 'does not reflect the truth,' says Turkish Foreign Ministry

German conservatives nominate new Cabinet ministers
Incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz picks veteran politician Johann Wadephul as foreign minister and German-Turkish lawmaker Serap Guler as deputy foreign minister

Malaysia lauds Maldives over Palestine as 2 nations expand ties to defense, tech sectors
Barring those with Israeli passport into Maldives an ‘outstanding, very courageous decision,’ says Malaysian premier about President Muizzu’s government

Putin meets US envoy Witkoff in Moscow
Video shows Putin and Witkoff shaking hands, engaging in brief exchange