Politics

Germany’s SPD approves coalition deal with Christian Democrats

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

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China refutes Trump's claim of phone call with Xi
28.04.2025

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
28.04.2025

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
28.04.2025

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
28.04.2025

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
25.04.2025

Putin meets US envoy Witkoff in Moscow

Video shows Putin and Witkoff shaking hands, engaging in brief exchange