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Ukraine updates: Putin says ‘medium-range’ missile tested

Russia launches a series of missile strikes against Ukraine, with President Putin stating that the strikes are in response to Ukraine using western weaponry to strike targets deeper inside Russia. The US has put sanctions on Russia's third-largest bank and approved...

Germany: Olaf Scholz to be nominated as SPD candidate

Germany's SPD party is set to nominate Olaf Scholz as their candidate for chancellor, following Defense Minister Boris Pistorius' withdrawal. Despite facing an uphill battle against the CDU and AfD, Scholz has expressed confidence in his leadership and ability to win...

EU Commission deal puts center-right in driver’s seat

The European Union executive branch is set to be led by a center-right team following a deal between the three major centrist political groups in the European Parliament. The new top brass, led by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen,...

Who is German Chancellor Olaf Scholz?

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's career has been marked by controversy, particularly regarding his handling of crises. Despite poor favorability ratings, he remains the top candidate for the SPD in the upcoming election, with some party leaders calling for his replacement. Early Life...

Germany begins major reform of its hospital sector

Germany has passed a law to reorganize its hospital sector, slashing hospitals and boosting clinics. The reform aims to improve care quality, alleviate financial pressure on hospitals, and increase health insurance contributions. Overview The German parliament has passed a law aiming to reorganize...

Election marathon in Romania: nationalists on the rise

Romania is holding presidential and parliamentary elections, with the Social Democratic Party (PSD) expected to win the majority of votes. The nationalist Alliance for the Unity of Romanians (AUR) and national liberal Save Romania Union (USR) are also expected to perform...

Nordic countries ramping up civil defense amid Ukraine war

The Nordic countries of Sweden, Finland, and Norway have updated their emergency preparedness guidelines due to increased tensions in the Baltic region caused by the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The guides cover essential topics such as having a week's...

Donald Trump nominates Scott Bessent for treasury secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated several individuals for key positions in his administration, including Russ Vought as director of the US Office of Management and Budget, Lori Chavez-DeRemer as US Labor Secretary, Scott Turner to lead the Department of Housing and...

US, Fiji move to strengthen military ties

The US and Fiji have strengthened their military ties by signing a bilateral agreement. The deal will allow the US to train with the Fijian military on a more routine basis and has pledged $4.9 million for Fiji's military modernization. This...

NATO chief Rutte talks security with Trump in Florida

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte met with President-elect Trump to discuss global security issues, including growing Russia-North Korea ties that threaten global stability. The meeting comes as the EU and NATO confirm their continued backing for Ukraine. Growing Russia-North Korea Ties Threaten Global...

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