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Global Market Today: Asian stocks edge higher, oil extends lossesMSCI’s Asia Pacific equities gauge advanced 0.2% with Japan shut for a public holiday. S&P 500 futures rose 0.3% after the underlying gauge...
German Chancellor Merz's party faces fresh setback in state electionsGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) faced heavy losses in two state elections, according to exit polls, add...
German state elections threaten new shock waves for MerzGerman voters head to the polls in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, with the results potentially adding pressure on Chancellor Fri...
EU opens door to ‘associate membership’ for Canada, but the concept does not yet existEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed associate membership for Canada. This offer aims to forge a new partnership bet...
"Everything happening in Europe is result of systemic mistakes by the West": Putin on rise of 'Alternative for Germany'Russian President Vladimir Putin blamed Western systemic mistakes for current European challenges. The far-right Alternative for Germany pa...
PM Modi speaks to Chancellor Merz; says Germany important pillar of India's engagement with EuropePrime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. They reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the strategic p...
What to know about Europe's push to compete in space and what it still can't do without AmericaEuropean nations convened a summit to address competition in the global space market. Concerns about reliance on foreign satellite services...
German far-right party taunts chancellor after its election triumph. He says it won't win majorityGermany's Chancellor Merz faced criticism from AfD leader Alice Weidel following a regional election. Weidel taunted Merz, stating voters h...
European shares subdued as surging crude sharpens focus on ECB rate pathEuropean shares closed largely flat as higher oil prices and renewed US-Iran tensions raised inflation concerns, offsetting stronger euro z...
Global Market: European stocks subdued as oil surge fuels inflation, ECB rate hike betsEuropean shares were subdued on Monday as rising oil prices sparked by US-Iran tensions renewed inflation fears. Investors are closely moni...
Germany wanted more foreign workers. A far-right win may rewrite the immigration storyGermany spent years opening new routes for foreign workers and easing citizenship rules. The AfD’s record victory in Saxony-Anhalt does not...
Far-right Alternative for Germany party wins big in regional election but falls short of majorityThe far-right Alternative for Germany party achieved a significant victory in a regional election. This win secured them a strong presence ...
German exit polls suggest far-right party has big lead in regional electionRecent exit polls indicate that the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is poised to take the lead in the Saxony-Anhalt regional election. ...
Russia's Lavrov calls accusations of Moscow's involvement in Leipzig drone incident 'start of real war'Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov stated Western accusations are the start of a real war. He referred to German Chancellor Merz's statements ...
German region votes in election that could bring first far-right state government to powerSaxony-Anhalt votes today in an election that could see the first far-right state government emerge. The Alternative for Germany party aims...
Ukraine is finalising drone deal with Germany, Zelenskiy saysUkraine and Germany are finalising a significant drone deal. This agreement will cover joint development of drones and missiles. Ukrainian ...
Germany ‘is no longer productive’: Chancellor Merz’s old video criticising work-life balance and four-day week goes viralA resurfaced video of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz saying Germany is “no longer productive enough” has sparked a fresh debate over work...