Under Trump, business and politics are becoming bedfellows
Lip-Bu Tan, CEO of Intel, departs the White House in Washington, DC, U.S., on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025.…
Putin praises Trump’s efforts to end Ukraine war
LONDON (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday praised U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to end the…
Afghans awaiting resettlement to Germany arrested in Pakistan, says report – POLITICO
The German government effectively suspended a resettlement program for vulnerable Afghans after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz came to…
Germany: 1,300 Syrians return home since fall of Assad
Some 1,337 Syrians living in Germany have gone back to Syria voluntarily since President Bashar Assad was deposed…
EU leaders sound upbeat after Ukraine call with Trump. They could be in for a rude awakening. – POLITICO
Holidaying in the U.K., Vance spent Saturday at the country retreat of U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy, where…
Trump warns of ‘severe consequences’ if Putin does not stop war
BERLIN (AP) — President Donald Trump warned Wednesday that there will be “very severe consequences” if Russian President…
German gas drive fuels fears of climate backsliding
Germany’s conservative-led government has launched a drive to rapidly build more gas-fired power plants, fuelling fears about climate…
Friedrich Merz wants to lead Europe on the economy. Can he? – POLITICO
“Merz is rare in Germany for presenting Trump’s re-election as a justification for transatlantic engagement,” wrote Jeremy Cliffe and…
Germany’s Merz sees dropping approval, CDU/CSU overtaken by AfD
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s approval rating has hit a new low, according to the latest RTL/ntv Trendbarometer poll…
Far-right AfD takes lead in Germany, says bombshell new survey – POLITICO
In Britain, Nigel Farage’s hard-right Reform UK is also topping polls amid broad public dissatisfaction with Prime Minister…
EU leaders urge Trump to defend Europe’s security interests at his upcoming summit with Putin
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders appealed on Tuesday to U.S. President Donald Trump to defend their security…
Stand up for Ukraine when you talk to Putin – POLITICO
Such demands show Europe is growing more comfortable in putting its positions forward on the resolution of Russia’s…