Last week Merz had expressed skepticism that U.S. President Donald Trump’s ongoing peace push with Russian President Vladimir Putin would yield results.
“I would like the United States of America to work with us to solve this problem for…
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Israel claims death of Hamas armed wing spokesperson Abu Obeida
Abu Obeida’s last statement was issued Friday as Israel launched its expanded offensive and declared Gaza City a combat zone.
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A 6.0 magnitude earthquake shakes southeastern Afghanistan near the Pakistan border
KABUL, Afghanistan — A magnitude 6.0 earthquake shook southeastern Afghanistan near the Pakistan border late Sunday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The quake’s epicenter was 36 kilometers (22 miles) north or Bāsawul, Afghanistan, and…
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Russia’s war in Ukraine ‘to last a long time,’ Merz says
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in an interview on Aug. 31 that he expects Russia’s war in Ukraine to last a long time, as most wars end in military defeat or economic collapse — a scenario he does not foresee for Russia or Ukraine.
“I am…
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Indonesian leader pledges to revoke lawmakers’ perks after protests leave 6 dead
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday pledged to revoke lawmakers’ perks and privileges, including a controversial $3,000 housing allowance, in a bid to ease…
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