Europe Prepares to Face Russia as Trump’s America Steps Back
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Europe Prepares to Face Russia as Trump’s America Steps Back

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines European leaders are racing to try to figure out how to fill a potential void — in Ukraine and in continental security as a whole — as President Trump’s White House talks of dialing back American support and troop numbers in Europe. As…

Friedrich Merz German elections – The New York Times
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Friedrich Merz German elections – The New York Times

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines Germans voted for a change of leadership on Sunday, handing the most votes in a parliamentary election to centrist conservatives, with the far right in second, and rebuking the nation’s left-leaning government for its handling of the economy and immigration. Early returns and…

Next Likely Chancellor Promises a Tougher Germany
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Next Likely Chancellor Promises a Tougher Germany

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines Friedrich Merz, the man favored to be Germany’s next chancellor after elections on Sunday, is a conservative businessman who has never been a government minister and was forced out of party leadership years ago for challenging Angela Merkel. As a Christian Democrat and…

As U.S. and Ukraine Haggle Over Minerals, Russia Attacks With Drones
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As U.S. and Ukraine Haggle Over Minerals, Russia Attacks With Drones

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines Ukraine and the United States remain locked in negotiations over a deal to trade Ukraine’s natural resources for American aid, Ukrainian officials said on Sunday, as Washington maintains pressure on Kyiv to sign an agreement quickly. Andriy Yermak, the Ukrainian president’s chief of…

As the U.S. Exits Foreign Aid, Who Will Fill the Gap?
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As the U.S. Exits Foreign Aid, Who Will Fill the Gap?

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines As the reality sets in that the United States is drastically diminishing its foreign assistance to developing countries, an urgent conversation is starting among governments, philanthropists, and global health and development organizations. It is centered on one crucial question: Who will fill this…

Ukraine Promises Swift Deal for Minerals as Trump Cuts Kyiv Out of Peace Talks
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Ukraine Promises Swift Deal for Minerals as Trump Cuts Kyiv Out of Peace Talks

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines The Trump administration appeared to be making progress on Friday toward a deal that would give the United States valuable mineral rights in Ukraine. The movement came after a week in which President Trump, initially rebuffed on an agreement, turned up the pressure…

Sweden Investigates New Cable Break Under Baltic Sea
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Sweden Investigates New Cable Break Under Baltic Sea

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines The Swedish authorities said on Friday that they were investigating a new cable break in the Baltic Sea, the latest example of damage to underwater infrastructure in the region.. The Swedish Coast Guard said that it had been informed of the cable break…

U.S. Objects to Calling Russia ‘Aggressor’ in G7 Statement on Ukraine Invasion
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U.S. Objects to Calling Russia ‘Aggressor’ in G7 Statement on Ukraine Invasion

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines The United States is opposing calling Russia the aggressor in the war with Ukraine in a Group of 7 statement being drafted to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, four senior officials from countries involved said on Thursday. The American objections…

Arab Leaders Scramble to Counter Trump’s Gaza Plans
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Arab Leaders Scramble to Counter Trump’s Gaza Plans

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines The leaders of Gulf Arab states are expected to strategize with their Egyptian and Jordanian counterparts on Friday in an effort to counter President Trump’s controversial proposal to redevelop Gaza under U.S. control and displace its Palestinian residents. The meeting in the Saudi…

Europe’s New Reality: Trump May Not Quit NATO, but He’s Already Undercutting It
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Europe’s New Reality: Trump May Not Quit NATO, but He’s Already Undercutting It

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines In his first term, President Trump episodically threatened to pull out of NATO, removing the United States as the linchpin of the most successful military alliance in modern times. In his second term, he is trying a different approach: hollowing it out from…