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Germany Deepens Gulf Ties as U.S.–Iran Indirect Talks Move to New Round

The White House unveils a tariff tool targeting buyers of Iranian oil, with Oman mediating message-passing between the two delegations.

Germany and Italy Seal Strategic Pacts to Boost Defense Ties and EU Competitiveness

Chancellor Merz Uses Dortmund Award Speech to Warn of 'Deep Upheaval'

Merz Confirms Davos Schedule, WEF Plenary Speech on Jan. 22

Merz’s India Visit Seals 19 Pacts, From Defence Roadmap to Visa-Free Transit

Merz to Visit India Jan. 12–13, With Modi to Receive Him in Ahmedabad

Merz Sets 2026 Agenda With Call for European Self-Reliance and Defense Buildup

Merz’s First New Year’s Address Casts 2026 as a Decisive Year for Germany and Europe

EU Setbacks Test Merz’s Early Chancellorship as Macron Rift Widens

Merz and Environment Minister Clash Over Process as Federal–State Meeting Backs Modernization Agenda

Berlin Confirms Merz’s Norway and Israel Tour Next Week, Rules Out Netanyahu Visit

Merkel Denies Blaming Poland and Baltic States for Ukraine War

Merz Criticized Over 'German Bread' Remark After Luanda Summit

EU–AU Leaders Convene in Luanda With Push for Critical Minerals and a Reset of Ties

Merz Confirms First Israel Visit Before Year-End After Lifting Arms Export Curbs

Merz Invites Syria’s Interim Leader as Germany Moves Toward Refugee Repatriation

Merkel Not on Guest List for Merz’s 70th as CDU/CSU Plans Reichstag Reception

Merz Says He Is Testing AI for Government Work, Including Drafting Tax Bill Language

Scholz, in First Interview Since Leaving Office, Credits Trump Pressure for Gaza Ceasefire

Vilnius to Install Merz Quote on City Hall