MUNSTER, Germany, April 30 (Reuters) – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized on Thursday the importance of the transatlantic partnership with the U.S., just hours after President Donald Trump said his administration was looking at reducing the number of U.S. troops in Germany. Speaking to reporters at a military base, Merz said Germany’s compass remained focused…
VILNIUS, April 30 (Reuters) – Lithuania’s President Gitanas Nauseda said he was supportive of his country joining the U.S. freedom of navigation mission in the Strait of Hormuz, adding that he would present the proposal to the Baltic state’s defence council. The United States is pushing for other countries to help restore freedom of navigation…
Hong Kong’s monetary authority has held its base interest rate steady, following the lead of the US Federal Reserve, as analysts said the inflationary impact of the US-Israel war with Iran had reduced the chances of a rate cut this year. The city’s base rate would stay at 4 per cent, the Hong Kong Monetary…
April 29 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that his administration was reviewing the possible reduction of U.S. troops in Germany, adding that a decision would be made shortly. “The United States is studying and reviewing the possible reduction of Troops in Germany, with a determination to be made over the next short…
One of the most crucial issues hovering over the recent Israel-US-Iran war and the future of the standoff between these countries has little to do with them, but rather with another major power: China. To date, China has managed to maintain mostly positive relations with both Tehran and Jerusalem. In economic terms, China has been…
ATHENS, April 29 (Reuters) – Greece said on Wednesday it had agreed with Qatar to bolster cooperation in areas including trade, energy and defence, extending a deal first struck in 2024. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani discussed bilateral ties and investment opportunities in Greek infrastructure, energy and…
DUBAI/WASHINGTON, April 29 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged Iran to ‘get smart soon’ and sign a deal, following days of deadlock in efforts to end the conflict and a media report that the U.S. would extend its blockade of Iran’s ports. In a post on Truth Social, Trump, who has said…
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday appeared to issue another warning to Iran, stating that the Islamic Republic will no longer be dealing with “Mr. Nice Guy.” US President Donald Trump appeared to issue another warning to Iran, stating that the Islamic Republic will no longer be dealing with “Mr. Nice Guy.” (realDonaldTrump on Truth…
This picture taken on March 26, 2026 shows an oil tanker unloading crude oil at a port in Yantai, in China’s eastern Shandong province. CN-STR | Afp | Getty Images The U.S. Treasury warned financial institutions Tuesday that they could face sanctions if they engage in dealings with Chinese refineries that process Iranian oil. The…
LONDON, April 28 (Reuters) – Britain said on Tuesday the Iranian ambassador to London had been summoned over what the government described as the Iranian embassy’s “unacceptable and inflammatory” comments on social media. Britain’s minister for the Middle East, Hamish Falconer, made clear that the embassy “must cease any form of communications that could be…