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Anhörung vor Kontrollgremium: BND-Chef warnt vor „gewaltsamem Konflikt mit Russland“
Bei ihrer jĂ€hrlichen Anhörung warnten die Nachrichtendienste erneut vor einem Anschlagsrisiko – und drĂ€ngten auf mehr Befugnisse.
UN General Assembly live: Trump warns Iran, Qatar and Turkiye slam Israel
World leaders gather in New York City to attend the annual United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting,…
Nach den Wahlen: ++ KlĂŒssendorf: „Können nicht so weitermachen“ ++
SPD-GeneralsekretĂ€r KlĂŒssendorf stellt nach den Wahlergebnissen den Kurs der Bundesregierung infrage. …
Tajani holds talks with Yemeni Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Al-Zouba: focus on de-escalation and freedom of navigation in the Red Sea
(September 16, 2026)
Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani had a telephone conversation today with the Yemeni Minister of Foreign Affairs Al-Zouba. During the conversation, Tajani expressed Italyâs concern at the ongoing escalation in the country, reiterating its firm condemnation of the recent attacks by Houthi militias against the civilian population, the Yemeni regular forces and Saudi Arabia.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs then expressed Italyâs full support for the internationally recognised government of Yemen, as well as Italyâs commitment to facilitating the resumption of the peace process and to providing humanitarian assistance to the local population, which has been ravaged by years of conflict.
Araghchi says talks with Oman and reopening of Hormuz are âtwo separate issuesâ
âOur negotiations with Oman are ongoing. That is a completely separate matter. It is a technical issue concerning the designation of maritime routes in the Strait of Hormuz for the passage of ships.â
âThe routes that existed previously are no longer functional, so a new route needs to be defined. For now, we are designing a temporary route, which can then, at a later stage, be turned into a final route.â
âWe may reach an outcome soon, but I want to emphasise that these negotiations and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz are two separate issues. This is a technical negotiation concerning the designation of a maritime route.â
Iran foreign ministry: No direct dialogue with Washington ongoing
Speaking at his weekly press conference on Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei reaffirmed that Tehran is not engaged in any negotiations with Washington.
He said the only ongoing diplomatic discussions involve Iran and Oman, with both sides working toward a temporary arrangement to ensure the safe navigation of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran, Russia, China Review Latest Developments in Islamabad Draft MoU
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi announced in a post on his X account on Saturday that he has held a joint meeting with the ambassadors of Russia and China in Tehran to exchange views on the latest developments related to the Pakistani-mediated draft MoU.
Kubicki in Kampfabstimmung zum neuen Vorsitzenden der FDP gewÀhlt
(video)
5 Takeaways From the Democratsâ Autopsy of Kamala Harrisâs 2024 Loss
A draft report released by the Democratic National Committee argued that Ms. Harris did not sufficiently separate herself from President Joseph R. Biden Jr.
Trump interview: I am strongly considering pulling out of Nato
Singling out the UK, the US president rebuked Sir Keir Starmer for refusing to get involved in the American-Israeli war against Iran, suggesting that the Royal Navy was not up for the task.
âYou donât even have a navy. Youâre too old and had aircraft carriers that didnât work,â he said, referring to the state of Britainâs fleet of warships.
Asked whether the Prime Minister should spend more on defence, Mr Trump added: âIâm not going to tell him what to do. He can do whatever he wants. It doesnât matter. All Starmer wants is costly windmills that are driving your energy prices through the roof.â
Netanyahu calls for international involvement in US-Israeli war on Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called on world leaders to participate in the US-Israeli assault on Iran.
Speaking from the site of an attack in the southern Israeli city of Arad, Netanyahu said: „It‘s time for world leaders to join us, and Iâm seeing movement from some in that direction.“
He warned that Iran „has the whole world in its sights“.
Netanyahu warns Iran can reach ‚deep into Europe,‘ urges world leaders to act at Arad missile site
(March 22, 2026)
âThey have the capacity to reach deep into Europe,â Netanyahu warned. âThey are putting everyone in their sights.â
âIf you want proof that Iran endangers the entire world, the last 48 hours have proved it,â he said. âThey fired on Jerusalem right next to the holy sites of the three monotheistic faiths.â
âItâs time to see the leaders of the rest of the countries join up,â Netanyahu pointed out. âIâm happy to see that some of them are moving in that direction, but more is needed.â
Anwar says Malaysia in solidarity with everyone affected by US-Israel attacks in Middle East this Ramadan
Malaysia stands in solidarity with all Muslims and communities in the Middle East who have been affected by the tensions caused by the actions of the United States (US) and Israel in launching attacks on Iran on Saturday.
In a Facebook post today, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia prays for the well-being of Muslims and all communities affected in the Middle East.
Takeaways from Donald Trumpâs State of the Union address
Trumpâs speech clocked in at about an hour and 47 minutes, breaking the record for length set by his address to Congress last year.
Here are eight takeaways from his speech.
Trump says rare earths are part of his Greenland deal. Itâs âcompletely bonkersâ
âThe idea of turning Greenland into Americaâs rare-earth factory is science fiction. Itâs just completely bonkers,â said Malte Humpert, founder and senior fellow at The Arctic Institute. âYou might as well mine on the moon. In some respects, itâs worse than the moon.â
Despite its name, approximately 80% of Greenland is covered with ice. And mineral extraction â or just about anything â in the Arctic can be five to 10 times more expensive than doing it elsewhere on the planet.
Stocks Jump After Trump Announces Greenland AgreementâDow Rises Nearly 600 Points
In a Truth Social post later in the day, Trump called the threatened tariffs off and announced a âframeworkâ for a deal concerning the island, but offered few details about an agreement.
Crucial Quote
âI think it puts everybody in a really good position especially as it pertains to security and minerals and everything else,â Trump told reporters.
What to know about the militants targeted by US airstrikes in northwest Nigeria
(today)
The Nigerian military has said in the past that the group has roots in neighboring Niger and that it became more active in Nigeriaâs border communities following a 2023 military coup. That coup resulted in fractured relations between Nigeria and Niger, and affected their multinational military operations along the porous border.
European diplomats say Israel veto on Palestinian Authority role stalls Gaza stabilization force
(November 29, 2025)
âSometimes we wonder whether the Americans stationed at the headquarters are the Americans who make the decisions,â the diplomats said. âEveryone tells us we need to speak with whoever decides and whoever speaks with the Oval Office at the White House, not with Gen. Patrick Frank, who heads the American headquarters.â
A consensus on Gaza appears to emerge among Arab states at Doha Forum – analysis
It is now clear that most of the Arab countries, as well as Turkey, want to see the international stabilization force deployed to Gaza. They want to see this happen as part of the new phase. They appear to believe that Israel is stalling and dragging out the ceasefire without enabling new initiatives to take shape. However, although all countries want to see the new phase begin, they donât seem ready to send their own personnel to the international force.
Rumors swirl of a plot to oust Keir Starmer as the embattled British leader denies attacking his rivals
Lawmakers are also perplexed by the timing of the briefing. After an unsteady first 16 months in office left Starmer one of the most unpopular British prime ministers on record, Labour MPs had previously signaled that the prime minister would not face a serious leadership contest until after local elections in May 2026, giving his government time to reverse its decline in the polls.
Netanyahu to address UN as Trump vows to block West Bank annexation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahuâs speech at the UN today will be broadcast in Gaza, according to two Israeli officials. Ahead of the address, Israel launched a campaign in New York featuring signs on the October 7 attacks, which a source said is a central theme of the speech.
Netanyahu will meet Monday with US President Donald Trump, who has vowed to block any attempt by Israel to annex the West Bank â a message that comes on the heels of a US-proposed peace plan recently discussed with Arab leaders.
Trump, Musk feud explodes with threats of cutting contracts, backing impeachment
The trouble between the two started brewing days ago, when Musk denounced Trump‘s sweeping tax-cut and spending bill. The president initially held his tongue while Musk campaigned to torpedo the bill, saying it would add too much to the nation‘s $36.2 trillion in debt.
Trump broke his silence on Thursday, telling reporters in the Oval Office he was „very disappointed“ in Musk.
„Look, Elon and I had a great relationship. I don‘t know if we will anymore,“ Trump said.
As Trump spoke, Musk responded in real time with increasingly acerbic posts on X.
Netanyahu to High Court: ‚Intervention in Ronen Bar‘s dismissal would harm state security‘
The High Court of Justice‘s intervention in the dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar would harm the security of the state, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu argued on Sunday in his response to a High Court petition to cancel the dismissal. The response came two days prior to a consequential court hearing on Tuesday on the legality of Barâs removal.
Netanyahu Expected to Fire Shin Bet Chief Despite Protests
The Shin Bet is deeply involved in Israelâs war against Hamas in Gaza, providing intelligence and targets. By law, the agency is also tasked with protecting Israeli democracy.
The discord between Mr. Netanyahu and Mr. Bar goes to the heart of a broader battle playing out over the nature and future of Israelâs democracy and the rule of law. Critics of Mr. Netanyahuâs ruling coalition, the most right-wing and religiously conservative in Israelâs history, accuse it of working to reduce the authority of independent state watchdogs and to remove checks and balances on the powers of the government, which holds a narrow majority in Parliament.
Kremlin says phone conversation between Putin and Trump possible
(today)
The Kremlin does not exclude that the issue of a telephone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump may come up in the wake of the US-Ukrainian negotiations and could be organized quickly, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
„We also do not rule out that the topic of a call at the highest level may arise. If such a need emerges, it will be organized very quickly. The existing channels of dialogue with the Americans make it possible to do this in a relatively short time,“ he said.
Stimmung vor der Bundestagswahl: Unsicher und pessimistisch an die Wahlurne
Ein Novum bei dieser Bundestagswahl ist auch, dass gleich drei Parteien in der NĂ€he der FĂŒnf-Prozent-HĂŒrde sind. WĂ€hrend die Linke von oben auf die Marke schaut, konnten FDP und BSW die magische FĂŒnf im ARD-DeutschlandTrend der vergangenen Wochen nicht erreichen. Allerdings sind beide Parteien so nah an der Marke, dass ein Einzug ins Parlament durchaus möglich ist. Ein Bundestag mit fĂŒnf, sechs oder sieben Fraktionen – das wird eine entscheidende Rolle bei der Bildung von Mehrheiten und Koalitionen spielen.
World reactions to Trump‘s proposal for US to ‚take over‘ Gaza Strip
„The US will take over the Gaza Strip, and we will do a job with it too,“ Trump said. „We‘ll own it and be responsible for dismantling all of the dangerous unexploded bombs and other weapons on the site, level the site, and get rid of the destroyed buildings, level it out, create an economic development that will supply unlimited numbers of jobs.“