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EU, others pledge more than $6bn to Syria in post-al-Assad donor drive

Western powers and regional neighbours attend conference in Brussels aimed at helping country rebuild after civil war.

Al Jazeera · Mar 17, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: Deadly Odesa drone attack cuts power, water and heating for second day

Woman aged 77 died of shrapnel wounds; Zelenskyy offers minerals deal signature and peace plan. What we know on day 1,106

The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2025

Who are the candidates for chancellor in Germany's elections?

This Sunday, 23 February, Germans vote in parliamentary elections, deciding who will occupy the 630 seats of the Bundestag and who will be the country's next chancellor. Who are the candidates, and what are their views on Germany's relationship with France?

Radio France Internationale · Feb 23, 2025

Nato chief Rutte insists Trump and Putin peace plan must include Ukraine

Nato chief Mark Rutte, the head of the 32-nation defence bloc Nato, on Thursday insisted that Ukraine must be closely involved in any peace talks.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 13, 2025

‘The far right wants us to play by their rules’: Can German Greens survive ‘witch-hunt’?

As AfD says Germany is in grip of ‘eco-dictatorship’, Green party tones down mention of climate action

The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2025

Iran releases dual German national as it attends talks with European powers

Tehran and E3 countries of France, Germany and UK hold consultations on Iran’s nuclear programme and other issues.

Al Jazeera · Jan 13, 2025

Ministers from 17 countries meet for Saudi talks on speeding aid to Damascus

Riyadh meeting also discussed keeping pressure on Syria’s new leadership to meet commitment to inclusive transition

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2025

EU agrees to tackle Syria sanctions as Western, Arab leaders meet in Riyadh

Top Western and Middle East diplomats and ministers met to discuss sanctions relief for Syria after al-Assad’s removal.

Al Jazeera · Jan 12, 2025

Germany says sanctions against Syrian war crimes suspects must stay but people need relief

Germany’s foreign minister says sanctions against Syrian officials responsible for war crimes must remain in place but called for a “smart approach” to provide relief to the Syrian population after last month’s overthrow of President Bashar Assad

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2025

Germany Races To Secure Stricken 'Russian Shadow Fleet' Oil Tanker

Germany was racing Saturday to secure a heavily loaded tanker stranded off its northern coast, towing the stricken ship it said was part of Russia's sanctions-busting "shadow fleet" away from shore to avert an oil spill.

International Business Times · Jan 11, 2025