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Germany's Scholz: end of Ukraine war best way for global economic recovery

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz told a session at the Group of 20 leaders on Tuesday that the best way of achieving a recovery in the global economy would be ending Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Egypt's COP27 envoy dismisses warning of spying on delegates as 'ludicrous'

Egypt's COP27 special envoy dismissed as "ludicrous" reports that his country was spying on delegates at the climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh and said some developing states believed the issue was an intentional distraction by rich nations trying to backtrack on their commitments.

Reuters

China should take a Gradual Path to Resuming Face-to-Face Cross-Border Activities

The resumption of normal cross-border activities does not mean that China is letting go of its anti-pandemic controls overnight. Rather, it signals more balanced coordination between pandemic prevention and economic growth

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Germany's Scholz: G20 consensus statement on war in Ukraine to be 'tough ride'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Monday that it would be difficult to come up with a clear statement on global issues and the war in Ukraine at the G20 meeting in Indonesia later this week.

Reuters

Iran Condemns Germany, France Ahead of EU Sanctions

European Union foreign ministers are due to impose more sanctions on Iran on Monday, while Tehran condemned France and Germany for their positions on the Iranian protests. The Iranian Foreign Ministry described German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's pledge to intensify pressure on Tehran as "provocative, interfering, and undiplomatic." Scholz had spoken…

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Germany's Scholz: G20 consensus on war in Ukraine to be 'tough ride'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said leaders of the Group of 20 (G20) major economies would find it difficult agreeing clear statements on global issues and the war in Ukraine when they meet this week for the first time since Russia invaded Ukraine.

Reuters

Germany warns its delegation of Egyptian spies at COP27

German federal police have warned their nation's delegation at the COP27 environmental summit in Egypt that its members may be subject to spying by Egyptian security agents, three people with knowledge of the matter said.

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Head of Iran’s Seminary Promises ‘Death’ to Turban Flippers

The head of the Iranian Seminary, Alireza Arafi, had vowed “death” to any protester transgressing against clerics in Iran at a time when the death toll of demonstrations that have rocked the cleric-led nation since Sept. 17 has risen to 336, according to human rights groups.

Asharq Al-Awsat

8 things to watch for as global leaders meet in Bali

Summits of Group of 20 nations invariably happen with at least one crisis burning, which shapes the discussions both in the meeting room and the one-on-one huddles in the hallways.

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German leader Scholz says Iran can expect more EU sanctions

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has strongly criticized the Iranian government for its bloody crackdown on protests in the country

The Independent UK

Germany's Scholz favours new package of sanctions against Iran

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Saturday that he favours a new round of European Union sanctions on Iran next week.

Reuters

Germany's Scholz promises more air defence help to Ukraine

Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Germany's priority in its aid to Ukraine should be to help it defend itself from Russian air raids on its cities and to help it rebuild its infrastructure.

Reuters

Germany's Scholz congratulates Israel's Netanyahu on election victory

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz congratulated Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu on his victory in parliamentary elections in a phone call, said a German government spokesperson on Thursday.

Reuters

Takeaways: Bold proposals and 'net zero' criticism at COP27

The second day of leaders' speeches at the UN's climate conference included bold proposals, recommendations to crack down and standardize “net zero” claims and continued discussion about the situation of a jailed pro-democracy activist who is on a hunger and water strike

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Factbox-COP27: Which countries have offered 'loss and damage' funds?

As negotiators at COP27 wrangle over whether wealthy polluters should help vulnerable nations pay for costly extreme weather events fueled by climate change, a handful of small, European governments has stepped up to offer "loss and damage" funds.

Reuters

Scholz: Germany can't ask global south not to want more affluence

Germany can't ask countries in the global south not to want the same level of affluence as developed countries, said Chancellor Olaf Scholz, but it can work on technologies that will help these countries grow their economies in a climate-friendly way.

Reuters

Germany's Scholz raises issue of Egyptian-British hunger striker at climate summit

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday said he had raised the issue of the jailed hunger striker Alaa Abd el-Fattah during his visit to the COP27 climate summit in Egypt.

The Independent UK

Germany may block sale of chip factory to Chinese-owned firm

The German government may decide this week to block the sale of a chip factory to a Swedish subsidiary of a Chinese company

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Scholz: Xi opposing nuclear weapons in Ukraine reason enough to visit China

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who was heavily criticised for a trip to Beijing this week, said on Saturday his and Chinese President Xi Jinping's joint statement opposing the use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine had been reason enough for the visit.

The Independent UK

Nuclear weapons must not be used over Ukraine, China’s president says in clear response to Russia

Xi Jinping calls on international community to ‘reject the threat of nuclear weapons’

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 255

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 255th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Evening Standard

New Russian troops sent to frontline with ‘minimal or no training’, says UK

There is a shortage of training staff in the Russian Armed Forces, the MoD says

Al Jazeera

‘Nuclear wars must not be fought,’ China President Xi says

Statement from Chinese leader Xi Jinping comes after a series of threats as Russia’s war in Ukraine intensifies.

Daily Mirror

Chinese leader Xi Jinping warns Russia not to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine

President Xi Jinping's opposition to nuclear warfare comes after Vladimir Putin insisted Russia would employ 'all means" to defend its occupied territories in Ukraine

Asharq Al-Awsat

Xi, Scholz Warn against ‘Irresponsible’ Nuclear Threats over Ukraine

Chinese President Xi Jinping and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday condemned threats to use atomic weapons in Ukraine, with Scholz warning that Russia risked "crossing a line" in the international community by resorting to nuclear force. In the first visit by a G7 leader to China since the COVID-19…

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