Annalena Baerbock visits Israel: dispute with Netanyahu
During their visit to Israel, there was apparently a heated argument behind closed doors between Foreign Minister Baerbock and Prime Minister Netanyahu. The fact that the dispute became public at all reveals a larger problem. Even in international politics, sparks fly from time to time. Especially in this time of crisis, when the situation is […]
President Volodymyr Zelensky thanks the US House of Representatives
According to Russian reports, two people have died after several drone attacks. The G7 foreign ministers are looking for weapons supplies. More information in the news blog. The most important things at a glanceLoading… Embed Kremlin: New US aid leads to more deaths 9:01 p.m.: According to Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov, the billions in […]
IMF Japan Mission Head Urges Caution on Interest Rate Hikes amid Below-Target Inflation Expectations
Nada Shueiri, head of the International Monetary Fund’s Japan mission, said on the 19th that the Bank of Japan should proceed with interest rate hikes cautiously as some indicators of inflation expectations remain below 2%. The picture shows the main office of the Bank of Japan. Picture taken in March (2024 Reuters/Kim Kyung-Hoon) [ワシントン 19日 […]
War in the Middle East: Erdogan invites Hamas boss
Hesse disinvites the Iranian Consul General. Iran does not plan to retaliate against Israel. More information in the news blog. The most important things at a glance According to media reports, Israel has carried out a retaliatory strike against Iran. However, there are no official confirmations. Here you will find an overview. You can follow […]
Iran weighs down after Israel attack
A suspected Israeli attack on Iran gave rise to fears of the worst. But the logic of strike and counter-strike could be broken. The situation still remains delicate. The news at a glance. The violent spiral of attack and counterattack between Israel and Iran may have stopped, at least for the time being. This was […]
Foreign Minister Baerbock at the G7 meeting in Italy: Finally, hope!
The fear is great: there is a threat of escalation in the Middle East, and things are also going badly for the West in the Ukraine war. An Israeli attack on Iran, of all things, is now causing a sigh of relief. But the situation remains highly explosive. Patrick Diekmann reports from the island of […]
Conflict | Reports: Military facility near Baghdad attacked
US media reports an Israeli retaliatory strike against Iran. Hesse disinvites the Iranian Consul General. More information in the news blog. The most important things at a glance According to media reports, Israel has carried out a retaliatory strike against Iran. However, there are no official confirmations. Here you will find an overview. You can […]
Mysterious death of pro-Russian US journalist
The G7 foreign ministers are looking for weapons supplies. Ukraine reports two children dead after Russian attacks. More information in the news blog. The most important things at a glanceLoading… Embed Mysterious death of a pro-Russian US journalist 11:55 p.m.: A pro-Russian US citizen who fought for Russia and also worked as a journalist is […]
US Secretary of State Blinken Addresses Middle East Tensions, Denies Involvement in Offensive Operations
Secretary of State Blinken said on the 19th that the United States is committed to easing tensions in the Middle East and is not involved in any offensive operations, regarding reports that Israel has struck back against Iran. Photograph taken in Italy (2024 Reuters/Remo Casilli) [カプリ(イタリア) 19日 ロイター] – US Secretary of State Blinken said […]
Ukraine war: NATO wants to supply air defense systems
The G7 foreign ministers are looking for weapons supplies. Ukraine reports two children dead after Russian attacks. More information in the news blog. The most important things at a glanceLoading… Embed Russian spies: Tusk wants to “burn out any betrayal with red-hot iron” 6:11 p.m.: Following the arrest of Polish citizens suspected of collaborating with […]