Who Is Friedrich Merz, the Man Poised to Be Germany’s Next Chancellor?
Friedrich Merz, the man favored by early exit polls to be Germany’s next chancellor after elections on Sunday, is a conservative businessman who...
German Voters Took Note of Election Interference by Trump Administration Officials
Interference by Trump administration officials in the German campaign put off some left-leaning voters but was welcomed by others supporting the far-right Alternative...
Germany Votes in High-Stakes 2025 Election: Live Updates
When Vice President JD Vance criticized his German hosts last week for sidelining far-right parties, he did not mention by name the Alternative...
Amid Regional Diplomatic Furor, Sudan’s Paramilitaries Forge a Rival Government
The Rapid Support Forces, the paramilitary group fighting Sudan’s military in the country’s calamitous civil war, signed a political charter with its allies...
Israel and Hamas Trade Accusations of Violating Fragile Cease-Fire
Israel and Hamas on Sunday accused each other of violating the already fragile Gaza cease-fire deal after Israel delayed the release of hundreds...
