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Germany Calls for Greater European Defence Role After US Troop Plan
German defence minister says shift was expected, urges stronger European response.
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US To Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany As Trump–Merz Rift Deepens
The planned reduction, to be completed within a year, signals rising tensions between Washington and Berlin and raises questions over Europe’s security architecture.POLITICS
No Negotiations, Only Talks, Says Erhürman
Tufan Erhürman says process remains at discussion stage and warns against rhetoric that could undermine the climate.
ECONOMY
Oil Countdown Begins as Markets Near Supply Squeeze in Four Weeks
If the Strait of Hormuz does not reopen by late May, global stockpiles could fall to levels that trigger a sharp surge in prices.
SOCIAL LENS
Malas Meets Farmers Over Foot and Mouth Disease as Mass Culling Continues
Farmers will be briefed on the progress of the outbreak and next steps, as tens of thousands of animals have already been culled.
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Trump: US May Be Better Off Without Iran Deal, Calls Critics ‘Traitors’
The US president criticised Tehran’s latest proposal, announced fresh military aid to allies and confirmed troop withdrawals from Germany.
