live U.S. launches new strikes on Iran as Tehran targets Kuwait and Bahrain
The U.S. military said on Wednesday it launched fresh strikes on Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping, triggering Iranian attacks on Kuw...
Britain’s King Charles III welcomed German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Wednesday, marking the beginning of his three-day state visit to the United Kingdom. The visit, the first by a German President to the UK in 27 years, comes as the two countries continue to strengthen ties post-Brexit.
The British monarch and his wife, Queen Camilla, greeted President Steinmeier and his wife, Elke Büdenbender, in Windsor on 3 December. The group participated in a formal carriage procession to Windsor Castle, accompanied by Prince William and Princess Kate, highlighting the significance of the visit.
President Steinmeier’s state visit follows a similar trip by King Charles to Germany in September 2023, marking his first official overseas visit after ascending to the throne.
During the visit, Steinmeier is set to meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Downing Street before attending a formal state banquet at Windsor Castle later in the evening.
As part of the visit, President Steinmeier will also address British lawmakers in Parliament and meet with German soccer players currently playing in the Premier League in Britain, further cementing the cultural and sporting connections between the two nations.
This historic visit underscores the growing cooperation between the UK and Germany, with both countries keen to strengthen diplomatic, trade, and cultural ties following Britain’s departure from the European Union.
The U.S. says it has launched strikes on Iran after alleged attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Washington described the action as a response to threats against civilian shipping and a breach of the ceasefire.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the memorandum of understanding signed with Iran to end the conflict was "over", adding he did not want to engage with Tehran, calling the Iranian leadership "sick people".
NATO leaders are unveiling multi-billion-dollar arms deals in Ankara as President Donald Trump joins the summit, highlighting Europe's increased defence spending amid tensions over Russia and Iran, and following years of U.S. criticism of the alliance.
Mark Rutte, Secretary General of NATO, has described fresh U.S. strikes on Iran as "absolutely necessary," in remarks at the start of the second day of the alliance's sumit in the Turkish capital Ankara.
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Mark Rutte, Secretary General of NATO, has described fresh U.S. strikes on Iran as "absolutely necessary," in remarks at the start of the second day of the alliance's sumit in the Turkish capital Ankara.
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