German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set for his first official visit to the US, where he’ll meet President Trump to discuss Ukraine, trade tensions, and more. Meanwhile, Cologne braces for a massive WWII bomb evacuation.
Germany’s new Chancellor Friedrich Merz is heading to Washington this week for his first official visit since taking office. The high-stakes meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump will cover a wide range of issues, including ongoing support for Ukraine and brewing tensions over tariffs.
With Europe’s geopolitical position under pressure and Trump eyeing a second term, the visit could shape the tone of U.S.-German relations for years to come. Merz, a vocal supporter of transatlantic ties, is expected to push for continued aid to Kyiv while trying to defuse tariff threats targeting German exports.
Meanwhile, back home in Cologne, a different kind of emergency is unfolding. Authorities have launched a massive evacuation effort as experts work to defuse three unexploded World War II bombs discovered during construction. Thousands have been asked to leave their homes, disrupting schools, public transport, and businesses.
Kazakhstan and Germany have agreed to expand cooperation in critical minerals, industry, energy and transport, with Astana seeking a greater German...
Global cholera deaths reached their highest annual level in more than 20 years in 2025, despite a decline in reported cases, according to the World...
Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom has proposed building a new 1,000-megawatt nuclear power unit in Armenia as Yerevan weighs competing inte...
A Russian guided aerial bomb has struck an apartment building in Kharkiv, injuring 22 people, including children, according to the city’s mayor. The strike follows a day of near-continuous Russian attacks across Ukraine that killed at least five people.
Here's your AnewZ Daily Brief for 28 September 2026. These are the top stories making headlines in technology.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has arrived in Washington for talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on bilateral ties and key regional and international developments, Saudi state news agency SPA reported.
The European Union's decision to simultaneously advance accession talks with Ukraine, Moldova, Montenegro and Albania marks its most ambitious enlargement effort in more than two decades.
U.S. President Donald Trump has denied reports that he offered Iran sanctions relief and access to frozen funds in exchange for nuclear concessions.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has declared that Brexit has done more harm than good, while reaffirming support for Ukraine and NATO as he used his first Labour conference speech as leader to set out a new direction for Britain.
The arrival in South Korea of two North Korean soldiers captured while fighting for Russia has created a rare legal, diplomatic and humanitarian case, raising questions over their status, security and future.
At midnight on 30 September, the last U.S. troops are due to leave Iraq, ending a military presence that began with the 2003 invasion and cost the lives of around 4,500 American service members.
Here’s your AnewZ Daily Brief for 29 September 2026, with the latest from Azerbaijan, from $10.8 billion in investment deals and Formula 1 drama to diplomacy and preparations for major FIFA tournaments.
Crude oil exports from major Middle Eastern producers rebounded in September to their highest level since the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran began in late February, according to data from analytics firm Kpler.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment