Xi Jinping asks Germany’s Scholz to help resolve issue of EU tariffs on Chinese EVs RIO DE JANEIRO: Chinese President Xi Jinping told German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday he hoped Germany could... Published 20 Nov, 2024 12:19pm
World Germany’s Scholz reaffirms Ukraine backing, defends Putin call BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday reaffirmed his country’s support for Ukraine after taking flak for... Published 17 Nov, 2024 06:35pm
World Trump, Scholz agree to work towards ‘return to peace in Europe’ BERLIN: US President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday spoke with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz by phone, Berlin said,... Published 11 Nov, 2024 12:30pm
World Pressure builds on Olaf Scholz to bring forward German confidence vote FRANKFURT: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz came under increasing pressure on Sunday to bring forward a vote of... Published 10 Nov, 2024 10:32pm
Print Scholz summons two ministers over rival plans to fix economy BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will hold meetings with his top two ministers to seek common ground after they... Updated 04 Nov, 2024 09:21am
World Germany promises more visas for Indians during Scholz visit NEW DELHI: Germany promised to dramatically boost the number of skilled Indians it permits to work in the country as... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:45pm
World Germany, India look to boost ties on defence, green energy NEW DELHI: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz wants to deepen defence ties with New Delhi and bring the two countries’... Published 25 Oct, 2024 02:28pm
World Germany’s Scholz says war-torn Ukraine cannot join NATO now BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Thursday rejected Ukraine’s request to immediately join NATO, made by... Published 24 Oct, 2024 11:00pm
World Germany bets on India to reduce reliance on China BERLIN: Chancellor Olaf Scholz leads a high-level delegation to New Delhi this week, betting that greater access to... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:30pm
World Qatar’s emir heads to Berlin for talks aimed at boosting economic ties BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will host Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, at a baroque palace... Published 22 Oct, 2024 11:04am
World Joe Biden to discuss Ukraine with allies on swansong Berlin trip BERLIN: US President Joe Biden will on Friday seek to cement cooperation with key European partners on issues from... Published 18 Oct, 2024 09:47am
World Scholz’s Social Democrats fend off far-right in German state vote BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats (SPD) managed to fend off the far-right AfD in a state... Published 23 Sep, 2024 06:45am
World Germany’s Scholz in Uzbekistan as he seeks energy, resources TASHKENT: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was in Uzbekistan on Monday, where he expressed an interest in “utilising... Published 16 Sep, 2024 09:01pm
World ‘Time is now’ to step up efforts for Ukraine peace, says Germany’s Scholz FRANKFURT: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called Sunday for diplomatic efforts to be intensified to achieve peace in... Published 08 Sep, 2024 09:33pm
World Germany’s Scholz says ‘competent’ Harris could win US election BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz praised US Vice President Kamala Harris as a “competent and experienced”... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:14pm
World Germany’s Olaf Scholz condemns shooting of Trump as ‘despicable’ BERLIN: Germany’s Olaf Scholz on Sunday called the shooting of Donald Trump at a campaign rally on Saturday a... Published 14 Jul, 2024 02:10pm
World Germany’s Scholz: Putin’s peace proposals aren’t serious BERLIN: Leaders of the Group of Seven leading western industrial economies did not discuss Russian President... Published 15 Jun, 2024 12:12pm
World There’s no warrant, says Germany’s Scholz when asked about arresting Netanyahu Chancellor Olaf Scholz declined to speculate on whether Germany would execute an International Criminal Court arrest... Published 24 May, 2024 06:08pm
World Germany's Scholz echoes Macron's call for deeper European military cooperation FRANKFURT: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Europe needs closer military collaboration, and said he also favors ... Published 23 May, 2024 11:01pm
World Germany to host Macron for state visit from May 26 BERLIN: Emmanuel Macron will make a state visit to Germany in May, the German presidency said Thursday, the first... Published 02 May, 2024 06:38pm
World Macron visit to Germany in May to focus on EU ties BERLIN: French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Germany in May and will spend more days than planned with... Published 27 Apr, 2024 07:36pm
World Sunak, Scholz vow support for Ukraine for ‘as long as it takes’ BERLIN: The leaders of Britain and Germany pledged Wednesday to back Ukraine in its war with Russia for “as long as... Published 24 Apr, 2024 06:54pm
World Germany’s Scholz says to discuss ‘just peace’ in Ukraine with Xi BEIJING: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday said he would discuss a “just peace” in Ukraine with Chinese... Published 16 Apr, 2024 10:11am
World Scholz warns Iran as attacks on Israel overshadow China trip CHONGQING/BERLIN: Chancellor Olaf Scholz warned Iran against further attacks on Israel on Sunday as the escalating... Published 14 Apr, 2024 04:55pm
World Zelenskiy thanks Germany for new Patriot system at 'critical time' KYIV: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy thanked Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz for delivering an additional... Updated 13 Apr, 2024 08:34pm
World Germany’s Scholz between tough talk and trade on China trip BERLIN: Chancellor Olaf Scholz travels to China this weekend, walking a fine line in shoring up economic ties with... Published 11 Apr, 2024 10:51am
Print Israeli PM vows to invade Rafah despite world ‘pressure’ GAZA STRIP, (Palestinian Territories): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Sunday to send ground forces... Updated 18 Mar, 2024 08:58am
World German Chancellor Scholz calls for Gaza deal with 'longer-lasting ceasefire' JERUSALEM: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday called for a deal to free hostages held by Hamas militants in... Updated 17 Mar, 2024 10:37pm
World Germany’s Scholz say Rafah assault would make regional peace ‘very difficult’ AQABA: The large number of civilian casualties that would result from an Israeli assault on the Gaza city of Rafah... Published 17 Mar, 2024 04:51pm
World Scholz rejects talk of sending troops to Ukraine from Europe, NATO BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday rejected the idea of European or NATO countries sending troops to... Published 27 Feb, 2024 05:51pm
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