'United in fight against terrorism': PM Modi speaks to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, congratulates him on assuming office
Tuesday, 20 May 2025 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Friedrich Merz on becoming the new Chancellor of Germany, as both leaders committed to strengthening the strategic partnership between India and Germany. They exchanged perspectives on global and regional issues, reinforcing their united stance against terrorism. Merz's election followed a historic second-round victory, marking him as Germany's 10th chancellor since World War II.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk talk to the media in Albania following a call with US President Donald Trump. They discuss Russia ignoring demands for a ceasefire in Ukraine. Chancellor Merz...
German Chancellor Merz 'mentally preparing' for war in Ukraine to 'drag on'
Speaking in an interview on Sunday with German public broadcaster ZDF, Merz said he has not lost hope about the ceasefire or peace talks but “harbours no illusions".
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The prospect of a Putin-Zelensky peace summit has collapsed into chaos following Russia’s devastating strike on Kyiv that killed 19 people, including four children. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared there would be “no summit, only blood, missiles and broken promises,” while Ukraine retaliated with drone attacks on Russian oil refineries. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz bluntly confirmed there would “obviously” be no summit despite Donald Trump’s dramatic push after his Alaska meeting with Putin. Moscow insists talks can only happen after “tangible progress,” something Kyiv and NATO allies reject outright. The collapse highlights the crumbling state of diplomacy in Europe, where leaders now openly prepare for wider war. Trump had hoped to position himself as a peacemaker, but European officials dismissed his roadmap as unrealistic. With NATO deployments looming and Russia warning of escalation, the world faces a dangerous new turning point.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is pushing back against Donald Trump’s peace initiative, demanding a Russian ceasefire before any summit with Putin and Zelensky can proceed. Merz warned that credibility of negotiations depends on Moscow halting attacks, urging European leaders to pressure Putin. He confirmed discussions with U.S. and EU partners on security guarantees for Ukraine but cautioned Putin’s participation in talks remains uncertain. While Trump pushes for direct negotiations, Merz insists Europe must play a central role in shaping long-term security arrangements.
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Trump’s latest White House showdown sent shockwaves through global diplomacy. Brushing off Zelensky’s urgent demand for a ceasefire, Trump instead clashed head-on with German leader Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron—leaving allies stunned. With fiery exchanges dominating the Oval Office, Trump’s rhetoric appeared to tilt toward Putin’s stance, raising urgent questions: Is U.S. policy shifting away from Ukraine and toward Moscow?
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A historic confrontation is unfolding in Washington as President Donald Trump meets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, joined by key European leaders including Macron, Merz, Meloni, Starmer, von der Leyen, Stubb, and NATO’s Mark Rutte. This comes after Trump’s Alaska summit with Putin, where he backed a plan for Ukraine to cede Crimea and parts of Donbas, abandon NATO, and accept neutrality. Europe and Kyiv fiercely reject this “surrender deal,” warning it rewards Russian aggression and threatens NATO itself. Trump’s transactional “America First” diplomacy—focused on quick wins and cutting U.S. military spending—clashes directly with Europe’s push for long-term security and continued military aid. As Russia intensifies strikes, Europe views concessions as catastrophic. Tensions inside the White House are boiling: will this meeting end in compromise, or spark a full-scale rift between America and Europe that could reshape global order?
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Trump lashed out at Chinese President Xi Jinping, accusing him of ignoring America’s role in helping China “gain its freedom.” Trump expressed disappointment that the U.S. received “zero credit” in Xi’s latest speech, while also linking the Beijing gathering of Putin, Xi, and Kim Jong Un to what he called a possible “plot against America.”
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Watch in awe as massive V-formations of cutting-edge J-15 and J-35 carrier-based fighter jets slice through the skies with razor-sharp precision, executing complex maneuvers that scream high-level pilot skills and unbreakable synchronization. These aren't your grandpa's warplanes—these are stealth beasts, heavy bombers, and multirole war machines highlighting China's high-tech fleet and rapid modernization. And the real game-changer? Live mid-air refueling demos that prove Beijing can project power far beyond its borders, turning short-range ops into global threats!
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Putin and Kim share limousine after China’s military parade
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shared a limousine ride in Beijing on Wednesday while attending events marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
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Beijing seized the opportunity to showcase its latest in defence technologies, unveiling everything from new missiles to space defence systems in a military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II.
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Experience Victory Day 2025 from Beijing like never before — full parade, in one take. China showcased its most advanced weapons and technology in the largest military parade since World War II. From nuclear-capable DF-61 and DF-5C ICBMs to hypersonic glide vehicles, stealth J-20 fighter jets, 99B tanks, AI-powered robot dogs, and directed-energy laser weapons — the display sent shockwaves through the West. The PLA’s modernization program is rapidly reshaping the global balance of power, raising urgent questions about U.S. influence, Asian security, and the next era of military rivalry.
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China has unveiled its most advanced weapons yet in a massive military parade marking the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II. Under the leadership of President Xi Jinping — flanked by Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un — Beijing showcased its growing arsenal of strategic missiles, stealth aircraft, lasers, and undersea drones. The world watched as China rolled out nuclear-tipped DF-61 ICBMs, the DF-26D “Guam Killer,” and the highly maneuverable DF-17 hypersonic missile. Energy weapons like the LY-1 truck-mounted laser and new naval defense lasers stunned global analysts. Submarine drones, stealth fighters like the J-35, and the two-seat J-20S fighter jet highlighted how rapidly China’s military is modernizing.
This was more than a parade — it was a direct message to the US-led order: China is ready to challenge global power.
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China marked the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in WWII with a massive Victory Day military parade in Beijing, where President Xi Jinping declared China “unstoppable” flanked by Russia’s Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un.
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