Trump seeks to delay meeting with Xi in China
The escalating war in Iran has overshadowed many of the US’ foreign policy objectives
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EU has not ‘legitimised’ Trump’s Board of Peace, Commissioner Šuica says
Published on 17/03/2026 – 8:52 GMT+1•Updated 9:20 European Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Šuica has responded to criticism of her presence at the first meeting of US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace in February – just days before the US and Israel triggered the war with Iran – saying that the EU has “not […]
Continue ReadingNewsletter: Europe resists US pressure to force re-opening of Strait of Hormuz
Good morning from Brussels. In the Mared Gwyn. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING European nations have resisted pressure from US President Donald Trump to join an international naval mission to force the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz – as they seek to distance themselves from the war that continues to rage in the Middle East. The EU’s […]
Continue ReadingRecord rain in central Australia – waterfalls at Uluru
When it rains heavily, waterfalls appear on Australia’s landmarks. (archive image)Image: www.imago-images.de Authorities have issued warnings to tourists after record rainfall in central Australia and especially around the famous rock of Uluru. 03/17/2026, 07:0703/17/2026, 07:07 The amount of rain over the past two days is about three times the monthly average for this time of […]
Continue ReadingEurope rejects Trump’s Iran demands – POLITICO
European affairs ministers meet in Brussels to prepare this week’s EU summit — with discussions ranging from Ukraine and the war in Iran to the bloc’s next long-term budget and competitiveness. But there is also motion on enlargement. Ukraine and Moldova are receiving the remaining negotiating clusters in their EU accession talks, while Montenegro is […]
Continue ReadingAccording to the study, cannabis has little benefit for mental illnesses
Medically used cannabis is booming – but according to an overview study, it is said to have no proven benefit for depression or anxiety disorders. Mar 17, 2026, 5:35 a.mMar 17, 2026, 5:35 a.m The study published in the journal “The Lancet Psychiatry” also found no proven benefit for post-traumatic stress disorders, as a research […]
Continue ReadingWhich is why Merz is increasingly annoyed with Trump
In view of the loss of control in Iran, Donald Trump is increasingly vehemently calling for military support from allies. In Berlin, Chancellor Friedrich Merz no longer just seems desperate, but also annoyed. March 17, 2026, 05:11March 17, 2026, 05:12 Bastian Brauns, Johannes Bebermeier / t-online An article by Donald Trump probably didn’t want to […]
Continue ReadingFrench far right struggles to deliver its decisive breakthrough – POLITICO
Sun belt in focus Marseille, France’s second-biggest city, perfectly illustrates both the National Rally’s advances and its dilemma. National Rally candidate Franck Allisio (35 percent) almost tied with incumbent left-wing Mayor Benoît Payan (36.7 percent) in the first round. That’s more than 15 percentage points higher than the National Rally’s previous score in the 2020 local election. Still, Allisio now faces […]
Continue Reading400 dead in attack on clinic in Kabul
The Pakistani military has again attacked targets in the Afghan capital Kabul. 03/17/2026, 03:5303/17/2026, 03:53 In the attack on a rehabilitation clinic for drug addicts, 400 people were killed and around 250 others were injured, wrote deputy Taliban spokesman Hamdullah Fitrat on the X platform. Pakistan rejected the account. The information provided by both parties […]
Continue ReadingTrump speaks of “taking over” Cuba
US President Donald Trump has hinted at a “takeover” of the socialist country amid tensions between the US and Cuba. Mar 17, 2026, 3:48 amMar 17, 2026, 3:48 am The Republican told reporters at the White House that he believes he will “have the honor” to “take over” or “liberate” Cuba in some form. “I […]
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