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Sunday September 06, 2026

US envoys arrive in Kyiv after meeting Putin in Moscow

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Kyiv on Sunday after holding meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Saturday, international media reported. They "discussed substantive plans for next steps" with Putin, reported BBC, quoting the White House. Two US envoys are hoping for "equally productive

Published: 00:03 am,Sunday 6 September 2026

Leipzig incident may have ended ´very differently´: Russian ambassador

Russia's ambassador to Germany, Sergei Nechayev, in a new interview, has rejected claims that his country was behind last month's botched bomb attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport - an incident that has since resulted in the reciprocal shutdown of cultural institutions in both countries.

Published: 02:11 am,Sunday 6 September 2026

2 pilots killed in Greek fighter jet crash during Athens air show

Two Greek Air Force pilots were killed on Saturday after a fighter jet crashed during the Athens Flying Week international air show at Tanagra Air Base, Greek national broadcaster ERT reported, said Xinhua. The F-4E Phantom II fighter jet suddenly lost altitude while making a right turn and

Published: 00:09 am,Sunday 6 September 2026

1 in 5 German firms feels impact of foreign hybrid threats

One in five companies in Germany says it is feeling the effects of hybrid threats from abroad, including cyberattacks, disinformation, espionage and sabotage, according to a survey by the German Economic Institute (IW), reported dpa. The institute surveyed 1,041 companies and found that larger firms with more than 250

Published: 03:58 am,Saturday 5 September 2026

Rising energy prices fuel inflation pressure in Europe

Rising oil and gas prices are feeding through to inflation, household consumption and business costs across Europe as tensions in the Middle East heighten risks to energy supplies, complicating the European Central Bank's (ECB) policy outlook and posing fresh challenges to the region's economic recovery, reported Xinhua. International

Published: 03:17 am,Saturday 5 September 2026

German plants ponder future after VW board backs 50,000 job cuts

The surprise agreement of a comprehensive savings package featuring 50,000 job cuts at Europe's largest carmaker Volkswagen caused consternation across Germany on Friday, with the future of four major plants still uncertain, reported dpa. Hanover Mayor Belit Onay said he was "extremely frustrated" by the deal on the company's

Published: 01:58 am,Sunday 6 September 2026

Putin orders 3-day halt to strikes on Kiev for US envoys' visit

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a three-day halt to strikes against Kiev, a move linked to preparations for contacts with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Saturday, reported Xinhua. "The meeting with President Putin will indeed take place, and there

Published: 05:16 am,Saturday 5 September 2026

Trump's envoys to visit Moscow, Kiev over Russia-Ukraine conflict

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that two U.S. envoys, Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner, are traveling to Moscow and Kiev to seek chances to end the years-long Russia-Ukraine conflict, reported Xinhua. "I sent Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, two great negotiators," Trump said at the

Published: 04:11 am,Saturday 5 September 2026

Russia attacks on Ukraine´s security service headquarters

The Russian attack on the headquarters of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) is a "major escalation that demands resolute responses," Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Friday, reported Xinhua. "Moscow launched this strike during a renewed push for peace -- laying bare its true rejection of diplomacy,"

Published: 04:06 am,Saturday 5 September 2026

Robotics, AI take center stage as IFA 2026 opens in Berlin

IFA Berlin 2026, one of the world's largest trade fairs for consumer electronics and home appliances, opened Friday, with robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) taking center stage, reported Xinhua. According to the organizers, this year's event has attracted more than 1,900 brands from around the world. Visitors can

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