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- May 2026
… would pull 5,000 troops from Germany, with spokesman Sean Parnell saying the withdrawal was expected "to be completed over the next six to twelve months." - Iran war dispute - That announcement came during a heated dispute between Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz …
US scraps deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland… "These attacks are unacceptable," EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said on X, warning that Gulf security has "direct consequences for Europe." German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Iran to return to talks, echoing calls from the leaders of France and Britain.
US pauses Hormuz escorts in bid for deal, as threats continue… Tehran has vowed not to surrender control over the Strait of Hormuz -- the narrow waterway through which one-fifth of the world's oil flowed before the United States and Israel attacked Iran on February 28.German Chancellor Friedrich Merz implored Tehran to "return to the negotia …
World leaders pressure Iran as ceasefire on brink… Trump has renewed criticism of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who said Monday that Iran was "humiliating" Washington at the negotiating table. …
US to withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany… The Pentagon later said the US would withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany over the next year after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said this week that Iran was "humiliating" Washington at the negotiating table. …
Trump says 'not satisfied' with new Iran proposal… The announcement came after President Donald Trump threatened this week to remove troops from NATO ally Germany amid a row with its chancellor, Friedrich Merz, over the US-Israeli war against Iran. …
The latest developments of the war in the Middle East:- April 2026
… ght to extract a price for being attacked by exerting control over the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway through which about one-fifth of global oil typically transits. - 'The issue is always nuclear' - The US leader on Wednesday lashed out at German Chancellor Friedrich Merz …
Trump warns Iran blockade could last months, sending oil soaring… German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who earlier had offered guarded support to Trump, said Monday that "the Americans obviously have no strategy" in Iran and that the war was "at the very least ill-considered". …
Trump warns Iran better 'get smart soon' and accept nuclear deal… The wave of attacks has allegedly been directed at MPs from several parties including the speaker of parliament, a senior member of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU party, as well as civil servants, diplomats and journalists. …
Germany launches spying probe into Signal attacks targeting MPs
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German couple arrested for suspected spying for China
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German federal prosecutors arrested a married couple identified as Xuejun C. and Hua S. on suspicion of working for a Chinese intelligence agency and seeking information on high-tech with military applications by establishing contacts with German scientists at universities and research institutions.
14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
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German couple arrested for suspected spying for China
German federal prosecutors arrested a married couple identified as Xuejun C. and Hua S. on suspicion of working for a Chinese intelligence agency and seeking information on high-tech with military applications by establishing contacts with German scientists at universities and research institutions.
14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Saturday 16 May
US cancels planned 4,000-troop deployment to Poland
The United States has canceled the planned deployment of 4,000 soldiers to Poland as Washington reorganizes its forces in Europe following a decision to withdraw thousands of troops from Germany. The cancellation, ordered by the Secretary of Defense, affected the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, with some elements already deployed and equipment in transit.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wednesday 6 May
US pauses Strait of Hormuz escorts to pursue Iran peace deal
President Trump announced the US will pause its operation escorting commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, citing progress toward a peace agreement with Iran. Secretary of State Rubio said the US has completed offensive operations against Iran while reserving the right to respond to further attacks on shipping.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tuesday 5 May
World leaders urge Iran back to talks as Mideast ceasefire crumbles
World leaders including Germany, France, Britain and Saudi Arabia are pressing Iran to return to diplomacy as the Middle East ceasefire deteriorates following exchanges of fire between Iran and the United States over the Strait of Hormuz, and Iranian attacks reported by the United Arab Emirates for the first time since the truce was declared nearly a month ago.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Saturday 2 May
US orders withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the withdrawal of about 5,000 troops from Germany within the next six to twelve months, according to the Pentagon, amid tensions between the US and Europe over the Mideast war and trade disputes.
2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Trump rejects Iran's peace proposal, denies satisfaction with talks
US President Donald Trump said Friday he was "not satisfied" with a new Iranian negotiating proposal, as peace talks remain frozen despite a weeks-long ceasefire that began in April. Trump blamed stalled negotiations on "tremendous discord" within Iran's leadership and faced pressure at home to seek congressional authorization for the conflict.
2 May 2026 · The Standard →
US approves arms sales to Qatar and Israel amid Middle East conflict
The United States approved a $4 billion sale of Patriot missiles to Qatar and a nearly $1 billion sale of precision weapons systems to Israel, citing support for US foreign policy and national security objectives. The Pentagon also announced the withdrawal of about 5,000 troops from Germany within the next year.
2 May 2026 · The Standard →
Thursday 30 April
Trump says Iran naval blockade could last months, oil prices spike
US President Donald Trump stated that a naval blockade against Iran could last months, causing oil prices to reach their highest level in more than four years. With US-Iran diplomacy at a standstill, Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who warned of "damaging consequences" if the US and Israel resume military action against Iran.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wednesday 29 April
Trump demands Iran dismantle nuclear program under blockade
President Trump warned Iran to "get smart soon" and accept U.S. demands for strict nuclear controls, as a U.S. naval blockade pressures Iran's economy. According to the Wall Street Journal, Trump has decided to reject Iran's latest deal proposal and intends to continue the blockade until Tehran dismantles its nuclear programme.
29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Saturday 25 April
Germany investigates phishing attacks on MPs via Signal
German prosecutors launched a spying investigation into phishing attacks targeting lawmakers on the Signal messaging app, with attacks allegedly directed at MPs from several parties, civil servants, diplomats and journalists. The attacks work by sending fake Signal support messages to trick victims into handing over account information, potentially allowing hackers to access chat groups, messages, photos and files.
25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →