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Merkel was received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on her arrival at Rashtrapati Bhawan. (Photo: Twitter)

'Germany, India linked by very close ties': Merkel at Rashtrapati Bhawan

Merkel will hold talks with Modi on various bilateral issues and nearly 20 agreements are expected to be signed between the two countries.

01 Nov 2019 10:27 AM

Merkel was received at the airport by MoS Prime Minister's Office Jitendra Singh. She will be meeting with the Indian leadership, besides a business delegation during her visit. (Photo: MEA | Twitter)

German Chancellor arrives in Delhi, to hold talks with PM today

Merkel will be meeting with the Indian leadership, besides a business delegation during her visit.

01 Nov 2019 8:11 AM

Union minister Jitendra Singh receives German Chancellor Angela Merkel on her arrival at Air Force Station Palam in New Delhi on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

Merkel won’t stand during national anthems due to medical condition

The German Chancellor arrived in New Delhi on Thursday night. She will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.

01 Nov 2019 6:56 AM

Angela Merkel to arrive in India today

Ministerial delegation to accompany her, hold talks with PM Modi.

31 Oct 2019 1:41 AM

When asked about whether Merkel will discuss the issue of Kashmir with Modi, the German Ambassador to India said, 'The two leaders...They have a very good relationship. They can talk about any topic that is put on the table. I don't want to anticipate what they are going to talk about.' (Photo: ANI)

Modi-Merkel have good relations, can hold discussion on many issues: German envoy

India is hosting for 3 days. She is here to participate in 5th Biennial Indo-German Inter-governmental consultations.

30 Oct 2019 4:56 PM

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson (Photo: AFP)

Two car crashes, climate change and Brexit, lead to chaos in UK

The deadline for passing a deal is Saturday, October 19, and Parliament has been asked to meet specially on a Saturday.

14 Oct 2019 4:59 AM

The German leader faces the challenge of balancing human rights concerns and economic discussions with one of Germany’s largest trading partners. (Photo: File | AP)

HK's rights should be protected, says German Chancellor Merkel

Merkel met with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang after arriving in Beijing on Saturday morning.

07 Sep 2019 12:00 PM

Germany's economy contracted on weaker exports in the second quarter, and leading economists say it is facing a recession, as German firms have been caught in the crossfire of a US-China trade war. (Photo: AP)

'Hope China, US trade problems will be over soon,' says Merkel

Merkel made the remarks at the start of formal talks with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang at Beijing's Great Hall of People during trip to China.

06 Sep 2019 10:34 AM

Zapata, who invented the first functional hover board, was given a USD 1.47 million grant by the French military last year for the development of an aeronautical micro-jet engine, according to Russian television network, RT. (Photo: Screengrab)

'Flying soldier' enthrals crowd at Bastille Day celebrations in Paris

A video of his flight was shared by French President Emmanuel Macron, who led the National Day celebrations.

15 Jul 2019 8:53 AM

On June 27, Merkel was seen shaking for the second time while she was attending an event with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. (Photo: File)

'I'm very well,' says Merkel after seen trembling for 3rd time in a month

The 64-year-old leader trembled while she was standing next to Finnish Prime Minister Antti Rinne during an appearance.

11 Jul 2019 9:15 AM

Markel has topped Forbes' list of 100 most powerful woman for eight consecutive times. (Photo: ANI)

Angela Merkel sparks health concerns as she trembles during ceremony

64-year old Markel is one of Europe's longest-serving leaders.

19 Jun 2019 1:15 PM

Pompeo urged close ally Britain this month not to use Huawei’s technology to build new 5G networks. (Photo:AP)

Use Huawei and lose access to our data: United States warn Germany

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo issued the warning after meeting Foreign Minister Heiko Maas of Germany.

01 Jun 2019 10:54 AM

'I experienced firsthand how nothing has to stay the way it is,' she said. (Photo:AP)

Harvard honours Angela Merkel with law degree

Merkel urged the fellow students to reject isolationism and nationalism, embrace the fight against climate change.

31 May 2019 9:15 AM

Many among the SPD’s rank and file are fed up with serving as Merkel’s allies. (Photo:AP)

State vote in Germany could endanger future of Merkel coalition

Elections to the European Parliament on the same day as Bremen’s parliamentary vote could pile further pressure on Merkel’s coalition.

27 May 2019 11:32 AM

The top US diplomat's unannounced visit marked an effort to stand up Washington's ties with Baghdad as it pushes ahead with its 'maximum pressure' against Tehran. (Photo:AP)

Pompeo speaks of 'urgent' Iran threat on his surprise visit to Iraq

Iraq has promised to guarantee the safety of US interests from Iran, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Tuesday.

08 May 2019 8:33 AM

It was not immediately clear whether he would still travel to Britain on Wednesday, when he was to meet with Prime Minister Theresa May. (Photo:AP)

Pompeo cancels Germany visit due to 'pressing issues': US

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo abruptly cancelled a visit to Germany on Tuesday hours before he was due to arrive in Berlin.

07 May 2019 4:14 PM

The Macron-Merkel initiative comes after EU-led talks between Serbia and Kosovo ground to a halt last year. (Photo:AP)

Merkel, Macron try to reinvigorate talks between Kosovo-Serbia

European leaders will try to bring bitter foes Serbia and Kosovo back to the negotiating table at a regional summit in Berlin on Monday.

29 Apr 2019 1:00 PM

'I will never let you down,' Zelensky told jubilant supporters at his campaign. (Photo:AP)

Comedian Volodymyr Zelensky is Ukraine's new President

A comedian with no political experience won a landslide victory in Ukraine's presidential election, drawing cheers from global leaders.

22 Apr 2019 12:51 PM

Drone footage of the aftermath of the accident showed the badly mangled wreckage of the bus resting precariously on its side. (Photo:AP)

29 casualties reported after tourist bus crashes in Portugal

Twenty-nine German tourists were killed when their bus spun off the road and tumbled down a slope before crashing on Madeira island.

18 Apr 2019 10:23 AM

Britain received a 'flexible extension' until October 31. (Photo:AP)

Donald Trump laments EU's harsh treatment of Britain over Brexit

US President Donald Trump lamented the EU was being 'so tough' with Britain after European leaders agreed to delay Brexit by six months.

11 Apr 2019 12:48 PM

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