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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he will remain in office and push ahead with his reform agenda after his CDU suffered significant losses in two regional elections.
Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has described the economic and security fallout from the US-Israeli war on Iran as an “earthquake”, warning against cycles of escalation in the Middle East.
Australia has officially launched its campaign for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for 2029–2030.
Guest: Dr Garth Benneyworth - Senior Lecturer at Sol Plaatje University.
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