Friday, 7 August 2026

International

Foreign policy and international relations: conflicts, alliances and decisions by governments abroad that reach Europe and Germany.

US drug agency approves new mRNA vaccine for influenza

A new mRNA vaccine by Moderna for influenza has been authorized in the US. This marks the first approval of a flu vaccine based solely on mRNA technology.

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El-Sayed wins Democratic primary in Michigan

Abdul El-Sayed has secured the Democratic nomination for the Senate elections in Michigan and is seen as a representative of the left wing of the party.

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USA: Reports of Shrinking Missile Stocks Denied

Media reports about a decline in US missile stocks are causing a stir within the Trump administration. The Pentagon firmly refutes the allegations.

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Iceland expels whaling opponents from the country

Iceland has resumed its hunt for fin whales after a two-year hiatus. Activists who aimed to prevent this have now been expelled from the country.

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Literary Award for Chinese Delivery Worker Wang Jibing

Wang Jibing, a delivery worker from China, received a prestigious literary award for his poetry.

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Italian government considers return to nuclear power

Italian Prime Minister Meloni pushes for a return to nuclear energy, nearly 40 years after it was abolished by referendum.

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EU interior ministers discuss Ceuta crisis and solidarity with Spain

During a videoconference, EU interior ministers expressed their support for Spain amid the Ceuta crisis. However, the discussion on European border protection remains contentious.

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Israel charges settler with killing a Palestinian

The Israeli justice system has filed charges against a settler accused of killing a Palestinian activist, amidst rare investigations into settler violence.

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Possible Agreement Between Oman and Iran on Blocking the Strait of Hormuz?

The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked. However, a potential agreement between Oman and Iran may be on the horizon, while the future of the waterway remains uncertain.

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Iran and Oman agree on new waterway route in the Persian Gulf

Iran and Oman have reached an agreement on new routes through the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports from Tehran. The U.S. was not involved in the agreement.

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