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In Germany, the CDU state faction in Saxony-Anhalt has canceled a meeting with party leader Friedrich Merz following the dismissal of his brother, a move that has stirred internal party tensions. The cancellation comes amid broader political maneuvering in the state, where CDU politician Sven Schulze has rejected coalitions with the AfD and Left parties, naming a preferred alliance instead. Meanwhile, Mansour, a prominent figure, has harshly criticized the Berlin Left Party, adding to the intra-party discord.
Syria is seeking a security agreement with Israel, according to reports, as regional diplomatic efforts continue.
India's Ministry of External Affairs summoned Ukraine's envoy to express 'strong concerns' over attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea.
US President Donald Trump sees a good chance for talks with Iran as oil prices fall, while he also bristled at Israeli opposition to a warplane deal with Turkey.
Venezuela's opposition talks have sparked fragile hope for democracy, and Turkey's cautious bid for regional power continues to draw attention.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary