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German Chancellor Merz discusses war in Iran with US President Trump

Mar 23, 2026

Berlin [Germany], March 23: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has held a phone call with US President Donald Trump to discuss the war in Iran.
"This afternoon, I discussed the situation in Iran, Israel and Ukraine with US President Donald Trump," Merz wrote on X on Sunday. "We agreed to remain in close contact," he added. "Our discussions will continue shortly." Germany has refused to take part in military operations against Iran despite heavy pressure from Washington. Trump has in recent days called on NATO partners to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, which is vital for oil shipments, but European powers including Germany have rejected the demands. (DPA)
Source: Qatar Tribune

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Reliance MET City's Inaugural International Half Marathon Brings Together 2,500 Runners from Across India and Overseas

New Delhi [India], October 27: Reliance MET City successfully hosted the inaugural MET City International Half Marathon on Sunday at MET City Jhajjar, bringing together 2,500 runners across the 21.1K Half Marathon, 10K Timed Run and 5K Fun Run/Walk categories for a celebration of fitness, endurance and community participation across the township’s wide, green and traffic-free roads. The event witnessed participation from runners across India as well as overseas, adding a national and international dimension to the inaugural edition. The AIMS-certified course offered runners a smooth-running experience, with participants competing for a prize pool of close to Rs. 9 lakh.

Oct 27, 2026