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Trump hits back again at German Chancellor Merz over Iran war criticism

May 01, 2026

Washington [US], May 1: US President Donald Trump took aim at German Chancellor Friedrich Merz again on Thursday over his criticism of the war in Iran.
Merz's unguarded comment earlier this week suggesting the Iranian government has "humiliated" the United States in negotiations prompted an angry response from Trump, who has threatened to withdraw US troops stationed in Germany and aimed volleys at the chancellor on his Truth Social platform. In his latest post on Thursday, Trump said Merz should "spend more time on ending the war with Russia/Ukraine (Where he has been totally ineffective!), and fixing his broken Country..." (DPA)
Source: Qatar Tribune

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Bisleri International Promotes Responsible Waste Management as Official Hydration Partner of the Purple Umbrella Festival 2026

New Delhi [India], October 13: Bisleri International, India’s leading packaged drinking water brand, collaborated with the Purple Umbrella Festival 2026 as its Official Hydration Partner. Held at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, the festival brought together over 1,000 school students, and educators, climate experts, artists and innovators under the theme 'AI & Climate: Reimagining the Future Together.’ The festival forms part of the Purple Umbrella Foundation’s wider mission to empower one million young climate champions. Bisleri’s flagship Bottles for Change initiative played a central role in sensitising young participants on responsible plastic waste management, recycling and circularity.

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