The DPA reported that German Chancellor Merz and Economy Minister Katherina Reiche made an unannounced visit to Kiev on Sunday. However, these details have not been independently verified.
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Fighting escalates in Taiz governorate as Yemen's government and Houthis battle for control of key strategic locations.
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