Johann Wadephul said it was "no secret" Russia had stirred up sentiment against Germany over its support for Ukraine.

Upon their return from Taiwan last month, the lawmakers were told that China had banned them for a year.

Several long-range drones struck oil storage facilities near the city, days before Vladimir Putin is due to address the event.

Iran says the attack on Kuwait was in retaliation for earlier US strikes on an Iranian oil tanker and island.

Many victims were South Asians who had travelled to India for treatment or to accompany relatives.

After years of watching China create land to back its expansive claims, others are doing the same.