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A university professor is calling for English to no longer be taught as a graded core subject in Chinese schools. Opponents argue that, in a globalized world, knowing English is beneficial for the country and career.
The 9/11 attacks were partly planned in Hamburg, via the so-called Hamburg cell, whose members played key roles in the plot. A look back at a day that shook up Germany’s approach to national security.
On paper, Belgrade has pursued EU membership for years. But accession has long been stalled. The hero's farewell given to war criminal Mladic exposed just how far Serbia has alienated itself from Europe.
Authorities are keeping a close eye on cafes, fearing they could play a role in fostering anti-government sentiment.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stands to benefit from a planned constitutional reform in the country. A new presidential system would reshape political power — and could give him a more powerful mandate in office.
The explosion struck near the Syrian city of Sarmada in Idlib province in the northwest. The Defense Ministry said the weapons and remnants from the war were being stored temporarily at the site before being relocated.
The Iran war has sent fuel prices higher in Cambodia, squeezing families who rely on fishing and boats for their livelihoods. For children living on Tonle Sap, rising fuel costs pose yet another barrier to education.
China has transformed since Mao Zedong's death 50 years ago. But his legacy endures — from Xi Jinping's rule to a new wave of Mao nostalgia among young Chinese.
Rumor has it that the 'house of sisters' is where kidnapped women from other Syrian sects are forced to convert to Islam. Nobody knows if it really exists, but it's being used to create communal tensions anyway.
Cambodia is cracking down on scam operators, with the effects being felt mostly among young Africans: Thousands of trafficking victims are now stuck in the Asian country with no money, no passport, and no prospects.
Donald Trump is not on the ballot in the midterm elections — but the first Republican midterm convention is putting him center stage. It's a strategy that could prove risky for the party.
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has dismissed rumors about military mobilization. But many Russians, including many DW users, say they are preparing for the possibility.
The AfD won the election in the eastern German state by a wide margin. While politicians and election analysts are still debating the reasons for the far-right party's popularity, economists are sounding the alarm.
Mao Zedong was perhaps the most influential, and certainly one of the most controversial, figures in 20th-century China. Even five decades after his death, the legacy of his era continues to influence China today.
Ratko Mladic’s funeral in Belgrade, attended by Serbian and Bosnian Serb leaders, has deepened regional tensions and could affect the upcoming election in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Mao Zedong was perhaps the most influential, and certainly one of the most controversial, figures in 20th-century China. Even five decades after his death, the legacy of his era continues to influence China today.
Ratko Mladic's funeral in Belgrade, which was attended by Serbian and Bosnian Serb leaders, has triggered emotional responses across the region and is likely to impact Bosnia's upcoming election.
Morocco has rebuilt thousands of homes since the 2023 earthquake. But some survivors are still living in tents and say they have received no state aid.
With a declining population, shrinking congregations and growing economic pressures, temples are struggling to stay relevant. As more temples are sold or closed, is religion in decline in modern Japan?
As Canada's retaliatory tariffs take effect, Canadian and US car industries fear the trade war will hit them hard, while Canadians are cutting back on travel.
Fears of xenophobia are rising in Kenya after President William Ruto ordered a crackdown on foreigners working as hawkers. The government insists however that legally documented foreign traders remain protected.
Reconstruction has progressed in the three years since the 2023 Morocco earthquake, but some survivors are still living in tents. Locals are divided as to how successful it's been, and whether state aid is enough.
Germany has asked the International Court of Justice to dismiss the case on jurisdiction grounds. It also said its arms exports to Israel were documented, published, and subject to more stringent checks than most.
Ratko Mladic, the former Bosnian Serb commander convicted of genocide in Srebrenica, has been buried in Belgrade. The funeral, broadcast live on TV, comes just days before President Vucic is expected to call an election.
Pakistanis broadly agree that the country needs more responsive and effective government, but many question whether simply creating more provinces is the solution.
Leaked addresses and phone numbers have reignited fears among Hindu government employees who returned to Muslim-majority Kashmir under a rehabilitation scheme.
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, seeking to revive efforts to end the war. But the latest diplomatic push seems to have produced no breakthrough.
The two US offcials are meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, with national security advisors the UK, France, and Germany reportedly also in Ukraine for talks.
Germany has high-security labs while Kosovo has Hyalomma ticks and experience with the deadly Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever. Working together, German and Kosovar scientists are fighting the disease and its vectors.
Climate change, conflict, and trade tensions are putting pressure on the global food system. New research suggests the biggest risk is not food shortages, but whether societies can peacefully adapt to change.
