CDU's Volkmann: Ukraine aid is not charity
Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl's grandson Johannes Volkmann spoke to DW about why Germany must continue to support Ukraine.
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Meta settles in US states lawsuit on teen user addiction
Meta has agreed to pay what could amount to billions of dollars and to implement platform usage limitations on young users in a lawsuit brought by US states. The challenge revolved around addiction issues and overuse.
Could Syria become the focus of an Israeli-Turkish conflict?
An Israeli attack on a Syrian military airfield just recently demonstrated once again that Syria is becoming a key battleground for the rivalry between regional powers. At the forefront: Israel and Turkey.
Zambia after the polls: A test for democracy in Africa
Zambia's democratic institutions are under scrutiny, as the opposition continues to dispute the election results and courts remain closed. Weeks after the election, Zambia’s election story might be far from over.
India: Assam tea industry faces climate-driven labor crisis
Plantations in Assam produce more than half of India's tea. But rising heat is hurting yields, workers are increasingly leaving for more stable work, and producers are feeling the squeeze of stagnant tea prices.
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US: Trump administration plans to revoke up to 200,000 visas from asylum seekers
The State Department is reportedly looking to revoke the visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who sought asylum after entering on tourist or business visas, in what could be the largest mass visa revocation in US history.
Grain exports stall as Ukraine steps up attacks on Russia's Black Sea ports
Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian infrastructure on the Black Sea are disrupting grain and oil exports from the port of Novorossiysk and other key hubs.
Houthi strikes threaten to pull Yemen back into full-scale war
The Iran-backed Houthis are using regional warfare to increase pressure on Saudi Arabia, while their attacks risk reopening Yemen's own conflict and disrupting shipping in the Red Sea.
Can new US sanctions cripple Iran's shadow economy?
The US is expanding sanctions on Iran's financial networks, targeting crypto, gold, aviation and shipping. DW spoke with analysts about what could change.
The US is expanding sanctions on Iran's financial networks. Iranian business owners worry about their economic future
The US is expanding sanctions on Iran's financial networks, targeting crypto, gold, aviation and shipping. DW spoke with analysts about what could change.
Nigeria's jet fuel conundrum: Scarcity at home, abundance abroad
Nigeria is fast becoming Europe's biggest jet fuel supplier, as it continues to help ease ongoing shortages abroad. Meanwhile at home, the West African country’s own airlines are struggling to keep their tanks full.
Why Rohingya refugees still can't return to Myanmar
Nine years after the Rohingya were driven from Myanmar, most fleeing to Bangladesh, repatriation is back in focus. But violence in Rakhine state remains.
Will Iran withdraw from nuclear non-proliferation treaty?
Iranian lawmakers have again raised the possibility of leaving a decades-old international nuclear weapons treaty. Analysts say the threat to quit may offer Tehran more leverage than an actual withdrawal.
Will tougher US sanctions disrupt Iran's shadow economy?
The US is expanding sanctions on Iran's financial networks, targeting crypto, gold, aviation and shipping. Analysts say the measures may fuel inflation and strengthen informal markets without changing Tehran's behavior.
Why Starlink won't open Vietnam's heavily censored internet
Starlink promises better connectivity in remote and mountainous areas. But in one of Southeast Asia's most tightly controlled online environments, more network access doesn't mean more free speech.
DR Congo peace roadmap: Will the fighting finally end?
A new roadmap sets out the conditions toward peace in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). But disagreements over M23 rebels, Rwanda's role, and security concerns remain, and could still derail the process.
Iran protest victim: 'They were shooting to kill'
DW spoke with several Iranians affected by a brutal crackdown at the hands of the Tehran's security forces during the height of massive public protests in January.
Myanmar: Why Rohingya refugees can't return
Nine years after the Rohingya were driven from Myanmar, claims of progress on refugee returns have revived talk of repatriation.
Could Ukraine's Mykhailo Fedorov challenge Zelenskyy?
An explosive video released last week by Ukraine's former defense minister spoke of corruption, a crisis of leadership and elections. What could follow?
Spiraling health costs force Iranians to delay care
A single chemotherapy session in Iran can cost six times the monthly minimum wage. As drug prices soar and medicine is in short supply, doctors say more patients are delaying or abandoning treatment.
Scientists discover new 'immune hubs' in skull bone marrow
In mouse skull marrow, 'immune hubs' that actively defend the brain have been discovered. Similar cells exist in human skulls, but their role remains unclear.
As polls close in Kazakhstan's parliamentary elections, will the resource-rich, landlocked country lean towards Russia, the EU or China?
Kazakhstan, where power is being continuously consolidated in the president's hands, will have to continue its tough balancing act between the EU, Russia and China following the parliamentary elections this Sunday.
Could Russia's growing fuel crisis help end the Ukraine war?
Empty pumps, long waits: Attacks on oil refineries have left Russia increasingly short of fuel. Dissident Russian economists say growing anger about shortages among ordinary Russians could help end the Ukraine war.
Ukraine: Zelenskyy rejects wartime elections
The Ukrainian president says wartime elections, as called for by the ex-defense minister, could "split Ukraine." He also said Russia was planning to mobilize hundreds of thousands of troops after September polls there.
Is the US seeing a turning point in obesity rates?
Obesity rates climbed in the US for years, but now there are signs this could be changing. Use of weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy has increased rapidly — are they helping?
Ukraine: Could ex-defense minister challenge Zelenskyy?
Last week, former Ukrainian defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov released a video in which he spoke of corruption, a crisis of leadership and elections. His explosive remarks have sparked widespread public debate.
Mexican governor facing US drug charges says leaving office
Embroiled in drug trafficking charges, Ruben Rocha Moya has asked for another leave of absence just days after returning to his position as Sinaloa state governor.
German army helps Poland protect itself against Russia
Poland is building a defense system along its northern and eastern borders to protect itself from Russia. Since June, German sappers have been assisting their NATO ally with the construction of the East Shield.
Spain battles forest fire a short drive from flash flood
The blaze, near Valencia, forced more than 1,000 people from their homes. In nearby Catalonia, civil defense teams carried out 200 rescue operations after floods trapped residents in cars and homes.
Kazakhstan's future after the elections: Russia, EU or China
Kazakhstan, where power is being continuously consolidated in the president's hands, will have to continue its tough balancing act between the EU, Russia and China following the parliamentary elections this Sunday.