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Trump and Xi said they had discussed political prisoners in China, including Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai. Ahead of Xi's September visit to Washington, advocates are urging the US to apply more pressure on China.
As poverty deepens and the Taliban curtails women's rights, domestic violence in Afghanistan is becoming more dangerous, less visible and harder to escape.
Disputes over leadership, military priorities and industrial control are threatening to fracture Europe's €100 billion fighter jet project — with tensions now spilling into a Franco-German tank project as well.
A Chinese cybersecurity expert has revealed to DW details of China's new high-tech policing. From ski resort facial recognition to seats on a train, the system can track anyone and compile a "holistic profile."
Housing has long ranked among the top concerns in Spain, where demand has risen because of tourism and immigration-driven population growth.
Housing has long ranked among voters' top concerns in Spain, where demand has risen due to tourism and immigration-driven population growth.
Russia is tightening control over property in occupied Ukrainian territories, requiring owners to register under Russian law. Many Ukrainians say returning to do so would put their safety and freedom at risk.
Officers fired teargas and stun grenades as tens of thousands rallied against President Aleksandar Vucic's government. The demonstration went ahead despite the state rail operator canceling trains to and from Belgrade.
US President Donald Trump flagged progress in talks with Iran, Tehran has warned that major gaps still stand in the way of dialing down the conflict.
Foreign ministers from the United States, India, Japan and Australia — collectively known as the Quad — need to put past differences behind them if the alliance is to remain an effective means of countering China.
The UAE and Israel are getting closer, while Saudi Arabia is enhancing cooperation with Egypt, Turkey and Pakistan. The new alliances represent a rift in the Gulf, as approaches to the Iran war and the region diverge.
South Africa's government condemns xenophobic violence when it erupts, but critics say prevention is weak, arrests are limited, and political rhetoric sometimes fuels tensions instead of easing them.
Tehran is betting that its sanctions‑hardened economy can outlast the Strait of Hormuz crisis. Washington, meanwhile, is contending with elevated oil prices, renewed inflation pressure and rising global recession risks.
Bourbon, the uniquely US take on whiskey, is facing its most serious inventory crisis in decades. The industry is increasingly looking to India to boost sales.
South Africa condemns xenophobic violence when it erupts, but critics say prevention is weak, arrests are limited and political rhetoric sometimes fuels tensions instead of easing them.
Bourbon, the uniquely American take on whiskey, is facing its most serious inventory crisis in decades. The industry is increasingly looking to India to boost sales.
Foreign ministers from the US, India, Japan and Australia — collectively known as the Quad — need to put past differences behind them if the alliance is to remain an effective means of countering China.
The UAE and Israel are getting closer, while Saudi Arabia is enhancing cooperation with Egypt, Turkey and Pakistan. The new alliances represent a rift in the Gulf, as approaches to the Iran war and the region diverge.
Cyprus goes to the polls to elect a new parliament on May 24. The vote is expected to reshape the country's political landscape, weaken traditional parties and accelerate the rise of new anti-establishment movements.
In 2021, Belarus diverted a Ryanair plane to seize opposition journalist Raman Pratasevich. What has happened to him since, and why is he now seemingly supporting the Belarusian regime?
Months after center-right President Rodrigo Paz took office in the South American nation, anti-government protests have escalated into riots. DW looks at the root causes and what's at stake.
The US escalated pressure on Cuba after charging former president Raul Castro, with Marco Rubio saying Washington remains open to talks but sees little chance of a negotiated solution.
Saudi Arabia has been directly hit by missiles and drones during the Iran war, but the country is hosting the all-important Muslim pilgrimage anyway.
A Chinese cybersecurity expert has revealed to DW details of China's new high-tech policing. From ski resort facial recognition to seats on a train, the system can track anyone and compile a "holistic profile."
A Turkish court has allowed DW reporter Alican Uludag to leave detention as his contentious trial opens. He is accused of having "insulted" President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, which in Turkey can carry a jail sentence.
Airstrikes in Nigeria led by the US have weakened the so-called Islamic State (IS) terror group. The joint operation shows an expanding US role, but analysts warn of limited long‑term impact and civilian risks.
Latvia's military said NATO planes responded to at least one drone flying in its airspace. It's the latest in a string of such incidents in the Baltic, one of which eventually toppled Latvia's government.
Seasonal smog is a major public health problem in Thailand. Long-delayed legislation aims to stop air pollution before it starts, but enforcement could present a problem.
Twenty years after seceding from the state union with Serbia, Montenegro is seen as a Western Balkan frontrunner for EU membership but remains marked by corruption, unresolved divisions and Serbia's political influence.
Despite the ongoing internet blockade in Iran, access to the so-called "Internet-Pro" is available to select groups for a fee. Access to information and communication are increasingly becoming a luxury.
