Pakistan: Could ex-PM Imran Khan make a new deal?
The imprisoned former prime minister of Pakistan was moved to a hospital for medical treatment, ushering speculation over the possibility of new political negotiations.
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A defense agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey brings Islamabad deeper into the security architecture of the Middle East. How is India planning to respond?
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German Africa Prize goes to Kenyan social entrepreneur
Wawira Njiru organizes meals for hundreds of thousands of schoolchildren in Kenya, while at the same time supporting local farmers. For this, she is being honored by the German Africa Foundation.
US: Meta hooked children, prosecutors say, as trial over social media harm begins
Four US states have taken Meta to court, accusing the social media giant of deliberately making Facebook and Instagram addictive for children. Meta has denied the charges.
US: Meta hooked children prosecutors say as trial over social media harm begins
Four US states have taken Meta to court, accusing the social media giant of deliberately making Facebook and Instagram addictive for children. The trial could reshape some the most popular platforms.
Zambia election marred by irregularities, 'militia' arrests
Zambia is gripped by allegations of armed plots, intimidation and electoral interference. As President Hakainde Hichilema leads the count, concerns are growing over the state of the country's democracy.
No toilets, no shelter, little protection. In Ceuta, DW finds thousands of minors living alone on the streets.
Several thousand unaccompanied minors have gathered in Ceuta, a Spanish enclave on the northern coast of Africa. Illness and abuse are rife, and the authorities admit they are overwhelmed.
Afghanistan: Only 5% of labor market are women under Taliban
The International Labour Organization estimates that only 5.1% of workers in Afghanistan are women, five years after the Taliban's return to power. That's less than a third of the proportion in 2019 and 2020.
Minors living alone on Ceuta's streets at risk of abuse
Several thousand unaccompanied minors have gathered in Ceuta, a Spanish enclave on the northern coast of Africa. Illness and abuse are rife, and the authorities admit they are overwhelmed.
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Should India be worried about the Mecca defense pact?
A defense agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey brings Islamabad deeper into the security architecture of the Middle East. How is India planning to respond?
Migrant children on Ceuta's streets risk abuse, exploitation
Several thousand unaccompanied minors have gathered in Ceuta, a Spanish enclave on the northern coast of Africa. Illness and abuse are rife, and the authorities admit they are overwhelmed.
Belgium wildfire: Rains help High Fens containment efforts
Firefighters continue to battle one of the worst wildfires in Belgian history near the German border. Rains and cooler temperatures are helping them bring it to heel after it ravaged an area half the size of Manhattan.
Trump's North Korea overture triggers fears for US alliances
In announcing scaled back joint military drills with South Korea, the US president appears to be moving towards Pyongyang just as North Korea becomes more emboldened.
Belgium widlfire: Rains help High Fens containment efforts
Firefighters continue to battle one of the worst wildfires in Belgian history near the German border. Rains and cooler temperatures are helping them bring it to heel after it ravaged an area half the size of Manhattan.
Indonesia-China naval drill raises neutrality concerns
Indonesia maintains a nonaligned foreign policy, but Jakarta's limited participation in a low-level naval exercise with China's navy near Taiwan has raised concerns.
Norway wealth fund sounds alarm on AI stock market bubble
The head of Norway's sovereign wealth fund has warned that soaring AI-driven stock valuations could trigger a sharp correction. How exposed is the world's largest sovereign wealth fund to a market downturn?
Ukraine, Russia trade strikes; Wildberries site hit again
Ukriane reported 10 dead in a missile strike in the northeastern Kharkiv oblast near the border. Russia, meanwhile, reported more than 600 drones approaching the Moscow area and warned the UK on suppyling drones to Kyiv.
Zambia's election marred by irregularities and 'militia' arrests
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Meta trial over social media harm to children begins
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UAE economy: On the brink or bouncing back?
On the one hand, the UAE economy is suffering due to the Iran war, as residents leave and tourists cancel plans. On the other hand, UAE authorities insist recovery is underway. What's really going on?
Tupac Shakur murder trial opens as prosecutors say 'Keffe D' ordered 1996 killing
A trial is finally underway 30 years after rap artist Tupac Shakur was killed in a drive-by shooting. The case was long regarded as one of the nation's most prominent cold cases.
UAE economy: On the verge of collapse or on way to recovery?
On one hand, the UAE economy is suffering due to the Iran war, as residents leave and tourists cancel plans. On the other hand, UAE authorities insist everything is fine and recovery is underway. What's really going on?
Will North Korean forces bolster Russia's Ukraine war?
Intelligence agencies report that North Korea could send up to 50,000 troops to support Russia in its war on Ukraine, though experts doubt this will fundamentally shift the military balance in Moscow’s favor.
Norway wealth fund warns of AI-driven stock market bubble
The head of Norway's sovereign wealth fund has warned that soaring AI-driven stock valuations could trigger a sharp correction. How exposed is the world's largest sovereign wealth fund to a market downturn?
Norway: World's top wealth fund flags stock market risks
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