US-China trade talks 'stable' despite mutual accusations
Despite arguments over the Strait of Hormuz and claims of widespread forced labor in China, the two sides appeared to find common ground during a Paris summit.
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Mexico City sets world record for largest soccer class
Mexico City sets new world record after more than 9,000 people took part in a massive open-air soccer class. The record comes as Mexico prepares to help host the FIFA World Cup in June.
Madagascar anti-corruption chief appointed as new PM
Madagascar's strongman leader has appointed Mamitiana Rajaonarison as PM days after dismissing the last government. Rajaonarison previously led the country's financial intelligence and money laundering watchdog.
Hungary's rival parties hold parallel rallies ahead of vote
Viktor Orban is facing his first serious challenge in years in Peter Magyar. The two politicians held rallies on Hungary's national day that outlined very different visions for the country's future.
After three years and 250,000 deaths, Sudan's civil war is still raging, even if global attention is elsewhere
Almost three years into Sudan's war, drone attacks and sexual violence show no signs of relenting. Could intensified international efforts influence the situation?
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War, oppression and fear: In Iran, traumas are accumulating
Bombs, government oppression and fear are wearing down Iranians. How does trauma accumulate? And what can help people endure constant stress?
Kosovo faces third legislative election in just over a year
Kosovo’s failure to elect a president has again plunged the nation into political deadlock. Now, it could face its third parliamentary election in just over a year. The country's international reputation is taking a hit.
Iran says women's soccer captain drops Australia asylum bid
Five of the seven women who had been granted asylum in Australia have reportedly decided to return to Iran. Concerns about their safety arose after players remained silent during the Iranian national anthem.
Civil war in Sudan is a never-ending humanitarian crisis
Almost three years into Sudan's war, drone attacks and sexual violence show no signs of relenting. Could intensified international efforts influence the situation?
Kenya minister flies to Russia to halt illegal army hiring
Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi is in Moscow to stop the forced recruitment of Kenyans to fight against Ukraine. Over 1,000 citizens were reportedly duped by civilian job offers before being sent to the front line.
Living amid bombings in Iran: How fear impacts mental health
Bombs, government oppression, and fear are wearing down Iranians. How does trauma build up? And what can help people living with constant stress?
Uganda's Bobi Wine says he has fled the country
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine says he has left the country after two months in hiding following January elections. Wine has alleged that the result, which kept President Yoweri Museveni in power, was fradulent.
Republic of Congo votes in presidential election
President Dennis Sassou N'Guesso, 82, seems set to win a fifth term in a row in Sunday's election in the Republic of Congo. Sassou N'Guesso is already one of Africa's longest-serving leaders.
France: Far-right strength put to test in local elections
Voters in France are heading to the polls in local elections seen as a litmus test for next year's presidential vote. A main focus will be the mayoral contest in Paris.
Cuba: Protesters attack ruling party's office amid blackouts
Long, daily blackouts ignited by a US oil blockade have pushed Cuban residents to the edge. On Friday, Havana acknowledged talks with the US to diffuse the situation.
Belarus' Kolesnikova receives Charlemagne Prize in Germany
Belarusian opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova was awarded the Aachen-based prize in 2022 in absentia. She has now collected it after having been released from prison in December.
Pakistan shoots down Taliban drones after strikes on Kabul
Pakistan's military said it intercepted "rudimentary drones" from Afghanistan. It comes a day after Pakistan launched deadly strikes on Kabul as well as strikes in Kandahar Province.
Amsterdam Jewish school targeted in attack
No injuries were reported in what Amsterdam's Mayor Femke Halsema described as a "deliberate attack." It follows an arson attack on a synagogue in Rotterdam a day earlier.
US vs. Iran: Three generations of conflict
Three key moments that shaped Iranian and American attitudes toward each other — and show why mistrust endures.
Russia working to 'tip scale' for Orban in Hungary election
Viktor Orban has long been pro-Russia. Now, there are signs that the Kremlin is working to secure his reelection and turning Hungary’s election into a referendum on whether voters want to be closer to the EU or Russia.
'Whoever wins the drone war in Ukraine dominates.' Inside the high-tech battle on the Kupiansk front, where every move is watched
From reconnaissance drones to ground robots, high-tech systems play a key role in Ukraine’s defense. In the Kharkiv region, DW witnessed how they operate firsthand.
As Iran war rages, Gulf neighbors worry about security
As Israel and the United States continue to pummel Iran and Iran retaliates with rockets throughout the region, experts say a return to diplomacy is needed to end the war.
Russia and Ukraine wage high-tech war in the 'death zone'
From reconnaissance drones to ground robots, high-tech systems play a key role in Ukraine’s defense. In the Kharkiv region, DW witnessed how they operate firsthand.
Ethnic Serbs fear impact of Kosovo's Law on Foreigners
Many Kosovo Serbs retain Serbian citizenship. They fear that the enforcement from Sunday of Kosovo's Law on Foreigners will mean that they will be treated as foreign nationals and face considerable restrictions.
Republic of the Congo elections: A foregone conclusion?
Voters in the Republic of the Congo (Brazaville) go to the polls this Sunday to elect their next leader. Many political analysts predict victory for the longtime President Denis Sassou Nguesso.
Oil for cash? Ukraine-Hungary tension continues to escalate
Hungary has seized a Ukrainian cash transporter and is pressuring Kyiv to resume oil deliveries. As Zelenskyy decries "banditry," will Ukraine get its cash back?
Who is Pakistan supporting in Iran war?
Islamabad has so far presented itself as a "neutral" party in the conflict, condemning the US-Israeli strikes on Iran as well as castigating Tehran for its attacks on Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries.
Zelenskyy meets Macron as Iran war overshadows Ukraine
The Ukrainian president is in Paris for talks with one of Kyiv's staunchest allies. The meeting comes as the US-Israeli war on Iran has removed pressure on Moscow, and derailed Ukraine peace talks.
Balen Shah: From rebel outsider to Nepal's next prime minister
Balendra "Balen" Shah's historic leap from Kathmandu's streets to national power marks a dramatic shift in Nepali politics and a major test for a new government.
Balen Shah: From rebel outsider to Nepal’s next prime minister
Balendra "Balen" Shah's historic leap from Kathmandu's streets to national power marks a dramatic shift in Nepali politics and a major test for a new government.