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The EU’s central bank is preparing a digital euro to cut dependence on Visa, Mastercard and Apple Pay. Success hinges on giving consumers an easy-to-use payment system without prompting a flight from bank savings.
The United States declared its independence from Britain 250 years ago. Here's how the US's relations with other nations — and its global image — have changed since.
The EU has moved to curb what it sees as unfair competition from mostly Chinese online retailers by imposing its levy. It follows a similar move from the US.
A passport controversy has reignited debate over how citizenship is proven in India, with voter-list revisions exposing systemic gaps and raising fears of wrongful exclusion.
After the earthquakes, almost 2,000 people are confirmed dead, and about 43,000 remain missing. Aid agencies warn of worsening hunger and disease amid an overwhelmed healthcare system.
Even Lebanese locals who don't like Hezbollah, the local group fighting Israel, are deeply concerned about the deal their government has made with the neighboring country.
Pressure on President Aleksandar Vucic is growing as years of investigations into alleged links between the state and organized crime coincide with a gang war. Experts say the issue is eroding support within his base.
Amnesty urges Uganda to end harassment after army chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, shut down major independent media outlets. Analysts see the move as part of a widening press crackdown and a looming power shift.
A passport controversy has reignited debate over how citizenship is proven in India, with voter-list revisions exposing systemic gaps and raising fears of wrongful exclusion.
Pope Leo XIV has called on a rebel Catholic group to call off a planned consecration of bishops. Such a move could trigger a full schism with the mainstream Catholic Church.
Uttar Pradesh Congress leader Ajay Rai claimed he was being detained in Ayodhya as he tried to visit the Ram temple amid an ongoing embezzlement controversy.
Both India and the US have signaled that the first phase of a landmark trade deal is close. DW looks at the main challenges in getting a deal past the finish line.
Hundreds of alleged cases of physical and sexual assault against children in French nurseries and elementary schools have revealed flaws in the system, experts say. They argue that reforms are urgently needed.
One of the first steps taken by Slovenia's new right-wing government in June was to remove the rainbow flag outside the Culture Ministry. As Pride Month draws to a close, DW surveys the situation of the LGBTQ+ community.
Poland has placed an order for three Swedish submarines in an effort to step up defense capabilities. The NATO member is modernizing its navy in the face of Russian aggression at its borders.
Back in 2024 British Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised a fresh UK–Africa partnership. Two years later, his resignation leaves unfinished ambitions, scaled-back aid and questions about Britain's long-term commitment.
Both India and the US have signaled that the first phase of a landmark trade deal is close. DW looks at the main challenges in getting a deal past the finish line.
One of the first actions of Janez Jansa's government was to remove the rainbow flag outside the Culture Ministry in early June. As Pride Month draws to a close, DW looks at the situation for Slovenia's LGBTQ+ community.
An estimated $300 billion in oil and gas reserves is sitting under overlapping territory in the Gulf of Thailand. Cooperation is complicated by political tensions over a separate land border dispute.
The new Hungarian government is moving swiftly to dismantle the system of former Prime Minister Viktor Orban. The focus: fighting corruption, reforming the media and protecting democracy.
Tensions are rising ahead of planned anti-migrant protests on June 30, as South Africa's government warns against violence. Analysts say deep social and economic crises are fueling unrest and xenophobia.
Muhoozi Kainerugaba said that he issued the order as he does not "believe in a free press." He is the son of President Yoweri Museveni, who has held his grip on power for decades.
The broadcaster Geo News was handed a 15-day suspension for a documentary that was "liable to hurt the religious sentiments of viewers," Pakistan's media watchdog said.
Saudi Arabian media report that the helicopter crashed in Ras Tanura on the country's eastern coast early on Sunday. It said that all 14 Saudi nationals on board were killed, and the cause of the crash was unclear.
For weeks now, images of crowds of Albanians protesting on the streets have been relayed around the world. The protesters say they are fighting for democracy. PM Edi Rama insists the movement is part of a hybrid war.
The new Hungarian government is moving swiftly to dismantle the system of former Prime Minister Viktor Orban. The focus: fighting corruption, reforming the media and protecting democracy.
A new trade probe is reigniting a long-running clash over who should pay for medical innovation. Washington argues Germans benefit from lower prices while US patients shoulder a disproportionate share of the costs.
The two attacks, in Volgograd and Vladimir regions, are part of President Zelenskyy's strategy to bring the war to the Russian people and force Putin into peace negotiations.
Abu Dhabi's ambitions to turn the United Arab Emirates into a global hub for digital infrastructure and artificial Intelligence face pressure after the Iran war. But the country is also known for its business resilience.
The European Commission has suggested withdrawing protection status for military-age Ukrainian males. A number of EU countries support the move — and so does Kyiv.
