From DW News. Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to hold a meeting on Wednesday of defense officials aimed at resuming the ceasefire in the long-lasting border conflict. Fighting reignited this month, shattering an earlier truce, killing more than 40 people and displacing over 900,000 on both sides. Thailand and Cambodia are in dispute over a…

From DW News. In recent years, youths in Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka toppled their governments. But are the gains only short-term? From Hong Kong’s Umbrella Movement in 2014 to Thailand’s pro-democracy rallies, Bangladesh’s July uprising, Sri Lanka’s Aragalaya movement, and Nepal’s Gen Z protests — DW examines the impacts of youth-led demonstrations across the…

From DW News. Venezuela’s allies Russia and China sparred with the US at a meeting of the United Nations Security Council in New York, accusing Washington of ‘cowboy behaviour’ for its military and economic pressure on Caracas. The US has ramped up its military presence in the Carribean, with President Trump announcing a naval blockade…

From DW News. The US Justice Department has released more files related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The release includes thousands of documents, many heavily redacted. Among them are numerous references to US President Donald Trump, including an email from federal prosecutors detailing eight trips that Trump took on Epstein’s private jet in the…

From DW News. US President Donald Trump has announced an overhaul of the US navy. He said the new "Trump class" Navy vessels will be the largest in the history of the US. Trump wants to boost American shipbuilding as China expands its maritime fleet. DW speaks to Marina Miron, military analyst at King’s College…

From DW News. Russia has expressed full support for Venezuela’s socialist president Nicolas Maduro. It comes ahead of an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, at the request of Venezuela. US President Donald Trump has been ramping up pressure on Maduro, saying it would be "smart" for him to step down. The United States’…

From DW News. Carnival floats made by German artist Jacques Tilly have angered Russian authorities. A trial for defaming the Russian military will be held in Moscow in his absence. #dweuromaxx #putin #germancarnivalartist For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in…

From DW News. The EU-Mercosur deal has been over two decades in the making, but Brussels is still struggling to win support from Italy and critics France, Poland and Hungary. Some also worry the deal would worsen deforestation, as many imported farm produce and raw materials are often sourced from forested areas, including the Amazon.…

From DW News. FIFA has introduced cheaper tickets for next year’s World Cup. But the tickets are limited. Critics accuse FIFA of pricing out the average football fan. #dwsports #dwnewsshorts #worldcup For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache…

From DW News. Russia fired more than 650 drones and three dozen missiles at Ukraine in a large-scale attack that began during the night and stretched into daylight hours Tuesday, officials said. At least three people were killed, including a 4-year-old child. The barrage struck homes and the power grid in 13 regions of Ukraine,…

From DW News. Venezuelans staged a motorcycle x pirate demonstration to protest US President Donald Trump’s seizure of oil tankers off Venezuela’s coast. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 #venezuela #trump #bikers

From DW News. Donald Trump has unveiled plans for a new class of battleship named after himself. The president pledged that the new ‘Trump Class’ vessels would be bigger, faster and 100 times more powerful than the last US battleships, which were decommissioned decades ago after the Navy deemed them obsolete due to modern submaruine…

From DW News. Russia has been attacking Ukraine’s energy sector. The strikes have caused emergency power outages in a number of regions, including the capital, Kyiv, and its surrounding region. Explosions were heard in the city of Rivne in country’s west and in the outskirts of the city of Cherkasy, according to Ukraine’s public broadcaster.…

From DW News. Reaching a deal in peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine before Christmas is very unlikely, an expert for German, European and U.S. security policy Constanze Stelzenmüller told DW. She also talked about what security guarantees for Ukraine could look like and what could push Germany towards sending troops to Ukraine. For more…

From DW News. In the west of France, birds of prey are trained to provide more flight safety. They help prevent accidents during takeoff and landing by chasing away other flocks of birds. Bird strikes rank as one of the greatest risks in aviation. #FocusOnEurope #France #Aviation For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW…

From DW News. US President Donald Trump on Monday unveiled plans for a new class of Navy ship named after himself. While speaking at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, the president claimed the "Trump-class" Navy vessels "will be the largest battleship in the history of our country." The new initiative will start with two "Trump-class"…

From DW News. Reaching a deal in peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine before Christmas is very unlikely, an expert for German, European and U.S. security policy Constanze Stelzenmüller told DW. She also talked about what security guarantees for Ukraine could look like and what could push Germany towards sending troops to Ukraine. #Ukraine #UkraineWar…

From DW News. A 3.3-kilometer suspension bridge is supposed to connect Sicily with mainland Italy. But authorities still haven’t secured the funding needed for the project and there’s opposition from environmentalists and residents. #FocusOnEurope #Sicily #SuspensionBridge For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews…

From DW News. Daniel Goffart, Journalist, WirtschaftsWoche He’s driven by his opinion that you need leadership in Europe. If you have 27 different countries and you go to the summit without any idea, without any concrete proposal, you will not reach anything. So, his idea was to make a proposal that one can follow, and…

From DW News. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

From DW News. Military training is supposed to prepare Polish society for a possible Russian threat. A nationwide program is offering weekend training courses for civilians. #FocusOnEurope #Poland #Russia For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie:…

From DW News. The Russians who are welcoming what just came out of the EU summit, because it shied away from directly tapping into this Russian money, they can rightly claim for themselves saying: “Look when it gets serious, the Europeans are to some degree chickening out.” And this also means that the United States will not…

From DW News. Kenya’s mobile payment system M-Pesa has become a pillar of the country’s digital economy, used and relied on by millions. So why is the Kenyan government talking about selling their 15% stake in this national treasure? #dwbusiness #dwnewsshorts For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok:…

From DW News. A car bomb has killed a Russian general in Moscow. Russian investigators suspect Ukrainian intelligence services of being behind the attack. Kyiv has so far not commented on the killing of Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov. Chapter Breakdown 0:00 Russian authorities open investigation into killing of general 2:09 Marina Miron, Military analyst at…

From DW News. Pakistan is ramping up deportations targeting the over 700,000 Afghans who fled there, following the Taliban’s return to power in 2021. Many refugees are afraid to return to Afghanistan, especially those who worked for the Western alliance that pushed the Taliban out of power more than 20 years ago. DW spoke to…

From DW News. Transnistria as a country doesn’t really exist: It’s officially part of EU-candidate Moldova. But the breakaway region bordering Ukraine is also home to Russian troops. #transnistria #dwnewsshorts #sovietunion For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache…

From DW News. Armed conflict in Mali has displaced thousands of people outside its borders. More than 300,000 refugees from Mali have sought protection in east Mauritania. The refugee camps in Mauritania struggle with resource shortages as they seek to provide shelter for Malians fleeing horrific violence. Chapter Breakdown 0:00 Malian refugees face difficult conditions…

From DW News. A long-standing holiday tradition: Firefighter Hector Chacon rappels from a bridge in Guatemala City to hand out gifts to disadvantaged children. #guatemala #santaclaus #christmasgifts For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe:…

From DW News. here’s a video about a Russian senior general who was killed by a car bomb in Moscow. Russian investigators suspect Ukrainian special services to be behind the attack. #russiangeneral #carbomb #ukrainianservices For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache…

From DW News. Turkish parliamentarians turned to fists and shoves on the last session of the year during budget talks. #turkishparliament #turkey #akparty For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

From DW News. The US is in pursuit of a third oil tanker in international waters off the coast of Venezuela. The Trump administration considers the pursued vessel to be part of "Venezuela’s illegal sanctions evasion," according to media reports. A US official reportedly said the vessel was flying a false flag. Chapter Breakdown 0:00…

From DW News. Denmark says it will summon the US ambassador over the appointment of a new Greenland special envoy and has warned Washington to respect its sovereignty. This comes after US President Donald Trump appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as a special envoy to Greenland, a Danish Posting on social media, Governor Landry thanked…

From DW News. After a deadly April attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, India revoked visas for most Pakistani citizens, forcing hundreds to leave within days and splitting families who are still waiting to be reunited. #dwnewsshorts #kashmirattack #pakistannews For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter:…

From DW News. Thailand and Cambodia will resume peace talks later this week in hopes of resolving their border conflict. Fighting reignited earlier this month, killing dozens of people on both sides. The Christmas Eve meeting was planned at the ASEAN conference of South East Asian countries in Malaysia on Monday. Thailand’s Foreign Minister said…

From DW News. Investigators in Moscow say that Russian Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov has been killed by a bomb detonated beneath his car. According to local media, the explosion occurred around 7am Moscow time on Monday morning. Russia’s Investigative Committee said they are looking for a link to Ukrainian intelligence services. Ukraine claimed responsibility for…

From DW News. In this rapidly changing global disorder—Turkey and India have a lot in common: both are middle powers with bigger ambitions—that hark back to past glories, with whatever you say about them, have iconic leaders who are leaving a major impact and both seem to have a simiilar startegy for coping with the…

From DW News. After one month in captivity, the last 130 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic school in Nigeria are free. Nigerian authorities said on Sunday that the pupils of St. Mary’s Catholic School in Niger State should arrive on Monday in the state capital Minna. According to media reports the kids were already released…

From DW News. US forces seized a second oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. This operation took place only days after US President Donald Trump called for a ‘blockade’ of all sanctioned oil vessels coming and going from Venezuela. #venezuela #usa #trump #oiltanker For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media:…

From DW News. The US Coast Guard is actively pursuing a third oil tanker near Venezuela. Officials accuse the tanker of evading Washington’s sanctions. This is the second such operation this weekend. Venezuela has condemned Saturday’s seizure as a violation of international law and says it will file a complaint with the UN Security Council.…

From DW News. The US Justice Department has released a trove of documents related to the prosecution of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. US Representatives Ro Khanna (Democrat) and Thomas Massie (Republican) have been pressing for the release of the documents in accordance with the "Epstein Files Transparency Act," and say the recent release does…

From DW News. In South Africa, a manhunt is underway for gunmen who killed at least nine people and injured 10 others in the early hours of Sunday. It happened at a township pub west of Johannesburg. The motive isn’t known – officials say the gunmen fired at random from vehicles. It’s the second mass…

From DW News. The US is in active pursuit of a third oil tanker near Venezuela, according to the Reuters news agency. On Saturday, the US coast guard seized a vessel suspected of carrying oil subject to US sanctions. Caracas condemned the seizure as a violation of international law, saying it will file a complaint…

From DW News. Michaela Benthaus became the first wheelchair user to go to space. The German aerospace engineer lost the use of her legs in a mountain biking accident in 2018. #benthaus #wheelchairuserinspace #paraplegic For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos…

From DW News. In Bangladesh, hundreds of thousands of people gathered for the funeral of Sharif Osman Hadi. The prominent activist was shot in Dhaka earlier this month. News that he later died of those gunshot wounds sparked fresh unrest across Dhaka late Thursday, putting further pressure on an interim government already under fire for…

From DW News. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he’s skeptical about the latest round of talks between Russia and the United States aimed at ending the war in his country. Zelenskyy said that Washington had brought up the prospect of three-way talks, which would mark the first face-to-face meetings between Ukraine and Russia in six…

From DW News. After an attack in April in Indian-administered Kashmir which killed 26 civilians, the Indian government blamed the violence on Pakistan and ordered most Pakistani citizens living in India to leave. Hundreds were forced to depart within days. Now, more than seven months on, many are still waiting, with little information on whether…

From DW News. Australia is marking one week since the deadly Bondi beach shooting. People have gathered at the site of the iconic beach to pay tribute to 15 people killed in the worst terror attack in Australia’s living memory. Most of the victims were Jewish, marking the first day of Hanukkah. A father and…

From DW News. Church buildings are being closed, demolished, or converted for secular use. It’s a reflection of developments within the churches, one that predates the abuse scandals. There is a shortage of young priests. More people are leaving the church, and those who remain members on paper are attending services less frequently. Consequently, real…

From DW News. Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife have been sentenced to further jail terms. The two have been found guilty of buying state gifts, including jewelry from Saudi Arabia, at far below market value. The couple are already serving jail time for earlier corruption convictions. The latest sentence adds 17…

From DW News. The eastern German city of Magdeburg is marking the one-year anniversary of a Christmas Market attack that killed 6 people and injured more than 300 others. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz attended a memorial church service for the victims of the violent attack. A chain of lights surround the Old Market Square near…

From DW News. Kirikiri Medium Security Prison in Lagos, Nigeria, is home to more than 3,000 inmates, many of whom are young and have been awaiting trial for months or even years under harsh, overcrowded conditions. A live concert featuring popular musicians offers these inmates a rare moment of joy, dignity, and connection. The concert…

From DW News. The US is seizing a vessel of Venezuela’s coast in international waters according to three US officials. The move comes days after US President Donald Trump called for a ‘blockade’ of sanctioned oil tankers coming and going from Venezuela. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews…

From DW News. The U.S. military carried out what President Donald Trump called a “very serious retaliation” against Islamic State targets in Syria. According to the military, the strikes hit more than 70 targets across central Syria and were supported by Jordanian fighter jets. This follows an ambush by militants that killed two U.S. soldiers…

From DW News. The Trump administration has now hit some 40 nations with travel restrictions. The new restrictions double the number of nations with limits on who can travel and emigrate to the United States. #usa #trump #travelban #visa #syria #burkinafaso For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok:…

From DW News. Moldova is a tiny country at a fragile crossroads. It has hugely transformed in recent decades, from a hotspot for corruption and human, drug, and weapons trafficking to enacting important democratic reforms and applying for EU membership. Two opposite political factions, pro-EU and pro-Russia, are straining to take the country in different…

From DW News. Transnistria as a country doesn’t really exist: It’s officially part of EU-candidate Moldova. But the breakaway region bordering Ukraine is also home to Russian troops. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/CH-VqTiSYXE For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos…

From DW News. A man wielding a knife attacked bystanders in Taipei. Three people were killed and 11 injured. The attacker threw smoke grenades in a train station and on the street and slashed at people before fleeing police. #taiwan #metro #knifeattack For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews…

From DW News. The UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council has seized control of more territories in Yemen’s east and south. With the Presidential Leadership Council as well as the Houthis weakened, this development threatens to divide the country. Since the civil war erupted in 2014, Yemen has fragmented into a patchwork of rival powers, each controlling…

From DW News. The documents released on Friday are roughly 4,000 images in five data sets. That is a thin slice of the hundreds of thousands of files the Department of Justice has. In a letter to Congress obtained by Associated Press, the Department of Justice acknowledged that the complete set of files was not…

From DW News. Russian ballistic missiles struck the Ukrainian port city of Odesa overnight, killing seven people and wounding 15, officials said. The attack comes as US negotiators prepare to meet Russian officials in Florida for another round of peace talks, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying Washington would not force Ukraine into a…