From DW News. Watch the entire episode here: https://youtu.be/kKDcHOir-rY 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 #EU #Trump

From DW News. DW spoke to British security expert Edward Lucas about the current state and future of NATO in the wake of US President Donald Trump’s speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Lucas told DW’s Roman Goncharenko that he believes "NATO is dying," comparing it to a "marriage where you have one…

From DW News. From enemies to strategic partners? India giving a warm welcome to a senior Afghan Taliban leader may seem surprising. But it reflects a new dynamic in South Asia. As tensions grow between the Taliban government in Kabul and Pakistan, New Delhi sees an opportunity to strengthen its own position in the region…

From DW News. Pakistan once hoped to have a friendly neighbor in Afghanistan. But Pakistan is now fighting the Afghan Taliban it once helped create. During the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan in the 1980s, Pakistan’s powerful secret service, the ISI, supported the Mujahideen fighters who formed the Taliban with money, training and weapons. The Taliban…

From DW News. In Minnesota’s Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, the forceful actions of federal authorities have pushed the immigration agency ICE into the center of daily life. Families are staying indoors out of fear, while volunteers track ICE movements and legal advocates try to locate detainees held across the country. Despite freezing…

From DW News. Russia has pummeled Ukraine’s two largest cities in overnight strikes, as negotiators hold talks on ending the war. At least one person has been killed in the capital Kyiv and several are injured. The northeastern city of Kharkiv was also hit. The attacks come as representatives from Ukraine, Russia and the US…

From DW News. Bangladesh hit the headlines in 2024 for all the right reasons: Braving government bullets to boot out a dictator, sending her fleeing to neighbouring India, and setting up an interim government with an internationally respected figurehead- Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. But that was actually only the start. Now Bangladesh and its more…

From DW News. Nina Haase DW Chief Political Correspondent So, Ines, if you could just maybe help me get this thought across that there is a lot… Germany and Europe do hold cards, right? Also, in terms of defense, what are the cards that you would say Germany needs to put into the window more?…

From DW News. Nina Haase DW Chief Political Correspondent So, William, you did work at NATO for a couple of years. You were in Brussels. Did you ever think that we would ever reach a situation where we would, in all earnestness, all seriousness, discuss the possibility of one NATO ally as big as the…

From DW News. Iranian activists are reporting a rapidly rising death toll from the regime’s crackdown on nationwide demonstrations. Human rights groups say more than 5,000 people have been killed – most of them protesters. Reports say tens of thousands have been detained. Against that backdrop, the US military has moved a major aircraft carrier…

From DW News. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz rejected US President Trump’s Board of Peace in its current form but signalled openness to further talks. He was speaking alongside Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni after German–Italian government consultations in Rome. #trump #gaza #boardofpeace 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. More than 160 million Americans are bracing themselves for Winter Storm Fern, with heavy snow and freezing rain forecast to pummel the southern and eastern US states. Authorities are preparing for emergency conditions, with power outages and major travel disruption expected. 00:00 What’s to expect from Winter Storm Fern? 03:05 Matthew Cappucci,…

From DW News. It’s well known within the US immigrant community that if federal immigration agents come knocking at their door, they should not open it. Without a warrant, it was illegal for ICE agents to enter someone’s property. An internal memo obtained by the Associated Press says immigration officers may now forcibly enter people’s…

From DW News. In a village outside Kyiv, a youth orchestra is turning the sounds of war into music. Their Shahed Overture reflects the reality they live with every day. #kyiv #drones #russiaukrainewar 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. First direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine on a peace plan that is being pushed by Donald Trump are currently underway in Abu Dhabi. The three-way talks are following President Trump’s talks with President Zelenskyy in Switzerland, and separate late-night discussions in Moscow on Thursday between the Russian President Vladimir Putin, US…

From DW News. "I don’t have anywhere to go." Thousands have been displaced and several people have reportedly died as authorities in Lagos demolish homes in Makoko, a huge floating settlement home to over 200,000 people. #lagos #homedemolition #dwnewsshorts 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:…

From DW News. The world must stop Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure — most of the country is suffering from lengthy power cuts as temperatures drop. Maxim Timchenko, CEO of Ukraine’s biggest private energy provider DTEK, talks to Ashutosh Pandey at the WEF in Davos. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social…

From DW News. Just recently, a proposed ceasefire agreement between the Syrian government army and Kurdish-led SDF reportedly fell through as the two groups clashed once again. Only to allow for a large prison escape, including arrested ISIS members. What happened to the excitement and hope for the country’s future? Since Assad fled Damascus in…

From DW News. This NATO soldier reacts to US President Donald Trump’s comments at the WE in Davos, saying NATO allies of the US stayed "a little off the front lines." in Afghanistan. #trump #nato #afghanistan 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. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained a five-year-old and his father near Minneapolis, where thousands of ICE agents have been deployed in a massive immigration crackdown. Democrats and locals were outraged over the incident, saying officers had used the child as bait. #ice #dhs #minneapolis For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/…

From DW News. US President Donald Trump has told reporters that an ‘armada’ of US navy vessels is heading toward Iran. The revelation comes as the president renewed warnings to Tehran against killing protesters or restarting its nuclear program. According to US media reports, an aircraft carrier and several guided missile destroyers will arrive in…

From DW News. The wife of jailed Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye Kifeefe has raised serious concerns regarding her husband’s health. This follows the re-election of President Yoweri Museveni for a seventh term on January 15th, in an election that was criticized by observers and NGOs. Since the election, Uganda’s opposition leaders say they are…

From DW News. Footage released by the French military shows special forces seizing a tanker suspected of belonging to Russia’s so called shadow. The fleet allows the country to export oil despite international sanctions. #russia #russianshadowfleet #frenchnavy 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. Talks between Russia, Ukraine and the US have begun in Abu Dhabi. It’s the first time officials from Russia, Ukraine and the US are known to have met face-to-face for negotiations since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The talks are taking place after US envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared…

From DW News. Talks between Russia, Ukraine and the US have begun in Abu Dhabi. It’s the first time officials from Russia, Ukraine and the US are known to have met face-to-face for negotiations since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The talks are taking place after US envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared…

From DW News. Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says his government has decided not to join US President Trump’s so-called "Board of Peace" since it excludes Palestinians and operates outside the UN framework. #boardofpeace #gaza #spanishpm 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. Berlin has been rocked by a spy scandal. Federal Prosecutors arrested a 56-year-old German-Ukrainian woman on suspicion of spying for Moscow. The Foreign Ministry summoned the Russian ambassador in retaliation. #germanspyscandal #russianspy #russiaukraine 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. Germany is famously "under the US’ nuclear umbrella"-creating a dependency that some are now calling risky. What exactly does that mean? How would US soldiers and bombs help protect Germany in a worst-case scenario? What options does Germany have to move toward a European umbrella? And why is this context so relevant…

From DW News. From bold threats to sudden backtracking: Greenland has become a global political flashpoint. What’s really driving this, and what happens next? We unpack it on The Dip. #dwbusiness #dwdip Watch the full episode here: youtube.com/watch?v=bTL1E6TRUA8&feature=youtu.be 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. US President Trump arrived in Davos with apparently one thing on his mind: Greenland. He says it’s vital for US national interests, and was apparently willing to use his favorite tool (tariffs) to get what he wanted. But a surprising U-Turn means there might be a deal on the table. For now…

From DW News. European companies have redirected their trade and are building new supply chains around the world after the shock of US tariffs. Nadia Calvino, President of the European Investment Bank talks to DW reporter Daniel Winter at Davos about European resilience.  #dwbusiness #bizfocus #davos For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on…

From DW News. Climate change used to be a central topic at the World Economic Forum. But this year is different. The World Economic Forum organized 60% fewer panels focused on the climate and nature compared to 2024. Did Donald Trump succeed in pushing the climate off the agenda? #WEF2026 #donaldtrump #worldeconomicforum #dwbusiness For more…

From DW News. US, Russian and Ukrainian top teams are headed to Abu Dhabi, in the UAE, for talks on a peace plan. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said the dispute over territory remained unresolved. US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner traveled to Moscow to meet with Vladimir Putin late Thursday. Russia said the meeting between…

From DW News. EU wants to revive trade ties with the US, but warned the bloc will stand up for its interests. It also announced after an emergency summit that it will double its investment in Greenland. European Council President Antonio Costa has said that the EU leaders believe "it’s very important to preserve and…

From DW News. Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has dissolved the lower house of parliament for snap elections. The country’s first female leader, a hardline conservative, has been in office for about three months. Takaichi is hoping strong approval ratings will translate into a clearer mandate for her Liberal Democratic Party, which lacks a…

From DW News. Online gambling platforms are expanding rapidly, raising concerns about user protection. Design features in many apps encourage addictive gambling. Here’s what you need to know. #gambling #addiction #dwdigital 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. Donald Trump has formally launched his so-called Board of Peace. The initiative was originally part of his Gaza peace plan, and was meant to oversee the ceasefire and reconstruction of the Palestinian territory. Now the US President says it could rival the United Nations – and he’s charging a billion dollars to…

From DW News. Jared Kushner, the US president’s son-in-law, who’s taken on top roles in high-profile matters, revealed a redevelopment plan to transform Gaza into a glitzy seaside resort. Using slides showing images of gleaming skyscrapers and apartments, Jared Kushner presented a Trump-backed "master plan" for the rebuilding of Gaza. Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law,…

From DW News. US President Donald Trump has rolled out his so-called ‘Board of Peace’ in Davos, Switzerland. Some 60 countries have been invited to join but only about half have accepted so far, according to US officials. The undecided include China, Ukraine and Russia. Europeans like France, UK, Germany, Italy, Norway, Slovenia, Sweden have…

From DW News. Europe was shaken by Trump’s threats on Greenland and tariffs on allies. In a hastily called summit, EU leaders regrouped and pushed back, testing a new kind of unity in a rapidly shifting global order. 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/…

From DW News. European leaders are meeting in Brussels for emergency talks on transatlantic relations. They’re expected to discuss how to reduce reliance on the US for defense and trade. Arriving at the summit, Denmark’s Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, said it was important for Europe to speak with one voice: "When Europe is not divided…

From DW News. Violence is surging across northern Nigeria amid deadly attacks and mass abductions — and doubts are growing over whether recent U.S. airstrikes are making any difference. We speak to Nigeria’s defence minister Christopher Musa. 00:00 US carried out airstrikes in northern Nigeria 03:08 General Christopher Musa, Minister of Defence For more news…

From DW News. Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, is slowly rebuilding after the army regained control of the city in March 2025. Damaged infrastructure, high costs, and shortages of water and electricity remain major challenges. 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. Germany has exepelled a Russian diplomat on suspicion of carrying out espionage activities. The diplomat is alleged to have had links to a woman who has been arrested on suspicion of spying for Moscow. A statement issued by the Russian embassy in Berlin said the expullsion would quote "not go unanswered". The…

From DW News. "Without action now, there is no tomorrow," Ukrainian President Zelenskyy tells world leaders at Davos, adding that Europe needs to be able to protect itself. 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…

From DW News. European leaders are meeting in Brussels for emergency talks on transatlantic relations. They’re expected to discuss how to reduce reliance on the US for defense and trade. The meeting comes after weeks dominated by Donald Trump’s threats to take control of Greenland. The US president had threatened to impose tariffs on goods…

From DW News. US President Donald Trump has rolled out his so-called Board of Peace at a ceremony in Davos. Trump signed the document formally establishing the group, which he says will work in conjuction with United Nations. Prime ministers and diplomats of several other countries also signed the document. The board of peace was…

From DW News. Threats, pressure, and rising intimidation: Europe is feeling the impact of President Donald Trump’s expanding global ambitions — even after the latest deals on Greenland and tariffs. As Washington applies open pressure on its long-time allies, a historic breach of trust is unfolding. The EU is trying to hit back with its…

From DW News. Three Palestinian journalists were killed when a marked Egyptian relief Committee vehicle was struck by Israeli forces in Gaza. At least 11 Palestinians were killed in several attacks across Gaza the same day — one of the deadliest since the October 10 ceasefire. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on…

From DW News. Addressing delegations in Davos earlier today, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed Donald Trump’s decisions to back away from threats to seize Greenland by force. Merz’ speech came a day after the US president made his apparent climbdown from taking Greenland. Trump also dropped his threat of new tariffs on any European country…

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. Iran’s economy and its security forces are deeply intertwined. The regime’s power largely depends on its ability to export oil — a power the latest protests are testing. #Iran #IRGC #RevolutionaryGuards #dwbusiness 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…

From DW News. Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy delivers remarks at the World Economic Forum 2026. Afterwards, Zelenskyy will attend a panel on Ukraine’s recovery with representatives of energy companies #Zelenskyy #worldeconomicforum #WEF2026 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. In 2025 more than 1.000 suspicious drone flights were registered in Germany. That underlines the growing role drones play in warfare and espionage. And they become more sophisticated by the day.  #drones #warfare #unpacked 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. The "Board of Peace" was originally part of the US President’s Gaza peace plan, meant to oversee the ceasefire and reconstruction. Now, Trump wants to expand the board’s mission to broker solutions to global conflicts. Donald Trump has unveiled a new Board of Peace, originally tied to his Gaza plan but now…

From DW News. US President Donald Trump calls announced framework for a deal on Greenland "complex" as details remain unclear. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned that "there is still a lot of work to be done" among the parties involved in the row over the control of Greenland. Rutte made the comments in an interview…

From DW News. A special address by Friedrich Merz, Federal Chancellor of Germany. #WEF2026 #MerzSpeech #WorldEconomicForum 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. A conversation with the Governor of the State of California, Gavin Newsom. #WEF2026 #GavinNewsom #WorldEcomomicForum 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. While some in Germany’s far-right AfD welcome Trump’s move to shake up global politics, it also raises questions for the party. Like where do they stand on Greenland? And what role should Germany play in the new world order? For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews…