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From DW News. Pakistani authorities have defended their handling of the deadly flooding that has left more than 270 people dead. Early warning systems failed in some areas, and the government claims that the downpour was so intense that it was impossible to alert residents in time. Many people are still missing as rescue efforts…
From DW News. As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Washington to discuss peace in the war with Russia, the Russian military stepped up its airstrikes. In the northeastern city of Kharkiv, a residential building was hit, killing several residents. #ukrainerussiawar #airstrike #ukraine #dwnewsshorts For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media:…
From DW News. Donald Trump is reportedly planning to urge Voldimir Zelenskyy to surrender all of the eastern Ukrainian regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in exchange for Russia agreeing to freeze the rest of the front line. Luhansk is now almost completely under Russian control. Ukraine still holds about 30% of Donetsk, which includes some…
From DW News. Protesters in Israel demanding a deal to bring hostages held in Gaza home brought the country to a standstill after calling for a "day of stoppage." 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. Donald Trump has ruled out Ukraine joining NATO or regaining control of Crimea as part of a potential peace agreement with Russia. His announcement on social media comes ahead of his White House meeting with the Ukrainian leader. Volodymyr Zelenskyy is under pressure to make concessions, after the US president said that…
From DW News. Norway’s sovereign wealth fund has divested stakes in Israeli companies over links to the military operations in Gaza. Is this the start of a wider global sell-off? 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…
From DW News. Protesters are ‘delaying the release of our hostages’ / Mass protests in Israel Hundreds of Israeli protesters blocked major roads between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem on Sunday, launching a nationwide strike to demand an end to the Israel-Gaza war in Gaza and the immediate release of Israeli hostages held by the militant…
From DW News. Getting around Kenya’s capital Nairobi is a daily struggle for people with disabilities. The public transport system remains largely inaccessible, as commercial buses and minivans are not designed for wheelchair users or others with mobility challenges. rKenya has a new disability law that promises change, but its implementation will be a major…
From DW News. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called the US decision to offer security guarantees for Ukraine "historic". On Monday, Zelenskyy is set to visit Washington, D.C., to meet with US President Donald Trump. Several European leaders will join him. They’re aiming to present a united front to counter Russia’s efforts to impose its…
From DW News. Russia’s war in Ukraine has drawn fighters from across the globe – but it’s emerging that many of the Africans among them might not be volunteers. Some are being tricked or forced into joining Russia’s forces, often being lured with promises of lucrative jobs. But the human cost of this recruitment is…
From DW News. Demonstrators across Israel are demanding an end to the war in Gaza and the immediate return of hostages held by militants. Protest organizers have called for a nationwide strike, vowing to “shut down the country” in defiance of the government’s plan to expand military operations. The new offensive, approved by Israel’s Security…
From DW News. US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff says Vladimir Putin is willing to allow the US and European allies to provide security guarantees for Ukraine. He said it was the first time Russia had agreed to that, describing it as "game changing". He added that Moscow said it would pass into law a commitment…
From DW News. In 2015, Germany opened its doors to over a million of refugees. It was called a humanitarian triumph and a political gamble. Ten years later, the mood has shifted. Migration policies are tightening. Public opinion is divided. We traveled across Germany — meeting critics, those who fled, and those who welcomed them. How has…
From DW News. The presidents of Ukraine and the EU Commission call for a trilateral meeting with Russia and the United States – failing which Russia must face new sanctions. 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…
From DW News. A high-stakes meeting at the White House: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is joined by top EU leaders—including Ursula von der Leyen, Friedrich Merz, and Emmanuel Macron—to discuss a potential deal to end the war in Ukraine. DW’s Anchal Vohra reports from Brussels as Zelenskyy prepares for talks with Donald Trump. What security…
From DW News. Protesters in Israel have brought the nation to a standstill after calling for a “day of stoppage". They are demanding the immediate release of all hostages and an end to the war in Gaza. 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. Indonesia is celebrating its 80th anniversary. On August 17th, 1945, it proclaimed its independence after centuries of Dutch colonial rule. Celebrations are taking place across the country. The main ceremonies are being held at the presidential palace in the capital Jakarta. The festivites include a flag ceremony, military show and musical performances.…
From DW News. Details are emerging from US president Donald Trump’s summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Reports suggest Putin told Trump he’d be willing to freeze the Ukrainian frontlines and stop trying to take more territory – in exchange for keeping the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. Trump has also told European leaders…
From DW News. The death toll from heavy monsoon floods and landslides in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir continues to rise rapidly. More than 300 people are confirmed dead and many remain missing, as rescue efforts continue. Weather forecasters warn of more heavy rain to come. 00:00 Hundreds killed in Pakistan floods 02:09 DW’s Sandra Petersmann…
From DW News. Details are trickling in from U-S president Donald Trump’s summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska. There are reports Putin told Trump.. he’d be willing to freeze the Ukrainian frontlines and not attempt to take more territory – in exchange for the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk. Donald Trump has also…
From DW News. Doctors without Borders has warned that an anti-immigrant group in South Africa, known as Operation Dudula, could be endangering lives, as it blocks immigrants from accessing healthcare. The country’s constitution guarantees healthcare access to everyone, regardless of nationality. But Operation Dudula argues that government-funded facilities should only serve South Africans, and it’s…
From DW News. In Serbia, there has been no let up in anti-government protests that have swept the country. The capital Belgrade saw a third straight night of unrest. Dozens of protesters were injured in clashes with police. It follows nine months of mainly peaceful protests, sparked by the collapse of a railway station roof…
From DW News. Local officials say more than 300 are dead in northwest Pakistan after two days of intense rains and floods. Eyewitnesses say floodwaters carrying rocks and boulders destroyed homes and other structures. Rescue efforts are ongoing and the government has released emergency funds. The heavy rains are expected to continue until the middle…
From DW News. Details are trickling in from US president Donald Trump’s summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska. There are reports Putin told Trump he’d be willing to freeze the Ukrainian frontlines and not attempt to take more territory — in exchange for the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk. Donald Trump has also…
From DW News. Not much was said about the outcome at the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Body language and behavior expert Greg Hartley assesses the summit from the point of view of his area of expertise. Professor of international policy Joshua Shifrinson gives more analysis on what US…
From DW News. Donald Trump has informed European leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, about his meeting with Putin. European leaders are excluded from the Alaska talks – but they’ve been trying to influence Trump ahead of the summit. How is Europe reacting to the talks in Alaska? 00:00 Trump briefs European leaders on meeting…
From DW News. After Donald Trump rolled out the red carpet for Vladimir Putin and talks ended without a ceasefire, many people in Ukraine are wondering whether Donald Trump realizes that he has been rebuffed by Putin. 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. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump met this weekend to discuss the war in Ukraine. At the press conference, Putin said he was ‘genuinely interested’ in ending the crisis. But is he willing to give up his war goals? He was under considerable pressure to counter diplomatic pressure in…
From DW News. Trump and Putin left their meeting in Alaska with no clear steps mapped out on how to end the war in Ukraine. How is that going down in Kyiv? Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to visit Washington for a meeting with Donald Trump this Monday – after the summit between the US…
From DW News. Four years after taking power, the Taliban marked their rule with a helicopter ‘flower shower’ — while Afghan women remain barred from school and work, and the country struggles with a faltering economy. 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…
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From DW News. Disaster agencies in Pakistan say heavy monsoon rains have killed at least 321 people over the last two days. Most of the victims died in flash floods in the country’s north, with some also killed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Mudslides and road damage are making it harder for rescuers to reach survivors. And…
From DW News. Alaskans turned out to protest US President Donald Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the state’s capital Anchorage. Here’s what some of them had to say. 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. The White House says President Trump has had a long phone call with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy after a meeting between Trump and Putin failed to produce a deal to end the Ukraine war. Trump had threatened Russia before the meeting with ‘severe consequences’ if a ceasefire wasn’t reached. But after an apparently…
From DW News. Following Friday’s inconclusive talks between the Russian and US leaders, Vladimir Putin invited Donald Trump to the Russian capital. Trump responded that he “could see it possibly happening.” If it were to happen, it would be the first time in over a decade that an American president set foot on Russian soil.…
From DW News. The fall of Kabul four years ago marked the return of the Taliban to power in Afghanistan. The country is still in a deep humanitarian crisis, but the militants have found ways to use this to their advantage. 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. Europe’s heatwave is prompting creative ways to beat the heat. But beyond the quirky coping strategies, soaring temperatures are exposing a lack of preparedness in many countries for a hotter climate. And in southern Europe, the heat is causing wildfires to tear through towns and livelihoods. Europe is facing a severe heatwave,…
From DW News. US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have both left Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, with Air Force One departing a minute after Putin’s plane. The talks between the two leaders ended after only two-and-a-half hours, with many having expected discussions to stretch to six-seven hours. Seemingly little progress was made…
From DW News. An outbreak of flesh-eating parasites in central and northern America has begun spreading through livestock. The new world screwworm is a parasitic fly that lays its larvae in open wounds of warm-blooded animals — and humans. The screwworm fly, once eradicated, has resurfaced in Mexico, infecting thousands of livestock and killing one…
From DW News. Talks aimed at striking the world’s first legally binding treaty to tackle plastic pollution in Geneva have ended without a deal. That’s despite last ditch efforts to find consensus. More than 1000 delegates from around 180 countries gathered for a sixth round of talks. The most divisive issues have been capping production,…
From DW News. Expectations are high ahead of the meeting between the presidents of the USA and Russia, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, in Anchorage, Alaska. DW Chief International Editor Richard Walker explains three potential outcomes of the summit and their geopolitical consequences. Chapters 00:00 Ines Pohl, DW Washington Bureau Chief in Anchorage, Alaska 4:41…
From DW News. US President Donald Trump greeted Russian President Vladimir Putin with a handshake ahead of a high-stakes summit in Alaska about the Ukraine war. The meeting between the pair may determine whether a ceasefire could be reached. #trumpputin #alaskasummit #dwnewsshorts For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews…
From DW News. US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have landed in Alaska for a face-to-face summit. President Trump claimed that President Putin was ready to end his war in Ukraine – and he raised the prospect of a second meeting that would include Ukraine’s President Volodymr Zelenskyy, who was not invited…
From DW News. Since Russia’s war on Ukraine, Europeans have scrambled to build up defense capability. Swedish startup Swebal is setting up a plant to produce TNT. We speak to CEO and co-founder of SWEBAL, Joakim Sjoblom. #dwbusiness #sweden #ammunition 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…
From DW News. There has been no let up in fighting between Russia and Ukraine ahead of the Trump-Putin summit. On Friday, Ukraine confirmed it struck an oil refinery in the Russian city of Syzran earlier in the morning. It also hit a Russian port and cargo vessel used to transport military supplies on Thursday.…
From DW News. Today, August 15th, marks four years since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, which culminated in the fall of Kabul and the withdrawal of US and coalition forces from the country in 2021. The celebrations in Kabul over Taliban rule come as Afghanistan struggles with mass unemployment, a faltering economy and widespread food…
From DW News. Shortly before the meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska, there was another prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine. Both sides released 84 soldiers and civilians each. #russiaukrainewar #prisonerswap #putintrump 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. Trump and Putin land in Anchorage, Alaska, then meet at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson to discuss the war in Ukraine. #ukrainewar #trumpputin 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. More than 50 people died and more than 200 were missing following sudden, heavy rain in Indian Kashmir, officials said on Thursday, the second such disaster in the Himalayas in a little over a week. #dwnewsshorts #kashmir #kashmirfloods 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. It’ll be late evening in Kyiv by the time Trump and Putin sit down; the best-case scenario for most people here would be not waking up to bad news on Saturday. Hopes for a ceasefire are dim, while concerns are high about Trump promising a lot more than Ukraine is willing to…
From DW News. More than 2,000 Afghans in Pakistan are still waiting for resettlement to Germany, despite being promised a visa. They were part of a now-suspended programme for at-risk Afghans. Pakistani Security forces are now raiding their guesthouses in Islamabad and have reportedly deported dozens back to Afghanistan. Officials in Berlin say they’re trying…
From DW News. These young Palestinian music students in Gaza City are being taught by teachers from the Edward Said Conservatory of Music. Amid refugee camps and destroyed buildings, they want to help heal the wounds of war and send a message of hope. #Gaza #GazaCity #EdwardSaidConservatory #dwnewsshorts For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow…
From DW News. Germany’s new government came in 100 days ago, pledging to master the biggest challenges facing the country: a stagnant economy, weak defense, and deep divisions over immigration. Above all, it promised to end the infighting that blew up the previous government. So is it working? On this edition of Berlin Briefing, Richard…
From DW News. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi seemed defiant against US threats of additional tariffs, saying on Friday that the country seeks self-reliance in energy independence and the development of its own powerful defense systems. Speaking on India’s 79th Independence Day from New Delhi’s Red Fort, Modi also warned Pakistan against any future threats…
From DW News. At least 26 migrants died after a shipwreck off Italy’s Lampedusa island on August 14. The coastguard rescued 60 survivors and says more bodies may still be missing as search efforts continue. 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. US President Donald Trump has struck an optimistic note ahead of Friday’s summit with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, claiming that Putin is ready to make a deal on Ukraine. He says a possible future meeting with the leaders of Russia and Ukraine will be more important than the summit in Alaska. So…
From DW News. The United States has imposed a 39 percent tariff on Swiss exports — more than double the EU rate and nearly four times that of the UK. Switzerland’s tech sector warns the move could threaten jobs, with luxury watches, industrial machinery, cheese, and chocolate among the affected goods. The US accounts for…
From DW News. The US State Department’s 2024 human rights report has been scaled back, omitting details of abuses for certain countries. Under the Trump administration, criticism of allies such as El Salvador and Israel has been softened, while scrutiny of Brazil, South Africa, and free speech in Europe has increased. Amnesty International accuses Washington…
From DW News. Washington residents protest against US President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to the US capital. The move sparked widespread concern, with critics calling it a "power grab". #dwnewsshorts #washington #nationalguard 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. US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet in Anchorage, Alaska — the first such encounter in over four years. The choice of location is no accident, blending pragmatic politics with powerful symbolism. Chapter Breakdown 0:00 Why Anchorage, Alaska, has been chosen for the Trump-Putin summit 2:36 Benjamin Alvarez…