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From DW News. China’s Xi Jinping has told Pacific leaders that his country will work to protect global free trade at a regional economic forum in South Korea. Xi took center stage at the opening of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit hosted by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. Xi urged the 21 APEC countries…
From DW News. After a steady clip of elections on the Continent, incumbent leaders have tightened their grip on power. Voter turnout has been low in recent ballots, accompanied by crackdowns and protests in countries like Cameroon, Ivory Coast, and Tanzania, all amid claims of opposition oppression. So, is democracy dying in Africa? For more…
From DW News. The world might be a little bit closer to catastrophe today, after President Trump announced that he’d ordered the Pentagon to restart its nuclear weapons testing program, after a break of more than 30 years. He said the tests are necessary to keep pace with China and Russia. In a statement published…
From DW News. Hurricane Melissa wreaked havoc on parts of Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba. The category 5 storm killed dozens on the Caribbean islands and forced hundreds of thousands to evacuate. 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. US President Donald Trump says he’s reducing tariffs on Chinese imports from 57 to 47 percent. His announcement followed his first face-to-face meeting with China’s Xi Jingping, since returning to office. The leaders met in South Korea for just under two hours. President Trump also announced that China had agreed to end…
From DW News. "Is Germany on the wrong side of history when it comes to Israel and Gaza?" Chancellor Merz responded to this question during a press conference with Turkish President Erdogan. 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…
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 #tanzania #africa #elections
From DW News. Harrowing videos from El-Fasher in Darfur are spreading on social media. They match eyewitness accounts of atrocities purportedly committed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which seized the city from Sudan’s army amid ongoing civil war in the country. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews…
From DW News. Russia launched deadly strikes on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia overnight, killing at least two people. More than a dozen people were injured, including six children. Ukraine accused Moscow of targeting the country’s power supplies as the cold winter months approached, and called it "systematic energy terror" For more news go to:…
From DW News. US President Donald Trump says he has agreed with President Xi Jinping to trim some tariffs on China in exchange for Beijing resuming US soybean purchases and keeping rare earth exports flowing. #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…
From DW News. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is in Turkey on his first official visit since taking office, aiming to rebuild ties after years of tension. Merz was welcomed in the capital Ankara by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. After their talks, Chancellor Merz underscored Turkey’s role on the international stage saying ‘there is no…
From DW News. Evidence of atrocities committed by the Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces is mounting. According to the World Health Organization and international aid groups – RSF fighters killed hundreds of patients and staff inside a hospital in El-Fasher after seizing the key city in Sudan’s Darfur region. Eyewitness testimony and videos posted to…
From DW News. Concern is growing in Germany over the country’s automotive industry, one of the key sectors of the German economy. The VW group — Europe’s biggest carmaker — has reported a third-quarter loss of more than a billion euros. Volkswagen’s numbers come just a day after rival Mercedes announced a sharp drop in…
From DW News. Projections from the Netherlands’ general election indicate the centrists and far-right parties are neck-and-neck. With more than 97% of the votes counted, the centrist social-liberal D-66 led by Ropp Yetten is on course to take 26 seats, as is the far-right Freedom Party of Geert Wilders. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/…
From DW News. US President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping have reached an agreement, which is expected to ease tensions over US-China trade. 00:00 US-China trade talks 02:25 Claus Soong, Mercator Institute for China Studies 07:05 Clifford Coonan, DW Business 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. Police in Paris have arrested five more people in connection with the brazen Louvre museum robbery. 00:00 Five new suspects arrested over Louvre heist 00:32 Christine Mhundwa, DW Correspondent 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…
From DW News. Germany’s iconic Christmas markets are allegedly being canceled due to fear of terrorist attacks. Is that true? A DW fact check. 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 #christmasmarket #Germany
From DW News. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is in Turkey on his first official visit since taking office. One of his first stops was to the Atatürk mausoleum in the capital Ankara, where the chancellor laid a wreath in honour of modern Turkey’s founder, Kemal Atatürk. Later Merz is due to meet with Turkish President…
From DW News. US President Donald Trump said he has made deals with China after a meeting Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea. The leaders of the world’s two largest economies said they wanted to stabilize relations after months of turmoil over trade issues. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social…
From DW News. Donald Trump has said that the United States will restart its nuclear weapons testing programme after a break of more than 30 years. He says the tests are necessary to keep pace with China and 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:…
From DW News. US President Donald Trump says the US will lower trade tariffs on China from 57% to 47% after his meeting with China’s Xi Jingping. Meanwhile President Xi confirmed what he called a ‘consensus’ on trade, urging more follow-up talks in the near future. 00:00 Trump and Xi reach deal 00:48 Rik Glauert,…
From DW News. The leaders of the world’s two biggest economies have been locked in a trade dispute since Donald Trump returned to office and imposed punishing tariffs. But in the run-up to their meeting, there seems to be growing momentum in favor of a deal. 00:00 Trump and Xi to meet in South Korea…
From DW News. The death toll in a police operation in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday has risen to at least 132 people. That’s according to the public defender’s office. Four of the dead were police officers. Backed by armored vehicles, helicopters and drones, thousands of heavily-armed police raided the strongholds of a major organized…
From DW News. A barrage of aircraft navigation disruptions along the Baltic Sea has countries there scrambling to counter another form of what they’re calling Hybrid Warfare. And it’s got aeroplane pilots relying more on their training to fly and land their aircaft. A report cited by Swedish public television said that the first four…
From DW News. The United States is massing more naval forces off the coast of Venezuela. President Trump is sending America’s largest aircraft carrier to help stop the small boats that he says are transporting drugs to the US. His administration says 57 people have been killed in US strikes on these alleged drug boats.…
From DW News. Polling stations in the Netherlands have now closed, in the country’s third election in just four years. Exit polls show a shift to the left, with the center-left D66 party projected to take the most seats in parliament – around 18 more than in the last election two years ago. Geert Wilder’s…
From DW News. Hurricane Melissa has torn into eastern Cuba after devastating Jamaica. Cuban authorities say more than 700,000 people have been moved to safety. Despite weakening to a Category 2 hurricane, forecasters are warning that Melissa could still cause catastrophic damage. Flooding triggered by the storm has killed at least 20 people in neighbouring…
From DW News. As the US government shutdown enters week four, World Central Kitchen has stepped in again to feed unpaid federal workers in Washington. #dwnewsshorts #governmentshutdown #unpaidfederal 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. US President Trump is due to meet his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping on Thursday. The leaders of the world’s two biggest economies have been locked in a trade dispute since Donald Trump returned to office and imposed punishing tariffs. But in the run-up to their meeting, it appears that momentum in…
From DW News. With 100 days to go until the Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, skeleton athlete Valentina Margaglio is training on the new track in Cortina — one of the most controversial constructions of the upcoming Winter Olympic Games. #dwsports #skeleton #milancortina For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews…
From DW News. Police in Tanzania have imposed an evening curfew in the main city of Dar es Salaam after protesters tore down banners supporting the president and burned a police station after general elections. There are 17 presidential candidates, but incumbent Samia Suluhu Hassan of the ruling CCM party is expected to win easily.…
From DW News. Northern Virginia is the largest data center market in the world. And with the world relying ever more on digitalization and the build-out of artificial intelligence, it’s a picture of what is to come for communities globally. Residents in Virginia already lament a decline in living standards and increased energy costs. #dwbusiness…
From DW News. Russia says it’s built a missile that can fly for days — powered by a mini nuclear reactor. It’s called Burevestnik, or “Storm Petrel” — and it’s meant to outsmart any defense system. But how real is that claim, and what could it mean for the war in Ukraine or for global…
From DW News. North Korea said that it had test-fired a nuclear-capable cruise missile just hours before US President Donald Trump arrived in South Korea. But the US president is confident he can deescalate tensions between Seoul and Pyongyang — despite not being able to arrange a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.…
From DW News. The European economy needs to pick up the pace of reform and become more competitive to boost economic growth, European Union Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis says in an interview. #dwbusiness #china #uscompetition 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 says he has struck a trade deal with South Korea, as he visits the country during his Asian tour. Trump was looking to add South Korea to a number of countries he struck trade agreements with on the tour. He’ll also be meeting with the Chinese President in…
From DW News. Cuban authorities say more than 700,000 people have been evacuated — with forecasters warning that Melissa could unleash catastrophic damage in and around Santiago de Cuba, the country’s second-biggest city. The hurricane was downgraded to a still-powerful Category 3 storm after pounding Jamaica. Jamaican authorities have declared the entire island a disaster…
From DW News. The Israel Defense Forces said it had resumed "enforcement of the ceasefire" in Gaza after launching strikes on Tuesday, accusing Hamas of violating the ceasefire agreement. The strikes follow the death of an Israeli soldier in southern Gaza. Israel’s army says he was killed in combat, but Hamas denies any involvement. Gaza’s…
From DW News. What does it take to get Europe defense-ready — and how soon must it act? In this Berlin Briefing from the Berlin Global Dialogue, DW’s Michaela Küfner speaks with EU Commissioner for Defense Andrius Kubilius and DW’s Alexandra von Nahmen about Europe’s response to Russian provocations, the urgency of military preparedness, and…
From DW News. Is the abortion pill causing severe health issues? Let’s break the myth! #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: 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 recent election victory of right-wing populist Andrej Babis in Czechia makes some Ukrainian refugees there fear they could become targets of a growing anti-immigrant sentiment, despite their legal status and contribution to the economy. #czechia #ukraine #refugees 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. Hurricane Melissa is now moving north-east toward Cuba’s second-largest city. The storm has been downgraded to a powerful Category 4 storm, hours after making landfall in nearby Jamaica as the strongest-ever storm to hit the Caribbean island nation. Local authorities have declared the entire island a disaster area as residents try to…
From DW News. Israel has carried out air strikes on Gaza despite an ongoing ceasefire. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered “powerful strikes” on the territory. Gaza’s Hamas-run Civil Defence Agency says at least nine people were killed in the strikes. Israel and Hamas accuse each other of violating the US-backed ceasefire agreement, which came into…
From DW News. Opinion polls in Russia indicate that young people are the largest group supporting peace talks with Ukraine. And a growing number of young musicians are choosing to show their opposition to the war through song. Some street performances have gone viral – but the young artists are risking fines and jail time…
From DW News. Sudan’s paramilitaries RSF have been accused of mass killings after seizing el-Fasher in embattled Darfur region. Analysts say the fall of el-Fasher could lead to the partition of Sudan. 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…
From DW News. Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica and has been downgraded to a Category 4 hurricane. With wind speed reaching 295 kilometers per hour, it is the strongest-ever storm to directly hit the Caribbean nation of 2.8 million people. #dwnewsshorts #jamaica For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram:…
From DW News. There are growing fears in Sudan for civilians trapped inside the city of El-Fasher in Darfur. The Sudanese military has withdrawn from the city, and there are reports that fighters with the breakaway military faction Rapid Support Forces — or RSF — are executing people trying to flee. International organizations are calling…
From DW News. One US dollar now buys around a million Iranian rials. The ripple effects are being felt everywhere in Iran: imported goods get pricier by the week, wages can’t keep up, and store shelves thin out. What’s behind the current crisis? For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram:…
From DW News. There’s just a week until elections in some US constituencies, which are being closely watched to see where voters stand ahead of next year’s midterm elections. The race that’s been getting the most attention is for the New York City mayoralty. Polls show newcomer Zohran Mamdani in the lead. He’s a self-declared…
From DW News. China has pulled ahead of the US to become Germany’s top trade partner. As US tariffs cool demand, China is filling the gap. What does it mean for German industrial heavyweights from carmakers to chemicals and pharma? 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. Jamaica has begun to feel the force of hurricane Melissa. The most powerful storm in the country’s history has now made landfall. Authorities are telling people to shelter in place after thousands were ordered earlier to evacuate their homes. The Red Cross is warning that a million and a half people could…
From DW News. Accessible travel just got a first-class upgrade after Germany unveiled the ICE L, the country’s first high-speed train with low-floor, step-free access. From wheelchair users to families with strollers, the innovation helps make spontaneous travel more accessible to all. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews…
From DW News. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered new strikes on Gaza. His office described the attacks as ‘powerful’ and ‘immediate’ and said they are in response to what Israel called multiple ceasefire violations by Hamas. Earlier, sources said Israeli troops had come under anti-tank and sniper fire in the city of Rafah…
From DW News. Afghanistan’s female footballers played their first international match in four years at a FIFA-organized friendly tournament in Morocco. It was an emotional moment for the team. But while their male counterparts can play official matches with the Taliban’s blessing, these women still cannot. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on…
From DW News. Foreign tourists were among 11 killed when a plane crashed in Kenya en route to Maasai Mara National Reserve. The aircraft burst into flames, and the cause is under investigation. 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. Hurricane Melissa has been gaining in strength as it slowly approaches the island of Jamaica. The most powerful storm in the country’s history is expected to make landfall in the coming hours. Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate their homes and go to emergency shelters. The Red Cross is warning…
From DW News. Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, is raging across the Caribbean. The International Federation of the Red Cross said up to 1.5 million people in Jamaica alone were expected to be directly affected by the Hurricane. 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. US President Donald Trump has delivered a strong show of support for Japan on the second leg of his Asia tour Trump had warm words for the country’s new prime minister Sanae Takaichi who’s only a week into her new job. The demonstrative backing for Tokyo comes ahead of a meeting scheduled…
From DW News. More than 100 investigators are racing to piece together how thieves pulled off the brazen heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris, working to recover the stolen gems and bringing those responsible to justice. The suspects, like the jewels themselves, have remained out of sight—the case cloaked in mystery as French investigators…
From DW News. Former Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economics and global macro-economist Daleep Singh explains how the era of unipolar ambition is over and how economic tools have become front-line instruments in geopolitical competition. He outlines what the West must do to reduce dependency on China in critical sectors, why the dollar remains…