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From DW News. There are fears of war breaking out in the horn of Africa as tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea run high. Both sides have moved troops toward their shared border. Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of backing rebels and having troops on its soil. Eritrea denies the accusations. Relations between Addis Ababa and Asmara have…
From DW News. Tens of thousands of people are desperately try to leave the Middle East as the war between Iran, the US and Israel affects more and more places in the region. According to the International Maritime Organisation, there are some 20,000 seafarers and around 15,000 passengers on cruise ships stuck on their vessels.…
From DW News. Kenyans protested in Nairobi demanding the return of men tricked into fighting for Russia’s war in Ukraine. More than 1000 Kenyans have reportedly been recruited to join the Russian military. Families say they were promised civilian jobs. 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. As US–Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran’s response ripple across the Middle East, stranded passengers and migrant workers have begun arriving back in their home countries. 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. Cyber warfare is becoming an increasingly important part of modern conflicts and the war in Iran is revealling the rapid growth of the digital battlefied. Iran has previously been linked to cyber attacks on governments, companies and infrastructure in the past, and some analysts say Tehran will likely carry out cyber retaliation,…
From DW News. Almost a week into the US-Israeli war against Iran, the fighting shows no sign of easing. While missiles and drones swarm the skies, on the ground the situation is escalating. The chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) says it is "moving to the next phase of the operation" against…
From DW News. Azerbaijan says it is preparing response measures after two Iranian drones crossed its border and injured four people in the Nakhchivan exclave, raising concerns about further Middle East conflict spillover. 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. 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 #uae #iran #middleeast #dwnews
From DW News. Six days into the US-Israeli attack on Iran, Iran has retaliated with more missiles and drones aimed at Israel and at US bases in neighbouring Gulf states. Qatar’s defense ministry says it’s working to intercept the missiles, but columns of black smoke could be seen in the skies above the capital Doha.…
From DW News. Thousands of students in Germany are protesting a new law that requires young men to fill out a questionnaire about their fitness and interest in military service. It has sparked growing tensions between the government over its defense policies and young people, who say the measure goes against their right to choose…
From DW News. Iran is hitting the Middle East with the same drones Russia uses in Ukraine. But does that mean Moscow is running short? 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 #shaheddrone…
From DW News. Donald Trump has fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary. This is just two days after Kristi Noem faced a grilling from Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill. She refused to retract her description of two Minnesotans killed by federal agents as ‘domestic terrorists’, despite the sustained and heavy criticsm she faced over…
From DW News. China’s National People’s Congress has opened, just as the Iran war escalates. Why does the NPC matter? And what does Beijing really want, and how is it positioning itself in this crisis? 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. The US‑Israeli strikes on Iran have pushed the Middle East into a new, dangerous phase — and left Germany stuck between principle and power. Chancellor Friedrich Merz flew to Washington anyway, where Donald Trump dominated their Oval Office appearance but praised Germany for granting access to US bases and treating Berlin as…
From DW News. Reports: US military and CIA have been in contact with several Kurdish groups in Iraq and Iran to overthrow Iran’s current government. Whether the goal of this possible military operation is regime change or a failed state in Iran remains to be seen. Chapter Breakdown: 0:00 Kurds left high and dry by…
From DW News. Iran is one of China’s key partners. So why isn’t Beijing doing more? For China, stability matters more than loyalty #dwcurrentaffairs #chinairan #xijinping 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. What happens when a Jewish family discovers that their ancestors’ stolen motorbike company is now being used as a symbol by Germany’s far right? This is the strange, emotional, and deeply revealing story of Samson — a brand tied to freedom, memory, loss, and a political battle that’s still unfolding. #germanpolitics #dwgermanpolitics…
From DW News. Europe says it’s losing jobs and industry to China. Now the EU has unveiled a controversial “Buy European” plan to keep more taxpayer money inside the bloc. Critics warn it could spark trade tensions. #dwbusiness #europechina #globaltrade 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. The situation in the Middle East is escalating rapidly. After several days of warfare, U.S. President Trump warns the regime in Tehran that “the big wave of attacks is yet to come.” The United States and Israel are launching joint airstrikes against Iranian targets, citing Iran’s missile and nuclear program and their…
From DW News. The United States says it wants regime change in Iran, but legal experts agree there is no legal basis for that under the UN Charter. Experts say US President Donald Trump’s war in Iran is a sign of a fundamental rupture in the international system. #dwcurrentaffairs #trump #usisraeliran For more news go…
From DW News. The US-Israel war with Iran is creating winners and losers far from the Middle East. Ukraine and Russia face new challenges – and dangers. #usisraeliran #iranwar #dwgeopolitics 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 former US Marine (reportedly) had his arm broken after being forcibly removed from a congressional hearing as he protested the war in Iran. The altercation video shows Brian McGinnis screaming, “No one wants to fight for Israel,” as a Republican senator helped law enforcement eject him. #IranWar #MiddleEast #USprotest For more…
From DW News. Join us live for the latest on the US – Israeli war with Iran. #Iranwar #IranUpdate #MiddleEast For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ #DWnewslive 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. Several international insurers are canceling specialized policies that cover vessels in high‑risk waters. The move could drive climbing oil and LNG prices even higher. #globalshipping #straitofhormuz #globaltrade #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 Videos in deutscher Sprache…
From DW News. Cancellations at major Middle East air travel hubs Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha are disrupting vital routes linking Europe and Asia — and throwing global travel into chaos. #travel #middleeast #iranwar #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. Israel and Iran both launched fresh strikes Thursday morning. US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth confirmed the US military sank an Iranian frigate off the coast of Sri Lanka in international waters on Wednesday morning, emphasizing the reach of the US military as Washington continues to expand its war on Iran. Join…
From DW News. As Kurdish leaders say they are prepared for “all war scenarios,” Washington is reportedly weighing new support for Kurdish fighters on the ground. US president Trump himself has contacted Kurdish leaders, the CIA is said to prepare to supply weapons to Kurdish forces. But any Kurdish move inside Iran risks triggering major…
From DW News. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that a US submarine torpedoed an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka. It reportedly had 180 people on board. Sri Lanka’s navy rescued survivors and recovered several bodies. US forces say they have struck more than 20 Iranian ships since the war began. For more…
From DW News. Is the U.S. war in Iran repeating the mistakes of Iraq 2003? We compare the two conflicts and explain why this moment matters. 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. Students across Austria will go without their phones for the next three weeks. More than 70,000 have joined an experiment to go offline. The results will be scientifically monitored. 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. When the US, along with Israel, attacked Iran early on Saturday, they started another war in the Middle East. But the Trump administration don’t want to use use the word, they don’t want to officially declare it a war, because that would require the backing of Congress. And that has resulted in…
From DW News. After days of intense attacks, the United States taking out another Iranian naval target sounds like nothing particularly new. But, when it’s an Iranian warship sitting in international waters 4,000 kilometres from home, and that’s the first time since war two that a US sub has torpedoed an enemy vessel… it’s a…
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From DW News. Spain has denied US claims from the United States that Madrid has agreed to cooperate with the US military. President Donald Trump had threatened to cut off trade links, after Spain refused to allow the United States to use its airbases to attack Iran. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters…
From DW News. Iran’s UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace was reportedly damaged in US-Israeli air strikes on central Tehran. Iranian media says windows, mirrors and doors were damaged by reverberations from nearby blasts. The former royal palace is one of Tehran’s oldest sites. UNESCO says sent coordinates of World Heritage List sites to warring parties. For more…
From DW News. With this war in its fifth day, and with US and Israeli fighter jets dominating the skies, and with almost no Iranian air defense capabilities, the Trump administration has kept up its barrage of often-contradictory reasons for starting this conflict in conjunction with Israel. Here’s a flavor of what the administration has…
From DW News. Iranian authorities have postponed a state funeral for the assassinated supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, saying they need to find room for millions of people. The ceremony had been scheduled to take place over the next few hours. It’s still not clear who will take over from the 86-year-old, who was killed…
From DW News. On Tuesday, for the first time since the start of the Iran war, flights from Dubai landed in Germany On board were hundreds of vacationers, relieved after days of uncertainty. 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. Hundreds gathered in Najaf, a Shiite holy city in Iraq, to hold a symbolic funeral for Iran’s assassinated supreme leader, after the official funeral ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was postponed in Iran. #dwnews 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. Iran has spent decades investing in its network of allied militias, often called the ‘Axis of Resistance.’ Will that strategy pay off for Iran in its current war with Israel and the US? 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 has shied away from commenting on the legality of the US‑Israel attack on Iran — even as allies and scholars say it violates international law. Is Germany shifting away from the rules-based 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/ ►Twitter:…
From DW News. Nepal holds elections on Thursday with a focus on a new generation of voters. A brutal crackdown on anti-corruption protests last year has mobilized Gen Z campaigners – many of whom are now standing for office. 00:00 Nepal to vote in first election since Gen Z-led protests 04:34 Syamantak Gosh, DW Correspondent…
From DW News. Tankers halt and prices surge. China scrambles, Europe braces for an energy squeeze, India wobbles – and Russia quietly profits. Our Explainer shows how the global energy order is being stress‑tested again. 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. Energy prices are surging because of the conflict in Iran — hitting consumers and industries across the globe. #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 Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
From DW News. Since the US and Israel started their attack on Iran, the country has launched retaliatory strikes on US installations in the region, including several military bases. Why does the US maintain these bases, and how well can they defend themselves? For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram:…
From DW News. After anti-corruption youth protests toppled the last government in the Himalayan nation of Nepal, it’s heading to elections on March 5. While this contest is seen as a battle of Gen Z vs the old guard, the results could influence which of the country’s two massive neighbours holds more sway there, as…
From DW News. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/Yw1LmrGPRpo How powerful is the EU in an economic showdown? The Dip breaks down sanctions, the trade bazooka, and regulatory tools—and the limits of Europe’s response options. #DWbusiness #DWdip 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. X-rays in parking garages, an underground ICU. As missiles strike Israel after its attack on Iran, doctors in Jerusalem brace for more attacks and say they’re preparing to treat patients in their underground hospital ward for weeks to come. 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 Greens have governed the most unlikely German state for 15 years — the wealthy car capital Baden-Württemberg. For the first time in over a decade, the environmentalist party could lose their leadership there. What’s happening in the state? The Green party in Germany was able to land its first — and…
From DW News. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez reaffirmed his government’s opposition to the US– and Israel‑led war against Iran, calling for an immediate end to hostilities and a diplomatic solution. He stressed that Spain’s position remains clear: “no to war.” 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. Videos claiming to show the US–Israel–Iran war are flooding social media. And while many look dramatic or terrifying, a lot of them are fake, AI‑generated, or taken completely out of context. How can you tell what’s real and what’s not? #Iran #IranWar #MiddleEast #DWFactcheck For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW…
From DW News. Israel struck a number of towns in Lebanon, saying it targeted Hezbollah sites. Lebanon’s Health Ministry said at least 6 were killed in new Israeli strikes. The Israeli military earlier announced "broad-scale strikes" against Hezbollah after the militant group fired a barrage of missiles on drones on Israel on Monday. For more…
From DW News. New explosions in Iran as the US and Israel continue their offensive. Israel also targets Hezbollah in Lebanon on a second front. What’s next for Gulf states hit by waves of Iranian attacks? And what will the global economic impact be from Iran closing the Straits of Hormuz? Join us live for…
From DW News. Iran could withdraw from the World Cup after the US and Israel attacked the country. FIFA has no clear guidelines in case of a withdrawal. Meanwhile Iranian football fans in the US are torn. #IRan #FIFA #2026WorldCup #dwsports 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. Are the US., Israel and Iran repeating the very mistakes history warned us about? Historian Hew Strachan breaks down what Clausewitz and Sun Tzu would say about today’s crisis — and the risk of uncontrolled escalation. 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. Footage shows major blast as a drone hit near the US consulate in Dubai. Iran has targeted US assets across the Middle East in recent days. 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. Eyewitness footage shows the destroyed building that houses the Assembly of Experts, which is choosing Iran’s next leader. It was not immediately clear if the council was in the building during the strike. 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 witnesses US President Donald Trump lash out at European allies Spain and the UK during a meeting at the White House. DW’s chief political editor Michaela Küfner was in the Oval Office as the pair discussed the war in Iran, Tariffs and Ukraine. For more news go to:…
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From DW News. Chapters: 0:00 How long will the war last? 0:21 Thomas Juneau, University of Ottawa 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 #iran #defense #israel