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From DW News. Tourists were temporarily stranded on a popular Rio de Janeiro outlook during a police operation against drug gang members. Police said three people were arrested in the hillside favela and that there were no injuries. The hilltop view draws thousands of visitors a week. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW…
From DW News. As Washington struggles to justify its deepening involvement in Iran, China steps in as a careful power broker, pushing its agenda with precision. Is China turning this war into a strategic victory? Chapters: 02:00 China as a global alternative to the US 03:40 Is China supporting Iran? 04:50 China’s influence over Iran…
From DW News. Amal Khalil was killed in an Israeli airstrike while reporting from southern Lebanon. A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has been in place since April 16. However, both sides have continued to trade fire. 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. Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran’s former shah, had red-colored liquid thrown at him while on a visit to Berlin. Pahlavi, a prominent opponent of the Iranian regime, is expected to meet with some German politicians, but no members of the government. Various demonstrations both in support of and against him are…
From DW News. David Frum explains the origins of the “madman theory” and why it’s a strategy born of weakness. From Nixon to Trump, he argues that bluff, bluster, and unpredictability ultimately erode power rather than enhance it. 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. Palantir’s manifesto sparks global debate. They envision the US as technocratic leader and AI replacing nuclear weapons. 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. Israel is marking its 78th Independence Day amid continuing war and internal political divisions. Official celebrations in Jerusalem were met with alternative events reflecting differing views on the country’s future. 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. European Union leaders are meeting for a two day informal summit in Cyprus. On the agenda, the energy fallout from the Iran war, EU funding for Ukraine and proposals to more closely define the bloc’s mutual defense clause. Iranian drone attacks that targeted UK military bases on Cyprus have prompted discussion on…
From DW News. European Union leaders are meeting for a two day informal summit in Cyprus. On the agenda, the energy fallout from the Iran war, EU funding for Ukraine and proposals to more closely define the bloc’s mutual defense clause. Iranian drone attacks that targeted UK military bases on Cyprus have prompted discussion on…
From DW News. Iranian soldiers seized two container ships in the Strait of Hormuz, according to footage aired by Iranian state television. 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 #ship #seizure
From DW News. Since the start of the war in Iran, there’s been a surge in the number of US service personnel filing as conscientious objectors. #dwnews #iranwar #usa 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. Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is leaning into gym clips at 80 as he pushes for reelection, with critics suggesting the workout videos are getting more attention than his campaign. #dwnews #brasil #luizinácioluladasilva #gym 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. After a deadly car crash killed two American officials returning from a drug‑lab operation in Chihuahua, reports say they were CIA agents. Mexico’s president insists her government was never informed the Americans were there. The CIA has expanded its cooperation with Mexican authorities as the Trump administration uses military force against drug…
From DW News. Over-the-top flattery from NATO chief Mark Rutte and other leaders hasn’t stopped Trump from trashing the alliance. Is it worth rethinking the “Trump-whispering” tactic? #dwcurrentaffairs #nato #trump #markrutte #diplomacy 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. The US has extended a ceasefire with Iran, but tensions remain high in the Strait of Hormuz as both sides continue naval blockades and seize vessels. Iranian officials have dismissed the move as a possible tactic to buy time, raising doubts about whether diplomacy can prevent further escalation. DW speaks to historian…
From DW News. A robot built with AI has beat some of the world’s best table tennis players. #dwnews #ai #robot 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 the Ukraine war ends? A new analysis from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace warns the answer may not be stability, but a more dangerous Russia and a more fragile European security order. Even if weakened militarily, Russia could emerge from the war more aggressive, more experienced, and more…
From DW News. Pope Leo XIV criticized inequality and visited a prison in Equatorial Guinea on the final leg of his African tour. The Vatican says an estimated 100,000 people attended his Mass in the largest religious building in Central Africa. #dwnews #popeleo #equatorialguinea For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media:…
From DW News. Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely but attacks in the Strait of Hormuz are raising fears the conflict is far from over. A second round of US-Iran talks has been put on hold after Tehran refused to attend negotiations while a US naval blockade remains in place. At the…
From DW News. Germany’s defense minister has announced plans to build what he calls Europe’s strongest conventional army. Presenting a national military strategy for the first time together with other defense officials, Boris Pistorius said building up his nation’s defense capabilities is key to confronting a more dangerous world — especially in the wake of…
From DW News. Iranians took to the streets of Tehran on Tuesday evening to witness the military parading its arsenal of long-range ballistic missiles. The pro-government display follows Donald Trump’s decision to indefinitely extend the current ceasefire between the US and Iran. #dwnews #iran #ballisticmissiles For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social…
From DW News. The remotest election booth in West Bengal is in a dense forest in the Himalayan foothills near the Bhutan border. It requires a three-hour trek over steep hills to reach. The villagers are trying to build a road themselves. #dwasia #india #westbengalelection2026 For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social…
From DW News. Israel is celebrating 78 years of statehood amid deep division and uncertainty over the country’s future after two and a half years of war. Israel declared independence on May 14, 1948, but the holiday, like all national holidays, is observed according to the lunar Hebrew calendar. It’s held at the end of…
From DW News. High gas prices and a surge of interest in electric vehicles are poised to reshape the car industry. What could new American and European demand mean for global EV competition – in particular China’s role as the leading EV producer? Chapters: 00:37 – New interest in EVs 03:43 – China benefits most…
From DW News. In Berlin, Pastor Gottfried Martens supports refugees who have converted to Christianity — even offering church asylum to protect them from deportation. For many, returning to countries like Iran or Afghanistan could be life-threatening. But as asylum policies tighten, their future remains uncertain. #dwgermanpolitics #germany #refugees For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/…
From DW News. Donald Trump has announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran, apparently at the request of Pakistan’s Prime Minister and Field Marshal. But there are few details, such as for how long and under what conditions. In an in-depth discussion with Sultan Barakat, Public Policy Professor at Hamad Bin Khalifa University in…
From DW News. US President Donald Trump read from the Old Testament as part of a days-long Bible reading live stream event. The passage he chose was criticized for promoting Christian nationalism in 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 Für…
From DW News. Amnesty International’s new annual report warns that global accountability mechanisms, especially the International Criminal Court, were weakened last year. Can the ICC still deliver justice to victims of the world’s most serious crimes? 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. Hundreds of alleged MS-13 gang members are on trial simultaneously in El Salvador. Prisoners arrayed in a prison hall watched the court proceedings remotely on screens. 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. An enormous hot‑air balloon carrying 13 people drops onto a tiny patch of lawn at a home in Temecula, California. #dwnews #balloon #california 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. Spain is pressing for tougher EU action against Israel – but its push has failed to secure enough backing among member states. Spain says this goes against European values and is warning of a loss in credibility. DW’s Christine Mhundwa explains. #dwnews #israel #spain For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW…
From DW News. As conflict between Iran, the US, and Israel drives global energy uncertainty, the economic impacts are being felt far beyond the battlefield — from record fuel prices to renewed debates over nuclear power and energy security. In this episode of The Dip, we examine how war is reshaping global energy markets, accelerating…
From DW News. DW asks Megan Sutcliffe is a Middle East and Africa Security Analyst with private intelligence firm Sibylline what happens if there are no talks or talks fail. #dwnews #iranwar #usa 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. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia share one of the closest — and least understood — relationships in the Muslim world. Beenish Javed explains the ties between the two countries together — and why they matter more than ever. #dwcurrentaffairs #pakistan #saudiarabia 0:00 What’s behind the Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations? 0:33 Beenish Javed, DW editor…
From DW News. Witnesses say two Palestinians, a teenager and an adult, were shot dead by Israeli settlers and soldiers in the occupied West Bank village of al-Mughayyir. #dwnews #westbank #israel 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. Are relations between Germany and Israel strained right now? Here’s what Israel’s ambassador to Germany told DW: #israel #dwgermanpolitics 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. Japan is lifting longstanding bans on exporting weapons, which marks a significant departure from its post-World War II pacifist security policy. The country’s military, the Self-Defense Forces, has played a limited and strictly regulated role thus far, but Tokyo claims that stronger defense capabilities are necessary due to China’s growing military activity…
From DW News. In this interview with DW, Israel’s ambassador to Berlin Ron Prosor says there is ‘constant demonization and delegitimization’ of his country and a lack of empathy for Israelis who are under attack. On the wars in Iran and Lebanon, Prosor says: ‘We have an opportunity to really change the region now.’ #israel…
From DW News. Pakistan’s powerful army chief Asim Munir is a key figure in diplomatic efforts to broker peace between Iran and the US. But who is Munir and how did he become he driving force in the negotiations? #iranwar #pakistan #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. The next couple of days are crucial to determining what happens next in the Iran War. A ceasefire is set to expire on Wednesday and Donald Trump has threatened renewed hostilities should no deal be agreed. Iran says it won’t accept talks under pressure and warns of ‘new cards on the battlefield.’…