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From DW News. Mali’s junta expelled the UN peacekeeping mission and broke ties with France back in 2023, then turned to Russian-backed mercenaries but pressure on the Russia – Ukraine front means that they haven’t been able to deliver on their promises – and experts say that Mali is destabilizing as a result. #dwcurrentaffairs For…
From DW News. Germany’s Friedrich Merz emphasized the importance of the transatlantic partnership during a visit to troops in Munster. His comments came just hours after US president Trump threatened to reduce the number of US troops in Germany after Merz criticized the US approach to the Iran war. #dwgermanpolitics For more news go to:…
From DW News. The war in Ukraine has become the world’s first large‑scale test of artificial intelligence in modern combat. From AI‑guided drones to real‑time battlefield algorithms, technology—not manpower—is reshaping how wars are fought and won. Three days—that’s how long many experts and politicians believed Ukraine would last when Russia launched its invasion four years…
From DW News. A US indictment charges Mexican state governor Ruben Rocha Moya with conspiring to move drugs from the Sinaloa cartel into the US in exchange for political support. #Mexico #Sinaloa #drugtrafficking #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: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos…
From DW News. immy Lai built arguably Hong Kong’s most fearless newspaper, pushed for democracy and refused to leave when the Chinese government came for him. Now he is being honored with DW’s Freedom of Speech Award. #Freedomofspeechaward #dwasia #DWChinese 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 US government has opened a portal called CAPE to repay illegal tariffs. But technical friction and political risk are making it difficult for companies to pursue money. #tariffs #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…
From DW News. Mali’s junta says the situation is under control, but separatists claim the regime is on the brink. When the junta seized power in 2020 and 2021, they pledged to restore security. But as fighting escalates on multiple fronts, both sides paint starkly different pictures of who holds the upper hand. #mali #dwnews…
From DW News. US prosecutors have charged the governor of Mexico’s Sinaloa state and nine other current and former officials with drug trafficking and weapons offenses, according to an indictment unsealed in New York. Authorities say the accused helped the Sinaloa Cartel move fentanyl and other drugs into the United States. None of the defendants…
From DW News. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth and top general Dan Caine faced lawmakers for the first time since the Iran war began, as the Trump administration seeks a record $1.5 trillion defense budget. With the conflict already costing $25 billion and straining military resources, Hegseth defended the war while controversial purges of senior military…
From DW News. Kenyan runner Sebastian Sawe returned home to jubilant scenes after becoming the first man to complete a marathon in under two hours under competitive race conditions. His historic performance at Sunday’s London Marathon has sparked nationwide celebration, with officials welcoming him back amid a flurry of cameras and cheering crowds. 00:00 Kenya’s…
From DW News. The Panama Canal is once again under global scrutiny, as shipping, climate stress, and geopolitical competition collide at one of the world’s most critical trade routes. From vessel restrictions to rising costs and international pressure, decisions around the canal are reshaping how goods move between oceans and economies. What happens next could…
From DW News. Kenya pulled out all the stops to welcome marathon world‑record holder Sebastian Sawe home. He was greeted by dancers, a rare water salute, and jubilant family members as he stepped off the plane from London, where he had made history with his sub‑two‑hour marathon record. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow…
From DW News. There are dozens of wars happening around the world, yet only a few dominate the headlines. Why are some conflicts overlooked and what could news organizations do to cover them better? 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. Same sandals, different price: One pair sells for €5.The other for €750. The difference in price tells a story of labor, caste and value. dwberlinfresh #dwtrends #india 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. US President Donald Trump is urging Iran to agree to a peace deal as talks stall. Reports say Washington is preparing a prolonged blockade of Iranian ports, escalating pressure after months of conflict that have already disrupted vital shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. DW asked Ali Fathollah‑Nejad, director of the Center…
From DW News. Two men were injured in a stabbing attack outside a synagogue in London’s Golders Green, which police have declared a terrorist incident. The suspect also attacked officers before being arrested. The assault has heightened fears amid a rise in antisemitic violence, with authorities vowing action. DW correspondent Birgit Maass has the latest…
From DW News. The EU says Facebook and Instagram are breaking its digital rules by not doing enough to enforce age limits on children using their platforms. Meta – which owns the social networks – could face a hefty fine in response. #dwnews For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram:…
From DW News. Is this a political break-up between the US president and the German chancellor? Trump attacked Merz after the German leader criticized Washington’s lack of strategy in the Iran war, saying the US is being humiliated by Tehran. Merz, however, denies there is any rift between them. #dwgermanpolitics For more news go to:…
From DW News. US missile shortages after strikes on Iran are delaying weapons deliveries to NATO states on Russia’s border. Estonia, Finland and Lithuania face setbacks to critical systems like HIMARS, raising readiness concerns — and pushing Europe to consider alternative suppliers. What does the delivery backlog actually mean for NATO’s Eastern flank countries? Loic…
From DW News. As the Iran war has passed its 60-day mark, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth testified to the House of Representatives Armed Services Committee, saying the Pentagon’s $1.5 trillion budget request "reflects the urgency of the moment." The Pentagon’s chief financial officer told lawmakers the war with Iran has cost an estimated…
From DW News. Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz says his relationship with Donald Trump is as good as ever – despite drawing the anger of Trump over the Iran war. On Tuesday Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that Merz thinks it’s "OK for Iran to have a nuclear weapon" – which the chancellor never…
From DW News. As the Iran war reshapes global priorities, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan are rethinking their defenses as China becomes more emboldened. DW’s Rik Glauert explains why US unpredictability is turning old security assumptions in East Asia into open questions. How is East Asia reacting to US shifting its military assets from Asia…
From DW News. The European Parliament has voted in favor of new legislation to improve the welfare of dogs and cats in the EU. The trade in those animals is worth 1.3 billion euros a year. Animal rights groups have criticized the abuse and bad conditions linked to the trade. #dwnews #eu For more news…
From DW News. They’re the unlikely legacy of a drug empire: a herd of hulking hippos roaming free in Colombia. They‘re the descendants of the exotic animals once kept by Pablo Escobar on his sprawling estate. But today, these hippos are no longer a curiosity. They’ve multiplied, reshaped ecosystems, and are sparking a thorny debate…
From DW News. Police have declared a terrorist incident after two Jewish men were stabbed in London. Members of a Jewish neighborhood watch helped police detain the suspect at the scene. Police say he has a history of violence and mental health issues. #dwnews #jewishcommunities #londonjewish For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on…
From DW News. This girl has just begun her life in a displacement camp in Beirut — her first breaths taken far from the safety of a home. As fighting continues in southern Lebanon despite an extended ceasefire, thousands of women are facing childbirth in uncertainty and fear. UNFPA reports that more than 13,500 displaced…
From DW News. How powerful is the world’s strongest navy today? DW looks at the Strait of Hormuz to show how drones, missiles and asymmetric warfare can disrupt global trade — even against the US Navy. Experts Bryan Clark and Zhou Bo explain why aircraft carriers and bases are no longer enough, how Iran and…
From DW News. How powerful is the world’s strongest navy today? DW looks at the Strait of Hormuz to show how drones, missiles and asymmetric warfare can disrupt global trade — even against the US Navy. Experts Bryan Clark, Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute, and Zhou Bo, retired Senior Colonel, explain why aircraft carriers…
From DW News. He got laughs and made a point. King Charles mixes humor with subtle criticism during his visit in Washington. #KingCharles #KingCharles #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: 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 United Arab Emirates, a top oil producer, announced on Tuesday it would quit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and OPEC+. Can the oil producer group take the hit? #UAE #OPEC #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/…
From DW News. With one in six couples in Germany unable to conceive, egg donation is many people’s only hope of having children. But a ban on the procedure forces would-be parents to go abroad. Is Germany’s egg cell law out of date? #DWGermanPolitics For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media:…
From DW News. Millions of South Asian migrants work in Gulf countries, and the money they send home is a vital lifeline. In Pakistan, remittances exceed exports. The war in Iran shows how deeply exposed Pakistan is to regional shocks. #Pakistan #IranWar #GulfStates #dwbusiness For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media:…
From DW News. Bosnia and Herzegovina international Ermedin Demirovic followed through on his promise by serving free beer to fans in Stuttgart, celebrating his national team’s World Cup qualification. #Bosnia #fifaworldcup #ErmedinDemirovic #dwsports 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. What happens when politics becomes content — and content becomes power? The art historian Wolfgang Ullrich describes Donald Trump’s administration as a “memocracy” — a system where memes turn into political weapons and slowly erode our sense of reality. #memeculture #memes #memocracy #dwculture For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on…
From DW News. From Gen Z curiosity — driven by social media — to global shifts in where the Church is growing, Catholicism looks like it’s gaining momentum. Vatican correspondent Colleen Dulle helps us make sense of what’s driving so many people to convert. #catholic #popeleo #usa #africa #dwcurrentaffairs 00:00 Are we seeing some kind…
From DW News. One in three teenage boys prefer AI chatbots to real people, and now they’re dating them. You can’t bring your AI girlfriend to prom, but she’ll never leave you on read. When connection is controllable, what gets lost #chatbots #dwdigital For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram:…
From DW News. A transatlantic row has broken out over the Iran war. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Tehran is humiliating the US at the negotiating table and questioned whether Washington has any exit strategy. Trump hit back, accusing Merz of wanting Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon. We ask DW’s Max Hofmann what’s really…
From DW News. The United Arab Emirates has announced it’s leaving OPEC and OPEC+. That’s a move that could have major implications for global oil markets, and cause a shift in power among oil producing states in Middle East. David Levitz speaks to Justin Dargin, senior fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs,…
From DW News. As King Charles III made his first state visit to Washington, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein held their own reception outside the White House – urging the British monarch to address the abuse they’d suffered. With both his brother and his host, Donald Trump, having been close associates of the late sex offender,…
From DW News. Born from Pablo Escobar’s private zoo, Colombia’s hippos multiplied for decades. Now their fate could shift — from South America’s richest man of the 1990s to Asia’s wealthiest family today. #hippo #colombia #pabloescobar #anantambani #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/…