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From DW News. The Iran war is hitting the chip world at its weakest points: helium from Qatar’s gas sector and oil through the Strait of Hormuz — and together they now threaten a global chip shock. #dwbusiness #iranwar #semiconductor 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 thousands of US troops move toward the Middle East, is Washington preparing for possible ground operations in Iran? Plus: What could Israel’s plans to expand a so‑called ‘security zone’ in Lebanon mean for its war aims? We’re joined by military expert and CEO of Sibylline Justin Crump and Makram Rabah of…
From DW News. Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy is on a whirlwind tour of the Middle East in an effort to gather support for Ukraine’s war against Russia. Since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion, Ukraine has become expert at fending off Shahed-Drones fired by Russia but designed in Iran. We speak with Anatoly Motkin of StragEast, who…
From DW News. Iran has widened its attacks across the Gulf and is now targeting industrial facilities, striking plants belonging to two of the world’s largest aluminum producers. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps have justified the attacks saying the facilities were linked to the US military. #dwnews #iranwar #missiles For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/…
From DW News. Pakistan has hosted the foreign ministers of Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia in Islamabad for talks to try to end the US-Israeli war against Iran. Former Pakistani ambassador to the United States Maleeha Lodhi told DW about Islamabad’s goals, interests and challenges. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social…
From DW News. The war with Iran is expanding across the Middle East, with Israeli strikes hitting Tehran and deadly attacks reported in Lebanon. As fears grow over possible US ground troop deployment, diplomats are scrambling to contain the conflict. In southern Lebanon, three journalists have been killed in Israeli strikes, according to Lebanese authorities,…
From DW News. Pope Leo XIV has issued a stark warning to world leaders as the war with Iran enters its second month, saying that God rejects the prayers of those who wage war. Speaking during Palm Sunday Mass at the Vatican, the Pope delivered unusually forceful remarks, pushing back against the use of religion…
From DW News. One-fifth of Australian teenagers under 16 were still using social media two months after the ban started, industry data showed. What’s the reason? #DWdigital #Australia #socialmediaban 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. Pope Leo said on Sunday that God rejects the prayers of those who start wars and have "hands full of blood." His comments were made during his Sunday Mass address in St Peter’s Square, as the Iran war entered its second month. The pontiff also called the conflict in the Middle East…
From DW News. Trump signals a willingness to negotiate while simultaneously issuing Iran another ultimatum. He is deploying additional special forces to the region. However, the regime has no intention of backing down and is threatening retaliation. Will the war escalate further? You can watch the entire episode here: https://youtu.be/wB3zA_h6ELk #dwcurrentaffairs For more news go…
From DW News. Islamabad is hosting foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkey for high-stakes talks to de-escalate the US-Israeli war on Iran, now entering Day 30. We ask Pakistan’s former ambassador to the United Nations, Maleeha Lodhi, if the crisis-ridden state – facing regional instability, militant pressure on its borders and major economic…
From DW News. Trump signals a willingness to negotiate while simultaneously issuing Iran another ultimatum. He is deploying additional special forces to the region. However, the regime has no intention of backing down and is threatening retaliation. Will the war escalate further? You can watch the entire episode here: https://youtu.be/wB3zA_h6ELk #dwcurrentaffairs For more news go…
From DW News. An Israeli airstrike has killed three journalists in southern Lebanon. Reporters Ali Shoeib and Fatima Ftouni were killed when their vehicle was hit. Ftouni’s brother Mohammed, a cameraman, also died in the attack. 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. Yemen’s Houthis have joined the Iran war – a serious escalation in the hostilities. The militant group, which is allied with the regime in Tehran, had been sitting on the sidelines for the first four weeks of the conflict. That has now changed with an attack targeting Israel. The Houthis have threatened…
From DW News. More than 3,000 events in all 50 states took place today for the third “No Kings” demonstration protesting against the Trump administration. Trump’s approval has collapsed to 36 percent, driven by spiking gas prices, an unpopular war with Iran, and an immigration crackdown that killed two Americans and sparked massive outcry. The…
From DW News. It’s been one month now since the US and Israel launched their first missiles at Iran, killing the Supreme Leader and many more top Iranian officials. Since then, thousands of people have been killed and many countries have been impacted by the conflict – from the Gulf states to Lebanon, and regions…
From DW News. A series of suspected antisemitic attacks across Europe, including in Belgium, Germany, the UK and the Netherlands, has raised concerns about the safety of Jewish communities. In Antwerp, Belgium, soldiers have been deployed to protect Jewish neighborhoods following incidents including arson attacks and an explosion at a synagogue. The city is home…
From DW News. Four weeks into the Iran war, the conflict is entering a dangerous new phase. In the past 24 hours, Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement has launched its first strike on Israel since the war began, raising fears the war could expand even further across the Middle East. What began as US and Israeli…
From DW News. How much support does Hezbollah still have in Lebanon? After decades of influence, war, and political power, public opinion is no longer what it once was. Economic crisis, war and growing frustration at home are changing how many Lebanese see the armed group – as DW’s Mohamad Chreyteh reports. #dwcurrentaffairs For more…
From DW News. In Tel Aviv, missile sirens and nightly runs to shelters have become the ‘new normal’. Yet as Israel’s war with Iran grinds into its fifth week, public support for the offensive remains high, as DW’s Tania Krämer reports. #dwcurrentaffairs For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews…
From DW News. Amid the global energy crisis over the US-Israel war with Iran, China offered energy stability to Taiwan if it agreed to "peaceful reunification", meaning Chinese rule. The war has further strained longstanding historical disputes over sovereignty between China and Taiwan and thrown Washington’s delicate relationships with Taipei and Beijing in hot water.…
From DW News. First-of-its-kind research looking into the psychology of sexual deepfake perpetrators shows there’s a huge gap between how much harm these individuals think such images will cause and the real-life consequences for female victims. Researchers stressed that work must be done to eliminate or reduce this lack of awareness and to combat moral…
From DW News. Trump signals a willingness to negotiate while simultaneously issuing Iran another ultimatum. He is deploying additional special forces to the region. However, the regime has no intention of backing down and is threatening retaliation. Will the war escalate further? You can watch the entire episode here: https://youtu.be/wB3zA_h6ELk #dwcurrentaffairs For more news go…
From DW News. A swiss company uses a sustainable method to extract gold dust from the ground. This chemical-free process makes natural gold especially pure and is popular with buyers. #switzerland #gold #goldmining #naturalgold 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. A little golden monkey was born on March 11 in France’s Beauval’s zoo –almost exactly one year after the arrival of a male and two females in April 2025. The Zoo said that "this monkey will certainly be an extremely powerful symbol, above all for species conservation (…) but also for bilateral…
From DW News. After decades of stalled talks, Europe has reached a trade turning point: It’s been on a deal signing spree, inking mammoth pacts with major powers like India, Indonesia, Australia, Brazil and Argentina. This is a story about how the world recalibrates when the US goes rogue, and the race to rely less…
From DW News. Trump signals a willingness to negotiate while simultaneously issuing Iran another ultimatum. He is deploying additional special forces to the region. However, the regime has no intention of backing down and is threatening retaliation. Will the war escalate further? You can watch the entire episode here: https://youtu.be/wB3zA_h6ELk #dwcurrentaffairs For more news go…
From DW News. The Israeli military says it has killed around 700 Hezbollah fighters since launching operations in Lebanon in response to the Iran-backed group’s rocket attacks. Israel says it needs to establish a control zone in the depopulated south to protect its northern communities, which have been subjected to daily rocket attacks. The country…
From DW News. What does Israel want out of this war with Iran? Guests: Joost Hiltermann, Special Adviser to the Middle East Program at the International Crisis Group Christopher Morris, Defense Analyst at Calian Europe 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. Sweden has adopted some of the most restrictive migration policies in Europe, with particularly harsh consequences for young people. Even those who grew up in Sweden face deportation to their parents’ homeland. #dwcurrentaffairs #sweden #migration #deportation 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. The collaboration between conservatives and the far‑right AfD in the European Parliament has reverberated through Berlin. The AfD has called it a historic success. It raises a pressing question: Is the long‑standing firewall coming down? In this film we look at why Germany’s firewall, that was meant to keep far-right political parties…
From DW News. Europeans so far have been deeply skeptical about the US-Israel war with Iran. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday arrived at a meeting of G7 foreign ministers in France. Are US allies any clearer now about Washington’s strategy in Iran? DW’s Rosie Birchard reports on the unexpectedly cordial atmosphere at…
From DW News. In Nigeria, a violent scam known as ‘kito’ is being used to target LGBTQ+ people. Victims are lured through dating apps or social media, then ambushed, beaten and blackmailed for money. Rights groups say it’s a rising trend, with at least 50 cases between December and February this year. DW’s West Africa…
From DW News. Saudi Arabia’s de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has reportedly been urging President Trump to continue the war against Iran. That’s according to the New York Times citing people briefed by US-officials. The report says Prince Mohammed argued that the US-Israeli military campaign presented what he called a "historic opportunity"…
From DW News. US President Donald Trump’s Monday deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz has passed — but instead of launching strikes, Washington is holding off and opening indirect talks with Iran. As the US warns Tehran it has ten days to capitulate or face thousands more troops, Iran vows to resist…
From DW News. Responding to US and Israeli attacks, Iran has effectively blocked the strait—allowing some “non-hostile” ships through while blocking vessels linked to its enemies. But Iran’s foreign minister says ships aren’t moving mainly for another reason entirely: insurance. 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. US Secretary of State refuses to rule out sending arms intended to Ukraine to the US war effort in the Middle East. It follows US media reports that the Pentagon is weighing whether to redirect weapons originally meant for Kyiv, as the war in Iran strains supplies of some of the US…
From DW News. German actress Collien Fernandes has made serious allegations against her ex‑husband. At a public demonstration, she appeared for the first time —wearing a bulletproof vest due to reported death threats. #lawandjustice #abuseallegations #actress #dwculture #dwtrends 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. How long will the Iran war last? US envoy Steve Witkoff says he’s hoping for talks with Iran ‘this week.’ We’ve spoken to Aaron David Miller (Carnegie Foundation for International Peace), who is a former Middle East negotiator for the US. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media:…
From DW News. The UN General Assembly has passed the resolution on transatlantic slavery despite opposition from the US and Israel. Germany abstained. Why? 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 #un #slavery…