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From DW News. A Mexican miner was found alive after 13 days stuck in a mine 300 meters underground. The gold and silver mine flooded when a dam collapsed, trapping Francisco Zapata Najera. He was rescued by the military after a lengthy operation. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram:…
From DW News. Just days into a tentative ceasefire between Washington and Tehran, Israel’s strikes in Lebanon are complicating an already fragile arrangement, exposing competing interpretations of the deal and heightening fears that diplomatic efforts could fail before talks even begin. 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. India has welcomed the two-week ceasefire in the Iran war and called for the "unimpeded" flow of trade through the Strait of Hormuz. The country was hit particularly hard by Iran’s blockade – about 50 percent of India’s crude oil and most of its liquified gas passes through the waterway, and its…
From DW News. It only took a few hours, but the long-awaited ceasefire in Iran is already on shaky ground. Last night, the United States, Israel and Iran agreed to a two-week halt in the fighting – less than 90 minutes before Donald Trump’s 8pm deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. All sides hailed…
From DW News. Israel carried out a massive wave of strikes across Lebanon on Wednesday, killing more than 100 people, according to Lebanese health officials. Israel said it was targeting Hezbollah militants, and denied Lebanon was included in the two week US-Iran ceasefire agreed late on Tuesday. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW…
From DW News. Confusion reigns over the status of the ceasefire between the US and Iran. Contradictions and mixed messaging have sparked questions and concern over the viability of the truce. The Iranians and mediator Pakistan have been clear – Lebanon is part of the agreement. The US and Israel disagree. Guest: Natasha Hall, Associate…
From DW News. Many countries wanted to stop the US-Israeli war against Iran – only one managed to broker a ceasefire. How did Pakistan pull it off? 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:…
From DW News. NATO’s Secretary General is at the White House today, for face-to-face talks with Donald Trump. The US president’s plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is expected to be a big focus of discussions. 00:00 Iran war deepens crisis in NATO alliance 00:38 Michael Rühle, NATO affairs analyst For more news go…
From DW News. A ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran has been declared. None of these countries can declare victory. The real winners could be two of the US’s rivals 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. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has now welcomed the newly agreed ceasefire in Iran and called for a diplomatic solution to the war. But he wasn’t always this clearly pushing for 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…
From DW News. In a crucial moment in history, Deutsche Welle’s Washington Bureau Chief Ines Pohl interviews down with retired three-star General Ben Hodges. From escalating tensions with Iran to questions about U.S. leadership, Hodges delivers a stark warning — calling recent rhetoric “appalling” and raising concerns about America’s credibility, alliances, and strategic direction. For…
From DW News. There have been celebrations across Iran over the two-week ceasefire which has seen President Donald Trump’s threat to destroy Iran’s entire civilization averted. Details of the the deal are unclear, beyond the ceasefire and re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Leaders around the world greeted the news with cautious welcomes, with Germany,…
From DW News. With the US and Iran agreeing to a ceasefire, oil prices dropped and stocks surged — but with peace still fragile, prices remain above pre-war levels. 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. Cuba is facing its worst energy and humanitarian crisis in decades, driven by fuel shortages, rolling blackouts, and mounting pressure from Washington. We speak to historian Andrés Pertierra to unpack what Donald Trump’s talk of “taking Cuba” could mean. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews…
From DW News. NATO chief Mark Rutte is in Washington trying to rebuild relations between the alliance and the United States. Rutte has met the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and will sit down later with President Trump in the White House. Trump has sharply criticized NATO members during the Iran war for ignoring…
From DW News. NASA’s Artemis 2 has finished its circle around the moon and is on its way back, the first crewed mission to the moon since 1972. But how much does it actually cost, and who is paying for it? We look at the price tag of the mission making history. For more news…
From DW News. Despite the ceasefire with Iran, Israel has carried out more airstrikes on the Lebanese capital Beirut. Israel says the agreement does not cover its war against the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, and that hundreds of its members have been struck in a surprise attack. Lebanon’s prime minister is calling on allies to…
From DW News. This month marks the anniversary of the Bay of Pigs invasion — the failed U.S.-backed attempt to overthrow Fidel Castro in 1961. 65 years on, some of its surviving veterans say the fight for Cuba’s future isn’t over. Our correspondent Ines Pohl spoke to three members of Brigade 2506 about their mission,…
From DW News. Latin American countries are copying El Salvador’s mega-prisons to take on drug gangs. How will this ‘iron fist’ approach shape the region? 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 #elsalvador…
From DW News. For 16 years, Viktor Orban built power — and wealth around him. Now, as Hungary heads into a decisive general election, Europe is asking whether the flow of EU money can finally be stopped. 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. Groceries could get more expensive because of the US-Israel war with Iran. That’s because natural gas and fertilizers are stuck in the Strait of Hormuz, which has been blocked due to the war. The countries in the Gulf region are major contributors to the global fertilizer trade: 34% of urea and 49%…
From DW News. Supporters of Iran’s government have taken to the streets of Tehran to condemn the US and Israel following the two-week ceasefire agreement. But how long will the ceasefire hold? #iranwar #iran #ceasefire #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…
From DW News. The German Left Party is split after a regional group passed a resolution "against Zionism." Parts of the party fear a rise in antisemitism as others claim legitimate criticism of Israel’s policies. #germany #israel #leftist #germanpolitics #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…
From DW News. Iran, the US and Israel have agreed a conditional two-week truce that includes the re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Will it hold? Where does it leave Iran and its proxies? And is it a win or lose for Donald Trump? DW’s Gerhard Elfers and Beenish Javed are joined by Middle East…
From DW News. More than a third of Israelis lack access to air raid shelters. Intensified bombing has exposed decades of infrastructure neglect, leaving poor and non-Jewish communities vulnerable. #israel #iranwar #dwcurrentaffairs 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. India is heavily dependent on Middle East energy transiting the Strait of Hormuz, from which it gets about 50 percent of its crude oil and most of its liquified gas. Iran’s blockade of the waterway has sent India scrambling to expand its energy base. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW…
From DW News. Haroon from Afghanistan rescued his career and escaped persecution. And the scholar did it right here in Germany — thanks to an initiative now turning 10. 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. Taiwan’s opposition leader has arrived in China on what she’s calling a "peace" mission. Cheng Li-wun heads the Kuonintang Party in Taiwan, also known as the KMT. She’ll spend six days in China, but it’s not yet clear whether she’ll meet President Xi Jinping. Beijing has been stepping up military exercises around…
From DW News. US Vice President JD Vance traveled to Hungary just days before the national election to boost support for longtime PM Viktor Orban, who’s trailing in the polls. Vance also accused the EU of interfering in the vote. #dwnews 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. The Trump administration is ignoring convention and has dispatched Vice President JD Vance to Hungary. Vance joined Orban for an official meeting on Tuesday morning followed by a press conference and then a campaign event in the late afternoon. Orban spoke at length before letting Vance take the stage, depicting his government…
From DW News. Iran says US and Israeli strikes have hit dozens of universities and research institutions, including Tehran’s Sharif University of Technology. Officials say the country’s academic sector has been heavily targeted since fighting intensified on February 28. 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 agreed to suspend attacks on Iran for two weeks, subject to Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement came less than two hours before a deadline he set that he claimed would have seen the death of "a whole civilization." For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow…
From DW News. America says NATO costs too much, but what if the real question is what the US gets in return? As Trump attacks the alliance, NATO insiders warn the stakes and the risks have never been higher. We unpack the hidden benefits, the growing tensions, and the one meeting this week that could…
From DW News. The world is holding its breath, as Donald Trump’s deadline nears for Iran to make a deal to end the war with the US and Israel. Writing on social media, the US president said: "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen,…
From DW News. A new military service law in Germany has got people talking about gender equality. Men are now required to inform the Bundeswehr, the armed forces, if they plan to leave the country for more than three months — but women don’t have to. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on…
From DW News. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered the biggest oil supply shock on record — and airlines from Seoul to Stockholm are scrambling. Asia is already cancelling routes and hiking fares, and Europe is bracing for May as fuel shortages hit. Ryanair signals route cuts, and carriers like Lufthansa and…
From DW News. Meet the 25-year-old mayor who rejects the firewall, Germany’s decade-old tactic to contain the far-right party AfD. 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 #afd #firewall #brandmauer #dreel
From DW News. You’ve heard about the risks of a Chinese invasion or blockade of Taiwan. But another, gray-zone scenario is getting increasingly serious attention from experts and governments: Beijing imposing a “quarantine” on Taiwan. This could enable China to demonstrate control over Taiwan while presenting its actions to the world as wholly unthreatening. In…
From DW News. The clash between the Vatican’s moral authority and the White House’s war logic: Can the Pope move the president? 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 #popeleo #trump #iranwar #dwcurrentaffairs
From DW News. The crew of the Artemis II shared an emotional moment during their historic lunar flyby. After naming a first unnamed crater Integrity after their spaceship’s nickname, astronaut Jeremy Hansen requested to name a second crater after crewmate Reid Wiseman’s late wife Carroll, who died of cancer in 2020. For more news go…