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Middle East updates: Iran, US to attend talks in Qatar

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 11:21
Representatives from both countries will hold indirect meetings in Doha to discuss the next steps of the deal that would end the war between them. Follow DW for all the updates.

How the US shaped the world: 250 years of power and policies

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 10:52
The United States declared its independence from Britain 250 years ago. Here's how the US's relations with other nations — and its global image — have changed since.

Germany saves forest from mining, US opens land to drilling

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 10:34
Germans have won a fight to keep a coal mine out of an ancient forest. In the US, the government is opening protected lands for drilling and development.

India news: Kotak to buy Deutsche Bank retail operations

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 10:07
Kotak Mahindra Bank will take over the German bank's retail, private and weath portfolios in India while Deutche Bank will focus on ultra-high net worth clients. Meanwhile, jet fuel prices have fallen. DW has more.

US lifts restrictions on Anthropic's advanced AI models

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 10:04
Washington had restricted Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 invoking national security concerns. OpenAI was also asked to limit the rollout of its latest GPT-5.6 model to vetted partners only.

EU slaps €3 duty on low-value imported packages

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 09:18
The EU has moved to curb what it sees as unfair competition from mostly Chinese online retailers by imposing its levy. It follows a similar move from the US.

Global firms and German startups compete in realizing nuclear fusion

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 07:53
Companies around the world are competing to see who can build the first commercially viable nuclear fusion reactor. German startups are also in the race, supported by major corporations and private investors.

Nationality dispute: What does an Indian passport prove?

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 07:38
A passport controversy has reignited debate over how citizenship is proven in India, with voter-list revisions exposing systemic gaps and raising fears of wrongful exclusion.

US: Trump earned over $1.4 billion in 2025, led by crypto ventures

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 07:12
Trump's latest financial filing shows hundreds of millions in income driven by crypto — an industry that has flourished under his policies.

Venezuela: Death toll nears 2,000 as rescue hopes fade

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 05:31
After the earthquakes, almost 2,000 people are confirmed dead, and about 43,000 remain missing. Aid agencies warn of worsening hunger and disease amid an overwhelmed healthcare system.

Germany: Heat wave is over, political fallout has just begun

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 22:30
After a major heat wave, critics say leaders need to do more for climate change adaption. Policymakers disagree on who's responsible to prepare Germany for extreme temperatures ― the federal government or municipalities.

Germany's heat wave is over, political fallout has just begun

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 22:30
Following a major heat wave, critics say the government needs to do more to adapt to climate change. What can policymakers do to ensure the country is better prepared for extreme temperatures in the future?

In Germany, political fallout from heat wave begins

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 22:30
Following a major heat wave, critics say the government needs to do more to adapt to climate change. What can policymakers do to ensure the country is better prepared for extreme temperatures in the future?

Germany's heat wave has a political fallout

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 22:30
In the wake of the heat wave, critics say the government needs to do more to adapt to climate change.

Israel peace deal greeted with skepticism, fear in Lebanon

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 20:30
Even Lebanese locals who don't like Hezbollah, the local group fighting Israel, are deeply concerned about the deal their government has made with the neighboring country.

Angela Merkel unveils official portrait in Berlin

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 19:54
On Tuesday former German Chancellor Merkel presented the painting for the official portrait gallery of the country's heads of government. She had previously inspired many artists.

US envoys arrive in Qatar with state of Iran talks unclear

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 19:54
The US and Iran have agreed to refrain from hostilities after a recent flareup, but Washington and Tehran have given conflicting statements on how talks are to proceed. DW has more.

Germany's heatwave has a political fallout

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 19:26
In the wake of the heat wave, critics say the government needs to do more to adapt to climate change.

US top court backs birthright citizenship in rebuke to Trump

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 17:37
US President Donald Trump had issued an executive order that would have changed constitutional guarantees that people born on US soil are citizens. The court also ruled on campaign finance and transgender athletes.

'Under siege': Uganda's army chief clamps down on the press

Tue, 06/30/2026 - 17:08
Amnesty urges Uganda to end harassment after army chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, shut down major independent media outlets. Analysts see the move as part of a widening press crackdown and a looming power shift.

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