India news: Kerala, Assam and Puducherry head to polls
It's election season in India with voters in two states and a union territory headed to polls. Meanwhile, Dhaka has once again asked India to extradite former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Follow DW
Matthew Perry's 'Ketamine Queen' dealer jailed for 15 years
Jasveen Sangha, a British-American dual citizen, had pleaded guilty to supplying the "Friends" star with the drugs that led to the actor's death in 2023.
Iran threatens new hostilities as Israel pounds Lebanon
The two-week truce between the US, Israel and Iran has started showing cracks as the sides disagreed on Lebanon's inclusion in the ceasefire agreement. Follow DW for more.
Trump criticizes NATO over Iran in meeting with Rutte
President Donald Trump said NATO "wasn't there" after the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran. But NATO head Mark Rutte said "a large majority of European countries" lived up to their side of the deal.
Iran war: who gained ground, who lost influence
While civilians in the region pay the highest price, the Iran war has reshaped power balances far beyond the Gulf. Some states have gained leverage. Others have lost influence.
Germany news: Lufthansa cabin crew to strike on Friday, UFO trade union says
The latest strike to hit Germany's flagship carrier hails from the cabin crew union UFO. Meanwhile, Berlin is walking back a contentious plan about young men seeking permission to go abroad for long periods. DW has more.
Norway's Telenor faces lawsuit for giving junta data from its customers in Myanmar
A Swedish non-profit has filed a class action lawsuit against Norway's Telenor, accusing it of endangering customers in Myanmar by sharing their data with the junta. The company said it had no real choice.
Nigeria: At least 20 killed in attack, residents say
Authorities in Nigeria's restive north put the death toll at three, but residents and humanitarians point to a higher toll. The attack occurred in an area where kidnapping gangs and Islamist militants are active.
Iran doubles down on executions amid US-Israeli war
Iran has executed 14 individuals in recent weeks, with the hangings continuing unabated regardless of the US-Israeli military campaign against the country.
JD Vance criticizes Zelenskyy and Ukraine in Hungary on visit campaigning for Viktor Orban
US Vice President JD Vance has criticized EU leaders and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his visit to Hungary, echoing Prime Minister Viktor Orban's campaign messaging. The Kremlin chimed in from Moscow, too.
How Pakistan brokered a US-Iran ceasefire, and what's next
The US, Israel and Iran have agreed to cease hostilities for two weeks after Islamabad mediated a temporary truce. The deal is a major achievement for Pakistan, but what comes next is likely to be even more complicated.
How farmers are rising to a fertilizer shortfall
The war in Iran has sparked a global fertilizer shortage and is threatening food security. What are farmers around the world doing to save their crops?
How farmers are facing a fertilizer shortfall
The war in Iran has sparked a global fertilizer shortage and is threatening food security. What are farmers around the world doing to save their crops?
Iran war: how farmers adapt as fertilizer crunch heats up
The war in Iran has sparked a global fertilizer shortage and is threatening food security. What are farmers around the world doing to save their crops?
How farmers adapt as Iran war fertilizer crunch heats up
The war in Iran has sparked a global fertilizer shortage and is threatening food security. What are farmers around the world doing to save their crops?
India's digital census prompts fear of hidden agendas
The world's most populous country has launched a fully digital census which involves millions of enumerators and also allows the people to report their own data — but many fear it will be used for political manipulation.
Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun makes rare China visit
During a visit to a memorial for Taiwan's founding father in Nanjing, KMT leader Cheng Li-wun called for "reconciliation and unity" with Beijing. Taiwan's ruling democrats say China needs to stop its aggression.
Taiwan opposition leader makes rare visit to China
During a visit to a memorial for Taiwan's founding father in Nanjing, KMT leader Cheng Li-wun called for "reconciliation and unity" with Beijing. Taiwan's ruling democrats say China needs to stop its aggression.
Should Western influencers promote Taliban‑run Afghanistan?
In the race for clicks, likes and followers, some travel content creators are being criticized for promoting Afghanistan while ignoring the harsh reality of Taliban rule.
Should Western travel influencers promote Taliban-ruled Afghanistan?
In the race for clicks, likes and followers, some travel content creators are being criticized for promoting Afghanistan while ignoring the harsh reality of Taliban rule.
