Subscribe to Deutsche Welle News feed Deutsche Welle News
Deutsche Welle
Updated: 3 hours 43 min ago

Should Western travel influencers be promoting Afghanistan?

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 11:53
In the race for clicks, likes and followers, some travel influencers are being criticized for promoting Afghanistan while ignoring the harsh reality of Taliban rule.

60 years after the Indonesian mass killings: Is the Cold War back?

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 11:35
Six decades after helping the Indonesian army crush one of the biggest communist parties in the world, the US is once again meddling in countries it considers a thorn in its flesh. Is history repeating itself?

Will AI doom office space to history?

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 10:14
Artificial intelligence's potential for disruption is being felt across multiple industries. Now commercial real estate is feeling the heat from what analysts say is a "paradigm shift."

Germany news: Military travel rule for young men put on hold

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 10:09
Germany's defense minister says a requirement for men aged 17 to 45 to seek permission for long stays abroad will not apply — for now. Meanwhile, German intelligence has a warning about your internet router. DW has more.

India news: Assam, Kerala, Puducherry gear up for elections

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 09:52
Voters across two states and one union territory in India will cast their ballot in Assembly elections tomorrow.

Hungarians living in Ukraine caught between front lines

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 09:44
About 80,000 ethnic Hungarians live in western Ukraine. Many feel torn between Viktor Orban's anti-Ukrainian campaign and the conflict between the two countries. What does the future hold for this minority?

Turkey: DW correspondent Alican Uludag still in custody

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 08:13
Court reporter Alican Uludag has been in pre-trial detention in Istanbul for six weeks, charged with "insulting the president." His lawyers say this is completely disproportionate.

Turkey: DW correspondent Alican Uludag remains in custody

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 08:13
DW correspondent Alican Uludag has been in pre-trial detention in Istanbul for six weeks, charged with 'insulting the president.' His lawyers say this is completely disproportionate.

North Korea fires ballistic missiles toward sea

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 06:30
North Korea has fired more missiles toward the sea for a second day. The back-to-back launches came as Pyongyang reiterated that it has no intentions of mending ties with Seoul.

US says Lebanon not part of ceasefire deal, Iran says it is

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 01:45
Donald Trump has said Lebanon is not part of the two-week ceasefire deal that was agreed overnight. Israel launched a massive wave of strikes on Lebanon after the deal was announced. Follow DW.

Iran war: Hegseth declares 'historic' victory for US

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 01:45
Donald Trump has pulled back from threats to destroy Iran and agreed to a two-week ceasefire after receiving a 10-point proposal from Tehran. His defense secretary said US forces are "not going anywhere." Follow DW.

Iran war: US, Israel, Tehran agree two-week ceasefire

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 01:45
Donald Trump has pulled back from threats to destroy Iran and agreed to a two-week ceasefire after receiving a 10-point proposal from Tehran. Iran's foreign minister has said the Strait of Hormuz would reopen. Follow DW.

Iran war: Trump announces two-week ceasefire

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 01:45
US President Trump has pulled back from threats to annihilate Iran and agreed to a two-week ceasefire after receiving a 10-point proposal from Tehran. Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz would reopen.

Afghanistan, Pakistan held 'useful' peace talks, Kabul says

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 22:53
Clashes between the Afghan Taliban and Pakistan reignited in February. Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of harboring hostile militants, which Kabul denies. China has offered to mediate in easing tensions.

Virtual Romanian singer goes viral but sparks criticism

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 22:34
In Romania, an AI-generated singer inspired by poems about the Roma community has become an overnight success. But critics say her creator is monetizing the woes of a marginalized group without involving its members.

Artemis II: Crew snaps 'Earthset' in throwback to Apollo 8

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 20:38
The Artemis II astronauts photographed the moment when the Earth dips below the moon's horizon, as they prepare to return to our planet's gravitational pull.

Ukraine: Several killed as Russia strikes bus, other targets

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 19:33
Meanwhile, Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia and Russian-occupied regions killed at least five, including a 12-year-old boy. Ukraine has been pushing for a ceasefire during the Orthodox Easter, which is later this week.

UK denies Kanye West entry, music festival canceled

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 18:31
US rapper Ye, formerly called Kanye West, has been denied entry into the UK over his numerous antisemitic outbursts. He had been scheduled to headline a music festival that has now been canceled.

UK denies Kanye West entry, music festival cancelled

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 18:31
US rapper Ye, formerly called Kanye West, has been denied entry into the UK over his numerous antisemitic outbursts. He had been scheduled to headline a music festival that has now been cancelled.

Gunman killed in shootout near Israel's Istanbul consulate

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 17:46
Israel has said it will "not be intimidated" after an apparent failed attack on its consulate in Istanbul. One man was killed who the Turkish government says had links to a terror group.

Pages

Deutsche Welle News