Can Iran withstand the US naval blockade?
The Trump administration is trying to force Iran into concessions by cutting off its oil exports. Will it prevail?
Ukraine plans army pay hikes, phased discharge — Zelenskyy
The Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced reforms to boost morale and address military complaints about exhaustion and uneven workloads on the frontline.
Trump to raise tariffs on cars, trucks from EU to 25%
President Donald Trump said he's raising tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25%, saying the bloc was not complying with the terms of the trade agreement agreed to with the US.
Germany: Lufthansa apologizes for lost Oscar statuette
Lusthansa said it would conduct "an internal review" to find out how the Oscar statuette belonging to Russian director Pavel Talankin went missing in Frankfurt.
May Day marked by protests, celebrations, arrests
Labor Day comes as rising energy costs and shrinking purchasing triggered by the Iran war has hurt workers around the world.
Pentagon inks deals with AI giants, but not Anthropic
The pacts enable OpenAI, Google and SpaceX to bring top-tier artificial intelligence (AI) models onto the US military’s secure classified networks.
Germany needs no tips from Donald Trump, says Merz's deputy
Germany's vice chancellor says US President Donald Trump has made a mess of the Iran war and that his focus should be on ending it. As fuel prices soar, Lars Klingbeil said Trump bears responsibility for the fallout.
Is Myanmar's military winning the civil war?
After five years of war, armed resistance groups still challenge Myanmar's military across much of the country. But the generals are now stemming losses and reclaiming some territory.
Iran war expands press crackdown, leaving information vacuum
For many journalists in Iran, the truth is increasingly being treated as a security threat. Authorities are tightening an already repressive reporting environment, where information is strictly controlled.
Iran in an information vacuum as war expands press crackdown
For many journalists in Iran, the truth increasingly treated as a security threat as authorities tighten an already repressive reporting environment where infromation is strictly controlled.
UK: Golders Green suspect charged in stabbings of Jewish men
The Golders Green stabbings are the latest in a string of attacks on London's Jewish community in recent weeks.
Germany news: Greens and CDU agree Baden-Württemberg deal
The state of Baden-Württemberg's Greens and conservatives have forged a coalition deal after weeks of talks. Meanwhile, unions are staging May Day rallies to demand better work conditions and a wealth tax. DW has more.
Myanmar: Ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest
Aung San Suu Kyi's son said the transfer did not mean freedom and called for the military junta to provide "proof of life." The former leader has not been seen in public since 2021.
India news: Commercial LPG prices hiked, new cylinder rules take effect
India has increased the prices of LPG used by the restraunt and hotel industry. It is the third such monthly hike since the Iran war upended global suppply. DW has the latest.
Hungary: What will become of Orban and his system?
Outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his Fidesz party are still reeling from their election defeat earlier this month. There is much speculation about what their political future looks like.
Iran delivers fresh talks proposal to Pakistani mediators
Iran has delivered a new proposal for negotiations with the US to Pakistani mediators, state news agency IRNA said. Iranian foreign minister also spoke with several of his counterparts, including EU's Kaja Kallas.
Iran war: Truce stops clock on Congress approval, says Trump's White House
Under war powers legislation, US President Trump has until a Friday deadline to end the Iran war or seek approval from Congress. But the White House says the ceasefire has already "terminated" the conflict. Follow DW.
Trump lifts tariffs on Scotch whisky in nod to King Charles
Trump said he was lifting the tariffs on whiskey from the UK in honor of the British King and Queen, announcing the move the day the royal duo departed from the US.
Gender investment gap — Are women catching up with men?
Online brokers are tapping into the potential of female investors. Tailor-made products and branding campaigns are on the rise. Will this help bridge the gap between women and men when it comes to investing?
First direct US-Venezuela flight in 7 years lands in Caracas
The direct flight comes a month after the US formally reopened its embassy in Caracas following the kidnapping of President Nicolas Maduro in January.
