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.
US prosecutors release new footage of Trump shooting suspect
The Justice Department has released unseen footage in an attempt to show that the secret service agent injured in the attack was not shot by friendly fire.
US: Trump signs DHS funding bill, ending partial shutdown
The legislation ends a partial government shutdown and restores funding to key government agencies. But Republicans are unhappy that ICE and Border Patrol have been excluded.
Kosovo to hold snap elections in June
Kosovo will soon hold its third parliamentary election in a year and a half. Prime Minister Albin Kurti was able to form a government in February, but now there's a political deadlock over who shoud be elected president.
US: House passes DHS funding bill to end partial shutdown
Once signed into law, the legislation will end a partial government shutdown and restore funding to key agencies. But Republicans are unhappy that ICE and Border Patrol have been excluded.
How Serbia's government dominates the country's media
Since Serbia's ruling SNS party came to power, it has tightened its grip on the media. With an election expected soon, experts fear that authorities will try to eliminate the last pockets of independent reporting.
Saudi Arabia's public fund to withdraw LIV Golf funding
Public Investment Fund cites "current macro dynamics" as it slashes funding for breakaway golf tour. LIV isn't the only casualty of changing Saudi "investment priorities" amid economic turmoil and war in the Middle East.
UK raises terror threat level following antisemitic attack
The Joint Terrorism Analysis Center raised the terror threat level to severe, which indicates that there's a high likelihood of an attack in the next six months.
UAE oil exit from OPEC signals focus on domestic priorities
Abu Dhabi's exit from OPEC signals a geopolitical shift and a pointed message to Saudi Arabia. What are the ripple effects on ties with Riyadh, the US, and Israel in the short and long term?
Iran's Vafaei playing for more than snooker glory
After years lost to visa battles, Hossein Vafaei is finally delivering on his early promise as a snooker prodigy. He's hoping to inspire people back home amid the turmoil in Iran.
Study busts myth: German 'spring fatigue' doesn't exist
Do we really feel more tired in spring? Researchers in Switzerland say, "there's no such thing as spring fatigue." But it is a deep cultural phenomenon in German-speaking countries.
How widespread is global fatigue with the US?
The global image of the US has taken a blow, as many people are increasingly fed up with the constant stream of controversies surrounding the Trump administration.
Belgium seeks nationalization of nuclear power plants
Belgium is reversing its decadeslong phasing-out course, seeking more energy independence by reviving its nuclear plants.
A new climate club, minus the fossil fuel lobby
Frustrated by blocking coalitions, 50-plus nations at the inaugural talks on exiting fossil fuels made one thing clear: it's all about how — not whether — to phase out coal, oil and gas.
First dots on the road map to exiting fossil fuels
The message from inaugural talks on exiting fossil fuels was clear. It's not if, but when and how.
First dots on the roadmap to exiting fossil fuels
The message from inaugural talks on exiting fossil fuels was clear. It's not if, but when and how.
Will EU bring in a windfall tax on oil companies?
Five countries, including Germany, want the EU to bring in a so-called windfall tax to target energy companies benefiting from the price crisis. It can be done, but it's complex.
Iran war: Mojtaba Khamenei says there will be 'change' in Strait of Hormuz 'management'
Iran's supreme leader issued a statement implying that Tehran wanted to keep its nuclear program and perhaps impose tolls in the Strait of Hormuz. Crude prices remain volatile. DW has more.
