Ten Eritrean diplomats have also been delared persona non grata as relations between the neighbors nose-dive. Ethiopia's foreign ministry said it was in response to Eritrea's "direct and indirect acts of hostility."

Two years after taking office as Mexico's first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum can take credit for a lower homicide rate and improved social benefits. But violence and corruption persist.

Ethiopia might be facing its most complex armed conflict in contempary times. The fragile 2022 peace deal has collapsed. International mediators have failed. How will the country manage to return to normal?

The Finnish prime minister has not ruled out the possibility of foreign involvement in the suspected break-ins at the homes of members of parliament.

The family of Renee Good, one of two US citizens fatally shot by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis in January, has sued President Donald Trump's administration alleging negligence and civil rights violations.

Germany's top diplomat said Montenegro has made "remarkable progress" in the accession process. The small Balkan state is being seen as a frontrunner among six regional candidates.

A mine blast that injured three South Korean soldiers has renewed scrutiny of North Korea's actions along the border and raised questions about its strategic goals.

Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has confirmed the death of businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife in a helicopter crash, calling the high-rollers with a lavish lifestyle "consummately philanthropic."

Donald Trump said South Korea has agreed to invest in an LNG project in Alaska, but Seoul has said it will only proceed once certain conditions are met.

A string of sexual assault cases has revived questions about women's safety in India, fuelling fear, protests and demands for action.

Weakened US fuel-efficiency rules and promises of cheaper cars could yet see drivers pay higher running costs while increasing planet-heating emissions.

The UAE's chief prosecutor said it's looking at the possibility of "terrorist activity or intent" in the alleged attempted hijacking of a flydubai commercial flight to Tel Aviv. It says it has jurisdiction in the case.

What do Germans fear most in 2026? Wars? Global crises? Wrong. Their biggest concern is the cost of living, which keeps rising.

The Taliban government in Afghanistan said at least nine civilians were killed in Pakistani airstrikes on two provinces overnight. Pakistan said it had struck militant hideouts, killing 22 fighters.

Cristiano Ronaldo has left Portugal’s camp after learning that he would not start the next Nations League match. Portugal's coach has denied reports of a rift between himself and the star player.

Christa Pike was found alive and snoring, despite being administered two injections of a lethal drug. The state governor has ordered a review of the botched execution.

At a ceremony to honor NATO, the German chancellor warned that Russia will threaten the rest of Europe if it isn't stopped in Ukraine. In other news, the German military will set up its first drone regiment. DW has more.

The Berlin Left Party, Greens and SPD are to meet to clarify controversial issues ahead of possible coalition talks. The second fuel tax cut this year has come into force as gas and diesel prices spiral. DW has more.

Over the last five years, Swiss glaciers have lost nearly 20% of their mass, and 2026 saw the second-biggest loss of glacier volume on record. Experts warn there could be no ice left in the next 10-15 years.

The US defense secretary has also unveiled major changes, including a new drone command and an Elon Musk-led task force to assess the future of warfare.