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How Trump's foreign policy is impacting Polish-US relations

How Trump's foreign policy is impacting Polish-US relations

President Donald Trump's upending of US policy toward Ukraine and Russia is testing Poland's special relationship with the United States, as...

yesterday 10

Deutsche Welle

Jacek Lepiarz

Elon Musk's DOGE and the consequences of radical cutbacks

Elon Musk's DOGE and the consequences of radical cutbacks

Since US President Donald Trump established DOGE and made Elon Musk its head, government departments and employees have been targeted. The approach...

yesterday 20

Deutsche Welle

Carla Bleiker

German Greens to join parliamentary opposition

German Greens to join parliamentary opposition

Although securing the second-best election result in its party history, the Greens will now become part of Germany's Bundestag opposition.

yesterday 9

Deutsche Welle

Jens Thurau

What do Ukrainian soldiers think of their training abroad?

What do Ukrainian soldiers think of their training abroad?

European forces have trained tens of thousands of Ukrainians since Russia invaded Ukraine three years ago. But soldiers tell DW the trainings don't...

yesterday 8

Deutsche Welle

Hanna Sokolova-Stekh

Business as usual at first EU-Israel talks since Gaza war?

Business as usual at first EU-Israel talks since Gaza war?

Israel's foreign minister met EU officials amid concerns over violence in the occupied West Bank and Gaza's future.

yesterday 8

Deutsche Welle

Rosie Birchard

India and Latin America tighten ties to diversify trade

India and Latin America tighten ties to diversify trade

Under its policy of "strategic autonomy," India has been expanding its presence in Latin America. Countries in the region have welcomed the push...

yesterday 7

Deutsche Welle

Tobias Käufer

Faithful flock to Rome, praying for Pope to pull through

Faithful flock to Rome, praying for Pope to pull through

Catholics in Rome gathered to pray outside the hospital where Pope Francis is being treated and remains in a 'critical' condition.

yesterday 7

Deutsche Welle

Jack Parrock

Syria's 'National Dialogue': A show or real transformation?

Syria's 'National Dialogue': A show or real transformation?

Syria held a conference this week where Syrians from all walks of life were asked to contribute ideas for a new government and the country's...

yesterday 6

Deutsche Welle

Omar Albam

Does the global carbon offset sector need an overhaul?

Does the global carbon offset sector need an overhaul?

Judges have ruled the initiators of a Kenyan carbon project, which promised to protect wildlife and sequester CO2, operated illegally. It is the...

yesterday 6

Deutsche Welle

Daniel Plafker

India eyes Latin America to diversify trade

India eyes Latin America to diversify trade

Under its policy of "strategic autonomy," India has been expanding its presence in Latin America. Countries in the region have welcomed the push...

yesterday 6

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Tobias Käufer

Germany's Green Party grapples with poor election result

Germany's Green Party grapples with poor election result

Although securing the second-best election result in its party history, the Greens will now become part of Germany's Bundestag opposition.

yesterday 40

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Jens Thurau

German Greens grapple with poor election result

German Greens grapple with poor election result

Although securing the second-best election result in its party history, the Greens will now become part of Germany's Bundestag opposition.

yesterday 40

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Jens Thurau

Venezuela and Iran: Anti-western partnership of necessity

Venezuela and Iran: Anti-western partnership of necessity

Venezuela and Iran have been close economic and ideological partners for years. How will the relationship develop in light of the new US...

previous day 70

Deutsche Welle

Kersten Knipp

Venezuela, Iran forge anti-Western partnership of necessity

Venezuela, Iran forge anti-Western partnership of necessity

Venezuela and Iran have been close economic and ideological partners for years. How will the relationship develop in light of the new US...

previous day 50

Deutsche Welle

Kersten Knipp

Germany's future: What's next after vote for change?

Germany's future: What's next after vote for change?

The conservative CDU/CSU won, and the chancellor's Social Democrats were voted out in a disastrous result for the party. One in five Germans voted...

previous day 20

Deutsche Welle

Sabine Kinkartz

Under Merz, Germany set for foreign, security policy shift

Under Merz, Germany set for foreign, security policy shift

Germany now faces a change of government, with conservative Christian Democratic Union party chief Friedrich Merz set to become the next...

previous day 10

Deutsche Welle

Nina Werkhäuser

Car industry:Tesla eyes India's EV market but hurdles remain

Car industry:Tesla eyes India's EV market but hurdles remain

US carmaker Tesla wants to stake its claim in India, but its success hinges on balancing affordability and infrastructure development.

previous day 20

Deutsche Welle

Murali Krishnan

Iran: 'Death penalty as a tool of oppression'

Iran: 'Death penalty as a tool of oppression'

Almost 1,000 people were executed in Iran in 2024. While lawyers and activists protest against the wave of executions, rights activists demand...

previous day 10

Deutsche Welle

Shabnam Von Hein

Why is Pakistan expelling Afghan refugees?

Why is Pakistan expelling Afghan refugees?

With Pakistan reviving its effort to deport Afghans, many opponents of the Taliban are in danger of returning to a country ruled by the Islamist...

previous day 9

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Haroon Janjua

Left Party makes comeback in German election

Left Party makes comeback in German election

Germany's socialist Left Party has managed to get reelected into the Bundestag, with a historically high result. This comes after a successful...

monday 10

Deutsche Welle

Marcel Fürstenau

Do Trump's policies endanger South Africa's AGOA deal?

Do Trump's policies endanger South Africa's AGOA deal?

With the US threatening to sever vital trade ties, South African businesses are on edge. Should Africa's most industrialized economy prepare for a...

monday 10

Deutsche Welle

Cai Nebe

AI disinformation could threaten Africa's elections

AI disinformation could threaten Africa's elections

Artificial intelligence is being used to influence democratic processes in Africa. Deepfakes, cheap fakes and fake news are all weapons that can be...

monday 20

Deutsche Welle

Tina Gerhäusser

German far-right AfD sees historic gains, still out of power

German far-right AfD sees historic gains, still out of power

The far-right AfD is now the second-strongest political force in Germany after the federal election. Despite its success, as well as support from...

monday 10

Deutsche Welle

Hans Pfeifer

Tesla eyes India's EV market but hurdles remain

Tesla eyes India's EV market but hurdles remain

US carmaker Tesla wants to stake its claim in India, but its success hinges on balancing affordability and infrastructure development.

monday 30

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Murali Krishnan

Has Italy's Albania migrant deal completely failed?

Has Italy's Albania migrant deal completely failed?

One year after Albania's parliament ratified the country's migration centers deal with Italy, the two migrant holding centers constructed in...

monday 10

Deutsche Welle

Elona Elezi

Why China wants EU to be involved in Ukraine peace talks

Why China wants EU to be involved in Ukraine peace talks

As the US pursues direct talks with Russia on the Ukraine war, China has indicated that it wants the European Union to have a seat at the...

monday 10

Deutsche Welle

Dang Yuan

Human toll of Russia's war in Ukraine explained in graphics

Human toll of Russia's war in Ukraine explained in graphics

Three years on, Russia's war in Ukraine has reduced infrastructure to rubble and displaced millions. Though estimates of the number of people...

monday 20

Deutsche Welle

Rodrigo Menegat Schuinski

Odesa: Decolonization debate on the Black Sea

As Russia continues to bomb the city of Odesa, a debate is raging about whether and when to rename streets and dismantle monuments. Advocates of "...

23.02.2025 10

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Iryna Ukhina

How has Russian economy dodged Western sanctions?

How has Russian economy dodged Western sanctions?

The world has changed since Russia invaded Ukraine on January 24, 2022. For Moscow, the change is arguably most obvious in its trade patterns and...

22.02.2025 4

Deutsche Welle

Arthur Sullivan

Why hate speech is punishable by law in Germany

Why hate speech is punishable by law in Germany

Can you express your opinion freely in Germany? Yes, but not unconditionally. Rules on speech are stricter in Germany than, for example, in the...

22.02.2025 8

Deutsche Welle

Peter Hille

In Duma, planting the seeds of Syria's postwar future

In Duma, planting the seeds of Syria's postwar future

After the Assad regime fell, Syrian Huda Khayti returned to her hometown, Duma. The ruined city confronted her with the past, and motivated Khayti...

22.02.2025 4

Deutsche Welle

Diana Hodali

War in eastern Congo: Thousands seek refuge in Burundi

War in eastern Congo: Thousands seek refuge in Burundi

With people fleeing an escalating war between M23 rebels and Congolese government forces, the United Nations now fears a humanitarian disaster if...

22.02.2025 2

Deutsche Welle

Niragira Antediteste

African Union: New chairperson faces major challenges

African Union: New chairperson faces major challenges

The African Union Commision has new leadership in Djibouti's Mahmoud Ali Youssouf. But how will the AUC handle deepening continental and global...

22.02.2025 10

Deutsche Welle

Cai Nebe

Ukraine: How three years of war changed us

Ukraine: How three years of war changed us

When war broke out, DW journalist Konstantin Goncharov left Germany, returning to Ukraine and the ranks of its army. The following is a personal...

22.02.2025 3

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Konstantin Goncharov