On orders from the ruling Taliban, Afghanistan's telecommunications authorities have capped fiber optic internet access. It is unclear how long telephone and cellular networks will be affected, or to what degree.

In a rare address to the United Nations, the North Korean official stated that Pyongyang would never surrender its nuclear weapons. However, he left the door open to diplomacy. Follow DW for more from the UN.

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived at the White House to discuss with Donald Trump ending the nearly two-year-long war in Gaza. Follow DW for more.

The fear of Russia's influence was apparently considerable: In a surprise outcome, Moldova's ruling pro-European PAS retained its absolute majority in Sunday's parliamentary election.

The economic blow of international sanctions is likely to land squarely on ordinary Iranians. At the same time, the rising pressure on Tehran leaves the regime more isolated.

Pakistan's rising star at the White House comes as ties between the US and India continue to nosedive. However, experts agree that India maintains its long-term value as a strategic partner to Washington.

Bernd the Bread has been an icon of German children's TV for 25 years. After a TV appearance on John Oliver's show, he's now gained new fans.

Donald Trump's proposed plan to end the war in Gaza will be discussed with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday. So what exactly is in the 21-point plan?

Despite progress in climate change action, the continent's environment is being seriously degraded according to a new report. It stresses this poses a threat to competitiveness and quality of life on the continent.

As costly artificial intelligence data centers get built in rich countries, there's concern that many countries will be left behind. But Armenia is poised to get a boost from Nvidia's plans for a $500 million AI factory.

As costly artificial intelligence data centers get built in rich countries, there's concern that many countries will be left behind. But Armenia is poised to get a boost from Nvidia's plans for a $500 million AI factory.

According to a new FIFPRO report, Morocco and Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi is a footballer at his limit, having had a season that lasted nearly a whole year.

A report from the global football player union highlights concerns about player load and heat leading up to next summer's World Cup.

A new report from the global football player union highlights concerns over player load and heat.

According to a new FIFPRO report, Morocco and Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi is a footballer at his limit.

The AGOA trade agreement between the United States and African countries is coming to an end. While countless workers fear for their jobs, there is also an opportunity for new trade partnerships to develop.

Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has called for a decisive response to Russian drone incidents. Zelenskyy, meanwhile, has proposed a joint aerial shield with European allies. DW has more.

German airline Lufthansa plans to cut a slew of administrative jobs by 2030 as it streamlines operations. The group says AI and digitalization will replace some tasks as it reshapes the way its airlines operate.

The European Broadcasting Union will have its members vote on Israel's participation after calls to exclude the country over the war in Gaza.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Christian Democrats emerged victorious in local elections in western Germany. Meanwhile, the German foreign minister is to visit Poland as tensions grow over Russia's aggression. DW has more.