Lebanon's Hezbollah rejects disarmament, warns of civil war
The Iran-backed Hezbollah militia is resisting calls for its mandated disarmament and has threatened a new "civil war." Finding a solution that includes Israeli security interests remains challenging.
Gamescom: How is Poland's gaming industry faring?
While the number of people attending the international video games fair in Cologne shows that the industry is not in crisis, it's still fighting many battles. These impact the extremely creative Polish gaming industry.
Gamescom: How is Poland's games industry faring?
While the number of people attending the international video games fair in Cologne shows that the industry is not in crisis, it's still fighting many battles. These impact the extremely creative Polish games industry.
Nord Stream Sabotage: Arrest raises difficult questions
German investigators suggest a Ukrainian suspect arrested in connection with the sabotage of the gas pipelines might have links to the government in Kyiv. If confirmed, this may call into question support for Ukraine.
US: FBI searches home of John Bolton — reports
John Bolton, a former security adviser to Donald Trump, has become a vocal critic of the US president. Reports indicate that the search is linked to Bolton's handling of classified documents.
Why do war-torn Myanmar's generals want elections?
Myanmar's military leaders say elections will mark a return to civilian rule. But with half the country outside their control and armed resistance still raging, is this a transition or just a tactical reset?
Is China an environmental friend or foe for Southeast Asia?
China is the biggest investor in Southeast Asia's clean energy projects, but its companies are in the headlines for pollution and environmental degradation.
Space X successfully launches US military spaceplane
It was the eighth flight of a X-37B, which was designed for the US Air Force by Boeing. It is set to test laser communications and navigation without the use of GPS.
Berlin: Racist street name change stopped again
The renaming of a Berlin boulevard to Anton-Wilhelm-Amo-Strasse, after Germany's first African-born scholar, has been blocked again. The long struggle to erase symbols of a brutal colonial past continues.
Middle East: IPC confirms famine in Gaza as conditions worsen
More than half a million people in Gaza City and parts of the south and central areas of the territory face "starvation, destitution and death," the body responsible for monitoring world hunger has found. DW has more.
Germany updates: Economy shrinks more than expected
Europe's largest economy has shrunk, with industrial production and construction weaker than first thought. Meanwhile, Berlin is being urged to recognize a Palestinian state. Follow DW for the latest.
Pakistan: 4 killed in Karachi fireworks warehouse blast
Authorities have yet to determine the cause of the explosion, which also injured more than 30 people.
India's top court halts stray dog removals in New Delhi
India's Supreme Court previously ordered the removal of stray dogs from the streets of the capital, citing an increase in dog bite incidents. This decision sparked widespread outcry.
Aid workers accuse NGOs of 'whitewashing' Israel's Gaza war
Several international NGOs have limited their language and advocacy on the topic of Gaza, a DW investigation found. They fear that Israel might otherwise refuse them permits to operate in the Palestinian territories.
Adidas execs apologize for appropriating Mexican Indigenous shoe design
The German sportswear brand offered a "public apology" in person to a Mexican Indigenous community for cultural appropriation in the design of its Oaxaca Slip-On shoe.
Thailand: Former PM Thaksin cleared of lese majeste charges
A court in Thailand has cleared former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra of royal defamation charges that had left him facing possible prison time.
Colombia: truck bomb, helicopter downing kill at least 17
Colombian authorities have blamed the two incidents on separate dissident factions of FARC, the disbanded leftist guerrilla group.
Lil Nas X arrested after being found nearly naked in LA
The Grammy Award-winning rapper was taken to hospital for a suspected overdose after a brief struggle with police. He was held in jail and booked on suspicion of obstructing an officer.
US: Erik Menendez denied parole after parents' murder
Erik and his brother Lyle were convicted of the killings and sentenced to life without parole in 1996. Lyle's parole hearing is set for Friday.
US to review all visa holders, stop truck driver visas
The Trump administration says it will vet millions of US visa holders for deportable offenses and halt truck driver visas. The moves are the latest in Trump's crackdown on immigration.