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Myanmar coup leader Min Aung Hlaing elected president

Fri, 04/03/2026 - 11:18
Myanmar's parliament has elected junta chief Min Aung Hlaing as president of the Southeast Asian country. He has effectively led Myanmar since the 2021 coup that ousted the democratic government led by Aung San Suu Kyi.

India news: Modi, Gandhi invoke Jesus Christ's teachings on Good Friday

Fri, 04/03/2026 - 10:35
Indian leaders marked Good Friday with messages of reflection, compassion and unity. Meanwhile, an Iranian crude oil tanker bound for India has diverted to China.

India news: New Delhi urges Hormuz reopening at UK-hosted summit

Fri, 04/03/2026 - 10:35
At a meeting of over 60 countries hosted by the UK, India pointed out that it is the only country to have lost mariners in attacks on merchant shipping in the Gulf and called for de-escalation. DW has more.

Germany's Easter peace marches planned in shadow of war

Fri, 04/03/2026 - 09:38
Germany's peace movement is gearing up for its traditional Easter peace marches, with the war in the Middle East and the possible reintroduction of conscription causing anxiety among Germans.

Germany's peace movement gears up for its traditional Easter peace marches, overshadowed by war and possible conscription

Fri, 04/03/2026 - 09:38
Germany's peace movement is gearing up for its traditional Easter peace marches, with the war in the Middle East and the possible reintroduction of conscription causing anxiety among Germans.

Germany: Easter peace marches planned in shadow of war

Fri, 04/03/2026 - 09:38
Germany's peace movement is gearing up for its traditional Easter peace marches, with the war in the Middle East and the reintroduction of conscription causing anxiety among Germans.

Germany news: Economist suggests autobahn speed limit amid Iran-enduced fuel price spike

Fri, 04/03/2026 - 08:34
A leading economist has recommended a temporary highway speed limit due to rising fuel costs amid the Iran war. Meanwhile, protesters are gearing up for annual Easter peace marches. DW has the latest.

Are Iran-allied paramilitaries dragging Iraq into the war?

Fri, 04/03/2026 - 08:07
After a large convoy of Iraqis crossed into Iran this week, observers worried they would join Iran's war effort against the US and Israel. But, experts say, Iraq's situation is way more complicated than that.

Artemis II astronauts leave Earth's orbit, rocket towards moon

Fri, 04/03/2026 - 06:38
Artemis II astronauts have officially begun their journey to the moon after conducting a successful thruster firing. Humans are set to fly around the moon for the first time in over 50 years.

Iran war: UNSC to vote on Gulf-led resolution to open Hormuz

Fri, 04/03/2026 - 05:28
The UN Security Council will vote on a Bahraini proposal on the use of "defensive means" to open the Strait of Hormuz. Donald Trump warned the US will target more Iranian bridges and "then electric power plants."

Macron dismisses Trump's 'inelegant' dig about his marriage

Fri, 04/03/2026 - 01:39
Trump took a dig at Macron while lambasting NATO, saying the French president's wife "treats him extremely badly." Macron rejected the notion that the Middle East conflict be treated as a "show."

Trump removes Attorney General Pam Bondi

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 20:30
Bondi has faced criticism in Washington over her handling of investigative files related to the late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

German Chancellor Merz has never been more unpopular

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 20:25
The CDU/CSU and SPD made many promises to voters. But according to polls, Germans are deeply disappointed with the governing coalition and have little hope that things will improve.

Burkina Faso: Army behind most civilian deaths — report

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 20:12
Human Rights Watch says Burkina Faso's security forces and allied militias "appear to be more brutal and violent" than militant groups. The Fulani ethnic group has reportedly been one of the targets.

Hungary's government accused of spying on opposition

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 19:25
Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government used the country's intelligence service to spy on the opposition Tisza Party, says investigative platform Direkt36. What does this mean for the upcoming parliamentary election?

Middle East war: Few solutions to fuel shortages in Africa

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 19:08
Africa is running low on fuel. The US-Israel-Iran war has sent fuel prices skyrocketing. Are African countries doing enough to calm the fuel market?

As Iran war rages, Europe gears up for energy crisis

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 17:18
The EU is waking up to an energy crisis and asking people to reduce energy consumption, as fears of a supply crunch set in. Energy analysts are calling for concrete measures and a boost in investments for renewables.

Uganda: Four children stabbed dead at Kampala kindergarten

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 17:02
The suspected assailant was arrested at the scene and remains in police custody. His motive remains unclear.

Iran war: How long can Tehran's asymmetric strategy hold?

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 16:15
After many years of sanctions and weeks of US-Israeli bombing, the Iranian regime is shaken — but still very much capable of threatening the region.

Denmark: Warship sunk by Nelson's British fleet discovered

Thu, 04/02/2026 - 14:43
Over 200 years after being sunk by the British Royal Navy under Admiral Horatio Nelson, one of Denmark's most famous warships has been discovered at the bottom of Copenhagen Harbor — complete with some remarkable items.

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