Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed resuming direct talks with Ukraine to be held in Istanbul as early as next week. It comes after Russia's unilateral 3-day ceasefire expired. Follow DW for more.

Bangladesh's interim government has banned the Awami League, the political party of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

The new pontiff has already given some hints about his priorities as head of the Catholic Church — among them are peace, climate change and technology. But abuse scandals will remain a hot-button issue.

Hours after the announcement of a ceasefire agreement, explosions were heard in Srinagar. Both India and Pakistan have accused one another of violating the truce. DW has more.

Amid sweeping US foreign aid cuts, multibillionaire Bill Gates has said he will donate most of his wealth to meet urgent needs. He also slammed the role of fellow billionaire Elon Musk in ending critical aid programs.

As the country prepares to hold key midterm polls, many young voters say they want to see an end to the concentration of political power among long-entrenched political dynasties.

The work of the new German government has begun. For the CDU, the CSU and the SPD, the challenges ahead are enormous. The economy is in a slump and the far-right AfD is the strongest opposition party.

In his first meeting of cardinals as pope, the US-born pontiff praised the legacy of the late Pope Francis. He says his choice of name was inspired by Pope Leo XIII and reflects his commitment to social issues.

A probe launched from the Soviet Union more than five decades ago has plummeted back to Earth, splashing down in the Indian Ocean. Kosmos 482 had been bound for Venus but never reached its destination.

After days of strikes and counter-strikes, India and Pakistan have agreed to a "full and immediate" ceasefire. Both countries have confirmed the truce. DW has more.

Some 160,000 people were confined to their homes after a fire at an industrial estate caused a toxic cloud of chlorine. The fire services reported "no casualties" thus far.

The AfD and its supporters claim that Germany's domestic intelligence agency no longer classifies the party as "right-wing extremist." The facts, however, tell a different story.

The AfD and its supporters are celebrating the claim that the domestic intelligence service has "withdrawn" its classification of the party as "confirmed right-wing extremist." The facts, however, tell a different story.

The leaders of Germany, France, the UK and Poland have reaffirmed their support for Ukraine after meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv. DW has the latest.

Senior US and Chinese officials have met in Geneva seeking to defuse trade war tensions. Since President Donald Trump's tariff rollout, tariffs on goods imports between the world's two largest economies have soared.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says her government has sued Google for calling the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America on its maps. US President Donald Trump ordered the renaming of the body of water.

Amid heightened tensions over the Kashmir region, India has ordered the blocking of thousands of accounts on social media and restrictions on news portals, sparking concerns over free speech.

US President Trump visits Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates from May 13-16. Much is at stake for the US and regional leaders seeking to boost ties while walking a tightrope over Gaza, Israel and Iran.

US President Trump visits Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates from May 13-16. Much is at stake for the US and regional leaders seeking to boost ties while walking a tightrope over Gaza, Israel and Iran.

The leaders of Germany, France, the UK and Poland are in Kyiv meeting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. DW has the latest.