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ASEAN leaders meet to discuss plans to ease Iran war impacts

Fri, 05/08/2026 - 10:53
Southeast Asian leaders are meeting in the Philippines, with the economic fallout from the Iran war the main focus. Disputes in the South China Sea and border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia are also on the agenda.

India news: Tamil Nadu government takes shape after impasse

Fri, 05/08/2026 - 10:49
Actor-politician Joseph Vijay's TVK party appears poised to form the next Tamil Nadu government after garnering support from other parties, ending days of political uncertainty.

India news: Tamil Nadu struggles to form government

Fri, 05/08/2026 - 10:49
Four days after Tamil Nadu's assembly election results were announced, uncertainty over government formation continues as actor-politician Joseph Vijay's TVK party remains short of a majority in the state's assembly.

Shakira teases official 2026 FIFA World Cup song

Fri, 05/08/2026 - 05:41
The Colombian star unveils a clip of her singing the official World Cup 2026 song "Dai Dai" featuring Afrobeats artist Burna Boy.

US court deals fresh blow to Trump's 10% global tariff policy

Fri, 05/08/2026 - 04:49
A US federal court said President Donald Trump overstepped his authority when he invoked a section of a 1974 trade law to enact the 10% global tariff policy.

Zelenskyy warns Russia's friends against attending parade

Fri, 05/08/2026 - 02:34
Zelenskyy said he did "not recommend" that representatives of states allied with Russia attend the May 9 parade. Russian authorities also said they were concerned about possible Ukrainian attacks.

US says it struck targets in Iran after attack on warships

Fri, 05/08/2026 - 01:58
The US military said it targeted Iranian military facilities after Iran attacked three US destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz. DW has more.

Trump gives EU until July 4 to implement trade deal

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 22:30
Trump has threatened to impose higher tariffs on the bloc if it doesn't implement the trade deal agreed last year by his deadline.

Trump gives EU until Jul 4 to implement trade deal

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 22:30
Trump has threatened to impose higher tariffs on the bloc if it doesn't implement the trade deal agreed last year by his deadline.

War and peace: key themes of Pope Leo's first year in office

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 20:03
One year after his election, Pope Leo XIV is regarded as an important counterweight to US President Trump. His intended direction for the Catholic Church remains unclear.

"We've lived with them for 80 years": Inside a German town that US troops could soon leave after Donald Trump's withdrawal threat

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 18:53
If US President Donald Trump is serious, 5,000 US soldiers could be withdrawn from Germany. This would include the Stryker Brigade in Vilseck. The town is in shock.

Vilseck, Germany: A town on edge over US troop withdrawal

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 18:53
Is US President Donald Trump really serious? 5,000 US soldiers are reportedly to be withdrawn from Germany. This may include the Stryker Brigade in Vilseck. The town is in shock.

South Africa: A timeline of recurring waves of xenophobic violence

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 17:39
For nearly two decades, South Africa has suffered recurring bouts of xenophobic attacks. From deadly riots in 2008 to the rise of Operation Dudula, thousand of foreign nationals have been displaced time and again.

World Cup 'prices will drop' but too late for traveling fans

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 17:25
Among many firsts at World Cup 2026, FIFA has tried its hand at dynamic pricing and acting as a secondary seller. The tactic has seen a ticket listed for over $2 million but many games seem undersold. What's going on?

Australia: 3 women with IS links arrested on return home

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 17:05
The women flew back to Australia from Syria after years in a refugee camp. Children were also among the returnees.

Austria: Police report 3 dead in shooting in Linz, say no further danger to public

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 16:32
Police in Austria report that three people have died after gunfire was heard in the city. Local media reported a large police presence in the north of the city. Police also said there was no ongoing threat to the public.

Is Russian oil becoming a lifeline for Southeast Asia?

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 16:17
With oil, gas and fertilizer imports squeezed by the Iran war, Southeast Asian governments are brushing off EU pressure and treating Russian energy as a tool of economic survival.

Marco Rubio meets Pope Leo at the Vatican

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 15:31
The visit by the US secretary of state to the Vatican comes as President Donald Trump continues to disparage the Catholic leader over criticism of the Iran war.

Eurovision 2026: Politics collide with a blockbuster show

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 15:16
Controversy over Israel's participation and boycotts unprecedented in scale are already weighing on the Eurovision Song Contest before it even kicks off in Vienna.

Hantavirus: WHO assesses public health risk as low

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 14:03
The WHO said it expects more cases to emerge given the long incubation period. But its doctors said the virus was very different to COVID and did not pose the same threat. Follow DW for the latest.

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