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Iran war expands press crackdown, leaving information vacuum

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 13:40
For many journalists in Iran, the truth is increasingly being treated as a security threat. Authorities are tightening an already repressive reporting environment, where information is strictly controlled.

Iran in an information vacuum as war expands press crackdown

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 13:40
For many journalists in Iran, the truth increasingly treated as a security threat as authorities tighten an already repressive reporting environment where infromation is strictly controlled.

UK: Golders Green suspect charged in stabbings of Jewish men

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 12:23
The Golders Green stabbings are the latest in a string of attacks on London's Jewish community in recent weeks.

Germany news: Greens and CDU agree Baden-Württemberg deal

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 11:53
The state of Baden-Württemberg's Greens and conservatives have forged a coalition deal after weeks of talks. Meanwhile, unions are staging May Day rallies to demand better work conditions and a wealth tax. DW has more.

Myanmar: Ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 11:49
Aung San Suu Kyi's son said the transfer did not mean freedom and called for the military junta to provide "proof of life." The former leader has not been seen in public since 2021.

India news: Commercial LPG prices hiked, new cylinder rules take effect

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 10:58
India has increased the prices of LPG used by the restraunt and hotel industry. It is the third such monthly hike since the Iran war upended global suppply. DW has the latest.

Hungary: What will become of Orban and his system?

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 09:45
Outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his Fidesz party are still reeling from their election defeat earlier this month. There is much speculation about what their political future looks like.

Iran delivers fresh talks proposal to Pakistani mediators

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 09:16
Iran has delivered a new proposal for negotiations with the US to Pakistani mediators, state news agency IRNA said. Iranian foreign minister also spoke with several of his counterparts, including EU's Kaja Kallas.

Iran war: Truce stops clock on Congress approval, says Trump's White House

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 09:16
Under war powers legislation, US President Trump has until a Friday deadline to end the Iran war or seek approval from Congress. But the White House says the ceasefire has already "terminated" the conflict. Follow DW.

Trump lifts tariffs on Scotch whisky in nod to King Charles

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 09:07
Trump said he was lifting the tariffs on whiskey from the UK in honor of the British King and Queen, announcing the move the day the royal duo departed from the US.

Gender investment gap — Are women catching up with men?

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 08:13
Online brokers are tapping into the potential of female investors. Tailor-made products and branding campaigns are on the rise. Will this help bridge the gap between women and men when it comes to investing?

First direct US-Venezuela flight in 7 years lands in Caracas

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 07:02
The direct flight comes a month after the US formally reopened its embassy in Caracas following the kidnapping of President Nicolas Maduro in January.

US prosecutors release new footage of Trump shooting suspect

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 05:44
The Justice Department has released unseen footage in an attempt to show that the secret service agent injured in the attack was not shot by friendly fire.

US: Trump signs DHS funding bill, ending partial shutdown

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 22:01
The legislation ends a partial government shutdown and restores funding to key government agencies. But Republicans are unhappy that ICE and Border Patrol have been excluded.

Kosovo to hold snap elections in June

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 22:01
Kosovo will soon hold its third parliamentary election in a year and a half. Prime Minister Albin Kurti was able to form a government in February, but now there's a political deadlock over who shoud be elected president.

US: House passes DHS funding bill to end partial shutdown

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 22:01
Once signed into law, the legislation will end a partial government shutdown and restore funding to key agencies. But Republicans are unhappy that ICE and Border Patrol have been excluded.

How Serbia's government dominates the country's media

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 21:33
Since Serbia's ruling SNS party came to power, it has tightened its grip on the media. With an election expected soon, experts fear that authorities will try to eliminate the last pockets of independent reporting.

Saudi Arabia's public fund to withdraw LIV Golf funding

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 20:58
Public Investment Fund cites "current macro dynamics" as it slashes funding for breakaway golf tour. LIV isn't the only casualty of changing Saudi "investment priorities" amid economic turmoil and war in the Middle East.

UK raises terror threat level following antisemitic attack

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 20:30
The Joint Terrorism Analysis Center raised the terror threat level to severe, which indicates that there's a high likelihood of an attack in the next six months.

UAE oil exit from OPEC signals focus on domestic priorities

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 17:26
Abu Dhabi's exit from OPEC signals a geopolitical shift and a pointed message to Saudi Arabia. What are the ripple effects on ties with Riyadh, the US, and Israel in the short and long term?

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