The US has renewed a waiver permitting countries to buy Russian oil for another month. The decision came two days after the Trump administration had said it had no plans to extend the waiver.

Iran has accused the US of violating the ceasefire agreement by maintaining a blockade on its ports. Meanwhile the US has renewed a waiver of sanctions on Russian oil. Follow DW for more.

After announcing that the Strait of Hormuz is open, Iran said it would close the vital waterway again unless the United States lifted its blockade. DW has more.

Transportation costs for World Cup fans traveling to US stadiums could be more than 10 times higher than regular fares. Local officials and FIFA bosses are trading blame for the increased prices while fans feel fleeced.

A coalition of nonbelligerent states led by France and the UK has said it is ready to lead an international mission to restore navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. But that won't be deployed before the Iran war is over.

A coalition of nonbelligerent states led by France and the UK has said it is ready to lead an international mission to restore navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. But that won't be deployed before the Iran war is over.

After Donald Trump threatened to wipe out "an entire civilization," clashed with the pope and posted an AI image of himself as Jesus, US Democrats and some Republicans are questioning his fitness to serve as president.

The Polish government had urged organizers "not to make public space available to promoters of a criminal ideology." Kanye has disavowed and apologized his previous pro-Nazi stance, linking it to his bipolar disorder.

Opposition parties accused the government of using the quota to increase its own influence in the Indian parliament. The proposal would have seen hundreds more seats added and a 33% quota for women.

The war in Iran and a spat between two of the world's most influential Americans has forced Giorgia Meloni to choose sides, potentially pushing the Italian prime minister to align herself with Europe's center-right.

Some 120,000 cheering Catholics attended Pope Leo XIV's Friday mass in Cameroon. The pontiff implored those gathered to be the architects of peace and to reject the deceit of violence and abuse.

For Iran's government, the internet shutdown is about control. But for millions of ordinary Iranians, it is a daily reminder that access to the wider world, and even running a business, is controlled by the state.

A 13-year-old stumbled upon a coin from ancient Troy — an extremely rare find in Germany. Experts say it may offer new clues about little-known links between ancient Greece and northern Europe.

Amid talk of a second round of negotiations between Iran and the US, experts say a breakthrough between the two sides is possible, but far from certain.

As people across India celebrate traditional agrarian spring festivals, climate change has become an unwanted guest at the table. How are communities rising to the pressure on harvests, water, and rural life?

As a 10-day ceasefire deal between Lebanon and Israel took effect, the Israeli military said its forces are going to remain in southern Lebanon. Iran and Donald Trump say the Strait of Hormuz is now open. DW has more.

With war in Iran on hold, the world's largest industrial trade fair opens in Hannover. And Brazil, this year's partner country, is pulling out all stops to convince visitors it's a reliable technology leader.

Pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer is growing over his naming of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador despite red flags. The PM says he was not told that Mandelson failed a background check before the appointment.

The FIDE Candidates tournaments are two of the most important events in the chess calendar. This year, they took place in Cyprus. But tension relating to Russia and the war in the Middle East was never too far away.

The governor did not specify the exact number of those kidnapped, but local media said it was 17. The incident comes amid a surge in violence in different parts of the country.