They are funny, provocative and sometimes tasteless. But memes are also powerful political tool, shaping our perception — usually without us noticing.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the past weeks had shown how "security is indivisible." She said a deal with Iran should include Lebanon and respect its "soverignty and territorial integrity."

While the US is signaling a desire to negotiate, Iranians are playing for time — counting on the world's dependence on Persian Gulf energy exports and their strongest weapon, the Strait of Hormuz.

The Iran war has forced thousands of Indian workers to leave their jobs in Gulf nations and return home. Their future remains unclear, and now India itself is feeling the economic impact.

An internal Pentagon email reportedly proposes a series of options to punish NATO allies for failing to provide support in the Iran war. Suspending Spain from the alliance was just one possibility it considered.

People in Germany could see gas prices fall next week after lawmakers approved a bill to lower the fuel tax by €0.17 per liter. Follow DW for these stories and more.

Discovered using AI, a naturally occurring molecule appears to act directly in the brain's appetite center. Scientists hope it could refine treatments for obesity, offering fewer side effects for some patients.

Germany's economy continues to falter under the shock of soaring energy prices. In the wake of the Iran war, the German economy minister has had to cut her own forecast by half.

Kaja Kallas said failing to bring nuclear experts to the table in talks with Tehran could result in "a more dangerous ⁠Iran." EU leaders meeting in Cyprus are discussing the Middle East conflict, among other topics.

A chunk of ice suspended above the Khumbu Icefall near Base Camp on Mount Everest means it's not safe either for climbers or the specialist "icefall doctors" who typically clear away smaller obstructions.

West Bengal and Tamil Nadu recorded the highest-ever voter turnout in state polls after controversial voter roll revision. DW has more.

At an unprecedented meeting in Colombia, delegates from more than 50 countries want to chart a practical path to wean the world off fossil fuels. Can they succeed where the UN climate talks have failed?

At an unprecedented meeting in Colombia, delegates from more than 50 countries want to chart a practical path to wean the world off fossil fuels. Can they succeed where the UN climate talks have failed?

Forty-four lawmakers could be banned from office for seeking to change Thailand's strict lese-majeste law, which criminalizes criticism of the monarchy. Critics say it has been used to silence opponents.