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Could Japan allow a woman to be emperor?

Conservatives have largely dropped a fiercely-held opposition to a woman assuming Japan's throne as empress. But critics say their proposals could...

yesterday 10

Deutsche Welle

Julian Ryall

Which countries have banned TikTok?

The United States and the European Union have restricted TikTok, but they aren't the first governments to do so. Even China itself has placed...

yesterday 10

Deutsche Welle

Jan D. Walter

Tunisia: an EU version of 'Rwanda plan' for asylum seekers?

While Tunisia is a trusted ally in curbing migration to Europe, human rights observers don't consider it a "safe" place for migrants given the...

yesterday 10

Deutsche Welle

Jennifer Holleis

Tunisia: EU version of 'Rwanda plan' for asylum-seekers?

While Tunisia is a trusted ally in curbing migration to Europe, human rights observers don't consider it a "safe" place for migrants given ongoing...

yesterday 10

Deutsche Welle

Jennifer Holleis

El Nino climate pattern intensifies in East Africa

El Nino's grip on East Africa has led to widespread flooding, submerging entire areas in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania and leaving behind a trail of...

yesterday 10

Deutsche Welle

Mimi Mefo Takambou

Filipino nurses in Germany: Can they build a decent life?

The University Hospital in Bonn is just one of many German health facilities that have hired foreign nurses, many of whom are Filipinos and often...

yesterday 20

Deutsche Welle

Nikka Valenzuela

Filipino nurses in Germany struggle with the language

Filipino nurses are in high demand in Germany, but struggles learning German make it harder to them to feel at home.

yesterday 10

Deutsche Welle

Nikka Valenzuela

Is the Commonwealth still important to Africa?

Young Africans see few benefits to being part of the Commonwealth of Nations and are calling for reforms. Some reject the organization altogether.

yesterday 10

Deutsche Welle

Isaac Mugabi

Amid Argentina's protests, are Javier Milei's days numbered?

The ultra-libertarian president has proposed harsh austerity measures to tame Argentina's budget and boost its economy. But with hundreds of...

previous day 20

Deutsche Welle

Jan D. Walter

EU elections: What have lawmakers achieved since 2019?

With EU elections approaching, lawmakers are busy listing their successes. DW breaks down where the European Parliament made its mark — and where...

previous day 20

Deutsche Welle

Rosie Birchard

Sorbonne speech: Will Macron's European plea be heard?

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a paradigm shift in a Paris speech on European integration. That might not necessarily inspire...

previous day 20

Deutsche Welle

Lisa Louis

Germany's Autobahn — finally time for a speed limit?

The majority of Germans want a motorway speed limit and environmental groups say it would help cut emissions. But are their arguments strong enough...

previous day 10

Deutsche Welle

Jeannette Cwienk

Vatican eyes closer ties with communist Vietnam

Closer relations between the Vatican and Vietnam have raised eyebrows over why the Catholic Church is making friends with a state where religious...

previous day 10

Deutsche Welle

David Hutt

Iraq and Turkey: Renewed progress but no breakthrough

Turkey's President Erdogan went to Iraq this week, his first visit in over a decade. The two countries haven’t been on the best terms but signed...

previous day 20

Deutsche Welle

Kersten Knipp

How Thai 'boy-love' series raise LGBTQ+ awareness

Thai-produced gay-romance TV dramas are becoming increasingly popular across Asia. Are they also creating more acceptance of LGBTQ people?

previous day 30

Deutsche Welle

Emmy Sasipornkarn

America's billion-dollar bet on US chipmaking

Joe Biden is desperate to bring advanced chipmaking to the country, and is willing to pay a lot for it. Using the CHIPS Act, the government is...

previous day 10

Deutsche Welle

Timothy Rooks

Rwanda explained: From politics to human rights to migration

Rwanda's government says it is "pleased" about the UK's decision to pass a bill allowing to send irregular asylum seekers to the African country....

wednesday 3

Deutsche Welle

Sertan Sanderson

Israeli army unit a US sanction target over rights abuses

The United States may impose sanctions on the Israeli army for the first time over the alleged activities of its Netzah Yehuda battalion. The unit...

wednesday 2

Deutsche Welle

Stephanie Höppner

Will Taiwan abolish death penalty this year?

A Taiwanese court ruling could lead to the island's abolition of capital punishment. But, given strong public support for the death penalty, the...

wednesday 20

Deutsche Welle

Yuchen Li

The legacy of Portugal's Carnation Revolution in Africa

On April 25, 1974, the Carnation Revolution marked a turning point for Portugal and its colonies in Africa. Fifty years later, links between the...

wednesday 10

Deutsche Welle

Antonio Cascais

Israel-Iran tensions: Is Syria the new battlefield?

Israel has been bombing Syria covertly for years, trying to stop anti-Israel forces in that country from getting any stronger. Some experts worry...

wednesday 10

Deutsche Welle

Cathrin Schaer

Germany sees spike in Chinese and Russian espionage

Six suspected spies have been arrested in quick succession. Security services see links to the war against Ukraine, economic interests and a war on...

wednesday 40

Deutsche Welle

Marcel Fürstenau

Amnesty annual report criticizes European 'double standards'

The human rights watchdog has deplored Germany and other European countries' approach toward Gaza. The situation in the Middle East is a primary...

wednesday 30

Deutsche Welle

Christoph Strack

Germany and Turkey: 100 years of diplomatic relations

One hundred years ago, the newly founded Turkish Republic established diplomatic relations with Germany. Since then, the two countries have gone...

wednesday 40

Deutsche Welle

Christoph Hasselbach

Iran's nuclear activities 'raises eyebrows' at IAEA

Iran's enrichment of uranium and a lack of access to international monitors is fueling suspicions about its nuclear activities. The International...

23.04.2024 30

Deutsche Welle

Biresh Banerjee

Iran's nuclear activities 'raising eyebrows' at IAEA

Iran's enrichment of uranium and a lack of access to international monitors fuel suspicions about its nuclear activities. The International Atomic...

23.04.2024 30

Deutsche Welle

Biresh Banerjee

Ghana's cocoa farmers are losing, despite record prices

The price of cocoa on the global market soared to a record high in April, but African farmers are struggling to make ends meet. In countries like...

23.04.2024 30

Deutsche Welle

Isaac Kaledzi

Germany targeting Indian students to address labor shortages

To keep its engineering and IT sectors afloat, Germany is looking to tap into international student talent.

23.04.2024 7

Deutsche Welle

Pooja Yadav

Germany's infrastructure woes: Who should foot the bill?

Germany's roads, bridges and railways are aging and crumbling. And new power lines are needed for a shift toward green energy. The infrastructure...

23.04.2024 30

Deutsche Welle

Sabine Kinkartz

Rwanda explained: From politics to human right to migration

Rwanda's government says it is "pleased" about the UK's decision to pass a bill allowing to send irregular asylum seekers to the African country....

23.04.2024 6

Deutsche Welle

Kate Hairsine

Pro-Palestinian protests spread at US universities

Students at several US universities have staged large protests in response to Israel's military operations in Gaza. Student arrests have sparked...

23.04.2024 3

Deutsche Welle

Carla Bleiker

China and India compete for influence in the Maldives

The two Asian giants are vying for favor with the Indian Ocean archipelago state, where a pro-Beijing party just won a parliamentary election by a...

23.04.2024 10

Deutsche Welle

Murali Krishnan

Why the US might put sanctions on an Israeli army battalion

An Israeli army battalion, Netzah Yehuda, may, among other things, be excluded from receiving US financial support. The US has never imposed...

23.04.2024 4

Deutsche Welle

Stephanie Höppner

Germany's President Steinmeier calls for unity amid upheaval

In his new book "We," Frank-Walter Steinmeier looks for diversity in the face of division — and embarks on a difficult balancing act for a head...

23.04.2024 1

Deutsche Welle

Jens Thurau

Ghana's cocoa farmers are losing out, despite record prices

The price of cocoa on the global market soared to a record high in April, but African farmers are struggling to make ends meet. In countries like...

23.04.2024 40

Deutsche Welle

Isaac Kaledzi

The far right and the German media: A difficult relationship

How should Germany's traditional media report on the far-right Alternative for Germany Party (AfD)? Some want to ignore, others want to expose them.

22.04.2024 6

Deutsche Welle

Marcel Fürstenau

Why German media's relationship with far right is difficult

How should Germany's traditional media report on the far-right Alternative for Germany Party (AfD)? Some want to ignore the opposition party, while...

22.04.2024 10

Deutsche Welle

Marcel Fürstenau

Africa's El Nino crises demand action and funding

El Nino is causing extreme weather events in East Africa and a crippling drought in the south of the continent. Experts say immediate action is...

22.04.2024 40

Deutsche Welle

Mimi Mefo Takambou

Iran's president woos Pakistani premier amid Israel tensions

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's trip to Pakistan gains significance against the backdrop of heightened tensions in the Middle East as Iran and...

22.04.2024 8

Deutsche Welle

S. Khan

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