Adrift Russia tanker risks Mediterranean ecological disaster

Until the evening of March 2, the exact position of the Russian gas tanker Arctic Metagaz was known — it was located east of the European island state of Malta. But a few hours later, the ship's tracking system stopped working. According to the Russian Transport Ministry, the tanker was attacked by Ukrainian drones launched

Germany launches WE‑Fair skilled‑worker recruitment alliance

Guido Seifen is the managing director of the medium‑sized German company, Omexom Hochspannung , which employs around 500 people and builds major power lines. He said it has become increasingly difficult to find skilled workers in Germany for the widely dispersed construction sites. After all, the job often means giving up family life and a

Slovenia votes: Liberals face right-wing populist challenge

Slovenians began casting their ballots in parliamentary elections this Sunday in a race that will determine whether the small EU nation of 2 million people maintains its liberal course or whether illiberal right-wing populists like Hungary's Viktor Orban and Slovakia's Robert Fico will get added support within the bloc.  Who is in contention Sunday's vote

At 97, Japan’s art icon Yayoi Kusama is Instagram-ready

Yayoi Kusama is one of Japan's foremost contemporary artists. She's known for her Instagramable "Infinity Rooms" — immersive installations that use mirrors, lights and reflective surfaces to create the illusion of endless space — as well as her large-scale polka dot sculptures. While her works often appear playful, behind them lies the story of a woman

Germany: Rhineland-Palatinate Elections and Key National News

Skip next section IN PICTURES: Rhineland-Palatinate elections March 22, 2026 IN PICTURES: Rhineland-Palatinate elections The western state of Rhineland-Palatinate is currently governed by a coalition of center-left Social Democrats (SPD) with the neoliberal Free Democrats (FDP) and the environmentalist Greens. But the Christian Democrats (CDU) with their candidate Gordon Schnieder have put up a strong campaign.

Air India tightens fitness standards for cabin crew

Skip next section Death of cow vigilante sparks violent protests in Uttar Pradesh March 22, 2026 Death of cow vigilante sparks violent protests in Uttar Pradesh Protesters on Saturday blocked the Delhi-Agra Highway in western Uttar Pradesh's Mathura district following the death of a cow vigilante.  According to Indian media reports, Chandrashekhar —  a self-styled

Iran war: Tehran vows response to Trump’s Hormuz threats

Skip next section IN PICTURES: Iran war turns Dubai into a ghost city March 22, 2026 IN PICTURES: Iran war turns Dubai into a ghost city https://p.dw.com/p/5AsI2 Skip next section Six people confirmed dead in Qatari helicopter crash March 22, 2026 Six people confirmed dead in Qatari helicopter crash Qatarsaid on Sunday that six people

Sudan: Over 60 killed in strike on hospital, WHO says

At least 64 people were killed in a strike on a hospital in East Darfur, Sudan, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has said. The dead from Friday's attack include 13 children, medical staff and multiple patients, WHO director-general Tedros ​Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Saturday night. WHO chief pleas for end of Sudan war

Cuba hit by second island-wide blackout in a week

Millions of Cubans were plunged into darkness once again on Saturday as the island's national electric grid collapsed for a second time in less than a week and for a third time this month. The nationwide power outage hit Cuba's communist government struggles with a run-down infrastructure and a US-imposed oil blockade. "At 18:32 (2232 UTC)

Ukraine, Russia trade strikes as US-backed talks resume

Several people were killed in both Russia and Ukraine on Saturday. The strikes come with US and Ukrainian negotiators meeting in Miami as they look to resume negotiations to end Russia's war in Ukraine. The talks, which began Saturday and are set to continue on Sunday, hope to bring attention back to ending the war in Ukraine, after
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