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Germany news: Opposition slams Gulf evacuation strategy

Published March 3, 2026 last updated March 3, 2026 The German government's plan to evacuate stranded travelers from the Gulf region has been found wanting, ciritics say. Meanwhile, police urge people to take care when rebooking flights as scammers strike. DW has more. https://p.dw.com/p/59haw The opposition says far more could have been done to help

US sanctions Rwanda military over east Congo fighting

The US on Monday announced sanctions on Rwanda's military and senior military officials for supporting the rebel March 23 Movement in eastern Democratic Republic ‌of Congo (DRC). The DRC government expressed its "deep appreciation" of the US, calling the sanctions "a clear signal of support" for the respect of its "sovereignty and territorial integrity." The

India news: Airlines restart limited Middle East operations

Published March 3, 2026 last updated March 3, 2026 A total of 80 international flights are cancelled at the Delhi airport on Tuesday so far. Some Middle East flight operations have begun. Follow DW for the latest. https://p.dw.com/p/59h3p Indian carriers have announced relief flights for passengers stranded in the Middle East [File photo: March 21

Bill Clinton denies any knowledge of Epstein’s sex crimes

Former US President Bill Clinton testified that he had no knowledge of the sex crimes of the late sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein, according to a video released by a US congressional committee on Monday. The recording of the depositions, made under oath, to the House of Representatives Oversight Committee spanned over two days last week. What

Iran war: Israel hits Beirut, Tehran with fresh strikes

Skip next section Nearly 800 people have been killed in US-Israeli strikes on Iran, Red Crescent Society says March 3, 2026 Nearly 800 people have been killed in US-Israeli strikes on Iran, Red Crescent Society says Death tolls from inside Iran range from nearly 800 to over 1,500Image: Atta Kenare/AFP/Getty Images At least 787 people

Pakistan imposes curfew after deadly Iran protests

Pakistan has deployed the military and imposed a three-day curfew in the northern cities of Gilgit and Skardu. The deployment comes after deadly protests against the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US-Israeli attack. At least 25 people have been killed and dozens injured across the country. Thousands of Shiite demonstrators

Europe split over US strikes: Will it backfire?

Europe's streets were full of jubilant Iranians from the diaspora this weekend after US-Israeli strikes killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah ​Ali ⁠Khamenei. "The dictator is dead. This is the best day of my life," one man told DW as he danced through cobbled streets in Brussels. Across town, EU officials are no less critical of the

Can China Benefit from the US-Israel War with Iran?

China has condemned the ongoing US-Israel war against Iran and the killing of  Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with Beijing calling it "a serious violation of Iran's sovereignty and security" which tramples "on the aims and principles of the UN Charter and the basic norms of international relations."    Naturally, Chinese concerns reach beyond the respect for

Africa urges restraint as US-Israel strikes escalate in Iran

Protests have erupted across Nigeria's Gombe, Niger, Kano, Bauchi, Yobe, and Sokoto states following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, by an Israeli airstrike on Saturday during a joint US-Israeli military operation.  Nigeria is home to Africa's largest Shiite community, many of whom regard Khamenei as their spiritual guide. Despite the unrest, the Nigerian

Macron says France to increase its nuclear arsenal

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said France would be increasing the number of nuclear warheads in its arsenal. The French leader was speaking from L'Ile Longue military base that houses the country's nuclear submarines. France is the only nuclear power within the EU. Macron has spoken before about France acting as a nuclear deterrent for the
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