Andreas Rettig: Sports and Politics Can't Be Separated
While not a fan of the bloated 48-team World Cup this summer, Andreas Rettig admits anticipation is high as Germany enter the decisive phase of their preparation.
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Pakistan under scrutiny as mediator in US–Iran conflict
Pakistan has taken on a leading role in the peace efforts between the US and Iran, hosting talks and serving as an intermediary for backchannel diplomacy between the warring parties. For Islamabad, the stakes are high. Officials view stability in the Gulf as closely tied to the country's own economic and security interests.
Starmer’s Premiership Under Threat as Farage Looms
Less than two years after winning a landslide election victory that ended 14 years of center-right Conservative party governments in the UK, Keir Starmer is hanging by a thread.
Beijing Summit Reveals Limits of Trump-Xi Iran and Taiwan Accord
The high-profile Beijing summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping ended with bombastic, positive statements — especially from the Trump White House, which called the US president "the dealmaker-in-chief" — but with little info known about concrete deals between the two rival superpowers.
Museveni’s New Term: Uganda at a Crossroads
As Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni was sworn in on Tuesday, observers and political leaders across East Africa reflected on the trajectory of a man who in 1986 emerged from military fatigues, and a country wracked by civil war, to then rule for 40 years.
Udo Lindenberg at 80: Germany’s enduring rock icon
Udo Lindenberg comes from Gronau, a small town near the Dutch border. His hometown is so proud of its most famous son that it dedicated both a public square and a larger-than-life statue to him. At its unveiling in 2015, Lindenberg himself described the monument as the "Statue of Liberty of Gronau."
Middle East: Nakba Commemorations and Rising Regional Tensions
Skip next section UAE to fast-track pipeline bypassing Hormuz May 15, 2026 UAE to fast-track pipeline bypassing Hormuz The United Arab Emirates has moved to speed up construction of an oil pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz.
Why Asteroid 2026 JH2 Isn’t a Threat to Earth
Picture the scene: An asteroid is hurtling towards Earth. It's the size of the Eiffel Tower, shaped like a peanut and potentially hazardous — sounds scary, right? Take asteroid 2026 JH2. It was first detected on May 10, 2026.