Hundreds of Thousands Lose Jobs as Iran War Intensifies
More than 93 million people in Iran are living in the shadow of a war that could flare up again at any moment. Many Iranians are now fearing the difficult days that lie ahead.
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What Hungary’s Election Means for Central Europe
At the heart of Peter Magyar's victory in the Hungarian parliamentary election on April 12 was more than just anger at high-level corruption and economic hardship. His win was also a repudiation of Viktor Orban's "illiberal democracy," a rejection of his drift away from the European mainstream and a warning not to stray too close to Moscow's orbit.
Nusantara: Indonesia’s Planned Capital Faces Modern Doubts
People walk around Nusantara, where Indonesia aims to move its capital. Jakarta, the current capital and the world's largest city, is sinking.
Three realities of naval blockades in the Hormuz patrols
The U.S. Navy's aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln sails alongside guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. and dry cargo ship USNS Carl Brashear in the Arabian Sea on Feb. 6. Handout/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Handout/Getty Images Days after the U.S.
Morning Brief: Iran Timeline, Hormuz Disruptions, Pope Leo Defense
President Trump's timeline for an end to the Iran war continues to shift, U.S. and Iran block the Strait of Hormuz, trapping the Gulf's oil and gas, Trump's allies defend his remarks about Pope Leo.
School shooting in Turkey kills four
April 15, 2026 The deadly shooting comes a day after a similar incident in Turkey. https://p.dw.com/p/5CCz3 Four people have been killed after a student opened fire at a school in Turkey's southern Kahramanmaras region, local governor Mukerrem Unluer said. Witnesses said there had been intense shooting sounds during the incident. This is a developing story.
Berlin conference aims to raise $1B for Sudan
Germany is hosting an international conference on Wednesday to raise funds to help those affected by the war in Sudan. Wednesday also marks the third anniversary of the war between the Sudanese military under Abdel-Fattah Burhan and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.
Xi lauds China-Russia ties, signals broader Iran engagement
Chinese President Xi Jinping brought up the significance of the friendship treaty between Beijing and Moscow on Wednesday in a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Xi described relations with Russia as particularly "precious," calling for deeper cooperation and mutual support.
Lufthansa faces cabin crew strike after pilot walkouts
Skip next section German study warns against sales tax hike amid price pressures April 15, 2026 German study warns against sales tax hike amid price pressures A leading trade union-linked foundation has warned Germany's government against raising sales taxes as households face rising costs.
Saudi Arabia Provides $3 Billion to Stabilize Pakistan Reserves
Pakistan has secured $3 billion (€2.54 billion) funding from Saudi Arabia to help shore up its foreign exchange reserves ahead of a major debt repayment to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), officials said.
Nuba Mountains: A Fragile Shelter on Sudan's Frontline
Hassan Koko sits on top of a homemade wooden bed, overlooking the majestic hills of the Nuba Mountains in South Kordofan, Sudan. Despite the spectacular view and a comforting late afternoon breeze, he looks uneasy.
Teen gunman kills himself after Turkey school shooting; 16 injured
A teenage attacker opened fire inside a vocational high school in Siverek, in Turkey’s Sanliurfa province, before taking his own life with the same shotgun, local authorities said. The attacker was identified as a former student at the school, born in 2007. What do we know about the attack?