For decades, China had a minimal nuclear force. Now it is rapidly transforming into a nuclear superpower. Under Xi Jinping, Beijing is driving a surge in warhead numbers and building one of the world’s most advanced...
Russia-Ukraine peace talks a ‘sham’ – Ukraine’s ex-Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk | DW News
Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk calls US‑moderated peace talks a “sham”, accusing the Kremlin of playing for time. Speaking to DW at the Kyiv Security Forum, Yatsenyuk says Russia’s ultimate goal is to...
UN peacekeeper dies of wounds in Lebanon • FRANCE 24 English
The UN mission in Lebanon said Friday that an Indonesian peacekeeper has died from wounds sustained in a March 29 attack on his base. Arriving at an EU summit in Cyprus, French President Emmanuel Macron urged the...
Leading Economist: Germany cannot muddle through any longer | DW News
Economist Marcel Fratzscher says it is high time for the German government to be more honest about the necessary reforms and cuts. Projections for German growth are down to 0.5 % this year. The recent energy price...
Pope Leo says he carries photo of Muslim boy killed by Israel who welcomed him to Lebanon
“I can’t be in favour of war” Pope Leo XIV revealed that he carries a photo of a Lebanese Muslim boy who enthusiastically welcomed him to Lebanon, but was later killed by Israeli attacks. Speaking on his return flight...
Could the jet fuel crisis impair holiday travel?
Most of the world’s largest airlines are set to reduce capacity in the coming months, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium. One of these is Lufthansa, and it’s canceled 20,000 short-haul flights scheduled until...
UN peacekeeper dies of wounds suffered in Lebanon • FRANCE 24 English
The UN mission in Lebanon said Friday that an Indonesian peacekeeper has died from wounds sustained in a March 29 attack on his base. Arriving at an EU summit in Cyprus, French President Emmanuel Macron urged the...