French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday hosted a video conference with their European allies to discuss the possible deployment of a multinational force to the Strait of Hormuz...
US-brokered Israel-Lebanon ceasefire raises key questions
Analysts say the US-brokered Israel-Lebanon ceasefire is a temporary pause, not a lasting peace deal, as key questions remain over enforcement, Hezbollah’s disarmament, and Israel’s illegal invasion in the south...
Badenoch says Starmer should resign over Mandelson as he is ‘either lying or incompetent’
Kemi Badenoch has called for Sir Keir Starmer to resign over the latest revelations about Lord Mandelson’s appointment as the UK’s ambassador to the US. The Tory leader said: "Either the prime minister...
Are Pakistan’s ports benefiting from the war in Iran? | DW News
Pakistan is hosting key ceasefire talks between the US and Iran, and it may also be an unlikely winner of the war. Disruptions to shipping routes in the Gulf are forcing cargo ships to reroute to Pakistani ports. Can...
Ukraine support: how and why is Germany different? | Berlin Briefing Podcast
Ukraine and Germany try to shift from crisis mode to strategic partnership ‘We need to get away from our mindset that we are living in peace’ former NATO Deputy Director for Defense and Security co...
Iran’s foreign minister declares Strait of Hormuz ‘open’ | Michael Clarke & Tara Kangarlou analysis
Iran’s foreign minister appears to have declared the Strait of Hormuz "completely open" for the "remaining period of ceasefire". Seyed Abbas Aragchi said the move would include the passage of...
Runaway wolf recaptured in South Korea | DW News
After nine days of freedom, a runaway Wolf has been recaptured in South Korea. Animal rights activists questioned whether the wolf could survive outside the zoo and called for better animal protection. A puma that had...