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A Basiji man wearing a face-mask carries a mockup of a missile during a parade of Iranian forces in downtown Tehran on January 10, 2025

As Iran war rages, Gulf neighbors worry about security

PoliticsMarch 13, 2026
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Smoke rises in from a Tehran neighborhood on Friday
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Iran war: US 'ramping up' strikes in coming days

Meanwhile, the US said six service members died in an aircraft crash as the war enters its second week. Follow DW.
ConflictsMarch 14, 2026
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A closer look

US-Israel war with Iran

Fighting has erupted in Iran and the Middle East after Israel and the US attacked the country, following a US military build-up in the region.

Dressed in camouflage jacket, German Chancellor Merz holds an outdoor press conference after a NATO military exercise in Norway

Germany's Merz criticizes US oil sanctions move

Germany's Merz criticizes US oil sanctions move

In an attempt to halt the rise in global energy prices, the US has eased sanctions on some Russian oil exports.
PoliticsMarch 14, 202602:01 min
Smoke is rising from a freighter at sea in the Strait of Hormuz

Merchant sailors in Gulf caught in war's crossfire

Merchant sailors in Gulf caught in war's crossfire

Hostilities between the US, Israel and Iran leave tanker crew members and their families fearing for their safety.
ConflictsMarch 13, 202603:38 min
Satellite image of the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman

Iran war: If Hormuz stays closed, the world pays the price

Iran war: If Hormuz stays closed, the world pays the price

The Iran war has blocked the Strait of Hormuz. Maritime security expert Noam Raydan tells DW about the global effects.
ConflictsMarch 13, 202611:06 min
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March 14, 2026

US: Judge quashes subpoenas in DoJ's Federal Reserve case

March 13, 2026

Cuban president confirms talks with US

March 13, 2026

Zelenskyy meets Macron as Iran war overshadows Ukraine

March 13, 2026

Taiwan parliament approves major arms deal with US

March 13, 2026

Dutch police investigate Rotterdam synagogue fire

March 13, 2026

Nepal: Gen Z buoys ex‑rapper's party to landslide victory

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Reports & Analysis

Africa

Denis Sassou Nguesso is pictured sitting in a chair during a summit held in Nigeria in 2024

Republic of the Congo elections: A foregone conclusion?

Many political analysts predict victory for the longtime President Denis Sassou Nguesso.
PoliticsMarch 13, 2026
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Asia

wearing a black jacket and sunglasses, Balendra Shah, a rapper-turned-politician and the prime ministerial candidate for Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), greets his supporters from atop a white car, in Damak, Jhapa district, Nepal, March 7, 202

Balen: From rebel outsider to Nepal's next prime minister

"Balen" Shah's historic leap from Kathmandu's streets to national power marks a dramatic shift in Nepali politics.
PoliticsMarch 13, 2026
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Germany

Chancellor Friedrich Merz

Germany's Merz says easing of Russia sanctions is 'wrong'

The German chancellor has said a US decision to temporarily allow the sale of Russian oil is flawed.
PoliticsMarch 13, 2026
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Europe

Serbian flags hang from streetlights on a street in Mitrovica, Kosovo, December 29, 2022

Ethnic Serbs fear impact of Kosovo's Law on Foreigners

Kosovo Serbs fear they will be treated as foreign nationals when authorities enforce Kosovo's Law on Foreigners.
PoliticsMarch 13, 2026
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Middle East

Kibbutz Sasa residents Angelica Calo Livne (C) and Yehuda Calo Livne (R, seated) speak to DW's reporter (not pictured) in the kitchen of their home

Kibbutz residents on edge amid fighting near Lebanon

DW traveled to Israel's northern border to find out how people there are feeling amid Hezbollah–Israel tensions.
ConflictsMarch 13, 202608:45 min
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North America

A view of flames and smoke rising from Tehran’s Shahran oil depot

UN: Iran war raises 'serious environmental concerns'

Strikes on oil sites raise fears of a regional environmental crisis, with the UN warning of threats to water, air, food.
ConflictsMarch 12, 202602:06 min
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Latin America

Pope Leo XIV meets Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez

Cuba to release 51 prisoners after talks with Vatican

Rights groups say more than 1,200 political detainees remain in Cuban jails even as Havana claims it freed thousands.
Law and JusticeMarch 13, 2026
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March 13, 202601:26 min
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Why Dutch kids are the happiest in the world

Dutch parenting, ice bathing in Latvia, and a low budget trip to Vienna.
March 13, 202626:04 min
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Iran Teheran 2026 | Trümmer im Golestan-Palast nach US-israelischem Angriff

US-Israeli strikes damage Iran's cultural heritage sites

UNESCO World Heritage Sites are at risk, with several Iranian monuments already damaged by US and Israeli strikes.
CultureMarch 13, 2026
A National Guard soldier operates a ground-based robotic system Reading signs via remote control

Russia and Ukraine wage high-tech war in the 'death zone'

High-tech systems play a key role in Ukraine’s defense. In the Kharkiv region, DW witnessed how they operate firsthand.
PoliticsMarch 13, 2026
Prime Minister designate Balendra Shah commonly known as Balen waves national flag and dance after winning the Jhapa-5 constituency defeating former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on March 7, 2026

Nepal: Rapper-turned-politician set to become next PM

Balendra Shah, a rapper-turned-politician, is all set to take over the reins of Nepal after the youth-led revolt 2025.
PoliticsMarch 13, 202601:20 min
US Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies as Jeffrey Epstein survivors stand in the background during a hearing at the US Department of Justice on February 11, 2026.

After Epstein: How to hold powerful abusers accountable

The ultra‑wealthy do have an "Achilles heel." Now survivors are pushing for justice, accountability and lasting change.
Law and JusticeMarch 13, 202609:56 min
Israeli soldier looks on during a military operation in Nablus, West Bank

With focus on Iran, Israeli settlers wage West Bank violence

As Iran dominates the regional news, at least five Palestinians have been killed in a series of attacks by settlers.
ConflictsMarch 12, 2026
Black smoke rises in Tehran after fires broke out following US-Israel attacks targeting some oil storage facilities

Iran war risks long-term toxic legacy for people and nature

The fallout from fighting in the Middle East threatens lasting repercussions for the region's people and ecosystems.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 12, 2026
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Two elderly men sitting at a table in Athens, Greece

Dealing with annoying people might make you age faster

The effect is particularly visible with stressful colleagues, roommates and family members — with one exception.
ScienceMarch 13, 2026
Smiljan Radic Clarke in front of architectural model.

Chile's Smiljan Radic Clarke wins Pritzker Prize 2026

Dubbed the "Nobel Prize of architecture," the Pritzker Prize recognizes the work of exceptional architects.
CultureMarch 12, 202615 images
The image shows a vast, flat expanse of frozen landscape, likely a large body of water covered in thick ice. A single vehicle is driving along clearly visible tire tracks that stretch across the ice toward the distant shoreline. The sky is overcast, creating a muted, cold atmosphere. Small figures or objects appear scattered far in the background, indicating activity on the ice. The scene reflects a remote, wintry environment with long, open routes across the frozen surface.

Estonia: Driving across the frozen Baltic Sea

In Estonia, drivers cross the frozen Baltic Sea when winter ice forms a rare road.
Cars and TransportationMarch 12, 202603:16 min
Elon Musk close-up and a Tesla logo.

Elon Musk's Tesla experiment: Unchecked ambition costs lives

A documentary explores how Tesla drivers serve as unpaid beta testers of the company's self-driving cars.
FilmMarch 12, 2026
A hand picks up an opened oyster from a plate.

A visit to Europe's oyster capital

In Brittany, northern France, we find out how these coveted shellfish are grown — and how you can tell if they're fresh.
LifestyleMarch 11, 202604:34 min
A middle-aged woman with dark hair, dressed in traditional clothing, sits outdoors for an interview

Tradition, change shape daily life in Romania's Danube Delta

In Jurilovca, three people show us how tradition and uncertainty are shaping daily life on the Danube riverbanks.
SocietyMarch 11, 202602:16 min