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The Freedom Tower in Tehran shrouded in smoke clouds following air strikes

Possible scenarios for Iran once war with US, Israel ends

ConflictsMarch 5, 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.

Members of the Houthi group demonstrating in Sanaa in late 2025 .

Iran war: What role will Yemen's Houthi group play?

Iran war: What role will Yemen's Houthi group play?

Following attacks on Iran by the US and Israel, the Houthis in Yemen are making threats but have yet to take action.
ConflictsMarch 5, 2026
Cpl. Edward Chin of the 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines Regiment, covers the face of a statue of Saddam Hussein with an American flag before toppling the statue in downtown in Baghdad, Iraq (April 9, 2003)

How the Iran war compares to the US's 2003 invasion of Iraq

How the Iran war compares to the US's 2003 invasion of Iraq

Are joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran repeating mistakes the US made in Iraq in 2003? DW spoke with Dr. Roham Alvandi.
ConflictsMarch 5, 202609:39 min
Iranian and Russian flags during talks between Russia's Putin and Iran's Raisi in 2022

Iran war: Why is Russia not coming to Tehran's aid?

Iran war: Why is Russia not coming to Tehran's aid?

Tehran, with very few international allies, has been counting on Moscow's support amid the ongoing US-Israeli strikes.
ConflictsMarch 4, 2026
A patient sits on his bed in an underground ward that has been prepared in an underground parking space

Inside Jerusalem's underground hospital wards

Inside Jerusalem's underground hospital wards

As incoming Iranian missiles are disrupting daily life in Israel, entire hospital wards have been moved underground.
ConflictsMarch 4, 202602:32 min
People look on as smoke rises following an explosion, after Israel and the US launched strikes on Iran (Tehran, Iran, March 2, 2026)

Kenya braces as Middle East conflict escalates

Kenya braces as Middle East conflict escalates

As tensions rise across the Middle East, Kenyans fear economic shocks, costlier fuel and disrupted exports.
ConflictsMarch 4, 2026
Iranian warship IRIS Dena seen in the Bay of Bengal in February 2026

US submarine torpedoes Iranian warship in Indian Ocean

US submarine torpedoes Iranian warship in Indian Ocean

The Pentagon said the US Navy sunk an enemy warship by torpedo for the first time since World War II.
ConflictsMarch 4, 2026
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Developing

A Lufthansa Airbus A340-300 lands at Frankfurt International Airport

Germany news: First evacuees arrive from Middle East

Stranded Germans return home and a Syrian refugee is jailed over a knife attack at Berlin's Holocaust Memorial.
PoliticsMarch 5, 2026
Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and President of Finland Alexander Stubb during a press conference in New Delhi, India

India news: Modi pitches for peace, diplomacy amid Iran war

Officials and experts are gathering in Delhi for a strategic dialogue as war in the Middle East rages. Follow DW.
PoliticsMarch 5, 2026
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March 5, 2026

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UK lawmaker's partner arrested over China spying allegations

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Greek court upholds convictions of leaders of neo-Nazi party

March 4, 2026

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Africa

Nogaye Sene films herself among the crops on her farm in Joal Fadiout, Senegal

West African farmers conquer social media

Some farmers in West Africa use TikTok to tap into new markets and boost the image of their profession.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 4, 20267 images
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Asia

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India woos global tech, bets big on AI data centers

The country is aiming to become a global hub for artificial intelligence and cloud computing infrastructure.
BusinessMarch 4, 2026
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Germany

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Berlin factory at center of German militarization debate

There have been demos outside a Berlin factory as it switches from auto parts to munitions. The trade union is torn.
ConflictsMarch 5, 2026
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Europe

Pedro Sanchez at a lectern with the Spanish and EU flags in the background

Spain's Prime Minister reaffirms 'no to war' against Iran

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has doubled down on his opposition to the US-Israeli war against Iran.
ConflictsMarch 4, 202601:21 min
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Middle East

View on the luxury Burj al Arab Hotel in 2024.

Iran strikes highlight Dubai influencers' free speech limits

Dubai influencers are accused of being tone-deaf as they react to Iranian missile attacks on the United Arab Emirates.
LifestyleMarch 4, 2026
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North America

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The checkered history of US regime change operations

Various US presidents have sent military forces to remove unpopular rulers abroad. Their track record is mixed.
ConflictsMarch 3, 2026
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Latin America

A group of young miners are sitting in a tunnel; one of them is handing out leaves from a small green plastic bag to the others.

Bolivia's new silver rush, a dangerous mining boom

Around 500 years ago, Bolivia's mines made the Spanish Empire rich. Today, a new silver rush has tragic consequences.
TradeMarch 4, 20269 images
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March 5, 202601:29 min
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Iran war: Trump’s unpredictable gamble?

How will the Iran war reshape the Middle East? And is regime change a realistic prospect?
March 5, 202626:04 min
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Nepal

Nepal is holding the first elections since Gen Z protests ousted the nation's prime minister. The election is being closely monitored by neighbors India and China.

Kamal Subedi, candidate of the Janadesh Party Nepal and Gen Z leader on the campaign trail in Kathmandu

Nepal's Gen Z look to reshape their nation's future

Nepal's Gen Z look to reshape their nation's future

After deadly anti-corruption demonstrations in Nepal last September, Gen Z activists are now contesting elections.
PoliticsMarch 4, 202603:55 min
Nepal marked on a map, with statues of an elephant and a dragon visible on either side

Why Nepal's elections matter to India and China 

Why Nepal's elections matter to India and China 

After youth protests toppled Nepal's last government, the country is heading to the polls on March 5.
PoliticsMarch 4, 202611:55 min
Demonstrators in Kathmandu holding placards during a protest against social media bans and corruption on September 8, 2025

Nepal elections: Gen Z hopes for genuine political reforms

Nepal elections: Gen Z hopes for genuine political reforms

Nepal is gearing up for parliamentary elections, months after a youth-led uprising forced out the previous government.
PoliticsMarch 3, 2026
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In the spotlight

Iraqi Shiites shout slogans as they carry a portrait of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Iraq, caught in the middle, braces for Iran war impact

Iraq is the only country in the Middle East to be targeted by both sides in the current conflict.
ConflictsMarch 4, 2026
Back view of a woman holding a water hose, watering a field in Ghana.

Solar-powered irrigation transforming life in northern Ghana

Solar power is boosting dry‑season harvests, reducing migration while strengthening local livelihoods and food security.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 3, 202605:51 min
The hands of Lenah Kanywa holding photographs of her daughter Mary Wambui who was murdered.

Raising awareness about femicide in Kenya

In Kenya, the number of women killed each year has been rising, but femicide is not even a legal term.
SocietyMarch 3, 202603:46 min
An image supplied by Ukrainian armed forces shows the wreckage of a downed Geran-5 drone in the snow

Ukraine war: German parts make their way into Russian drones

Hundreds of thousands of German parts have been found in drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine, despite sanctions.
BusinessMarch 2, 2026
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Wetlands are not wastelands: Kashmir's silent crisis

Pollution and encroachment in Kashmir are impacting wetlands that are vital for migratory birds. But change is underway.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 2, 202605:59 min
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Zimbabwe takes a big shot toward an HIV-free future

Zimbabwe, one of Southern Africa’s hardest‑hit countries, is taking a bold step in HIV prevention.
HealthMarch 1, 202602:41 min
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Close-up of a person’s hands tightening a large, patterned fabric bundle - a so called cooking bag - with a drawstring. The colorful cloth features green, brown, and white geometric designs and is placed on a work surface in Cameroon.

Cutting smoke not wood: Thermal cooking bags help women in Cameroon

Eco cooking bags radically cut firewood use, easing women’s workload and making daily cooking safer, cheaper and greener
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 4, 202602:22 min
DW | Eco India | Divya Jakhar verwandelt Landschaften mithilfe ökologischer Gestaltung

From fashion runways to rewilding: Designing with nature

Once a fashion insider, Divya Jakhar now blends permaculture and ecology to revive soils and restore biodiversity.
DesignMarch 4, 202609:12 min
A man dressed in modern clothes sits on a lively court in Gothenburg, Sweden.

An American finding freedom in Sweden

Why dancer Zach Enquist left the US for a new life in Sweden.
SocietyMarch 3, 202604:34 min
Close-up shot of grilled octopus tentacles on a wooden cutting board, being served from a gourmet kitchen in Galicia, Spain.

Can we enjoy octopus guilt free?

It’s a favorite in Spain — but should we be eating octopus?
LifestyleMarch 2, 202605:12 min
A modern African art installation with hanging, translucent lamps and large, vibrant paintings.

Africa in her heart: Designer Tola Ojuolape

Tola Ojuolape blends bold African heritage with modern design.
LifestyleMarch 1, 202605:13 min
A fresh sea food platter with crabs and oysters with lemon slices on crushed ice are presented in a busy Parisian brasserie.

The heart of French flavor: Parisian brasseries

Brasseries bring iconic French dishes like beef tartare and coq au vin to life.
LifestyleFebruary 28, 202605:02 min