Advertisement

Homepage

Skip next section Top Story

Top Story

Iran I Neujahrsvorbereitungen in Teheran

Iran: Hundreds of thousands of jobs lost due to war

A satellite image shows Bab al-Mandab Strait off the coast of Yemen, February 27, 2026. 2026

A satellite image shows Bab al-Mandab Strait off the coast of Yemen, February 27, 2026. 2026

Live

Iran war: Tehran threatens Red Sea, Gulf trade

Page 1 of 2

Advertisement

Skip next section News

News

April 15, 2026

Germany, UK warn the Iran war distracts from Ukraine

April 15, 2026

Germany: Sudan aid conference in Berlin raises €1.3B

April 15, 2026

South Africa names new US ambassador amid tense Trump ties

April 15, 2026

EU age verification app announced to protect children online

April 15, 2026

Turkey: School shooting leaves 9 dead

April 15, 2026

Hungary's Magyar hoping to form new government in early May

Show more

Skip next section Developing

Developing

Lufthansa planes viewed from inside a terminal at Munich on Apr 14, 2026

Lufthansa planes viewed from inside a terminal at Munich on Apr 14, 2026

Germany news: Lufthansa air crew strike after pilot walkout

Cabin crew from Lufthansa are staging another walkout, sandwiched between a separate pilots' strike. DW has the latest.

Skip next section A closer look

A closer look

Sudan

The northeast African nation has a population of more than 45 million people. Sudan's capital is Khartoum. The country borders Egypt, Libya, Chad, the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Ethiopia and Eritrea.

Women walk to their allotted bags of maize grain as field staff monitor and direct the distribution at a food distribution center

Women walk to their allotted bags of maize grain as field staff monitor and direct the distribution at a food distribution center

Berlin hosts Sudan Conference: a brutal, forgotten conflict

Berlin hosts Sudan Conference: a brutal, forgotten conflict

Participants at a conference of donors in Berlin hope to at least ease the suffering of the people of Sudan.

A large crowd of people standing behind a white line drawn in sand

A large crowd of people standing behind a white line drawn in sand

Nuba Mountains, a fragile refuge on Sudan's front line

Nuba Mountains, a fragile refuge on Sudan's front line

The conflict in the Nuba Mountains dates back to 2011, when it was left out of the deal for South Sudanese independence.

Tuk-tuk drivers wait at a fuel station in Omdurman, north of Sudan's capital Khartoum, April 6, 2026.

Tuk-tuk drivers wait at a fuel station in Omdurman, north of Sudan's capital Khartoum, April 6, 2026.

Sudan: Iran war prompts 'massive' food and fuel price hikes

Sudan: Iran war prompts 'massive' food and fuel price hikes

German charities warn of increases of 70-80% in prices for essentials in wartorn Sudan amid the war in and around Iran.

Skip next section Reports & Analysis

Reports & Analysis

Africa

A tower surrounded by endless mirrors, Ouarzazate, Morocco

A tower surrounded by endless mirrors, Ouarzazate, Morocco

Solar power in Morocco's desert: Bold vision, mixed results

How a mega solar project in the Moroccan desert is struggling to pave the way for a clean energy future.

More from Africa

Asia

Indian students reportedly returning from Iran amid disruptions in parts of the Middle East arrive at Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport, on March 15

Indian students reportedly returning from Iran amid disruptions in parts of the Middle East arrive at Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport, on March 15

India's aviation boom hits turbulence amid Iran war

From longer routes to higher fares, the Middle East conflict is exposing vulnerabilities in India's airline sector.

Germany

Could VW's Osnabrück car plant pivot to arms production?

It is rumored that Germany's automotive giant Volkswagen may move into defense manufacturing to save 2,500 local jobs.

More from Germany

Europe

A man (Peter Magyar) stands at a lectern in front of a row of Hungarian flags and a blue backdrop emblazoned with the symbol of his party, Tisza, Budapest, Hungary, April 13, 2026

A man (Peter Magyar) stands at a lectern in front of a row of Hungarian flags and a blue backdrop emblazoned with the symbol of his party, Tisza, Budapest, Hungary, April 13, 2026

Hungary: What's next for Peter Magyar after election win?

Peter Magyar has promised a "system change" in Hungary. DW explores what he is likely to do in some key areas.

More from Europe

Middle East

The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier crosses the Strait of Hormuz, into the Persian Gulf, on November, 26, 2023

The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier crosses the Strait of Hormuz, into the Persian Gulf, on November, 26, 2023

Trump's naval blockade raises economic pressure on Iran

Will President Trump's naval blockade force Tehran back to negotiations or widen the conflict?

More from Middle East

North America

A post on US President Donald Trump's Truth Social account depicts an AI-generated image of himself apparently as Jesus posted on April 12, 2026.

A post on US President Donald Trump's Truth Social account depicts an AI-generated image of himself apparently as Jesus posted on April 12, 2026.

Trump as Jesus: Joke or blasphemy?

Amid the US war with Iran and a clash with Pope Leo, is President Trump testing his relationship with Christian voters?

More from North America

Latin America

Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez smiles and speaks into a microphone

Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez smiles and speaks into a microphone

Venezuela: President Rodriguez's first 100 days in power

After the US ousted Venezuelan leader Maduro, all eyes are on acting President Rodriguez. Will she allow elections?

More from Latin America

Advertisement

Skip next section Latest show

Latest show

From Kenya to Rwanda, these creative minds are transforming the continent

Meet four African creatives, that are transforming the continent and our lives.

Skip next section Video news

Video news

Top stories in 90 seconds

DW brings you the top international news stories in brief.

Skip next section All Shows

All Shows

Get inspired!

Discover DW's outstanding documentaries, exciting talk shows, news and magazines.

Skip next section A closer look

A closer look

Iran

Iran is one of the largest and most influential countries in the Middle East. Until 1979, it was a monarchy. Since the revolution, it has been an "Islamic Republic."

A farmer in Haryana, India

A farmer in Haryana, India

Iran war triggers fertilizer crisis for India's farmers

Iran war triggers fertilizer crisis for India's farmers

What could delayed deliveries mean for farmers and their livelihoods?

People buy food items at a roadside stall in the Pakistan–Iran border town of Taftan, Balochistan province

People buy food items at a roadside stall in the Pakistan–Iran border town of Taftan, Balochistan province

How Iran's border closures are hitting traders in Pakistan

How Iran's border closures are hitting traders in Pakistan

Stranded by war, Iranian trader Yaseen Baloch is trapped in Pakistan, cut off from his home, money, and livelihood.

Oil tankers and cargo ships line up in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2026.

Oil tankers and cargo ships line up in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2026.

Iran war: US blockade of Hormuz tests China's restraint

Iran war: US blockade of Hormuz tests China's restraint

Beijing is the largest buyer of Iranian oil, but it has so far been reluctant to be drawn into the conflict.

Skip next section In the spotlight

In the spotlight

The accused in the courtroom at the start of his trial in February 2026, hiding his face behind paper

The accused in the courtroom at the start of his trial in February 2026, hiding his face behind paper

Germany: Man found guilty in Pelicot-style rape case

The perpetrator was a member of a Telegram chat group where men organized rapes and shared images of their crimes.

A Nigerian woman who was kidnapped by Boko Haram and later released speaks with DW

A Nigerian woman who was kidnapped by Boko Haram and later released speaks with DW

Where are Nigeria's missing Chibok girls 12 years later?

Twelve years ago, the jihadi militant group Boko Haram kidnapped 276 schoolgirls from the Nigerian town of Chibok.

A man (Viktor Orban) looks serious as he holds up both hands. To his right is a lectern with the name of his party, Fidesz. Behind him are several people, who are clapping. Budapest, Hungary, April 12, 2026

A man (Viktor Orban) looks serious as he holds up both hands. To his right is a lectern with the name of his party, Fidesz. Behind him are several people, who are clapping. Budapest, Hungary, April 12, 2026

Hungary: How Orban's election loss impacts Central Europe

Viktor Orban's crushing electoral defeat will have far-reaching consequences for neighboring Czechia and Slovakia.

A police officer rides on a bus of the Santa Catalina transport company, standing next to passengers

A police officer rides on a bus of the Santa Catalina transport company, standing next to passengers

Peru's buses targeted by rising gang violence

Organized crime is on the rise in Peru, and bus companies have become frequent targets for extortionists.

A man rides his motorbike past a billboard installed alongside a road as Pakistan prepares to host the US and Iran for peace talks, in Islamabad, Pakistan, on April 10, 2026

A man rides his motorbike past a billboard installed alongside a road as Pakistan prepares to host the US and Iran for peace talks, in Islamabad, Pakistan, on April 10, 2026

Iran war: What's next after Islamabad talks fail?

The United States and Iran did not reach a deal in Islamabad, but the talks were never likely to be a success.

Merck's Keytruda: A lifesaving drug, a global divide

Merck's breakthrough cancer drug is at the center of global access debates due to its pricing and patent policies.

Skip next section Most viewed

Most viewed

Lufthansa pilots to strike again for 2 more days
BusinessApril 14, 2026
Iran war: Tehran threatens Red Sea, Gulf trade
ConflictsApril 15, 2026
The world ditched wasteful toilets, the US stayed behind
Nature and EnvironmentApril 14, 2026
Hungary: How Orban's election loss impacts Central Europe
PoliticsApril 14, 2026
New whale sighting on German-Danish border
Nature and EnvironmentApril 14, 2026

Show more

Skip next section Specials & Events

Specials & Events

DW Podcast | Science Unscripted

DW Podcast | Science Unscripted

Science Unscripted

The science stories that will actually change your day — and maybe make you laugh.

Skip next section Living

Living

A living room with colorful furniture, a blue sofa with cushions, a table with books and a chess game. Country: South Africa

A living room with colorful furniture, a blue sofa with cushions, a table with books and a chess game. Country: South Africa

Classic Cape Town manor house meets modern design

Interior designer Lisa-Marie Theophilus completely reworks an old Cape Town home with color and confidence.

A white Beluga whale pops its head out of the water to take a fish out of a sailor's hand

A white Beluga whale pops its head out of the water to take a fish out of a sailor's hand

New whale sighting on German-Danish border

A Beluga whale has made its way from the coast of Denmark towards the border with Germany, according to local media.

Fatou, the oldest gorilla, eats vegetables to celebrate her 69th birthday

Fatou, the oldest gorilla, eats vegetables to celebrate her 69th birthday

World's oldest gorilla celebrates birthday at Berlin Zoo

Lady Fatou was certified last year by Guinness as the oldest living gorilla in the world.

Teenagers with smartphones

Teenagers with smartphones

Social media age limits: Well intentioned but ineffective?

Several countries want age restrictions to keep minors off platforms like Instagram. But do they keep kids safe online?

Drone footage shows fields of blooming, colorful flower bulbs

Drone footage shows fields of blooming, colorful flower bulbs

Netherlands in the grip of tulip fever

Every year, millions of visitors flock to the Keukenhof to admire the most quintessentially Dutch of all flowers.

A scoop of musli falls into a bag at HeyHo in Germany.

A scoop of musli falls into a bag at HeyHo in Germany.

Granola for good: German social entrepreneurship in action

Social enterprise Heyho hires people with difficult histories, like former convicts or drug addicts, to make its muesli.

Advertisement