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A member of The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) monitors the area as an Iranian speedboat of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is sailing along the Persian Gulf during the IRGC marine parade to commemorate Persian Gulf National Day near the Bushehr nuclear power plant in the seaport city of Bushehr, Persian Gulf, Iran, on April 29, 2024

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Iran war: Revolutionary Guard says seizes ships in Hormuz

US President Donald Trump speaks in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

US President Donald Trump speaks in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

Trump extends US-Iran ceasefire as talks remain on hold

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April 23, 2026

Merz: Climate protection must not hold economy back

April 22, 2026

EU proposes steps to deal with energy crisis amid Iran war

April 22, 2026

Japan: South Korean arrested at ceremony for war dead

April 22, 2026

Pope Leo decries inequality in corrupt Equatorial Guinea

April 22, 2026

Nepali minister steps down to allow financial investigation

April 22, 2026

ICC rejects appeal to drop case against Philippines' Duterte

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Iran war's economic impact

The Iran war and the disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is making everything from energy and transport to fertilizer and food more expensive.

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An Ethiopian Airlines aircraft at the reception for the delivery of a new Airbus A350-1000 in Addis Ababa [FILE: 2024]

Iran war fuels crisis for Africa's aviation sector

Iran war fuels crisis for Africa's aviation sector

Rising fuel costs tied to the Iran war are driving up airfares and threatening already fragile balance sheets.

Workers handle cargo at Qingdao Qianwan Port in east China's Shandong Province, April 21, 2026

Workers handle cargo at Qingdao Qianwan Port in east China's Shandong Province, April 21, 2026

Will Iran war reshape global trade more than COVID?

Will Iran war reshape global trade more than COVID?

As the Iran war simmers, firms are rethinking strategies to future-proof revenues from other geopolitical risks.

A Lufthansa aircraft parked at the Frankfurt Airport

A Lufthansa aircraft parked at the Frankfurt Airport

Iran war: Jet fuel crisis deepens as Lufthansa cuts flights

Iran war: Jet fuel crisis deepens as Lufthansa cuts flights

The impact of jet fuel shortages because of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is starting to burn.

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The tails of three Lufthansa planes seen on the tarmac at Frankfurt International Airport under a slightly red morning sky

The tails of three Lufthansa planes seen on the tarmac at Frankfurt International Airport under a slightly red morning sky

Germany news: Lufthansa scraps 20,000 flights

Meanwhile, Defense Minister Pistorius has unveiled his future strategy for Germany's armed forces. DW has more.

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Africa

Displaced women and children in the Darfur region of Sudan in November 2025

Displaced women and children in the Darfur region of Sudan in November 2025

Why some wars are ignored

A look at why some wars stay out of the headlines — and how global coverage could improve.

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Asia

A "Type-88" missile test-launches on northern island of Hokkaido, Japan

A "Type-88" missile test-launches on northern island of Hokkaido, Japan

Japan rethinks security policy in face of expansionist China

Japan scraps arms export curbs to boost security ties with allies as China's military activity in Asia Pacific grows.

Germany

The Palace of the Republic's facade gleams in the evening sunlight as the top of the TV tour is visible behind it in Berlin

The Palace of the Republic's facade gleams in the evening sunlight as the top of the TV tour is visible behind it in Berlin

The rise and fall of East Germany's Palace of the Republic

It was a symbol of communist East Germany's power that was controversially destroyed — and yet remains present.

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Kaja Kallas,Tarja Fajon,Xavier Bettel,Constantinos Kombos

EU expected to give final approval for loan to Ukraine

A multi-billion loan to Ukraine received preliminary approval from the 27 EU countries after Hungary lifted its veto.

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Middle East

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu places a wreath during a ceremony commemorating Israel's Remembrance Day for fallen soldiers in Jerusalem on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu places a wreath during a ceremony commemorating Israel's Remembrance Day for fallen soldiers in Jerusalem on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

Israel marks 78 years of independence amid ongoing war

Official celebrations in Jerusalem were met with alternative events reflecting differing views on the country's future.

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A person is holding a cellphone displaying the webpage of Internet Archive

Digital memory at stake: News outlets block Wayback Machine

The internet archive is fighting for survival as more media outlets won't allow it to archive their content.

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Latin America

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A tanker truck belonging to Venezuela's state energy company PDVSA

Will Venezuela's oil sector reform attract investors?

Venezuela's leaders are opening the country's oil industry up for private capital, but they lack democratic support.

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Resources under pressure

Using technology can help cut costs but faces ecological limits.

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Lebanon

Lebanon, Israel's northern neighbor, was drawn into the wider Middle East conflict after Lebanese organization Hezbollah and Israel began to exchange fire. In mid-April a 10-day ceasefire was agreed upon.

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Israel’s ambassador to Germany, Ron Prosor, gestures as he speaks to DW's correspondent (not pictured). A pair of German and Israeli flags is seen behind him

Israeli ambassador: 'Only a strong Israel can achieve peace'

Israeli ambassador: 'Only a strong Israel can achieve peace'

In an interview with DW, Israel’s ambassador to Germany defends the military strikes against Iran and Lebanon.

A displaced girl feeds a baby in a refugee camp

A displaced girl feeds a baby in a refugee camp

Lebanon war puts pregnant women at risk

Lebanon war puts pregnant women at risk

Thousands of pregnant women are displaced in Lebanon, facing danger and uncertainty without access to medical care.

Members of a displaced family clamber over a section of a damaged bridge hit by an Israeli strike in the southern Lebanese village of Tayr Felsay.

Members of a displaced family clamber over a section of a damaged bridge hit by an Israeli strike in the southern Lebanese village of Tayr Felsay.

Israel‑Hezbollah ceasefire holds despite sporadic clashes

Israel‑Hezbollah ceasefire holds despite sporadic clashes

In Lebanon, a fragile Israel‑Hezbollah ceasefire holds despite sporadic clashes. But a new border line raises fears.

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Debris lies on desks and the floor in a classroom at Shahid Mahallati School following bombing

Debris lies on desks and the floor in a classroom at Shahid Mahallati School following bombing

School's out in Iran: No phone, no internet, no classes

Iran's schools are closed because of the war. Classes are being held via TV programs and the national intranet.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (R) meets with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (L) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, April 15, 2026. Both men are smiling

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (R) meets with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (L) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, April 15, 2026. Both men are smiling

What's behind Pakistan's deepening ties with Saudi Arabia

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia share one of the closest — and least understood — relationships in the Muslim world.

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PCK oil refinery in Schwedt

Russia to block Kazakh oil flows to Germany via key pipeline

Germany has confirmed that Russia will block flows of Kazakh oil to a vital refinery that supplies Berlin's fuel needs.

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A customer holds a Valor Industries LLC California-compliant AR-15 style rifle

How grievance turns to violence in a mass shooter's mind

Attacks like last week's school shooting in Turkey can seem to come out of nowhere, but they rarely do.

A transformer sits in an empty field in Lugbe, Abuja, Nigeria

A transformer sits in an empty field in Lugbe, Abuja, Nigeria

Nigeria's $2B energy bailout tests President Tinubu reforms

Nigeria has approved billions to clear power sector debts. Analysts say deeper structural problems remain unresolved.

Apple's John Ternus introduces a new Macbook Pro during an online event in Cupertino, California, on October 18, 2021

Apple's John Ternus introduces a new Macbook Pro during an online event in Cupertino, California, on October 18, 2021

Apple switches CEO: What it means for the tech giant

Apple's top hardware engineer John Ternus will lead the $4 trillion iPhone maker, as Tim Cook steps back.

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Women sit at a table with mugs, knitting. In the background, rolls of yarn are on display to be sold

Women sit at a table with mugs, knitting. In the background, rolls of yarn are on display to be sold

Craft cafes in Brussels are a refuge from digital stress

At these Belgian cafes, laptops and phones are out — replaced by knitting needles or arts and crafts supplies.

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Close-up of calf’s brain with potatoes and capers in a butter-lemon sauce.

Calf's brain: a delicacy not for the faint of heart

We visited a Parisian bistro and watched the French delicacy of calf's brain being prepared.

A red and black humanoid robot called Lightning seen running on April 19, 2026 in Beijing

A red and black humanoid robot called Lightning seen running on April 19, 2026 in Beijing

Humanoid robots outrun humans at Beijing half-marathon

A robot, aptly named Lightning, has raced past his human competition at a running event in China's capital.

The famous Frauenkirche baroque church in Dresden’s Old Town at dusk

The famous Frauenkirche baroque church in Dresden’s Old Town at dusk

Is Dresden as impressive as social media makes it out to be?

Is the German city of Dresden really as beautiful as Instagram makes it out to be? We check it out.

The Hallerbos in Halle, Belgium, a stand of large trees surrounded by a carpet of blue flowers

The Hallerbos in Halle, Belgium, a stand of large trees surrounded by a carpet of blue flowers

Bluebells blossom in Belgium, Britain

When the bluebells bloom, shady garden areas and woodlands are transformed into luminous carpets of flowers.

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Two hands holding a gold necklace

Gold rush in Kenya's slums

Imagine today's luxury being born in the slums: In the southwest of Nairobi, designers are creating ethical jewelry.

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