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March 20, 2026

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Africa

General Abdourahamane Tiani (with raised fist), the head of the military regime in Niger, greets thousands of people who gathered at the largest stadium in Niamey.

Niger rejects EU's call to free ousted President Bazoum

The junta government warned the EU to stop meddling in Niger's internal affairs.

Asia

US President Donald Trump meets with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in the Oval Office at the White House

Japan's prime minister emerges buoyed from Trump summit

PM Takaichi feared Trump might renew pressure for military support, but talks stayed focused on trade and investment.

Germany

Salman Rushdie on why tyrants fear artists

In Germany to discuss his latest book, "The Eleventh Hour," the writer explains why he chooses to remain optimistic.

Europe

Two Ukrainian soldiers armed with machine guns (fg) stand near a camouflaged truck (bg) in a forest area

How Ukrainian drone pilots help hold frontline near Pokrovsk

Russia has stepped up pressure on the embattled city, but some Ukrainian troops appear to be holding on.

Middle East

Photo of protests in Iran with DW marks showing it is fake and AI-generated.

Fact check: How fake images from Iran misled media outlets

AI‑generated Iran war images fooled international media outlets, including DW. Here is what we learned.

North America

BdTD USA New York 2026 | Feierlichkeiten zum Mondneujahr und Jahr des Pferdes in Chinatown

Why many Asian Americans are turning right

Concerned about illegal immigration, crime and homelessness, support for Donald Trump among Asian Americans is growing.

Latin America

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Trump and blackouts force Cuba to the negotiation table

The US government has upped its pressure on Cuba, which is already reeling from multiple crises.

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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.

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The global tourism industry is booming. But in recent years, overtourism has become an issue for both locals and tourists. In 2026, the war in Iran has had a major impact on the sector.

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Iran war's shockwaves impact Turkish tourism industry

Turkey is usually one of the most popular vacation spots in the world. Now the Iran war is causing cancellations.

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Cuba faces economic collapse as US oil blockade hits tourism

Cut off from Venezuelan oil, Cuba faces an acute energy crisis, leading to canceled flights and deepening economic woes.

Smoke rises above Fly Dubai planes at Dubai airport

No more big spenders: Iran war to dent Gulf state investment

Gulf states have spent, or promised to spend, trillions in global investment. Their focus may be forced closer to home.

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Iran's festival of life, Nowruz, in times of war

The spring festival Nowruz is the Persian new year and symbolizes renewal, hope and a new beginning.

Smoke rises above the city amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Iran War: Gulf states debate US bases, military alliance

The Iran war is raising doubts about Gulf ties with the US. Did hosting US bases make them safer — or a target?

A NATO soldier in full combat gear stands in the snow in the Arctic, holding a weapon and wearing a face covering.

Inside NATO's Arctic operation preparing for a Russia crisis

NATO is ramping up activity at its Arctic Sentry mission amid rising Russia tensions. DW reports from the High North.

The heads of Iranian leader Mojtaba Khamenei and US President Donald Trump pictured next to each other. Iranian and US flag and various images in the background.

Allies to adversaries: US-Iran relations over the decades

From alliance to hostility: DW traces the crises shaping today's conflict between Iran and the United States.

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Trump delays China trip during US-Israel war on Iran

The war with Iran is reshaping US President Donald Trump's agenda — and the trade-and-tech leverage wielded by China.

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Russian Orthodox Church makes inroads in Africa

The Russian Orthodox Church is expanding in Africa. Experts see this as an expression of the Kremlin's soft power.

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A beige off-road vehicle drives through a large muddy puddle on a rural dirt road. Water splashes up around the front of the vehicle as it moves forward. The road is lined with grass, shrubs, and utility poles, and a few buildings and trees are visible in the background under a cloudy sky in Tanzania.

Fed up with rising fuel costs? Cartoonist builds his own EV

A low‑cost electric vehicle, but in a country without public charging stations.

Chef Julien Hubert is holding two plates toward the camera. On the left is a typical Breton galette, on the right a sugared crêpe.

Galette: The savory side of the crêpe

In Brittany, the galette is a staple of traditional French cuisine.

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The German village running on its own juice

One tiny German village has managed to make itself immune to global energy price shocks.

Inscriptions of gladiators fighting animals.

Ancient graffiti reveals scenes of everyday life in Pompeii

Researchers are turning to the Pompeii's graffiti to better understand their lives, humor and concerns.

Euromaxx reporter Anja Koch is walking through Vienna in sunny weather. Behind her is an ornate building with arched colonnades and statues made of white stone.

How to visit Vienna on a budget

Here are our top tips for saving time and money when you travel to the Austrian capital, Vienna.

A spectator arrives to watch the St Patrick's Day parade, wearing extra large sunglasses and costume.

10 things to know about St. Patrick's Day

Here are 10 important facts about the popular party celebrated each year on March 17.

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