Category: DW News
Belarus begins repatriation of hundreds of migrants | DW News
Iraq began the voluntary repatriations of its citizens from Belarus on Thursday amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis near the border between Poland and Belarus. The [more…]
EU sanctions Russian ‘Wagner’ mercenary group over military threat to Ukraine | DW News
The European Union on Monday imposed sanctions on the Russian-based private military contractor known as the Wagner Group, which is accused of carrying out “hybrid [more…]
Ukraine crisis: Could sanctions push Russia closer to China? | DW News
Like its allies, Germany is counting on the threat of economic sanctions to avoid conflict between Russia and Ukraine. But Russian President Vladimir Putin is [more…]
China’s role in Ukraine – and Taiwan’s fears | DW News
As Russia presses its attacks in Ukraine, what’s the thinking in China, Vladimir Putin’s chief ally against the West? And we check the temperature in [more…]
Germany’s COVID-19 rate highest since pandemic began | DW News
In Germany, the number of new daily coronavirus infections has reached its highest level since the pandemic began. The public health authority says the seven-day [more…]
Russian rockets hit train station in Kramatorsk, Donetsk region | DW News
Breaking news out of eastern Ukraine, where more than 30 people have been killed and over 100 more wounded after Russian rockets hit a train [more…]
China’s President Xi Jinping vows ‘reunification’ with Taiwan | DW News
China has again said it will “reunite Taiwan with the mainland,” as tensions ramp up further between Beijing and the self-governing island. President Xi Jinping [more…]
Why financial sanctions might be the strongest weapon in the fight against the Russian regime
Russian oligarchs, many of whom hold close ties to Vladimir Putin, have long parked their ill-gotten funds outside their own country, with most assets likely [more…]
Up to 50 °C: India hit by record-shattering temperatures since spring | DW News
New Delhi was sweltered through a heat wave on Wednesday as smoke billowed out from a large fire at a rubbish dump. Prime Minister Narendra [more…]
Germany on the brink of legalizing cannabis | DW News
One topic in the coalition talks to form a new government in Germany is the legalization of cannabis products. All three parties are in favour [more…]