Diplomacy and International Relations

The European Commission has suggested withdrawing protection status for military-age Ukrainian males. A number of EU countries support the move — and so does Kyiv.

For weeks now, images of crowds of Albanians protesting on the streets have been relayed around the world. The protesters say they are fighting for democracy. PM Edi Rama insists the movement is part of a hybrid war.

A new trade probe is reigniting a long-running clash over who should pay for medical innovation. Washington argues Germans benefit from lower prices while US patients shoulder a disproportionate share of the costs.

Bayer was sued for failing to add cancer warnings to its controversial pesticide Roundup when US regulators opposed adding one. DW asks if the latest Supreme Court win will shield the chemical giant from paying billions.

Abu Dhabi’s ambitions to turn the UAE into a global hub for digital infrastructure and AI, dubbed "UAE AI Strategy 2031," face pressure after the war with Iran. But the UAE is also known for its business resilience.

The new Hungarian government is moving swiftly to dismantle the system of former PM Viktor Orban. The focus is on fighting corruption, reforming the media and protecting democracy.

An outdated air-conditioning law, a viral health myth about sleeping with the fan on and the age-old climate change hoax allegation: DW checked what’s spreading in Europe’s heat wave.

With the conviction of a leading rights campaigner, Pakistan has drawn criticism from rights groups and sparked fears it could deepen unrest in Balochistan and weaken trust in peaceful activism.

As Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces mass around the strategic city of el-Obeid, fears are growing of atrocities similar to those seen in Darfur’s el-Fasher. Could sanctions still prevent bloodshed?

Far-right populists seem to be on the rise in Latin America after defeating leftist candidates in a number of recent presidential elections. Why are they so popular? And are they here to stay?