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From Guatemala to Panama: US affairs in Latin America

The US attack on Venezuela is part of a long history of military interventions and political influence by the United States in Latin America. Here are five such examples since World War II....

5dDeutsche WellePoliticsImpact

Russia launches intense missile and drone assault on Ukraine

The mayor of Ukraine’s capital says Kyiv was targeted by overnight drone attacks that sparked a fire in an apartment building, coming just a day after Moscow launched nearly 300 drones along with 18 b...

2dFrance 24world_newsImpact

Why Iran's fate means more to oil markets than Venezuela's

While markets appeared barely fazed by the fate of Venezuela's oil industry, they are considerably more nervous about the potential impact of internal unrest and foreign escalation when it comes to Ir...

2dDeutsche WelleeconomicsImpact

'Best African players': Morocco's coach expects spectacular AFCON semis

With Morocco, Senegal, Egypt and Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals, Morocco's coach Walid Regragui expects a gripping end to the tournament as all four teams are capable of winning the t...

2dFrance 24Sports

Germany news: Power back in Berlin after arson attack

Berlin officials say power has been restored in the southwest of the city after an act of "sabotage" caused a major blackout. Federal prosecutors are investigating a left-wing extremist group. DW has ...

Jan 7Deutsche Wellecrime

'Focus on petrol: Trump never talked about democracy nor the Venezuelan people'

François Picard welcomes Venezuelan author Vicente Ulive‑Schnell who offers a thoughtful assessment of recent geopolitical developments in Venezuela, following the US military operation, and the reali...

13hFrance 24PoliticsImpact

Venezuela: Trump's $3 billion oil windfall — why it matters

US President Donald Trump has announced an agreement with Venezuela's interim government to transfer millions of barrels of oil to the US. DW explores how the plan could be a blow to China, Russia, Ir...

Jan 7Deutsche WellePolitics

Iran protest crackdown: What are the US's military options?

Since the start of the latest wave of protests in Iran, Donald Trump has been back and forth on US intervention. With the situation changing constantly, what do experts think are the options for the U...

6hDeutsche WellePoliticsImpact

Germany news: Reservist union head wants troops in Greenland

The president of the German Armed Forces' reservists says European troops should be sent to Greenland to block a US takeover of the territory. Meanwhile, heating bills are set to soar amid a harsh win...

2dDeutsche WellePoliticsImpact

China's trade surplus surges 20% to a record $1.2 trillion, even with Trump's tariffs

China's trade surplus surged to a record of almost $1.2 trillion in 2025, the government said Wednesday, as exports to other countries made up for slowing shipments to the U.S. under President Donald ...

2dNPR NewseconomicsImpact

Syria: The man behind the mission to heal decade-old wounds in the Sunni majority

Since Bashar al-Assad was toppled in December 2024, one of the huge challenges the new government has faced is that of division. Syrian society is made up of different sectarian and ethnic groups -- t...

1dFrance 24Politics

Ex-Corsican nationalist leader Alain Orsoni shot dead at mother's funeral

Former Corsican nationalist leader Alain Orsoni, who also served as the president of soccer club AC Ajaccio, was shot dead in Corsica on January 11 during his mother’s funeral. He was 71. Alain Orsoni...

3dFrance 24crimeImpact

Suspected scam boss linked to South Korean student’s brutal killing arrested in Thailand

A Chinese national suspected of running a Cambodia-based scam operation linked to the killing of a South Korean university student has been arrested during a raid on a luxury house in Thailand, author...

3dSouth China Morning PostcrimeImpact

Germany’s Merz says Iran’s leadership may be in ‘final days’

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Iran’s current leadership may be nearing its end amid mass protests across the country. “If a regime can only stay in power through the use of violence, then it i...

3dSouth China Morning PostPoliticsImpact

Russia remains mostly silent on Iran protests as military cooperation continues

It took the Kremlin nearly two weeks of protests in Iran to say "no third party" can change the fundamental nature of relations between Iran and Russia. In an Euronews interview, political analyst and...

1dEuronewsPoliticsImpact

Morocco eyeing place in final

The Africa Cup of Nations is reaching a thrilling stage, with the semifinals kicking off this Wednesday as Morocco faces Nigeria and Senegal takes on seven-time champion Egypt in a rematch of their 20...

2dFrance 24Sports

Semifinals kicking off on Wednesday: Morocco VS Nigeria

The Africa Cup of Nations is reaching a thrilling stage, with the semifinals kicking off this Wednesday as Morocco faces Nigeria and Senegal takes on seven-time champion Egypt in a rematch of their 20...

2dFrance 24Sports

China’s central bank sets onshore yuan fixing at strongest point in nearly 16 months

China’s central bank strengthened the yuan’s daily fixing for a third consecutive session to a nearly 16-month high, as the currency also held firm in offshore markets despite recent US dollar strengt...

3dSouth China Morning PosteconomicsImpact

US says Gaza truce enters phase two, after forming Palestinian committee

The United States said on Wednesday it is launching the second phase of its plan to end the Gaza war, even as key elements of the first phase - including ⁠a complete ceasefire between Israel and Hamas...

1dFrance 24PoliticsImpact

REPLAY - France's Emmanuel Macron maps out his vision for the military in 2026

France has already deployed "an initial team of soldiers" to Greenland as part of a European military mission, and will send new "land, air and sea resources" to the autonomous Danish territory covete...

1dFrance 24PoliticsImpact
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