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Iran war: Revolutionary Guard says seizes ships in Hormuz

Iran's naval forces accused two ships of endangering maritime security by attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz without authorization. The escalati...

Apr 22, 2026
Israeli ambassador: 'Only a strong Israel can achieve peace'

In an interview with DW, Ron Prosor, Israel's ambassador to Germany, defends his country's military strikes against Iran and Lebanon. He also advises ...

Apr 22, 2026
Avoid men, German police association chief tells women

Police association chief Dirk Peglow has stirred debate with his advice to women to avoid relationships with men for safety's sake. But his provocativ...

Apr 22, 2026
Will Iran war reshape global trade more than COVID?

As the Iran war simmers, trade experts wonder if this conflict will reshape supply chains more than the pandemic. Companies are already rethinking str...

Apr 22, 2026
Germany news: Lufthansa scraps 20,000 flights

As Frankfurt Airport opens a new terminal, Lufthansa has scrapped 20,000 flights due to soaring fuel prices. Meanwhile, Defense Minister Pistorius has...

Apr 22, 2026
Jet fuel crisis deepens as Lufthansa cuts 20,000 flights

The impact of jet fuel shortages because of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is starting to burn. Lufthansa has canceled 20,000 flights and experts...

Apr 22, 2026
China hails countries for blocking Taiwan president's flight

Taiwan's president canceled a planned trip to Eswatini after three African countries revoked permission for his plane to fly through their airspace. B...

Apr 22, 2026
Record number of immigrants reside in EU in 2025

The foreign‑born population of the EU grew to around 64 million in 2025. Germany remains the biggest host of immigrants in absolute terms, but some ...

Apr 22, 2026
Digital memory at stake: Why news outlets block the Wayback Machine

The "Wayback Machine," custodian of digital memory, is fighting for its survival. An increasing number of media outlets are refusing to allow the Web ...

Apr 22, 2026
India news: West Bengal, Tamil Nadu gear up for voting day

After an intense campaign season, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal are hours away from going to the polls. Meanwhile, tributes and messages pour in on the f...

Apr 22, 2026
Australia targets Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite and Steam in child safety push

Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite and Steam were among the gaming services asked by authorities to explain how they are protecting children from sexual pred...

Apr 22, 2026
Virginia voters approve plan that could boost Democrats' seats in Congress

The move could increase the Democrats' chances of winning four currently Republican-held seats in Congress in midterm elections in November....

Apr 22, 2026

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