Deutsche Welle
March 2026
US judge orders Trump to halt ballroom construction
The East Wing was built in 1902 and was demolished by Trump last year
The President of the United States is the steward of the White House for future generations of First Families. He is not, however, the owner!”
This is a win for the American people on a project that forever impacts one of the most beloved and iconic places in our nation,
(U... U)nless and until Congress blesses this project through statutory authorization, construction has to stop!”
Deterrent or danger: After Iran, are Saudi Arabia and Turkey next in line for nuclear weapons?
The nuclear threat in the Middle East is growing due to the Iran war, and not just because nuclear sites in Iran and Israel are being attacked
There are a number of factors that will push states in the Gulf closer to nuclear weapons,
Although,... it's unlikely any of the states are going to immediately dash for a bomb. There are significant technical and political hurdles that any state in the region would need to overcome if they wanted to weaponize."
I am under no illusion that, post conflict, regional security dialogue will be easy or straightforward,
For years, Iran maintained strategic ambiguity, staying just below the threshold of a bomb to avoid the very strikes that have now occurred,
What is more likely is that states in the Gulf could try to exploit the divisions between the US and Europe on one side, and Russia and China on the other, to minimize the consequences of moving to the threshold of nuclear weapons,
But I don't see why they would put the international community at odds with them just to acquire nuclear weapons,
It's not in Chinese or Russian interests to allow the non-proliferation regime to collapse completely,
Senegal: President signs off on LGBTQ law doubling maximum jail term for same-sex relations
It also penalizes those "promoting" or funding same-sex relations, as well as false allegations
US Supreme Court rejects Colorado's 'conversion therapy' ban
Colorado had banned therapy seeking to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of LGBTQ patients under 18
Because the state has suppressed one side of a debate, while aiding the other, the constitutional issue is straightforward,
Colorado may regard its policy as essential to public health and safety. Certainly, censorious governments throughout history have believed the same. But the First Amendment stands as a shield against any effort to enforce orthodoxy in thought or speech in this country,
The Constitution does not pose a barrier to reasonable regulation of harmful medical treatments just because substandard care comes via speech instead of scalpel,
Colorado's law addressing conversion therapy does not just ban physical interventions. In cases like this, it censors speech based on viewpoint,
Russian oil tanker docks in Cuba, the 1st since US blockade
It comes as Cuba struggles with severe shortages after Trump's total oil blockade since January
The arrival of an oil tanker to a country has likely never generated so much news as the Russian one to Cuba,
Germany: Conservatives link immigration with crime
What most influences people's subjective perception of safety in the cities is not serious crime, but rather the socially inadequate behavior of certain groups,
It cannot be that public space is taken up by the people on the margins of society so that normal citizens are too afraid to go there,
I lived for a long time at Alexanderplatz [a large public square and transport hub in central Berlin]: anyone who has stumbled over mostly Eastern European migrant workers or the stuff they have left behind in the entryways of buildings in the mornings knows what I am talking about."
Because we know the people, we can speak with them very early on and often we know the people there better than our colleagues from the police do."
It is about the question of how safe I feel in my daily life, how comfortable I feel in my everyday routine, what is changing around me, and how quickly it is happening,
But we still have this problem in the cityscape, of course, and that is why the interior minister is working to carry out large-scale deportations. That must be maintained,
Zimbabwe split as public weighs electoral reforms bill
I do not have a problem with amendments to the constitution if it is done properly,
The bill has been crafted with a budget in mind,
This bill is good for others, but I am against having a president elected by the parliament. So let's go for the referendum,
Amnesty International urges the Zimbabwean authorities to guarantee, without discrimination, the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly during the upcoming public hearings,
The current constitution came through a referendum, so why can't you go through the referendum, if there is no rigging? Let's go for the referendum,
Given past incidents of violence and suppression of dissenting voices, authorities must take concrete measures to ensure all participants can freely express their views and assemble without fear of intimidation, harassment, assault, or arrest,
Has Pakistan outplayed India in Iran war diplomacy?
Pakistan is gaining diplomatic visibility during the Iran conflict, while questions are growing over India's quieter strategy
Among strategic and policy circles, there is a quiet recognition that India is not shaping outcomes in a region where it has significant stakes,
It is acting as a conduit, not a power broker. This is consistent with past patterns. Islamabad has historically facilitated US backchannel diplomacy, from the opening to China in 1971 to the Iran hostage crisis in 1981,
This perspective contradicts earlier efforts to position India as a potential mediator in the Ukraine war, and also, the enormous impact the Iran war has already had on India's energy security,
If the crisis continues, if the pressure on India grows, and if the government cannot handle that domestically, then there will be an effect on the Modi government,
That may translate into short-term diplomatic leverage or goodwill. But structurally, the balance with India remains unchanged. India's global weight, economic, strategic, and diplomatic far exceeds that of Pakistan's,
Pakistan's utility lies in tactical facilitation. India's strength lies in its balance, multi-alignment, and long-term strategic autonomy. The challenge for New Delhi is to convert this posture into visible influence when the diplomatic window opens,
India's initial response showed solidarity with those Arab states, where relations have been growing and are very serious. India must protect its equity there,
While this stance may not have impacted Modi's popularity at home, a prolonged conflict with economic consequences for India will likely influence the government's approval ratings,
How China's propaganda is spinning the Iran war
One AI-generated video features a Persian cat and an eagle, depicting the war as a Chinese martial arts fantasy
From the beginning, Chinese officials have been very clear in describing the war as both illegal and a threat to global stability,
The ultimate essence of martial arts lies not in wielding weapons, but in stopping violence."
The image presented is one of a steady, engaged, and diplomatic China in contrast to an aggressive and unpredictable United States,
All global developments... are being filtered through the lens of how China can use these developments to strengthen the narrative that the US is a neo-imperial power and that it is a discredited actor,
This allows them to display not just to the world but to their own people that actually China is doing well. China is moving forward and China is a stabilizing force,
India news: Tennis legend Leander Paes joins Modi's BJP
The move comes just days before elections in West Bengal
The mishap in Nalanda district, Bihar, is deeply painful. I extend my condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. Prayers for the speedy recovery of those injured,
We are preparing for the future, because launch capacity needs to be prepared very much in advance,
I played for 40 years, for my parents and family. Now this new game I have entered is for my country and its youth,
Germany: Wolf bites woman in Hamburg
The wolf likely wandered into the city by accident
International break: Germany's World Cup winners and losers
Germany beat Switzerland and Ghana in their March friendlies and it's now less than two months until their World Cup squad will be announced
Ukraine: Top EU diplomats mark 4 years since Bucha massacre
The Bucha massacre, just weeks into the full-scale war, shocked the world
As a founding member of the compensation commission for Ukraine and with our commitment to a special tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine, we are working together with our partners to enable the legal prosecution of Russian atrocities,
The Ukrainian people are part of our European family,
Germany news: Bavaria's state premier Markus Söder visits North Carolina
The great thing is that the strategies we launched in Bavaria a few years ago — which were met with skepticism by some — are now being very well received,
After the Iran war, how fast could global trade recover?
When the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, the true test will be how quickly energy, fertilizer and other supply chains can bounce back
The price disruptions have hit immediately; logistics disruptions will become more relevant [over the next 2 to 3 months],
Even if we start to see supplies getting better... I don't think that we can handle much more price degradation before [phosphate manufacturers] shut down production. They're not going to produce it for a loss,
At this point, it's essentially a race to market,
A partially shut-in [oil] field takes on average about two to three weeks,
Germany news: Bavaria's state premier Markus Söder visits BMW plant in US
As a founding member of the compensation commission for Ukraine and with our commitment to a special tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine, we are working together with our partners to enable the legal prosecution of Russian atrocities,
The Ukrainian people are part of our European family,
India news: Iran says US strike on Delhi-bound plane a 'war crime'
Meanwhile, India is gearing up for the survey of the decade
US trade chief lambasts WTO after failed talks
The US has slammed the World Trade Organization's failure to reach consensus on a key e-commerce moratorium
When we return to Geneva, we will build on what we have achieved in recent months, while recognizing the very real limitations of what can be accomplished at the WTO,
If the WTO cannot achieve this commonsense aim, the United States will work outside of the WTO with all interested partners to get it done. To that end, the United States invites all trading partners to commit to a plurilateral, e-commerce moratorium agreement,
I have always been skeptical of the value of the WTO, and this week's conference confirmed that this organization will play only a limited role in future global trade policy efforts,
Iran war: US gasoline prices surge as conflict escalates
Plus, Iran reportedly passed a plan to charge a fee for ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz
Iran war: Indonesia calls for UN meeting after peacekeeper deaths
Three Indonesians, acting as UN peacekeepers, have been killed in Lebanon
Iran war: EU calls Tehran to discuss Strait of Hormuz
Our understanding is that there is a very unified position in the Gulf calling for de-escalation and an end to the war."
One of the desalination plants on Qeshm Island was targeted and is now completely out of service, as it is not possible to repair it in the short term,
At present there is no information available on the extent of the damage or the number of deaths and injuries resulting from these attacks,
To de-escalate the situation, I urged Iran to stop the unacceptable attacks on countries in the region and to engage positively on the diplomatic track, notably with the UN to ensure the freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz,
We are committed to bringing any operation that falls outside the treaties and therefore requires authorization before parliament."
The two foreign ministers will strengthen strategic communication and coordination on the Iran situation and make new efforts toward advocating for peace."
The Country of France wouldn't let planes headed to Israel, loaded up with military supplies, fly over French territory. France has been VERY UNHELPFUL."
During the US and Zionist regime attacks on civilian centers on the morning of Tuesday, one of the largest companies producing anti-cancer, anesthetic and specialized medicines was damaged and the drug production line was damaged."
There must be space for diplomacy. The EU stands ready to contribute to all diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions and for a lasting solution to end the hostilities, while addressing the broader security concerns posed by Iran,
President Donald Trump must retract deeply irresponsible threats of acts that would unleash catastrophic harm on millions of civilians,... The decision to not proceed with such attacks must be based on the USA's obligations under international humanitarian law to avoid civilian harm, not the outcome of political negotiations."
Germany beat Ghana to complete confidence-boosting March
With the World Cup just 10 weeks away, Julian Nagelsmann's team will be starting to believe they can win it all
I know my role for the team but with goals like that perhaps my role will change,
It was important to win the game, there was no point in drawing or losing,
We didn't have the right players in the right positions anymore, and we were playing a lot of freestyle again, just like in Switzerland. That makes us very vulnerable to counterattacks,
Haiti: At least 70 killed in 'massacre,' says rights group
This attack underscores the gravity of the security situation faced by the Haitian population. (The UN) urges Haitian authorities to conduct a thorough investigation,
US reopens embassy in Venezuela after seizing Nicolas Maduro
The resumption of operations at U.S. Embassy Caracas is a key milestone in implementing the president's three phase plan for Venezuela and will strengthen our ability to engage directly with Venezuela's interim government, civil society, and the private sector,
Today, we are formally resuming operations at the US embassy in Caracas, marking a new chapter in our diplomatic presence in Venezuela,
You want to see a full transition because in order for Venezuela to fulfill its economic potential, it has to have a stable, democratic government,
Israel: Knesset approves death penalty for Palestinians
Every day that this law remains on the statute books of the State of Israel is a stain on our image and our values,
The State of Israel is changing the rules of the game today,
The Association for Civil Rights in Israel filed a petition today to the High Court of Justice, demanding the annulment of the Death Penalty for Terrorists Law, enacted by the Knesset today, March 30, 2026,
Those who murder Jews will not continue to breathe and enjoy conditions in prison,