Deutsche Welle
May 2026
New York: Mayor Mamdani skips annual Israel Day Parade
I said on the campaign trail I would not be attending the parade, and I have made my views on the Israeli government abundantly clear,
It is the mayor’s decision not to march, and it is my decision to march proudly.”
Shangri-La conference: Asia-Pacific on path to rearmament
At the security conference in Singapore, the focus was also on achieving greater security through more weapons
So what Japan is trying to do is to create networks in the region of like-minded partners. It's a huge region. And no one country can do this on its own, not even the US, which is so far away."
The US is one of those that are with us but Japan is with us, Australia is with us, New Zealand is with us, Canada is with us, France is with us. There are more convergence partners for deterrence naturally. It is going to continue."
The reality in this changed world is that there will be more volatility — we will be facing storm after storm."
The fact is, it is not possible for Europe to deter Russia without America at your back. It is not possible for Asia to balance China without America at our back. There's only one America, and we have to work with it."... And on that foundation, then small and middle powers, which are never without agency, never totally without agency, then can work together according to their interests in particular domains."
Where weapons are produced, weapons end up being used. The massive flow of weapons, the massive production of weapons, and the massive investments in defense will eventually create human loss and material loss. That's why we have to factor in that side of war from the beginning, from day one, as we budget for defense."
President Xi and President Trump, agreed on a new vision for China-US relations, that is, constructive strategic stability. Now the most important thing for both sides to do is to work together to translate that vision into reality."
We are not only talking about strategic development, but we are also developing strategies, together, for example, with Japan and Singapore."
Regional states — whether major, middle or small ones — cannot escape this worsening security environment."
Security is utterly linked to development. Where there is prosperity, where there is human development, that is in itself a contributor to stability and peace. When that is all put in question, that is where you get volatility and instability."
Myanmar: Dozens dead in explosives storage blast in rebel-controlled area
Colombia set for runoff vote after tight presidential poll
Colombia: Polls open in tight presidential election
Surveys are predicting a close, three-way race between a veteran leftist candidate, a right-wing senator and an independent businessman, which is likely to go to a second-round run-off
Middle East: Israel captures key fortress amid Lebanon push
The one guarantee that I have to have is that there will be no nuclear weapons. They've agreed to that, and it was very interesting,
I have requested an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council because, while we recognize Israel's right, like that of all countries, to self-defense... nothing can justify the continuation of Israeli military operations in Lebanon and its ever-deeper occupation of Lebanese territory,
There is no trust in the enemy's words and promises. Our only criterion is to achieve tangible results before we fulfill our commitments in return,
Forty-four years after the heroic Battle of Beaufort, and on this day commemorating the soldiers who fell in the First Lebanon War (1982), our troops have returned to the summit of Beaufort and once again raised the Israeli flag there,
We will not approve any agreement until we are certain that the rights of the Iranian people have been upheld,
The one guarantee that I have to have is that there will be no nuclear weapons,
Malta's Labour Party wins historic fourth term: preliminary results
It's not the result we wanted, but it's a very clear message. We will keep working to be a strong alternative for the country,
Let us maintain the spirit of national unity and move the country forward together,
Japan shrugs off China's 'new militarism' label
Japan and China trade accusations at Shangri-La Dialogue
Think about it. There's a country that has a huge arsenal of nuclear weapons and strategic bombers. Japan has neither of such weapons, and yet Japan is labelled 'new militarism'?"
Japan has neither of such weapons. And yet, Japan is labelled (as) ‘new militarism’. Isn’t it strange?”
It requires the understanding and persuasion of the citizens of both nations, and I believe we should still proceed with caution,
Japan’s past as a peace-loving nation has been valued by the region and by [the] international community. This fact will not be shaken by false claims, because it is a fact,
I deeply doubt whether a country that has not thoroughly eradicated the toxic legacy of militarism is qualified to talk extensively about defence cooperation on international occasions, and whether it can win the trust of the international community, especially the Asian countries it once invaded,
India news: BrahMos missile deal signed with Vietnam
Meanwhile, retail inflation could hit Indians hard soon
With Vietnam, I understand that it [the deal] has already been signed, probably not publicly announced,
Goodbye, Norma Jeane: How Marilyn Monroe changed Hollywood
On the 100th anniversary of her birth, DW looks at the star who balanced fame and feminist agency
Meteor explodes over United States, triggering sonic boom
A meteor broke apart over Massachusetts in the US
This fireball was not associated with any currently active meteor shower, but it was a natural object and not a re-entry of space debris or a satellite,
Iran war: Trump toughens terms for potential deal
Ukraine: IAEA seeks access to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant after reported drone strike
The IAEA has sought to examine the facility
This afternoon, a Ukrainian kamikaze combat drone struck the turbine hall building of Power Unit No. 6, resulting in a detonation,
Attacking nuclear sites is like playing with fire,
Ukrainian servicemen act strictly within the international humanitarian law and are fully aware of the consequences of any actions targeting nuclear facilities,
Along the relevant section of the front line, there was no active fighting at the time of the incident, and no weapons were used,
The explosion caused no damage to the primary equipment; However, it tore a hole in the turbine hall wall,
This afternoon, a Ukrainian kamikaze combat drone struck the turbine hall building of Power Unit No. 6, resulting in a subsequent detonation,
At the relevant section of the front line, there was no active fighting during the incident, and no weapons were used,
Venezuela opposition candidate Gonzalez urges new elections
The push comes around five months after US forces captured former President Nicolas Maduro
A few days ago in Panama, Maria Corina Machado and Venezuela's democratic forces came together with a single goal: Venezuela's freedom. We stand together, united on the same roadmap towards the same destiny,
My commitment is to do everything in my power to ensure that mandate becomes real freedom, real democracy,
Trump says he'll replace artists who backed out of concert with himself
I understand Artists are getting 'the yips' having to do with their performance,
Unfortunately, what was presented to us as a celebration of our country has evolved into something much more divisive than what I agreed to be a part of,
France: Police detain many after PSG Champions League win
PSG's team of talents retain Champions League title
Today, we can say we are the best in Europe. We take pleasure in playing with this group. We're all humble, and that makes you want to give more. But we just want to celebrate with the people of Paris,
If the stars are at the service of the team, there is preparation and we can play football. That is our essence,
We follow him; we trust him,
They are really difficult to play against,
Everyone told me from January how there is so much to play. That is where my momentum also shifted and I am just happy that I am here again now,
Turkey: Ousted CHP leader draws thousands for Ankara rally
Ozel's supporters called Kilicdaroglu a "traitor."
I will bring a ballot box for party congress before you as soon as possible,
Our party members will build our party's safe harbor. We will all go to that safe harbor together,
This matter concerns Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the people,
We will hold a clean, completely transparent party congress,
WHO chief visits Ebola epicenter in eastern DR Congo
DR Congo has recorded over 1,000 suspected cases since mid-May
Closing borders, as some countries have done, only discourages transparency. The Democratic Republic of Congo is reporting the situation openly and transparently,
The international community is involved under the leadership of the government of DRC, and at the same time, community ownership is important; that’s why we’re here to discuss with the community to see how the response is you know, running, and if there are challenges, to help,
Germany: Vaping becoming more popular among young people
Tobacco prevention has been successful in Germany for years, but this success no longer seems guaranteed,
Those influencers have a lot of power; they don't even have to be proactive vapers,
Tobacco and nicotine are highly addictive products. We shouldn't downplay that. In Germany, 360 people die every day as a result of consuming them."
That's perhaps something that vaping and smartphone use have in common."
I've tried to quit smoking time and time again. It never worked until I tried vaping. I do feel that it's made me healthier. But on the other hand, I think I'm much more dependent on vaping than I was on smoking. Everyone I know says they vape much more than they would smoke,
Vaping has a certain coolness factor and the 'coming-of-age' factor,
With regard to health risks, there is a broad international scientific consensus that e-cigarettes are significantly less harmful compared to conventional tobacco cigarettes. This explicitly does not mean that e-cigarettes are harmless, but according to current scientific understanding, they represent a significantly lower-risk alternative to tobacco cigarettes for adult smokers,
What Hungary must do to receive EU funds frozen under Orban
It signals to investors that legal certainty is strengthening, which could stimulate investment appetite, regardless of the arrival of EU funds,
The Commission is meeting Hungary halfway, and is trying to do what it can to bring it back into the European mainstream,
They talked a lot about wanting to legislate in a way that allows for proper debate, or even consultation with the public,
The reason it took us longer was to be absolutely sure that we have a list of reforms and investments which can be met by August 31,
We haven’t agreed on disbursal,
What Hungarian interests has [Peter Magyar] sold out to Brussels? There's no such thing as a free lunch."
Laos: Five people rescued from flooded cave
A total of five people have now been rescued, while two remain missing,
We don’t have many places left to search,
Russia recalls Armenia ambassador over EU ties
The Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Armenia, S.P. Kopyrkin, has been recalled to Moscow for consultations in connection with steps taken by the Armenian leadership toward rapprochement with the European Union,