The economic cost of rebuilding Gaza after devastating war
Estimates of the cost to reconstruct the devastated Gaza Strip after more than a year of bombardment range from $50 to 80 billion and beyond. The UN says that if Israel's nearly…
Dubai welcomes 2025 with fireworks over iconic Burj Khalifa
Dubai welcomed the New Year with a stunning fireworks display at the world's tallest skyscraper, Burj Khalifa, on Tuesday.…
At least 71 killed in Ethiopia after a truck plunged into a river
At least 71 people died in Ethiopia when a truck packed with passengers plunged into a river, according to the spokesperson for the southern Sidama regional government and a statement.…
Germany’s economic dilemma: spend or save?
Germany faces a tough economic dilemma: balancing public investment with strict fiscal discipline, all while tackling an aging population and the push for sustainable growth.…
UN Chief warns of ‘climate breakdown’ in New Year message
The world is facing a “climate breakdown," the UN secretary general, Antonio Guterres, warned in his annual New Year speech released on Monday.…
Former US President Jimmy Carter dies at 100
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and winner of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, died Sunday (Dec. 29) at the age of 100 at his home in Plains, Georgia,…
‘Bayrou already under pressure’: French PM under fire for choosing Pau over Mayotte
French Prime Minister François Bayrou is under pressure less than a week into the role. Meanwhile, Donald Trump sues an Iowa newspaper over their election poll, just days after ABC agrees to…
Kazakhstan crash likely due to Russian fire: officials
The Kremlin said it was too early to comment on the allegations that a Russian air defense missile was responsible for the Azerbaijan Airlines crash.…
India: State funeral held for former PM Manmohan Singh
The 92-year-old Singh, who served as prime minister from 2004 to 2014, passed away on Thursday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a tribute, had called Singh one of India's "most distinguished leaders."…
Meet India’s first female Rohingya graduate
People from Myanmar's displaced Rohingya minority are living a hard life as refugees across South Asia. But one young woman did not let that stand in her way of getting an education.…
India’s former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh dies at 92
DW reflects on the life of Manmohan Singh, who rose from humble beginnings to become India's first Sikh and one of its longest-serving prime ministers. He is remembered for rescuing India from…