Yemen's Houthis warn passengers not to use Saudi airports
The warning from the Iran-backed rebels comes a day after a missile attack on Riyadh airport killed 12 people and injured more than 300. The airport will remain closed until at least Sunday night.
Pakistan: President puts Khan stronghold province under emergency rule
President Asif Ali Zardari has effectively suspended the provincial government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The northwestern state is an epicenter of support for former PM Imran Khan and run by his PTI party.
Poland on alert amid possible attack on PM, defense minister
Poland was holding an emergency meeting after police received information about a possible assassination plot against PM Donald Tusk. The meeting comes amid a wave of violence at Polish schools this week.
A migrant boat sank off the coast of Djibouti with the UN reporting over 200 people dead or missing
The UN migration agency has reported that at least 139 people were killed and 84 remain missing after a migrant boat sank overnight on its way to Yemen. At least 80 Ethiopians survived the incident but 15 children died.
Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery to remove lump on lung
The pontiff said he would be operated on "in the coming days" to remove a lung nodule, which he said was found at "a very early stage."
Indian authorities crack down on 'Cockroach' protest in central Delhi. Follow live.
Indian authorities have imposed extraordinary security measures to block protesters from joining a demonstration called by the Cockroach Janta Party in New Delhi. The main leaders of the party have been detained too.
Operations Plan Germany: How the Bundeswehr trains for NATO collective defense
How prepared is Germany for national defense? The answer lies in the Operations Plan Germany. Military exercises such as "Red Storm Charlie" are designed to put these preparations to the test in realistic scenarios.
Germany sticks to Russia sanctions after Trump diesel deal
After Washington announced a sanctions pause on Russian diesel, Germany has said it remains committed to pressuring Moscow and supporting Ukraine. More on DW.
'Ragebait' is the 2026 German Youth Word of the Year
Already named the 2025 Oxford Word of the Year, "rage bait" has also been widely adopted in German slang.
Trump slams Zelenskyy, says Ukraine should elect new president
President Trump has criticized Volodymyr Zelenskyy for not making a deal with Russia to end the Ukraine war. Trump also warned Kyiv against targeting Russian oil refineries that will supply the US with diesel fuel.
Eritrea urges UN deterrence measures against Ethiopia
Eritrea has officially requested UN Security Council assistance over the conflict in Tigray. Both Eritrea and Ethiopia accuse each other of fueling regional instability.
Money, networks and bias: Why women struggle to win seats in US politics
The US is holding Congress and state governor elections. At all levels of US politics, women are underrepresented — but they may win some historic victories in the midterms on November 3.
Saudi Arabia: 12 killed, hundreds injured in Riyadh airport attack
A Saudi-led coalition has vowed a "decisive" response after the deadliest strike on Saudi soil in over a decade. Officials have pinned the attack on Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen.
Palestinian president postpones elections until late 2027
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas previously committed to holding legislative elections in November 2026. He said that due to "obstacles ⁠posed by Israeli measures" the vote would be pushed back until late next year.
Storm Isaias leaves 4 dead as it moves across southern US
The storm, which is now a post-tropical cyclone, had made landfall near Destin, Florida on Friday evening. The storm brings heavy rainfall and powerful winds and has caused mass power outages in Florida and Alabama.
Strong earthquakes shake Panama, buildings damaged
Panama's president has declared a "major disaster" after a series of tremors damaged buildings, briefly suspended flights and triggered a tsunami alert in Central and South America.
Trump weighs livestream execution amid bipartisan backlash
Donald Trump said he hasn't decided whether the execution of the Fort Hood shooter will be livestreamed, after the Pentagon announced it would do so. The plan has been criticized by both Republicans and Democrats.
Mexico: Court finds three men guilty of murder of Australian, US surfers
The 2024 murders of brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, along with their friend Carter Rhoad, shocked Mexico and drew international outrage.
Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Florida
US weather authorities are warning of "life-threatening" storm surges on the Gulf Coast due to the Category 2 hurricane. Extreme winds, rising water levels and possible tornadoes are also on the radar.
Indian police crack down on 'Cockroach' protest in Delhi
Indian authorities have imposed extraordinary security measures to block protesters from joining a planned demonstration called by the Cockroach Janta Party in New Delhi. The main leaders of the party have been detained.
Taiwan to boost military spending to 'deter war' with China
President Lai Ching-te ⁠said in a National Day speech that his country is boosting defense spending to 'deter war' with China. It comes after US President Donald Trump asked Taiwan to pay for US protection.
US midterms: Women candidates could make history
The US is holding Congress and state governors elections. At all levels of US politics, women are underrepresented — but they may win some historic victories in the midterms on November 3.
Finland, the world's happiest nation, faces a glum winter
Finns have many reasons to feel content, but the country's pile of debt is not one of them. Russia's war in Ukraine has added to the fiscal burden. Can the Nordic nation absorb another shock?
Hurricane Isaias intensifies en route to US Gulf Coast
Oil and gas production in the Gulf of Mexico has already been affected by the approaching hurricane, which has strengthened so far to Category 2.
India's 'cockroaches' vs Election Commission: What you need to know ahead of CJP's October 10 protests
The Indian capital New Delhi has been turned into a fortress with train and metro cancelations, barricades and heavy police presence ahead of Saturday's planned protests against the chief of India's electoral body.
Poland: Lifeline for Ukrainian refugees confronts donor fatigue and online abuse as anti-Ukrainian sentiment grows
A Ukrainian woman who fled the war in her country built a lifeline for refugees in Poland. Now her organization faces donor fatigue, funding cuts and rising hostility as support for Ukrainians in Poland wanes.
Art for freedom: Maria Kalesnikava in Bonn
The Belarusian musician and civil rights activist Maria Kalesnikava held the keynote speech on the importance of art at the 2026 Beethovenfest in Bonn. She also visited DW.
Is China seeking to restrict Taiwan's cultural presence?
From coffee competitions to literature awards, Beijing appears to be working to limit Taiwan's international cultural and political impact.
Saudi coalition vows 'firm' response after airport attack kills 3
Saudi Arabia and its allied forces in Yemen vowed a "firm response" to Houthi attacks that target civilians. The kingdom's authorities said three Saudi nationals were killed in Thursday's attack on Riyadh airport.
US imposes sanctions aiming to 'dismantle' International Criminal Court
The US has announced new sanctions on the International Criminal Court. It's the latest in a series of steps by the Donald Trump administration as it seeks to "dismantle" the intergovernmental organization.
Author or artificial intelligence? Literature in crisis
AI is a hot topic at this year's Frankfurt Book Fair. An international literary scandal has raised questions about machine-generated texts.
Macron and Steinmeier struggle to revive Franco-German ties
Presidents Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Emmanuel Macron are about to step down from their offices. Their meeting in France made it clear how urgently the Franco-German partnership needs new momentum.
Eritrean troops in Ethiopia raise fears of a regional war
Ethiopia and Eritrea are trading blame for confrontations in Tigray amid international calls for restraint. Their respective allies have the potential to catapult the conflict into a regional war.
Brussels: Rioters clash with police at anti-austerity rally
Violent rioters, many of whom were masked, confronted police at the edge of an anti-austerity march in Brussels. Police responded with water cannons and tear gas.
China, EU reach deal to 'moderate' China's car exports to EU
An agreement between the EU and China would reduce exports of Chinese electric and plug-in hybrid cars to the 27-member European bloc by up to 50%, according to the EU trade envoy.
UAE: Omani Flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack
A Flydubai co-pilot planned to crash a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight into the terminal at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport, according to a UAE official.