Global Politics

Our stories explore the politics behind the news, with analysis ranging from Washington, DC to Damascas, Syria
A man in religious attire stands at the top of airplane stairs, with Vatican and Cameroon flags visible above.
Religion
On Africa trip, Pope Leo XIV condemns war and brushes off Trump criticism
An aircraft carrier appears to be floating above the water in an optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, seen from a distance with a cityscape in the foreground and a hilly horizon in the background.
US-Israel-Iran War
US Navy’s most advanced aircraft carrier arrives in Croatia for repairs as ground troops move to the Persian Gulf
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A man in a suit and bowler hat is stepping out of a building while carrying a briefcase.
DW
Could a 78-year-old murder mystery be solved?
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Facade of Hotel Sacher with ornate architecture, multiple flags including American and European, and a few parked cars outside.
Global Politics
Inside the trial shaking Vienna’s long tolerance for spies
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View from inside a car focused on small Cuban and American flags on the dashboard, with blurred figures visible through the windshield.
Global Politics
A brief history of US-Cuba relations
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People strolling along a seaside promenade with a cityscape and industrial port visible in the background. A motorcycle is parked near a walkway, and children are playing on the grass in the foreground.
US-Israel-Iran War
Residents in neighboring Turkey ‘aren’t afraid’ as involvement in Iran’s war looms
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A group of people walking through a snowy village with red houses, featuring a woman in a beige puffer jacket and a man in a black coat talking in the foreground.
DW
Denmark holds snap elections this week
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A distinctive, tiered cone-shaped shrine stands on a rocky hilltop against a blue sky, with a fiery gas flare visible nearby.
US-Israel-Iran War
The tiny island at the center of the US and Israel’s war with Iran is more than just oil installations
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A large plume of gray smoke rises above a cityscape with multiple buildings in the foreground, indicating an explosion or fire event.
US-Israel-Iran War
A brief history of US, Israeli and Iranian relations
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A person on horseback is riding through a cattle pen lined with multiple enclosures filled with cattle, under a shadowed, metal-roofed structure.
Business, Economics and Jobs
Amid surge in exports to US, Argentina aims to reclaim the glory days of its beef
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A large cargo ship navigates a river near the construction of a suspension bridge, with a visible crane on the partially built bridge deck.
Infrastructure
Canadians remain confident Gordie Howe Bridge will open even as Trump’s threats sow confusion
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A person in a military uniform with several medals and insignia sitting in front of a red background, appearing serious and focused.
Military
China’s stunning military purge
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A person stands next to a blue boat on a sandy and grassy shoreline, looking out over a large body of water with distant islands and a flock of birds flying in the sky. The scene is under a clear blue sky with scattered clouds.
Business, Economics and Jobs
Cut to USAID funding affects rural regions of Colombia
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A man in a dark shirt is flanked by police officers and another person wearing a colorful shawl, standing outdoors in a group setting with trees in the background.
Global Politics
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine speaks from hiding after ‘rigged’ election
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A woman in a cream-colored blazer standing indoors, smiling, with a group of people in the background.
Global Politics
Inside Caracas: How Venezuelans view Machado’s leadership
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A woman wearing a colorful scarf and striped gloves holds up a peace sign with both hands during a night protest. She stands in front of a crowd holding signs and flags, including one reading "Women Life Freedom."
Protest
Witnesses describe escalating unrest over past week in Iran as opposition figures speak out
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A group of people standing on steps holding signs and photos, advocating for the release of political prisoners, with various posters and names displayed on the ground.
Global Politics
Venezuela begins releasing political prisoners — but slowly
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A woman and child sit against a wall painted with the flag of Somaliland, which features horizontal stripes of green, white, and red, with a green star in the center.
Global Politics
Israel becomes the first nation to recognize Somaliland. Here’s why it’s important.
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A person in historical clothing stands in front of a group of people gathered outside two stone buildings on a snowy day.
History
How Haitian ordnance wound up in the Adirondack Mountains
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Three people sitting on the floor of a room surrounded by shelves filled with neatly arranged round and cylindrical paper mâché items, engaged in crafting activities. A stove is positioned in the center, providing warmth to the room.
Lifestyle
Demand for Christmas ornaments hand-crafted in Kashmir drops amid US tariffs
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A large crowd gathered at a political rally with prominent figures on stage, surrounded by many supporters waving flags and taking photos. Multiple large screens display images from the event.
Global Politics
US designates Venezuela’s ‘Cartel of the Suns’ a foreign terrorist organization. What is it, really?
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A person with long brown hair and a neutral expression, wearing a black suit in front of a blue and white flag.
Leaders
Former Finnish prime minister discusses her memoir and tenure as world’s youngest leader
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A woman wearing a red long-sleeved shirt stands with her arms crossed in a luxurious, well-lit lobby with chandeliers and ornate columns.
Infrastructure
A discussion about Kabul’s iconic hotel through the years
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DW
Turkey welcomes European leaders, while oppressing leaders at home
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Business, Finance & Economics
Brazil’s Pix payment system reshapes how millions pay — and puts Washington on edge
5:05
Israel-Hamas war
More countries recognize the state of Palestine during UN General Assembly
6:45
Foreign policy
In South Korea, it’s getting harder to push for human rights in North Korea
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DW
Is the Turkish president turning the lights out on democracy?
6:57
Global Politics
US strikes a second boat in the Caribbean. Here’s how Venezuelans see the situation.
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History
The last king of Hawaii was the first world leader to embark on a global diplomacy tour in 1881
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Global Politics
Greenlanders largely want independence, but think it’ll be a long road to get there
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Business, Economics and Jobs
Amid influx of tourists, Greenland’s capital sees strained infrastructure
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Global Politics
Bolsonaro trial nears verdict in Brazil coup plot case
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Business, Economics and Jobs
Trade pressure from US rallies Brazilians against foreign interference
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Conflict & Justice
‘International law is in crisis’: Experts are concerned over the state of accountability on the global stage
Syria
Hopes for calm after clashes in southern Syria and airstrikes in Damascus
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The World's Global Classroom
College campuses across the UK fight for free speech as protests come under scrutiny
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Health & Medicine
Cuban medical missions face scrutiny amid allegations of forced labor
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Conflict & Justice
Iranians come together to help one another amid war
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Conflict & Justice
US brokers peace deal between DRC and Rwanda
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Global Politics
Trump administration cuts funding to Barcelona library over DEI policies
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Sacred Nation
In the city of its birth, Jews reject Zionism
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Conflict & Justice
Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear sites and kills its top generals. Iran vows ‘severe’ retaliation
Global Politics
Former US envoy to China says both countries need ‘to give a little’ to secure a trade deal
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DW
As democracies flounder, an old idea gains new traction
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Conflict & Justice
Concerns grow over suspicious candidates in Mexico’s 1st judicial election
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Sacred Nation
After Assad’s fall, a revered Shia shrine in Syria faces a new era of uncertainty
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Global Politics
Trump vows to lift US sanctions on Syria, expressing confidence in the country’s new leader
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Leaders
Trump kicks off Middle East visit with talk of a ‘golden age’ 
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Business, Economics and Jobs
President Trump hints at compromise ahead of US-China trade talks
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Global Politics
The tug-of-war over an anti-Nazi pastor’s legacy
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Global Politics
Defying tyranny: Maria Ressa on journalism under authoritarian rule
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Syria
US and Syrian officials visit each other’s countries as Damascus finds footing on global stage
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The World's Global Classroom
‘I live very cautiously:’ International students in the US fear deportation
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Elections
‘Make America go away’: Canadians head to the polls amid tensions with US
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Economics
Tijuana’s factories are caught between uncertainty and opportunity amid Trump tariffs
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Borders
In Mexican border cities, the migrants are gone
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Sports
Celebrations over Alexander Ovechkin’s NHL goals record despite his pro-Kremlin politics
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Conflict & Justice
As Denmark tears down homes in ‘non-Western’ areas to force assimilation, residents fight back in court
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Global Politics
In an unanimous court decision, South Korea’s president is ousted 
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