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[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://static.dw.com/image/76237457_6.jpg”] https://p.dw.com/p/59so9 Kristi Noem was reasigned to “Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas,” in a new security initiative put forth by Trump.Image: Olivier Douliery/abaca/picture alliance US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that Secretary for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Kristi Noem, would be replaced. Her removal comes two days after Noem appeared…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://static.dw.com/image/76237280_6.jpg”] Will Kurdish groups work with US in the war against Iran? https://p.dw.com/p/59sn8 Iranian drone and missile strikes hit Erbil in Iraq‘s Kurdistan region, injuring civilians and fueling tensions. Tehran says it targeted anti‑Iran Kurdish groups, while regional leaders reject involvement in any escalation. A KDPI official claims Kurdish fighters are preparing for…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://static.dw.com/image/76218403_6.jpg”] https://p.dw.com/p/59s5y Spanish Prime Minister Pedro has said US strikes on Iran violate international lawImage: Borja Puig de la Bellacasa/La Moncloa/AFP When Donald Trump received Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the White House on Tuesday evening, the US president unleashed a tirade against Spain. He told reporters in the room that “Spain has been…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://static.dw.com/image/69448778_6.jpg”] How the US-Iran conflict helps Russia and hurts Ukraine https://p.dw.com/p/59sAy Iran’s Shahed drones are central to Russia’s war on Ukraine — and now Iran is using the same weapons in strikes across the Gulf. But experts say this won’t ease pressure on Kyiv as Russia now builds its own Shaheds, while the US–Iran…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://static.dw.com/image/75254939_6.jpg”] https://p.dw.com/p/59sC2 CAF President Patrice Motsepe ruled out moving the tournament as recently as last monthImage: Wu Tianyu/Xinhua/IMAGO The ​Confederation of African Football (CAF) released a statement on its website on Thursday announcing that the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) would not kick off in Morocco on March 17 as planned. Instead, it…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://static.dw.com/image/76232035_6.jpg”] Israel steps up offensive in Lebanon https://p.dw.com/p/59sHt Israeli warplanes are striking targets in Iran and Hezbollah positions in Lebanon, as Israel urges residents of Beirut’s southern suburbs to evacuate. Ground forces push into southern Lebanon, which the UN calls a violation of Lebanese sovereignty. The escalation follows Hezbollah attacks in northern Israel.…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://static.dw.com/image/76232360_6.jpg”] Iran war looms large over Berlin’s global tourism fair https://p.dw.com/p/59s9B The war in the Middle East is sending shockwaves through the global travel industry. With airspace closures and major hubs like Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi largely shut down, hundreds of thousands of passengers are facing uncertainty. Airlines have canceled tens of thousands…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://static.dw.com/image/76220439_6.jpg”] Iran war exposes global dependence on Middle East energy https://p.dw.com/p/59qFg The US‑Israel war on Iran is disrupting global markets, energy flows, and trade routes, triggering a surge in oil prices and renewed fears of supply shortages. The Strait of Hormuz, a key oil trade route, has effectively come to a halt, driving up transport…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://static.dw.com/image/76006347_6.jpg”] https://p.dw.com/p/59rSO Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has offered to personally mediate new talks between the United States and IranImage: Amr Nabil/AP Photo/picture alliance For most Southeast Asian countries, the immediate priority following the start of the Iran war has been to urge de-escalation and protect their citizens and migrant workers in the Middle…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://static.dw.com/image/69733079_6.jpg”] https://p.dw.com/p/59rYH The 157-meter cathedral has towered over Germany’s western city of Cologne for centuriesImage: Daniel Kalker/picture alliance Cologne’s iconic cathedral will begin charging visitors an entrance fee starting from the second half of this year, its chapter announced on Thursday. In a press conference, the cathedral chapter said the fee is meant…