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German state owned broadcaster

Deutsche Welle, commonly shortened to DW, is a German public, state-owned international broadcaster funded by the German federal tax budget. The service is available in 32 languages. DW's satellite television service consists of channels in German, English, Spanish, Hindi, Persian, and Arabic. The work of DW is regulated by the Deutsche Welle Act, stating that content is intended to be independent of government influence. DW is a member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).

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Malala Condemns Taliban's 'Gender Apartheid,' Urges Muslim Leaders to Act

Malala Yousafzai, at an Islamabad summit on Sunday, January 12th, condemned the Taliban's over 100 laws violating women's rights in Afghanistan, calling it 'gender apartheid' and urging Muslim leaders to speak out against it, while also criticizing Israel's actions in Gaza that devastated its educat...

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Japan, South Korea Strengthen Ties Amidst Regional Security Concerns and South Korea's Political Crisis

Amidst South Korea's political crisis following President Yoon's impeachment and North Korea's growing ties with Russia, Japanese and South Korean foreign ministers met in Seoul on Monday to strengthen bilateral relations and trilateral cooperation with the US, highlighting the increasingly severe r...

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Maduro's Inauguration Solidifies Authoritarian Rule in Venezuela

Nicolás Maduro's inauguration on January 9th, amid heavy military presence and the arrest of opposition leader María Corina Machado, solidified his authoritarian rule in Venezuela, further isolating the country regionally and intensifying internal repression.

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AfD's Weidel Elected Chancellor Candidate on Anti-Immigration Platform

Alice Weidel, leader of Germany's AfD, was elected as the party's chancellor candidate, advocating for border closures, mass deportations, stricter citizenship laws based on 'blood ties', rejection of renewable energy, and closer ties with Russia and China, sparking widespread protests and criticism...

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German Tourism Defies Recession with Record Overnight Stays in 2024

Despite Germany's economic recession, the tourism sector flourished in 2024, with 465.3 million overnight stays (January-November), exceeding 2023 figures by 1.8% and slightly surpassing pre-pandemic levels, due to both domestic (+1.1%) and international tourism (+5.4%) growth.

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German Election: Economy and Migration Dominate

Germany's upcoming snap election on February 23rd is dominated by migration and economic concerns, with the Social Democrats (SPD) focusing on increased investment and wages, the Greens on energy costs and electric vehicles, and the conservatives (CDU/CSU) on reducing spending and taxes.

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Romania's Nationalist Sentiment and Russia's Destabilization Strategy

Several Romanian politicians have openly discussed union with Moldova, mirroring Russia's strategy of exploiting nationalist sentiments to destabilize the EU. Russia's actions in Ukraine, support for pro-Russian politicians within the EU, and ambiguous stances by Romanian officials highlight a signi...

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Captured North Korean Soldiers Offer Ukraine Potential Intel Advantage

Ukraine displayed a video of two captured North Korean soldiers, confirming earlier reports and offering them a chance to defect; this highlights North Korea's military support for Russia in the Ukraine war.

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Syria Base Loss Threatens Russia's African Influence

The potential fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria creates uncertainty about the future of Russian military bases there, which are crucial for Wagner Group operations in Africa and are now threatened; the loss of these bases would significantly impact Russia's ability to support its African all...

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Russia and Iran to Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement

Russia and Iran will sign a strategic cooperation agreement on January 17th, covering defense and security, while the EU announced €142 million in humanitarian aid for Ukraine, bringing the total to €1.1 billion, amid ongoing conflict and Western sanctions on Russia.

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AfD's Weidel: First Female Chancellor Candidate

Alice Weidel, co-chair of Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD), is the party's first chancellor candidate for the February 23 election, despite their disappointing 2021 federal election result of 10.3%. Her candidacy follows a surge in state election support reaching 32.8% in Thuringia, posing a ...

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Ukraine Drone Attacks on Russian Infrastructure: Nine Drones Shot Down Near Gas Pipeline

On January 11th, Russia's Ministry of Defense reported that nine Ukrainian drones targeting a gas compressor station in Krasnodar Krai were shot down, causing minor damage but no casualties. This followed earlier attacks on an oil depot in Engels, which Ukraine acknowledged, causing disruptions to R...

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