Will Bangladesh join the Mecca defense alliance?
DW Englishby Arafatul Islam1 Sept 2026
There has been widespread speculation about Bangladesh becoming part of a mutual defense deal struck last month by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan.
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top 83%Will Bangladesh join the Mecca defense pact?
DW Englishby Arafatul Islam1 Sept 2026
There has been widespread speculation about Bangladesh joining the Mecca pact — a mutual defense deal struck last month by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan.
Norway's new King Haakon VIII takes oath in parliament
DW Englishby Mark Hallam1 Sept 2026
New King Haakon VIII swore an oath of allegiance to Norway's consititution in the parliament in Oslo on Tuesday, following him succeeding his father Harald V, who died last week.
Germany's SPD is fighting for survival
DW Englishby Sabine Kinkartz; Max Hofmann1 Sept 2026
At a fitness class run by the Workers' Welfare Association, one stop on his tour through Saxony-Anhalt, Matthias Miersch is giving it his all: Hands up, hands down, touch your toes, all in time to...
US irks Germany, Europe with Russian G20 invite, press bans
DW Englishby Mark Hallam1 Sept 2026
G20 finance ministers and central bank heads gathered in Asheville, North Carolina for two days of talks.
Germany news: Explosive devices found near power plant
DW Englishby Natalie Muller1 Sept 2026
What you need to know - Police say they have found explosive devices near a power plant in Brandenburg - Germany's Foreign Minister Wadephul in Algeria for talks on renewable energy and gas -...
Germany news: Explosive device found near power plant
DW Englishby Natalie Muller1 Sept 2026
What you need to know - Police say they have found an explosive device near a power plant in Brandenburg - Germany's Foreign Minister Wadephul in Algeria for talks on renewable energy and gas -...
Germany news: FM says Algeria can provide gas supplies
DW Englishby Natalie Muller1 Sept 2026
What you need to know - Germany's Foreign Minister Wadephul in Algeria for talks on renewable energy and gas - Wadephul stressed the need to "diversify" energy sources, describing Algeria as a...
Iran says it will return to ceasefire if US does
DW Englishby Felix Tamsut1 Sept 2026
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday said Tehran would reciprocate any US move that signals a return to the collapsed interim ceasefire deal.
Apple's new CEO John Ternus makes AI top priority
DW Englishby Arthur Sullivan1 Sept 2026
On September 1, a new era begins at Apple as John Ternus becomes just the third man to hold the CEO role at the tech giant since 1997.
Times Square stabbing in NYC leaves 1 dead, assailant killed
DW Englishby Seerat Chabba1 Sept 2026
A woman with two kitchen knives fatally stabbed one person and wounded another in New York City's popular Times Square on Monday before police shot and killed her, officials said.
Ukraine: Russia threatens 'devastating' Baltic response
DW Englishby Louis Oelofse; Felix Tamsut1 Sept 2026
What you need to know Follow this blog for the latest news on Russia's war in Ukraine on September 1, 2026.
Ukraine updates: Russia hits Kyiv for sixth straight day
DW Englishby Louis Oelofse1 Sept 2026
What you need to know Follow this blog for the latest news on Russia's war in Ukraine on September 1, 2026.
AfD's Ulrich Siegmund has plans for Saxony-Anhalt and beyond
DW Englishby Hans Pfeifer1 Sept 2026
All eyes are on Saxony-Anhalt this week, ahead of a state election on Sunday that could trigger a political earthquake across Germany.
Tupac Shakur murder trial: Duane 'Keffe D' Davis guilty
DW Englishby Kieran Burke1 Sept 2026
A Las Vegas jury on Monday found former gang leader, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, guilty of orchestrating the killing of hip hop artist Tupac Shakur, following nine days of testimony.
Lionel Messi announces international retirement
DW Englishby Felix Tamsut31 Aug 2026
Argentina legend Lionel Messi announced his international retirement on Monday. The 39-year-old, widely considered the greatest football player of all time, won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with...
Lionel Messi announces international retirement
DW Englishby Felix Tamsut31 Aug 2026
Argentina legend Lionel Messi announced his international retirement. 39-year-old Messi, widely considered the greatest football player of all time, won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with Argentina...
How China buried Tibet flood images after Nepal disaster
DW Englishby De Zheng31 Aug 2026
When a catastrophic flash flood swept through the rugged China-Nepal border on August 26, the physical devastation was immediate.
Politics take center stage at Venice Film Festival
DW Englishby Scott Roxborough31 Aug 2026
The Venice Film Festival used to be the place where the awards season put on its best tuxedo. This year, it looks more like a war room, as politics and political cinema are set to dominate the red...
How young Cameroonians end up fighting in Russia's war
DW Englishby Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena; Eddy Micah Jr; Silja Fröhlich31 Aug 2026
Cameroon has emerged as one of the leading sources of African recruits for the Russian military, with young men lured by false promises of jobs and fast-tracked Russian citizenship, only to find...