Germany: The harsh reality of cutting development aid
Germany is cutting its development aid budget. But as development policy is also part of national security, alongside diplomacy and defense, these budget cuts may cause problems....
Germany is cutting its development aid budget. But as development policy is also part of national security, alongside diplomacy and defense, these budget cuts may cause problems....
Despite the ceasefire, conditions in Gaza remain perilous for many residents, with UNICEF reporting that more than 100 children have been killed by military action since the truce began. Large numbers...
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The IFRC chief on US aid cuts, attacks on aid workers and whether neutrality can survive modern wars....
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Circle said digital financial infrastructure, including stablecoins, can save 20% of the cost of delivering humanitarian aid....
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My brother is one of many Palestinians Israel continues to illegally detain. Their release must be part of talks....
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Move comes after Canadian prime minister took aim at US president in Davos speech...
The US special envoy to Greenland said Donald Trump is 'serious' about striking a deal on Greenland. Meanwhile, European soldiers have started arriving in Greenland. DW has more....
The US special envoy to Greenland said Donald Trump is 'serious' about striking a deal on Greenland. Meanwhile, European soldiers have started arriving in Greenland. DW has more....
Some European countries are sending soldiers to the Arctic island after Donald Trump intensified threats to take control...
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Iran’s current leadership may be nearing its end amid mass protests across the country. “If a regime can only stay in power through the use of violence, then it i...