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Donald Trump said that he didn't want US officials to "sit around talking about nothing" in Islamabad. It comes after Iran said that there would be no direct talks with the US. More on DW.

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Iran's Foreign Ministry has ruled out direct talks as US envoys are due to arrive in Pakistan amid hopes for progress on a ceasefire deal. More on DW.

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Children under five account for more than two-thirds of malaria deaths. A new drug offers hope for this vulnerable group.

The closing of the investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell removes an obstacle to the appointment of Kevin Warsh, US President Donald Trump's pick for head of the central bank.

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US officials Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to depart for Islamabad on Saturday with the intention of talks with Iran, the White House said. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has also landed in Pakistan.

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Russian President Putin "may or not may not" attend the G20 in Miami in December, says the Kremlin. Meanwhile, after securing an EU loan, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy continued his diplomatic offensive in Saudi Arabia.

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Russian President Putin "may or not may not" attend the G20 in Miami in December, says the Kremlin. Meanwhile, after securing an EU loan, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy continued his diplomatic offensive in Saudi Arabia.

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The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has submitted thousands of official questions in state parliaments — a right of any elected party. But critics argue that their focus is meant to pressure political opponents.

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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he was heading to Islamabad but did not confirm peace talks. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said US blockade of Strait of Hormuz will continue 'as long as necessary.' DW has more.

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They are funny, provocative and sometimes tasteless. But memes are also powerful political tool, shaping our perception — usually without us noticing.

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the past weeks had shown how "security is indivisible." She said a deal with Iran should include Lebanon and respect its "soverignty and territorial integrity."

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While the US is signaling a desire to negotiate, Iranians are playing for time — counting on the world's dependence on Persian Gulf energy exports and their strongest weapon, the Strait of Hormuz.

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The Iran war has forced thousands of Indian workers to leave their jobs in Gulf nations and return home. Their future remains unclear, and now India itself is feeling the economic impact.

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An internal Pentagon email reportedly proposes a series of options to punish NATO allies for failing to provide support in the Iran war. Suspending Spain from the alliance was just one possibility it considered.

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People in Germany could see gas prices fall next week after lawmakers approved a bill to lower the fuel tax by €0.17 per liter.

Discovered using AI, a naturally occurring molecule appears to act directly in the brain's appetite center. Scientists hope it could refine treatments for obesity, offering fewer side effects for some patients.

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Germany's economy continues to falter under the shock of soaring energy prices. In the wake of the Iran war, the German economy minister has had to cut her own forecast by half.

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Kaja Kallas said failing to bring nuclear experts to the table in talks with Tehran could result in "a more dangerous ⁠Iran." EU leaders meeting in Cyprus are discussing the Middle East conflict, among other topics.

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A chunk of ice suspended above the Khumbu Icefall near Base Camp on Mount Everest means it's not safe either for climbers or the specialist "icefall doctors" who typically clear away smaller obstructions.