Teachers and students form a picket line outside Dolores Huerta Elementary School in San Francisco on Feb. 10. Workers are feeling less engaged than at any other point in the last decade while their sense of struggling in the workplace is the worst it has ever been, a new Gallup poll says. File Pho»»»

TradeEuropeWho wins what in the EU's new trade deal with Australia?Marie SinaSqueezed by Trump's tariffs and China's industrial muscle, the EU and Australia bury old trade disputes to finalize a long-delayed free trade deal. https://p.dw.com/p/5B1Z2The EU and Australia also agreed to boost access t»»»

The price of oil rebounded to $103 per barrel on Tuesday as hopes for de-escalation in the Iran war faded after Washington said the situation remained "fluid," Tehran denied there had been any negotiations and an explosion and fire at a major refinery in Texas directly impacted wholesale gasoline a»»»

The Trump administration announced two new investigations against Harvard University. File photo by CJ Gunther/EPA March 24 (UPI) -- The Department of Education launched two new investigations into Harvard University in its ongoing legal battle with the school. The Education Department announced th»»»

The Bulgarian Navy will assume command of the Black Sea Mine Countermeasures Group during its next activation in July, a senior naval official announced at a news briefing on Tuesday. Flotilla Admiral Radko Penev, commander of Bulgaria’s Flotilla of Combat and Auxiliary Ships, said the group will b»»»

1 of 5 | US President Donald Trump speaks with Pete Hegseth, secretary of defense and John D. Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, before boarding Marine One in Washington, D.C, on Wednesday. Trump temporarily waived a century-old shipping mandate to lower the cost of transporting oil, gas»»»

Dubai: Jazeera Airways has set up an alternative supply route into Kuwait to keep essential food items flowing amid ongoing regional disruption, marking a shift in how airlines are adapting to pressure on traditional logistics channels. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.»»»

Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz needs fewer votes than the opposition Tisza party to stay in power, as the electoral system favours the incumbent. We examine the most likely developments after the Hungarian elections on 12 April. “Let us not rule it out logically,” Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán answe»»»

Dubai: President Donald Trump’s claim that the United States and Iran have discussed a “15-point” framework to end the war has sparked intense curiosity — and confusion — as neither Washington nor Tehran has revealed what those points actually are. Tehran has even denied that any talks are taking p»»»

Dubai: IndiGo has issued a travel advisory warning of possible changes to flight schedules amid the evolving situation in the Middle East, urging passengers to verify their flight status before heading to the airport. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The airline said fl»»»

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the Australian Parliament in Canberra on Tuesday after addressing a joint session of both houses. Photo by Lukas Coch/EPA March 24 (UPI) -- The European Union finalized a landmark $9 billion free tr»»»

Bengaluru, India: Indian Premier League champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will keep 11 seats at their M. Chinnaswamy Stadium empty in memory of the fans crushed to death in title celebrations last year, the team said Tuesday. Eleven supporters aged between 14 and 29 died in a stampede outside t»»»

Dubai: Emirates SkyCargo has set up a dedicated team to handle pet transportation requests from the UAE, offering more structured support for travellers moving animals during a period of shifting flight schedules. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Pet owners, who often f»»»

Europe is dangerously unprepared to tackle a growing wildfire crisis, and must overhaul its fleets of firefighting aircraft and step up investment, according ‌to a report. The paper – commissioned by Portugal-based Avincis, which leases firefighting planes and helicopters – said the increased risk »»»

Within days of the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran, Quds Force officers began arriving in Iraq to oversee “attrition operations” and establish a support command for the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps. The move reflects contingency planning for possible escalation inside Tehran. At the sam»»»

US President Donald Trump has said that the US and Iran are having 'very good' talks regarding the war. But they were denied by Tehran, although they did say they had received a request from the White House. There is also the question of where talks would be held - with Pakistan coming out as the m»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would be ready to protect its vital interests under any circumstances, while it continues to strike Iran and Lebanon. This comes as US President Donald Trump has claimed talks were underway with Iran - despite Tehran denying those talks. 'The qu»»»

François Picard is pleased to welcome Damien Lecomte, political scientist and researcher at CRPS-CESSP, Paris Pantheon-Sorbonne University. According to Dr. Lecomte, there is a persistent tension between unity and fragmentation in French politics, and the legacy of Lionel Jospin illustrates this pa»»»

Osh State University has developed a startup project to grow artichokes and produce dietary supplements from them. The initiative won the national competition Student Startup 2025 and received a grant of nearly 800,000 soms. According to the university’s press service, the project is being carried »»»

Dubai: The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre (SZGMC) welcomed more than 3.2 million worshippers and visitors across its network of mosques during Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr prayers, according to figures released by the Centre. A total of 3,226,103 guests were recorded at mosques under its management, i»»»

Dubai: Just days after declaring that a ceasefire made no sense while the United States was “obliterating” its adversary, President Donald Trump is now talking up the prospect of a deal with Iran — a dramatic shift that is raising hopes of de-escalation even as doubts swirl over how real the diplom»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO's operation against Yugoslavia in 1999 served as a cover for crimes committed by Kosovo militants against the Serbian population, including abductions for the purpose of organ trafficking, and undermined the foundations of international law, the Russian Foreign Ministry said»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Financial Audit Authority has launched the fourth edition of its government auditor diploma programme, deepening efforts to strengthen oversight standards and build a pipeline of skilled national talent across public sector entities. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques»»»

Lawyers for the ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro are expected to push for the dismissal of his drug trafficking charges when he appears in a New York court Thursday. The Manhattan hearing comes as Washington cautiously warms ties with Caracas, with the question of who will pay the legal f»»»

Pakistan was ranked the world's smoggiest ‌country in 2025, with concentrations of hazardous small particles known as PM2.5 up to 13 times higher than the recommended World Health Organization level, research showed on Tuesday. Swiss air quality monitoring firm IQAir said in its annual report that »»»

Dubai: India’s rupee has slipped to fresh lows recently, breaching the 94 mark against the US dollar and marking its weakest level in four years. The move reflects a convergence of global and domestic pressures that are weighing on the currency at a time of heightened geopolitical uncertainty. Sign»»»

Asian countries are ramping up use of polluting coal to tackle energy shortages and price spikes linked to the Iran war, but the crisis could have an environmental silver lining. While leaning on the fossil fuel will raise emissions in the near term, the energy crisis is demonstrating the risks of »»»

Two Russians are due to go on trial in Angola accused of stirring up anti-government protests, conducting a campaign of disinformation, and attempting to interfere in next year's presidential election. Arrested last August, political consultant Igor Ratchin and translator Lev Lakshtanov are facing »»»

More Australian beef will be served on the dining tables of Europe under a new free trade deal with the European Union that cuts most export tariffs on Australian products. The deal, worth about A$10bn ($7bn; £5.2bn) was inked on Tuesday with Australia's prime minister and the head of the European »»»

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese struck a long-awaited free trade deal on Tuesday, aiming to boost exports amid global trade uncertainty. The accord reflects efforts by both sides to diversify supply chains and address energy vulnerab»»»

An Irish-born priest whose groundbreaking approach to child poverty inspired an Oscar-winning film, has now taken a significant step towards becoming a saint. Fr Edward Flanagan set up a sanctuary in the United States to care for thousands of orphaned and impoverished boys during World War One. He »»»

Australia is a crucial source of minerals, including for nuclear power, to help stave off a bigger supply shock than the world is currently facing in energy due to the Iran war, the head of the International Energy Agency said on Tuesday. The world is facing its worst-ever energy shock due to the U»»»

The European Union and Australia struck a long-awaited free-trade deal on Tuesday, while also agreeing to boost defense cooperation and access to rare earth minerals in the face of global uncertainty over trade. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen's visit to Australia comes as the 27-nation bloc and the »»»

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, temporary ceasefire notwithstanding, is forcing countries across the Asian continent to revert back to coal use as disruptions to long-standing LNG supplies expose the region’s vulnerability to external energy shocks. »»»

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, temporary ceasefire notwithstanding, is forcing countries across the Asian continent to revert back to coal use as disruptions to long-standing LNG supplies expose the region’s vulnerability to external energy shocks. »»»

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, temporary ceasefire notwithstanding, is forcing countries across the Asian continent to revert back to coal use as disruptions to long-standing LNG supplies expose the region’s vulnerability to external energy shocks. »»»

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, temporary ceasefire notwithstanding, is forcing countries across the Asian continent to revert back to coal use as disruptions to long-standing LNG supplies expose the region’s vulnerability to external energy shocks. »»»

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, temporary ceasefire notwithstanding, is forcing countries across the Asian continent to revert back to coal use as disruptions to long-standing LNG supplies expose the region’s vulnerability to external energy shocks. »»»

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, temporary ceasefire notwithstanding, is forcing countries across the Asian continent to revert back to coal use as disruptions to long-standing LNG supplies expose the region’s vulnerability to external energy shocks. »»»

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, temporary ceasefire notwithstanding, is forcing countries across the Asian continent to revert back to coal use as disruptions to long-standing LNG supplies expose the region’s vulnerability to external energy shocks. »»»

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, temporary ceasefire notwithstanding, is forcing countries across the Asian continent to revert back to coal use as disruptions to long-standing LNG supplies expose the region’s vulnerability to external energy shocks. »»»

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, temporary ceasefire notwithstanding, is forcing countries across the Asian continent to revert back to coal use as disruptions to long-standing LNG supplies expose the region’s vulnerability to external energy shocks. »»»

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, temporary ceasefire notwithstanding, is forcing countries across the Asian continent to revert back to coal use as disruptions to long-standing LNG supplies expose the region’s vulnerability to external energy shocks. »»»

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, temporary ceasefire notwithstanding, is forcing countries across the Asian continent to revert back to coal use as disruptions to long-standing LNG supplies expose the region’s vulnerability to external energy shocks. »»»

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, temporary ceasefire notwithstanding, is forcing countries across the Asian continent to revert back to coal use as disruptions to long-standing LNG supplies expose the region’s vulnerability to external energy shocks. »»»

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, temporary ceasefire notwithstanding, is forcing countries across the Asian continent to revert back to coal use as disruptions to long-standing LNG supplies expose the region’s vulnerability to external energy shocks. »»»

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, temporary ceasefire notwithstanding, is forcing countries across the Asian continent to revert back to coal use as disruptions to long-standing LNG supplies expose the region’s vulnerability to external energy shocks. »»»

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, temporary ceasefire notwithstanding, is forcing countries across the Asian continent to revert back to coal use as disruptions to long-standing LNG supplies expose the region’s vulnerability to external energy shocks. »»»

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, temporary ceasefire notwithstanding, is forcing countries across the Asian continent to revert back to coal use as disruptions to long-standing LNG supplies expose the region’s vulnerability to external energy shocks. »»»

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, temporary ceasefire notwithstanding, is forcing countries across the Asian continent to revert back to coal use as disruptions to long-standing LNG supplies expose the region’s vulnerability to external energy shocks. »»»