BusinessUnited States of AmericaWarner Bros. board recommends taking Netflix takeover offerFelix Tamsut with AP, AFPThe Warner Bros. board informed its shareholders that the Paramount offer is "inferior" to the one from Netflix. https://p.dw.com/p/55ZXZAccording to Warner Bros., Netflix's offer is »»»

The European Union and the UK on Wednesday agreed to let British students rejoin the Erasmus+ programme in a symbolic step toward improving relations after Brexit.  The UK and the European Union agreed on Wednesday to allow British students to rejoin the bloc's popular student exchange program»»»

AMMAN — Investment Minister Tareq Abu Ghazaleh on Wednesday discussed ways to enhance cooperation and investment partnerships during a meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of India’s RITES Limited.The meeting was attended by the CEO of the Jordanian Company for Developing Cities and Government »»»

AMMAN — The Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) and Danish Industry (DI) have concluded the "Najahna" project, by the Novo Nordisk Foundation as part of its corporate social responsibility programmes.The three-year initiative funded project aimed at strengthening skills development and employment oppo»»»

Oil prices surged on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of "sanctioned" oil tankers heading to and leaving Venezuela. Both Brent and WTI contracts jumped more than two percent before paring gains. "The big news is the oil-price rally after President Donald Trump announced »»»

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, 17 December 2025: Vanity Fair's interview of Susan Wiles makes headlines across the United States. Next, The New York Times investigates Jeffrey Epstein's wealth and career. Elsewhere, Kylian Mbappé has won a court case against his former club Paris Saint-Ge»»»

US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump will attend a ceremony on Wednesday to honor US personnel killed in Syria over the weekend by a suspected ISIS attacker. Trump and his wife will travel to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware to be present for what the Air Force calls the "dignifie»»»

BusinessGlobal issuesWealthy nations curb labor migration as demand surgesNik MartinEven before Donald Trump returned to the White House, anti-immigration politics were reshaping migration flows to high-income countries. Borders have been tightened despite economies facing urgent labor shortages. h»»»

BusinessGlobal issuesSilver: Why the price of 'poor man's gold' hit a recordNik MartinSilver recently reached an all-time high of $64. Although gold has eclipsed the white metal as a store of value, DW explores why silver is regaining global relevance. https://p.dw.com/p/553P9Silver has gone from a»»»

In tonight's edition: Rwandan-backed M23 rebels say they've agreed to conditionally withdraw from the strategic Congolese town of Uvira. Also, the rebels' offensive in eastern DR Congo has forced tens of thousands of people to flee into neighbouring Burundi. Plus a new report by the World Meteorolo»»»

The CEO of a huge organisation that has helped millions of girls across a series of African countries has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how the group she now runs helped her when she was a girl. Angeline Murimirwa was able to continue her education thanks to CAMFED, the Campaign for Female Education. I»»»

France and Italy said Wednesday they remain opposed to a trade agreement between the European Union and the South American trade bloc Mercosur, dashing hopes of the contentious pact being signed this week. Paris demanded "mirror clauses" requiring Mercosur products to comply wit»»»

Christmas is just around the corner, and for many people in France, the end-of-year holiday season is synonymous with chocolate. In this edition of Entre Nous, we speak to chef Jade Genin, who has made a name for herself in France's highly exclusive chocolate world and has become famous for her inc»»»

About once a week on average, Russia stages a massive combined drone and missile attack on Ukraine, usually targeting multiple cities. In the capital Kyiv alone, these attacks have killed more than 330 civilians since 2022. At least 900 others have been injured and thousands more have lost their pr»»»

Crude benchmarks were rising on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said the US would put a stop to any traffic of sanctioned oil tankers in and out of Venezuela. The country's oil revenue is a lifeline for the Maduro government, which now mainly sells its barrels to China. Also in this editi»»»

1/5Residents capture rare scenes of snow settling on rocky slopes in Trojena.SPA2/5White blankets the mountains of Tabuk as rare snowfall draws residents and visitors outdoors.SPA3/5Cold conditions bring snowfall to higher elevations, offering a striking contrast to the desert climate.X4/5Snow clin»»»

BusinessVenezuelaVenezuela blockade: What it means for Maduro and oil marketsArthur SullivanUS President Donald Trump has threatened Venezuela with a naval blockade to thwart its oil exports — a move that would hit the Maduro government hard but may leave global oil markets unfazed. https://p.dw.co»»»

ConflictsAfghanistanIndia seizes Afghanistan trade opening amid Pakistan riftMurali Krishnan in New DelhiThe Pakistan-Afghanistan crisis and border closures are reshaping regional trade. India is capitalizing on the conflict by deepening economic ties and strategic engagement with Kabul. https://p.»»»

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the US will impose a blockade on all “sanctioned oil tankers” entering or leaving Venezuela, dramatically escalating his administration’s campaign against President Nicolás Maduro. The move follows the recent seizure of an oil tanker off Venezuela’s coa»»»

As France battles an outbreak of lumpy skin disease among livestock, some farmers are protesting government measures such as the culling of entire herds. Videos claiming to support them have gone viral online, but some are AI-generated. In this edition of Truth or Fake, we take a closer look at how»»»

The Louvre Museum will partially reopen on Wednesday after staff voted to extend a strike over pay and working conditions, according to union representatives. Frustrations at the world's most visited museum were further sharpened by fallout from the theft of crown jewels during a daylight robbery t»»»

In a further escalation of tension between the United States and Venezuela, President Donald Trump has ordered a naval blockade to stop sanctioned oil tankers from entering and leaving the South American country. Venezuela - which has the world's largest proven oil reserves - is highly dependent on»»»

1/6Motorists inch forward on Emirates Road through blowing sand and low visibility conditions. Devadasan K P/Gulf News2/6National Centre of Meteorology issues dust alert as winds carry desert sand into city streets. Devadasan K P/Gulf News3/6Dust-laden skies turn horizon hazy, prompting safety advi»»»

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday that leaders must decide at a crucial summit in Berlin how to finance support for Ukraine as pressure mounts to agree on using frozen Russian assets to sustain Kyiv’s defence. Meanwhile, the Kremlin said it opposed European participation in US-led talks »»»

US President Donald Trump's administration has warned that it could impose fees or restrictions on European service providers, escalating a transatlantic dispute over what Washington describes as discriminatory EU actions targeting US companies. President Donald Trump’s administration warned on Tue»»»

Dubai: The UAE solidified its status as one of the world's fastest-growing economies in 2025, propelled by booming non-oil sectors, record foreign direct investment and agile pro-business policies. Non-oil foreign trade jumped 24.5% in the first half of the year to Dh1.7 trillion, outpacing global »»»

Jewish Australians said they felt unsafe, angry and frustrated at the perceived government's failure to confront rising antisemitism after a deadly shooting at a Hanukkah festival in Sydney’s Bondi Beach last week.  Near the iconic, sun-soaked Sydney beach where father-and-son gunmen»»»

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is ordering a blockade of all "sanctioned oil tankers" into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on the country's authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro in a move that seemed designed to put a tighter chokehold on the South American country's economy. Trump's escalatio»»»

Australian police charged Naveed Akram with 59 offences, including terrorism, after he allegedly opened fire at a Jewish event on Sydney’s Bondi Beach.  Police in Australia said on Wednesday they had charged Naveed Akram, who allegedly opened fire on a Jewish event on Sydney's Bondi Beach, wit»»»

The father-and-son duo alleged to have carried out Sunday's Bondi Beach massacre had flags of the Islamic State (IS) group in their car and had recently travelled to a Philippines province with a history of Islamist militancy, according to Australian police. The two lines of inquiry, if linked, ech»»»

Myanmar's junta on Wednesday said it was pursing charges against more than 200 people for alleged disruption of upcoming elections under new laws banning criticism of upcoming elections, which rights groups and the UN have dismissed as a sham to entrench military rule. Myanmar's junta said Wednesda»»»

AMMAN — The total area of licensed buildings in the Kingdom increased by 12.3 per cent during the first ten months of 2025, reaching 8.2 million square metres, compared with 7.3 million square metres recorded during the same period in 2024, according to official data.

The Department of Statistics »»»

The European Union has proposed changes to a 2023 law that effectively banned the sale of new internal combustion engine cars from 2035.  Instead of cutting CO2 emissions by 100% from 2021 levels, carmakers would be required to reduce them by 90%, meaning a small-scale production of petrol or »»»

A number of videos and images created by artificial intelligence that claim to accurately depict ancient Rome have been circulating online. However, these images are far from historically accurate, says one historian. "A Journey Through Time with Artificial Intelligence,” reads the caption on a vid»»»

AMMAN — The Jordan x 2080 Accelerator, powered by US-based venture capital firm 2080 Ventures in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship and the Youth, Technology and Jobs (YTJ) Project, hosted its inaugural Demo Day on Monday in Amman.The event opened with a keynote»»»

AMMAN — In celebration of an exceptional year marked by milestones across the economic, investment, and sports sectors, CFI Jordan hosted a “flagship” event titled “Pioneers of Success” in Amman.The event brought together key partners, top media figures, and economic experts to highlight the compan»»»

AMMAN — The Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost economic, trade and investment cooperation between the two countries.The agreement, signed during the Jordan-India Busin»»»

AMMAN — Chairman of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) Shadi Majali inaugurated the JIFEX 2025 Conference on Tuesday.The opening was attended by Chairman of the Greater Amman Municipality Committee Yousef Shawarbeh, Aqaba Governor Ayman Awaisheh, CEO of Aqaba Development Corporation »»»

The award-winning director of a new film that delves into the seedy world of sexual predators and paedophilia has spoken to FRANCE 24 about the ethics of making it. David Osit is a three-time Emmy and Peabody Award-winning documentary film director. His latest project is the film "Predators", which»»»

Los Angeles prosecutors say Nick Reiner, the son of famed actor-director Rob Reiner, will be charged with two counts of first-degree murder following the deaths of his parents. The case has shocked Hollywood and Democratic political circles, where the couple were widely admired. Los Angeles prosecu»»»

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday added Burkina Faso, Laos, Mali, Niger, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, and Syria as well as Palestinian Authority passport holders to a full travel ban. The decision to include Syria, a country Trump has moved to rehabilitate internationally, came days after thr»»»

Benin on Tuesday jailed around 30 people, most of whom were soldiers, linked to an attempt to oust President Patrice Talon, legal sources said. The attempted coup was defeated by loyalist army forces with the help of the Nigerian air force and French special forces. Benin jailed on Tuesday aro»»»

One month after the stunning assassination of the brother of an anti-gangland activist, French president Emmanuel Macron returning to the Mediterranean port for an update on the government’s xx-euro plan to win back the streets and offer hope to fed-up citizens of France’s second largest city. The »»»

French lawmakers on Tuesday adopted the 2026 social security budget, which includes the suspension of President Emmanuel Macron's unpopular pension reform, as Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu races to finalise a 2026 spending plan by year's end.  France's lower house of parliament, the Nationa»»»

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy's legal woes looked set to continue as prosecutors on Tuesday said they would seek indictments against him, his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy and nine others for alleged witness tampering in the Libya campaign funding case. French prosecutors on Tuesday said »»»

1/20A woman reacts during a sack race as she celebrates Eid Al Fitr at a park in Quezon City, Philippines, on March 31.AP2/20Schoolgirls and cadets dance as they attend a rehearsal of a ceremony on the first day at school at a cadet lyceum in Kyiv on September 1.AP3/20Visitors, wearing stuffed cost»»»

Share: The Indictment Chamber in Beirut, headed by Judge Kamal Nassar, approved the release of former Economy Minister Amin Salam on bail of 9 billion Lebanese pounds, equivalent to approximately 100,000 US dollars. The chamber overturned the decision of Beirut’s First Investigating Judge, Rola Oth»»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the esteemed patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, the organizing committee of the Global Security Forum (GSF) has announced that Doha will host the 2026 edition of the forum, sc»»»

Dec. 16 (UPI) -- A fire at a western North Carolina home sparked an explosion, injuring two civilians and 12 firefighters, the Salisbury Fire Department said. The blaze sparked just before 5 p.m. EST Monday at a single-story brick home in Salisbury, a town along Interstate 85 about midway between W»»»

Nepal has launched a nationwide census to track the recovery of Himalayan tigers that were once on the verge of extinction. The country has been widely praised for its conservation efforts, with an earlier survey finding that the tiger population had tripled to 355 between 2010 and 2022. Nepal laun»»»