Will Iran war send oil prices above $100 a barrel?
Oil markets are bracing for sharp price spikes after the US-Israel attacks on Iran and Tehran's retaliation. Iran's role as …
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Strait of Hormuz halts after US‑Israel attack on Iran
US President Trump has carried out his threat to attack Iran, shifting attention to the Strait of Hormuz, the world's …
Pentagon pressures Anthropic in escalating AI showdown
The row between Anthropic, a much vaunted AI startup, and the Trump administration, is sharply escalating. The Pentagon wants complete …
What's next for Germany's troubled car giants?
German automakers are in a crisis due to stagnant sales, falling profits and constant strategy shifts. Can the industry recover?
Iran's energy sites still on Trump's target list
Donald Trump has delayed strikes on Iran's power plants for five days, citing "productive" talks with Tehran. DW asks what …
Who wins what in the EU's new trade deal with Australia?
Squeezed by Trump's tariffs and China's industrial muscle, the EU and Australia bury old trade disputes to finalize a long-delayed …
Iran war boosts strategic significance of South Caucasus
With war raging in Iran, the South Caucasus has become one of the few stable corridors between Asia and Europe. …
Report: Volkswagen to switch from cars to defense at key plant
A report in the Financial Times says Volkswagen is considering producing weapons for Israel. A VW spokesperson told DW the …
Is Iran cashing in millions from Strait of Hormuz blockade?
An Iranian lawmaker claims Tehran is quietly charging tankers up to $2 million for safe passage through the Strait of …
Is VW eyeing Iron Dome parts production at German plant?
A report in the Financial Times says Volkswagen is considering producing defense components for Israel. A VW spokesperson told DW …
Is another 1970s‑style oil crisis looming?
Supply disruptions, high prices, nervous markets: The current war in the Middle East brings back memories of the oil crises …
How US 'Liberation Day' tariffs reshaped global trade
One year after Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, global trade flows have shifted. Trade data shows which countries gained, which lost …
Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs shifted global trade. Which countries gained the most? Which lost? And who is footing the bill?
One year after Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, global trade flows have shifted. Trade data shows which countries gained, which lost …
After the Iran war, how fast could global trade recover?
The Iran war could end soon or drag on for months. When the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, the true …
Why are countries afraid to tax the ultrarich?
Growing income inequality and public displays of billionaire power are increasing calls for new income and wealth taxes aimed at …
Can small nuclear reactors solve Europe's energy woes?
Supporters say modular reactors are key to meeting energy goals, but critics say they're a costly distraction.
Will AI doom office space to history?
Artificial intelligence's potential for disruption is being felt across multiple industries. Now commercial real estate is feeling the heat from …
NASA's billion-dollar space race goes into overdrive
NASA's renewed push to get a human mission to the moon and Mars is neither cheap, nor for the faint …