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What are the potential impacts of the US and Israel's actions in Iran on global peace and security?
Chancellor Merz has again ruled out Germany's taking a role in the war on Iran. He said the country would have advised against it from the start. Meanwhile, Germany looks set for an uptick in homebuilding. DW has more
What are the possible effects of increased military tensions between Cuba and the U.S. on both countries and their citizens?
Cuba is preparing for the possibility of military conflict with the United States, a top Cuban official warned Sunday, as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate. “Our military is always prepared, and in fact it is preparing these days for the possibility of military aggression,” Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío
What should be done to support the millions returning to Sudan during the ongoing conflict and service challenges?
[UN News] Three years into the devastating conflict in Sudan, nearly four million displaced people have returned to their places of origin across the country, only to face "another struggle for survival", the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Tuesday
What are the possible effects of the US and Iran being ready for war on peace talks and the people in the region?
The United States and Iran both warned they were ready for war as peace talks that President Donald Trump had announced would resume on Tuesday in Pakistan were left in limbo. The clock is ticking on a ceasefire deal between the two countries that is set to expire overnight Tuesday. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates
What should be done to address the funding issues facing the Department of Homeland Security?
Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned Tuesday that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will run out of emergency cash by May, and said that Democrats must either agree to fund the department or explain why they want “open borders.” President Donald Trump earlier approved emergency funds from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to pay Homeland
How should sports organizations support athletes facing threats for their beliefs?
Iran state TV presenter has threatened women's national team for not singing anthem at opening AFC Cup match
What are the benefits and challenges of creating a licensing system for cryptocurrency platforms in Australia?
The proposal would bring crypto platforms and custodians under Australia’s financial-services law, requiring operators that hold client tokens to obtain licences and meet new asset-safeguarding standards
What impact could Sarkozy's trial and appeal have on trust in the French justice system?
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy is on trial once again as he appeals his conviction in the Libyan funding case. Although a guilty verdict is unlikely to change what his base thinks of him, it would undeniably taint his legacy. The trial also sends out a clear message to the political elite over corruption and is a robustness test for the country's judicial system, as FRANCE 24's Camille Knight reports
What do you think the election of a Liberal judge means for Wisconsin's laws and communities?
With Judge Chris Taylor’s win, liberals increased their hold on the court. Races for the Wisconsin Supreme Court often draw national attention, but not this year