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Feb 16, 2026

How should countries respond to increased attacks on transport routes in Ukraine?

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says Russia is focusing on attacking "primarily railway infrastructure." Meanwhile, the Kremlin has said talks with Ukraine will continue in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. DW has more

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Geopolitics

Feb 16, 2026

What steps can communities and governments take to address the growing hunger and malnutrition in Sudan?

A brutal civil war between Sudan's army and paramilitary forces is causing one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, the UN has said

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Geopolitics

Feb 16, 2026

What are the different ways we can support peace and safety for people affected by the conflict in Ukraine?

A mother and child were among the casualties of a Russian strike in Ukraine's Kharkiv region. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian man has been indicted in Germany for his alleged involvement in parcel bomb attacks. DW has more

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Politics

Feb 16, 2026

What should Ukraine do to address corruption in government and ensure accountability for public officials?

Ukraine’s former justice and energy minister was charged Monday in connection with a sweeping money laundering scheme, months after he resigned from office over the scandal. German Galushchenko was “exposed for money laundering and participation in a criminal organization,” according to the country’s two leading anti-corruption agencies, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine and the […]

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Geopolitics

Feb 12, 2026

What are the possible effects of Jimmy Lai's sentencing on freedom of speech and democracy in Hong Kong?

Rights groups condemned the 78-year-old's 20-year prison term, calling it 'effectively a death sentence' and a grave injustice. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump have called for Lai's release

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Geopolitics

Feb 07, 2026

What are the possible outcomes of the US and Iran talks in Oman, and how could they affect our safety and relations?

Despite disagreements over the possible agenda, US and Iranian officials confirmed that the countries will hold talks in Oman

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Geopolitics

Feb 06, 2026

What are the possible effects of enforcing sanctions on countries like Russia for international relations and trade?

Five German, Russian and Ukrainian nationals were arrested in Lübeck for allegedly exporting goods to Russian defense companies

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Geopolitics

Feb 06, 2026

What are the possible effects of enforcing sanctions on countries like Russia for international relations and trade?

Five German, Russian and Ukrainian nationals were arrested in Lübeck for allegedly exporting goods to Russian defense companies

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Geopolitics

Feb 06, 2026

What should be done to address the challenges of nuclear arms control between the US and Russia?

'For the first time in more than half a century, we face a world without any binding limits on the strategic nuclear arsenals of the Russian Federation and the United States of America,' UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres

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Geopolitics

Feb 06, 2026

What should be done to address the challenges of nuclear arms control between the US and Russia?

'For the first time in more than half a century, we face a world without any binding limits on the strategic nuclear arsenals of the Russian Federation and the United States of America,' UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres

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Geopolitics

Feb 05, 2026

What policies could help prevent tragedies like the recent migrant boat collision with the Greek coast guard?

According to media reports, the Greek patrol boat issued a warning signal after spotting the migrant boat, which then tried to escape. For reasons that are still unclear, the two boats collided

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Geopolitics

Feb 05, 2026

What should be the main goals of the Ukraine-Russia talks for lasting peace and safety in the region?

Both sides downplay chances of immediate breakthrough in US-brokered talks as western allies reportedly weigh new defence pact

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How should countries respond to increased attacks on transport routes in Ukraine?

What steps can communities and governments take to address the growing hunger and malnutrition in Sudan?

What are the different ways we can support peace and safety for people affected by the conflict in Ukraine?

What should Ukraine do to address corruption in government and ensure accountability for public officials?

What are the possible effects of Jimmy Lai's sentencing on freedom of speech and democracy in Hong Kong?

What are the possible outcomes of the US and Iran talks in Oman, and how could they affect our safety and relations?

What are the possible effects of enforcing sanctions on countries like Russia for international relations and trade?

What are the possible effects of enforcing sanctions on countries like Russia for international relations and trade?

What should be done to address the challenges of nuclear arms control between the US and Russia?

What should be done to address the challenges of nuclear arms control between the US and Russia?

What policies could help prevent tragedies like the recent migrant boat collision with the Greek coast guard?

What should be the main goals of the Ukraine-Russia talks for lasting peace and safety in the region?