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Can Iran replace sea trade with land routes? Iran is shifting trade toward northern ports and land routes as its southern shipping faces a US blockade. Analysts say the corridors can keep essential goods moving, but cannot replace maritime trade. Russians on the Goethe-Institut: 'Hostage to politics' Canceled language exams, disrupted plans to study in Germany and the disappearance of an important cultural link: DW users shared how the closure of Germany's Goethe-Institut in Russia has affected their lives. A Romani artist in Hungary reclaims his identity Norbert Olah is an artist. He's also Romani. For a long time, he avoided making his ethnic background a theme of his art for fear of being pigeonholed. Then it became his focus. Trump visits Ireland, says unification would be 'fantastic' US President Donald Trump's trip to Ireland to watch a golf tournament has also included meetings with leaders there. Uganda lays 'boy king' Oyo to rest amid succession row Uganda has buried King Oyo Nyimba, who was crowned in the Tooro Kingdom in 1995 aged just 3. His death at 34 has triggered a dispute over a successor, as rumors abound of possible heirs born out of wedlock. Corals as climate archive: Are El Ninos intensifying? Records from the past few decades show that, during this period, El Nino events have been frequent and often extreme. But is this normal, or is it the result of climate change? Corals can give us a clear indication. Uber leaves 2 key African markets — and drivers in despair Uber's departure from Nigeria and Uganda has left countless customers high and dry. But what about drivers? With fuel prices, maintenance, and other operating costs rising, many say they're struggling to make a living. Russia's drone war comes to Moldova and Romania Incursions by Russian drones into Moldovan and Romanian airspace are increasingly common. This week the Ukrainian president's plane was stopped from taking off from Chisinau. Observers suspect the attacks are deliberate. DW exclusive: Zelenskyy offers to meet Putin at G20 in Miami In an interview with DW, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country was in a strong position to negotiate and offered to meet Vladimir Putin in Miami. Iran pursues cautious escalation ahead of US midterms Tehran appears to be boosting pressure on Washington ahead of the crucial midterm vote, but shows little desire to return to a full-scale war. India's BRICS strategy tested with Xi, Putin set to visit New Delhi's "America Plus" approach sees India deepening its ties with China and Russia, while also trying to keep BRICS from turning into an anti-Western platform.