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'Lithuanian skies are NATO skies': DW speaks with Lithuanian premier Mindaugas Sinkevicius In a DW interview, Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius discussed threats to Lithuania from Russia and Belarus, NATO's need for stronger air defense and why military spending alone cannot ensure security. Why Eritrea matters as fighting returns to Tigray The US has removed key sanctions on Eritrea as Houthi attacks disrupt Red Sea shipping and fighting escalates in Ethiopia's Tigray region. Analysts say Eritrea's strategic value is growing. A HRW report shows how South Korean women face systemic barriers to climbing the career ladder A new report shows how in South Korea, women on average earn less and have fewer employment opportunities throughout their lives. Bulgaria's battery boom: From zero to global leader In under two years, Bulgaria has become one of the world's most battery-intensive energy markets. Can the surge last — and what will it mean for conventional power generators? Iranian President Pezeshkian brought a diplomatic tone to New York for UNGA. What did his remarks signal? Iran's president used his trip to New York this week for the UN General Assembly to signal openness to talks over the nuclear dispute. However, the chances of a major breakthrough on the war remain low. After Xi-Trump summit, US-China rivalry remains frozen. Is this to Beijing's advantage? The US president showcased White House construction projects and hosted a lavish dinner with tech CEOs, but the summit made little progress on key issues such as trade tensions and AI regulation. Italy to ban burqa in schools, limit foreign pupils Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government has passed new school rules capping the number of students who don't speak fluent Italian and banning face coverings. How renewed fighting in Tigray could spread across the Horn of Africa The fresh hostilities in Ethiopia's Tigray region come after months of growing animosity between rebel forces and the federal government. Horn of Africa expert Martin Plaut warns of possible regional spillover. Houthi advances in Yemen drive displacement, deepen humanitarian crisis With more than 132,000 people already displaced by the latest fighting and Houthi territorial gains, Yemen is on the brink of slipping back into a full-fledged humanitarian emergency. DW spoke with people on the ground. Czech PM Andrej Babis reiterates importance of NATO for his country but rejects calls to increase defense spending The US and NATO want Czechia to spend more on defense. Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis says Prague cannot afford faster increases, despite growing warnings about the threat from Russia. 'Pope fever' takes hold as Pope Leo visits France Pope Leo XIV is expected to draw huge crowds during his visit to France. As part of his trip, he's also set to address Europe's future and some of the challenges ahead. EU finally clinching trade deals with Southeast Asian states After years of arduous negotiations, the EU is closing on a string of bilateral trade deals with countries in Southeast Asia. And yet, a bloc-to-bloc agreement between the EU and ASEAN remains a distant prospect.