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India-Pakistan ceasefire isn't long-term peace, warn diplomats Indian and Pakistani diplomats believe that while the new ceasefire deal over Kashmir was welcome, it will take a lot more to address the long-term distrust between the two countries. Experts from both sides spoke to DW. Turkish Tufts student detained by ICE, released and returns to Boston Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk — arrested and held for over six weeks — says she will continue seeking justice. She co-authored an op-ed criticizing Tufts' response to the war in Gaza. How hard are USAID cuts hitting Africa? HIV patients are losing access to medication, while healthcare programs have come to a halt. What impact has the Trump administration's USAID cuts had on healthcare in Africa? Bangladesh bans ousted PM's Awami League under terrorism law Bangladesh's interim government has banned the Awami League, the political party of the former prime minister, Sheikh Hasina. What challenges await Pope Leo? The new pontiff has already given some hints about his priorities as head of the Catholic Church — among them are peace, climate change and technology. But abuse scandals will remain a hot-button issue. Bill Gates pledges to give away his fortune by 2045 Amid sweeping US foreign aid cuts, multibillionaire Bill Gates has said he will donate most of his wealth to meet urgent needs. He also slammed the role of fellow billionaire Elon Musk in ending critical aid programs. In Philippines' midterm election, youth want dynasties out As the country prepares to hold key midterm polls, many young voters say they want to see an end to the concentration of political power among long-entrenched political dynasties. Spain: Curbs lifted after toxic smoke confined thousands Some 160,000 people were confined to their homes after a fire at an industrial estate caused a toxic cloud of chlorine. The fire services reported "no casualties" thus far. Fact check: Is Germany's AfD not right-wing extremist? The AfD and its supporters are celebrating the claim that the domestic intelligence service has "withdrawn" its classification of the party as "confirmed right-wing extremist." The facts, however, tell a different story. Kashmir crisis sparks press crackdown in India Amid heightened tensions over the Kashmir region, India has ordered the blocking of thousands of accounts on social media and restrictions on news portals, sparking concerns over free speech. Arab countries hope for big US business amid Gaza war US President Trump will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates from May 13-16. Much is at stake for the US and regional leaders seeking to boost ties while walking a tightrope over Gaza, Israel and Iran. Margot Friedländer on the 'hope for a better future' In 2023, DW spoke with one of the then-oldest living Holocaust survivors, Margot Friedländer, who moved back to Germany in 2010 and regained her German citizenship. On May 9, 2025, Friedländer died at the age of 103. New chancellor, new hopes: Friedrich Merz debuts in Brussels Six hours, four meetings, one message: Berlin is back on the global stage. But can the newly elected German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, deliver where the traffic-light coalition fell short?