Greece: At least 17 dead in boat capsize off Crete

Two survivors have been rescued. Authorities have not said where the vessel came from.

Merz hails Germany's friendship with Israel during first visit

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is visiting Israel and Jordan for the first time since taking office in May.

What Trump’s immigration freeze means

No asylum, green cards, or family reunifications. DW explains how immigrants are affected by new US restrictions.

Afghan drug shortage looms as Taliban ban Pakistani imports

People in Afghanistan are struggling to find even basic medicine with deliveries from Pakistan cut off by the Taliban.

Ukrainians say it's 'absurd' to abandon Donbas to Russia

The estimated 200,000 civilians who still live there are incredulous but fear that Ukraine might succumb to US pressure.