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A row of Chocolate Santa Claus figurines sit in a box on a shelf in a German supermarket

Christmas chocolate prices soar while cocoa farmers struggle

Global issuesDecember 23, 2024
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December 23, 2024

Honda and Nissan launch negotiations for historic merger

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Reports & Analysis

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico (center L) and Russia's President Vladimir Putin (center R) shake hands during a meeting in the Kremlin.

Slovakia's appeal for Russian gas

Slovakia's appeal for Russian gas

Ukraine will not renew gas transit contracts for Russian gas into Slovakia. The EU member state is upset.
SlovakiaDecember 23, 202401:40 min
Japan, Tokio | Nissan-CEO Uchida und Honda-CEO Mibe bei gemeinsamer Pressekonferenz

Japan's Honda and Nissan mull merger

Japan's Honda and Nissan mull merger

Japanese auto giants Honda and Nissan are reportedly in talks to form the world's third-largest auto group.
JapanDecember 23, 202401:27 min
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Will Syrian refugees stay in Germany?

Will Syrian refugees stay in Germany?

There are currently 974,000 Syrian nationals living in Germany where they have built new lives after fleeing civil war.
SyriaDecember 23, 202403:00 min
Frankreich Trägerrakete Ariane 5 gestartet

ESA invests heavily in Guyana space port

ESA invests heavily in Guyana space port

The European Space Center invests hundreds of millions to diversify its activities and keep up with global competition.
FranceDecember 23, 202403:28 min
An abandoned illegal refinery in Nigeria

Nigeria steps up fight against illegal oil trade

Nigeria steps up fight against illegal oil trade

Can the country's crackdown on illegal oil sites lead to a permanent end to economic sabotage?
NigeriaDecember 23, 2024
China Afrika Forum

Is Africa ready for duty-free access to China?

Is Africa ready for duty-free access to China?

China is not relenting in its efforts to deepen economic ties with Africa, offering duty-free access to its markets.
AfricaDecember 23, 202403:42 min
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Cannabis Cowboys: DW podcast investigates big cannabis scam

An investment scam, missing millions, spies, aristocrats and whistleblowers. It's a perfect mess. It's Cannabis Cowboys.

Cannabis Cowboys: DW investigative true crime podcast drops

GermanyJanuary 19, 2023

Cannabis Cowboys: DW podcast investigates big cannabis scam

January 19, 2023
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ships navigating the Panama Canal

Donald Trump threatens to retake control over Panama Canal

US President-elect Trump is accusing Panama of giving other countries too much control over the strategic passage.
PanamaDecember 23, 202402:28 min
A worker at an air conditioner factory in China

Can China climb out of economic stagnation in 2025?

China has outlined plans for economic stimulus to boost consumer spending amid the looming threat of Trump's tariffs.
ChinaDecember 13, 2024
Anthony Mutunga, a homeless man in Nairobi, speaks to DW

Housing shortage in Kenya leaves thousands homeless

Kenya is currently facing a critical housing shortage.
KenyaDecember 12, 202403:34 min
Residents check a flat heavily damaged by Israeli bombardment in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre

Lebanese strive to rebuild amid fragile ceasefire

As Lebanon begins reconstruction after the ceasefire, the fragile truce and an economic crisis weigh on its future.
LebanonDecember 11, 2024
A picture of a steelworker demonstration held on the sidelines of talks between steel industry officials and the government during a national steel summit held in Duisburg in Sptember 2024

Thyssenkrupp: New battleground over German industrial jobs

The German steelmaker plans to cut thousands of jobs and close a plant. Workers have vowed fierce resistance.
GermanyDecember 11, 2024
A black and white photo composed of two different images, showing two young women sitting in the back seat of a vehicle

Is influencing just business?

Nigerian influencers are increasingly promoting political parties. Does responsible influencing exist?
NigeriaDecember 9, 202403:20 min
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Sweets seller Nasratullah Kushkaki standing behind a display of various chocolates including bars of Dubai Chocolate for €15 per 200 grams

Trending treat 'Dubai chocolate' — but who owns the name?

This Christmas, chocolate lovers are going nuts about "Dubai chocolate." But who actually owns the trademark?
GermanyDecember 10, 2024
A visitor poses for a photo in front of a giant full moon installation at Kwai Chai Hong, a heritage revival back alley in Chinatown on September 03, 2022 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

In Malaysia, digital nomads mix tourism and business travel

Remote workers are blurring the line between business travel and tourism, while supporting local businesses.
MalaysiaDecember 9, 202402:43 min
Three elderly men sit at a cafe at an outside table. They have small glasses of tea in their hands.

Istanbul's 'pensioner's cafe' provides for poor retirees

Due to high inflation, many elderly Turks can barely survive off their pensions. A cafe in Istanbul has a solution.
TurkeyDecember 7, 202402:11 min