Chinese-owned video platform TikTok has sealed a deal to create a joint venture with American investors. The move allows the popular social app to dodge the threat of being banned in the US. TikTok has...
Japan and South Korea are seeking to strengthen cooperation amid growing geopolitical risks and Tokyo’s worsening relations with Beijing. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met in Nara, Takaichi’s hometown, on...
US President Donald Trump has announced an agreement with Venezuela’s interim government to transfer millions of barrels of oil to the US. DW explores how the plan could be a blow to China, Russia, Iran...
From trade tensions and high debt burdens to fears of an AI stocks bubble, the global economy will face an array of risks that could dampen growth in the new year. The global economy has...
2025 was a year heavily dominated by US President Donald Trump’s disruptive policies. While some of his actions caused harm, governments across Africa also managed to improve their geo-political position. January 20 was a turning...
Silver recently reached an all-time high of $64. Although gold has eclipsed the white metal as a store of value, DW explores why silver is regaining global relevance. What happened to the price of silver...
Poland has been invited to observe the G20 summit in Miami next year. Full membership in the elite club may still be years away, but could it finally put Central Europe on the global map?...
The EU will soon unveil a new plan to curb CO2 emissions in Europe’s car sector, likely loosening an all-out 2035 ban of sales of combustion engine cars. But some businesses face more stringent electrification...
Germany has been described as an analogue country in a digital world. Meanwhile, Estonia has digitized all of its government services, including applying for divorce. How has Estonia become Europe’s digital leader? How long does...
Musk’s record-breaking pay deal was approved by Tesla shareholders after years of legal battles. It’s tied to Tesla’s robotic ambitions, but critics warn the new tech isn’t remotely ready. The future’s so bright for Elon Musk,...
China now settles nearly a third of its $6.2 trillion trade in yuan instead of dollars — up from 20% in 2022. But economic imbalances and tight capital controls will keep the currency from truly...
Amazon hired as its delivery demand peaked during the COVID pandemic, meaning analysts anticipated layoffs. The company is also in the process of boosting its AI spending with a view to streamlining. Amazon said on Tuesday...