Tensions over Palestinians at heart of Trump’s Middle East gambit

Trump’s goals for the Middle East face a major test as Secretary of State Marco Rubio holds talks with leaders in Israel and Saudi Arabia.

Source: Washington Post

Can Trump really deport 11 million migrants?

Donald Trump is promising the biggest deportation push in US history. AJLabs examines whether the system can handle it.

Source: Al Jazeera

Serbia and domestic issues top voter concerns in Kosovo

Voters in Kosovo are electing a new parliament. Though the conflict with Serbia dominates headlines about Kosovo both at home and abroad, young voters want politicians to focus on other …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Commerzbank plans job cuts, new goals to fend off UniCredit

Commerzbank has announced cost-cutting measures to stave off any takeover bid by Italy's UniCredit that the German lender says would lead to much more drastic job cuts.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Climate vs. economy: Do German voters need to choose?

In the run-up to Germany's February election, some experts worry climate action is being pitted against the economy. What risks could this have for both? And does it make sense …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Borussia Dortmund's new coach: Why Nico Kovac?

Borussia Dortmund have moved quickly to appoint an eighth coach in the last 10 years. Former Bayern Munich boss, Niko Kovac, is the successor to Nuri Sahin. Does he have …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Killings across three states shine spotlight on cultlike ‘Zizian’ group

Police search for member currently on the lam from charges linked to killings across the country

The killing of US border patrol agent David Maland near the Canadian border in …

Source: The Guardian

LA fires cast light on climate change insurance crisis

With wildfires still ongoing, the blazes in California are highlighting how the climate crisis is making it difficult or impossible for those living in risk zones to insure their homes …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Gaza ceasefire: Hamas hands over 3 hostages to Israel

After a standoff between Hamas and Israel earlier this week, Hamas handed over three hostages on Saturday as part of the ceasefire deal signed last month. DW has the latest.

Source: Deutsche Welle

‘Over the precipice’: UN chief sounds alarm on DR Congo fighting

Antonio Guterres says a 'regional escalation must be avoided at all costs' as Rwanda-backed M23 forces gain ground.

Source: Al Jazeera

Hamas frees three more hostages: 'We are witnessing a demonstration of defiance'

Hamas-led militants released three male Israeli hostages on February 15 and Israeli forces began releasing hundreds of prisoners in return. Oliver McTernan, director of Forward Thinking, was our guest.

Source: France 24

After Watergate, Congress curbed the presidency. Now, Trump is testing those limits

President Trump's efforts to cut federal programs and fire watchdogs are drawing attention to 1970s-era government reforms.

Source: NPR