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March 9, 2026

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Iran war: Tuesday to be 'most intense day' of US strikes

Meanwhile, oil prices fell after US President Donald Trump had earlier predicted the war could "end soon." DW has more.

Iran war: How long before Gulf nations stop pumping oil?

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader?

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Africa

Kenya's 'massive' State House budget raises eyebrows

The budget for Kenya's offical presidential residency is climbing. Economists urge more accountability.

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Asia

US allows India's Russian oil purchases again

Less than a month after India agreed to stop buying Russian oil in exchange for a US trade deal, Washington says it can.

Germany

Germany's unusable bunkers reveals issues in emergency prep

Around 600 public shelters in Germany are not ready for use. What should people do in an emergency?

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Europe

Europe tops global arms imports, SIPRI reports

Amid a massive increase in arms exports, Europe has overtaken Asia and the Middle East as the world's largest importer.

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Middle East

Fact check: Netanyahu theories spread online

Social media claims have questioned the whereabouts of Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu. DW Fact Check takes a look.

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