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DW News posts on TikTok about in the, germany, russia, ukraine the most. They currently have [---------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [---------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

**Social category influence**
[countries](/list/countries)  #1887 [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations)  10.74% [finance](/list/finance)  3.31% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands)  2.48% [social networks](/list/social-networks)  1.65% [celebrities](/list/celebrities)  1.65% [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands)  0.83%

**Social topic influence**
[in the](/topic/in-the) #3254, [germany](/topic/germany) #343, [russia](/topic/russia) #924, [ukraine](/topic/ukraine) #1190, [donald trump](/topic/donald-trump) #511, [to the](/topic/to-the) #2753, [countries](/topic/countries) #462, [politics](/topic/politics) #857, [history](/topic/history) 4.13%, [india](/topic/india) 4.13%

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Spanish police seized around four tons of hashish after raiding a farm where the drugs were being stored"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7582912125266398496)  2025-12-12T10:12Z 1.2M followers, 20.9K engagements


"Extremists killed at least [---] people in two villages in Kwara State western Nigeria. No group has claimed responsibility. In a separate attack in the north armed bandits killed over two dozen people in Doma village Katsina State"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7603298691436268833)  2026-02-05T08:42Z 1.2M followers, 458.9K engagements


"Russian soldiers helped Niger's military repel an attack claimed by an Islamic State armed group on the country's main airport the first major jihadist assault in the capital Niamey. As militants target more sensitive and strategically important sites across the Sahel region experts say fighting the terrorist threat remains a daunting challenge"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7603334362205048096)  2026-02-05T11:00Z 1.2M followers, 159.7K engagements


"New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order aimed at protecting New Yorkers from "abusive immigration enforcement." He said it would strengthen protections for immigrants and limit federal immigration enforcement actions"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7604097048777919777)  2026-02-07T12:20Z 1.2M followers, 1.1M engagements


"Germany is opening Europe's biggest ammunition factory. Larger than two football fields its aim is clear: ramp up German and European ammunition production. Can Rheinmetall's new facility really boost both security and the economy #dwbusiness doni.toryburch 0813-8144-8030 doni.toryburch 0813-8144-8030"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7545411634588634400)  2025-09-02T09:00Z 1.2M followers, 392.5K engagements


"The EU says that TikTok has breached its online content rules by using what it described as addictive features in the social media apps design. The bloc's online regulator is now calling on TikTok to make changes or face a hefty fine"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7603832402338745632)  2026-02-06T19:13Z 1.2M followers, 17.7K engagements


"Spain and Portugal faced fresh storms and torrential rain only days after flooding caused by Storm Leonardo left a trail of destruction across both countries"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7604556235991420192)  2026-02-08T18:01Z 1.2M followers, 152.6K engagements


"Denmark has nearly tripled the length of mandatory military service amid previously unimaginable threats to its sovereignty. Despite the possible danger ranks are overflowing with volunteers"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7604942350376242465)  2026-02-09T19:00Z 1.2M followers, 40.1K engagements


""Shame must change sides. The words of French rape survivor Gisele Pelicot became a global rallying cry after the landmark trial against her ex-husband who repeatedly drugged and raped her. In her first televised interview since the trial Pelicot says she wants answers from the perpetrator himself. She will visit him in prison. #dweuromaxx"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7606051773291285793)  2026-02-12T18:45Z 1.2M followers, 653.8K engagements


"Kyiv residents queue for hot meals as tens of thousands face power heat and water shortages after Russian strikes. The EU provided [--] million in energy relief while US-brokered peace talks have yet to produce results"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7606368612701506848)  2026-02-13T15:14Z 1.2M followers, 17.9K engagements


"Germans love their Doner kebab but inflation has caused its price to soar. Many are asking Chancellor Olaf Scholz to put a price cap on their favorite street food and now Germany's Left Party is proposing just that. #dner #dnerpreisbremse #germany #streetfood [----] [----] [----] 4.90"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7366305541469113633)  2024-05-07T17:07Z 1.2M followers, 532.7K engagements


"At Germany's Holocaust remembrance ceremony Auschwitz survivor Tova Friedman warned that antisemitism is once again gaining ground adapting its language spreading online and becoming normalized"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7600474048065244448)  2026-01-28T18:00Z 1.2M followers, 1.1M engagements


"The fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal authorities in the US state of Minnesota have drawn widespread condemnation from politicians influencers and celebrities and now US athletes heading to the Olympics are speaking out too"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7603863073065143584)  2026-02-06T21:12Z 1.2M followers, 634.5K engagements


"After cycling through three prime ministers in less than three years voters in Thailand are going to the polls this weekend. Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut a former tech executive turned politician promises change but how much space is there for it in the country's politics"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7604079024100429089)  2026-02-07T11:10Z 1.2M followers, 159.6K engagements


"Wolfgang Ischinger the chair of the Munich Security Conference provided a lighter moment at the start of the usually dead-serious forum on Friday. His nod to French President Emmanuel Macron's now-legendary sunglasses worn at last month in Davos prompted laughter from the room. #dw_politics"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7606677024249253153)  2026-02-14T11:11Z 1.2M followers, 16.6K engagements


"German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has dismissed Finance Minister Christian Lindner and Germany's first three-way coalition is now history. What happens next #dwnews #germany #ampel #scholz #lindner"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7434453893637016864)  2024-11-07T08:38Z 1.2M followers, 3.7M engagements


"Reporters for local German broadcaster NDR secretly filmed a traditional festival on the northern island of Borkum which includes 'hunting' and beating women with cow horns. The revelations sparked nationwide public outcry. #borkum #festival #germany #klaasohm #womenhunting"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7444271891235228950)  2024-12-03T19:36Z 1.2M followers, 3M engagements


"Did Serbian security forces target peaceful anti-government protesters in Belgrade with a sonic weapon Eyewitnesses said they were holding a 15-minute silent vigil during a major rally on Saturday when they heard a sudden piercing noise that triggered panic and a brief stampede. Rights groups and some experts suggest it came from a sound cannon a claim the authorities deny. #Serbia #protests #Belgrade #LRADs"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7483197443203403041)  2025-03-18T17:10Z 1.2M followers, 746.9K engagements


"The EU is facing pressure to act after Hungary's ruling Fidesz party introduced a bill on May [--] that critics warn could stifle civil society and restrict press freedom. The proposed legislation has yet to be enacted but with Fidesz holding a two-thirds majority it would likely pass if brought to a vote. So the question remains: will Brussels finally draw a line #hungary #eu #orban #fidesz #foreignagent #pressfreedom #unpacked #dwstories"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7507668054273281302)  2025-05-23T15:46Z 1.2M followers, 206.4K engagements


"US President Donald Trump shared footage on Truth Social he says shows the destruction of a boat he claimed was running drugs and was operated out of Venezuela by the Tren de Aragua gang. On September [--] he defended the decision to target the boat saying Obviously they won't be doing it again. And I think a lot of other people won't be doing it again. When they watch that tape they're going to say Let's not do this.'" #dwnews #unitedstates #trump #venezuela #nicolasmaduro"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7545917726225665312)  2025-09-03T17:35Z [--] followers, 275.6K engagements


"Russia is the world's second-largest oil exporter but attacks on its oil refineries and terminals are disrupting gasoline supplies in the country. Despite repeated attacks Moscow isn't close to running out of fuel so why is Kyiv pursuing strikes on energy facilities"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7564799098705005856)  2025-10-24T14:44Z 1.2M followers, 839.1K engagements


"India and Russia want to boost trade with a new shipping corridor. But with Western sanctions and tough logistics is this shortcut a smart move or a risky gamble #unpacked #dwstories #mappedout"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7580387396034874646)  2025-12-05T14:54Z 1.2M followers, 80.7K engagements


"Syria plans to remove zeros from its currency in a bid to simplify daily transactions and as a symbol of new beginnings. History shows it can work but only under strict economic conditions. #dwbusiness"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7582275375347141921)  2025-12-10T17:01Z 1.2M followers, 10.5K engagements


"Why does Moldova's president support unification with Romania MoldovanPresident Maia Sanduhas sparked debate aftersayingshe would vote tojoinRomania if the issue were ever put to a referendum. But what would unificationactually meanand how likely is it to happen #unpacked"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7597038953404976406)  2026-01-19T11:51Z 1.2M followers, 550.2K engagements


"Severe floods in Mozambique have forced thousands from their homes with more than half a million people affected according to the UN. Rescue teams are using boats to reach survivors as the country faces its worst flooding in decades"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7597515443347213601)  2026-01-20T18:40Z [--] followers, 14.5K engagements


"A NATO soldier told DW he put his life on the line serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Its a rebuttal against US Donald Trumps claim at the World Economic Forum that NATO countries stay a little off the frontlines in Afghanistan"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7598687954374118688)  2026-01-23T22:30Z [--] followers, 652.4K engagements


"Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has denounced as 'terrorism' a Russian drone strike that killed five people in a passenger train in northeastern Ukraine"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7600439031972875553)  2026-01-28T15:45Z 1.2M followers, 10.1K engagements


"Iran-born rapper @merajofficial was in his home country when recent protests turned deadly. With some sources putting the number of those killed in a crackdown by security forces in the tens of thousands Tehrani is calling on foreign governments to support Iranians in their efforts to bring about political change. DW spoke with him in London where he lives"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7600504647266225440)  2026-01-28T19:59Z 1.2M followers, 19.1K engagements


"Despite shrinking Arctic ice polar bears near Norways Svalbard are getting fatter according to a new study. Researchers say this is due to more land-based snacks but the weight gain may not last"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7601316420395306273)  2026-01-31T00:30Z 1.2M followers, 19.9K engagements


"The Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard is located at the heart of apotential conflict region in the Arctic. As Russia and NATO member states boost their military presence in the area the unique archipelago itself could become the focus of escalating tensions and prove to be NATOs weak point"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7602313874666196257)  2026-02-02T17:00Z [--] followers, 15.8K engagements


""We don't want sympathy. We want action." Karla Webbers family lives [-----] kilometers from Ukraine. The war felt far away until her son Andrew joined Ukraines fight and became one of the nearly [---] US citizens to die in combat there"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7602375702406532384)  2026-02-02T21:00Z 1.2M followers, 65.8K engagements


"A cargo ship ran aground in the Istanbul district of Sariyer amid heavy seas and stormy weather. The Comoros-flagged vessel Razouk had left the Romanian port of Constanta and was planning to anchor off the coast of the Bosphorus"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7602677123635072288)  2026-02-03T16:30Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Will New Delhi stop purchasing Russian oil in exchange for US tariff reductions on Indian goods US President Trump says so but neither India nor Russia has confirmed a halt. Although Russian crude imports have fallen Russia remains India's largest oil supplier"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7602746735437303072)  2026-02-03T21:00Z 1.2M followers, 23.2K engagements


""I just said alright not today not today not today." In Australia a 13-year-old boy is being hailed as a hero for saving the lives of his mother and younger siblings who were adrift at sea. He swam for hours in rough seas to alert authorities off the coast of Quindalup"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7602758314778217761)  2026-02-03T21:45Z 1.2M followers, 16.9K engagements


"Ukrainian president Volodymr Zelenskyy accused Russia of violating an agreement with US president Donald Trump to halt attacks on Ukraines energy system for a week. He said the Russian attacks came after not even four days. The Kremlin said the truce ended on Sunday. Russian missiles and drones struck Ukraine's energy infrastructure across several regions Ukrainian authorities said cutting electricity and heating to millions during bitter winter temperatures and disrupting repair work. The attacks come as negotiators from Ukraine Russia and the United States meet in Abu Dhabi for a second"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7602959526932876576)  2026-02-04T10:45Z 1.2M followers, 40.1K engagements


"Is Germany going nuclear Not quite. Though Friedrich Merz says talks on a European "nuclear deterrence" have started. What are the options And where does it leave Germany's 'nuclear sharing' with the US"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7603428637294988576)  2026-02-05T17:06Z 1.2M followers, 147.7K engagements


"Colombias capital Bogota has held its 28th annual Car-Free Day. Private cars and motorcycles were banned from the streets in an effort to promote sustainable mobility curb air pollution and enhance urban quality of life"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7603820033646546208)  2026-02-06T18:25Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Ukraines Parliamentary Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk called for weapons and diplomacy in Washington D.C. where he was hosted by a bipartican group of senators. Stefanchuk says Kyiv needs strong legally binding security guarantees with the United States and accuses Russia of delaying negotiations. Asked whether US Donald Trump can pressure Moscow he says: I hope so. #Ukraine #Russia #Trump #Putin"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7603881922162380064)  2026-02-06T22:25Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"An old law from Syria's dictatorship is making life tough for human rights and aid organizations there. Is the Syrian interim government holding onto it deliberately trying to control civil society as the Assads did"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7604062915083406594)  2026-02-07T10:07Z [--] followers, 52.2K engagements


"Germanys Chancellor Olaf Scholz has been sporting an eye patch since injuring himself while jogging. He asked for memes and the internet delivered. #scholz #meme #pirate #germany"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7275356416192335137)  2023-09-05T14:58Z 1.2M followers, 89.7K engagements


"German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Magdeburg the scene of Friday's Christmas market attack. Describing the attack as a "terrible" atrocity Scholz stated the death toll which now stands at five and noted how more than [---] people were injured. "There is no place more peaceful and joyful than a Christmas market" Scholz said. "What a terrible act it is to injure and kill so many people there with such brutality." Scholz said more than [--] people were "critically injured" andadded that authorities are "very worried for them." "I as chancellor speak for everyone who bears responsibility inthis"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7450851725570755862)  2024-12-21T13:10Z 1.2M followers, 734K engagements


"In Bangladesh she is wanted for trial for crimes against humanity. But just across the border in India Sheikh Hasina is living under the government's protection"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7534346606766837024)  2025-08-03T13:27Z 1.2M followers, 948K engagements


"Spain's left-wing government announced it will grant legal status to around [------] undocumented immigrants. The impact of the announcement was seen almost immediately in Barcelona"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7601265905355607328)  2026-01-30T21:13Z 1.2M followers, 5.4M engagements


"Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz had a rare angry outburst after being called a "warmonger" over his government's military support for Ukraine. #Germany #OlafScholz #Ukraine #SPD #NATO #Russia"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7241142086186159386)  2023-06-05T10:09Z 1.2M followers, 100.6K engagements


"Why has the infamous #Sylt video caused such upraor in Germany Because so far many people haven't associated being rich with having far-right views. But wanting foreigners to leave the country might have more to do with ideology than income. #right #afd #foreigner #party #auslnder #racism #video Paul Middelhoff InvestigativeReporter atDieZeit Paul Middelhoff InvestigativeReporter atDieZeit"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7375194212419046688)  2024-05-31T16:00Z 1.2M followers, 918.8K engagements


"In India celebrations are starting to mark the centenary of the Hindu nationalist RSS. The Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh movement has become increasingly powerful over the last few years and many fear it could endanger India's secular character"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7556948569651940640)  2025-10-03T11:00Z 1.2M followers, 84.1K engagements


"Chile has elected the far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast as president signalling a major shift in the country's political climate. The son of a Nazi party member a fan of Trump and admirer of the dictator Augusto Pinochet Kast has promised to expel thousands of migrants and crack down on crime. #Chile #Kast"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7584242555416562977)  2025-12-16T00:15Z 1.2M followers, 809.4K engagements


"Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has warned of global fissures beyond US President Trump's threat to take control of Greenland. "We knew the story of the international rules-based order was partially false that the strongest would exempt themselves when convenient that trade rules were enforced asymmetrically" he said in a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7597732005056384289)  2026-01-21T08:40Z 1.2M followers, 843K engagements


"Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that Stanley Richards a former inmate will serve as New York Citys next Commissioner of the Department of Corrections"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7601865424212364576)  2026-02-01T12:00Z 1.2M followers, 3.8M engagements


"Tens of thousands of Arab and Jewish Israelis rallied in Tel Aviv protesting rampant crime rates in the Arab Israeli community. They accused the government of a policy of negligence and a failure to protect Arab citizens"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7602186114681654561)  2026-02-02T08:45Z 1.2M followers, 83.6K engagements


"Ukraine and Russia have exchanged [---] prisoners of war in their biggest swap in months. A total of [---] Ukrainians and [---] Russian returned home as part of the deal. The exchange came after the two sides ended a second round of U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi with no major breakthrough"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7603512591821933856)  2026-02-05T22:32Z 1.2M followers, 30.2K engagements


"Protesters clashed with police at the Milan Winter Olympics with some launching fireworks and smoke bombs. Police used tear gas and a water cannon to disperse the crowds arresting six people. The unrest broke off from a larger peaceful march over Olympic spending environmental concerns and the presence of US ICE agents"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7604524853495975200)  2026-02-08T16:00Z 1.2M followers, 85.4K engagements


"Ukrainian figure skater Kyrylo Marsak will compete against a Russian athlete at the Winter Olympics. He says Russia is a "representative of terrorism" and they should not be allowed to compete as neutral athletes. #dwsports"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7605313432543300896)  2026-02-10T19:00Z 1.2M followers, 276.8K engagements


"Millions of Epstein-related documents were released this year. But online a storm of AI-generated images videos and even fake emails has also exploded. Not everything is real and its believed some of the content was never even in the files. How can you tell if it is real or fake Lets break it down. #Epstein #AI #digital #factchecking"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7605639431084690710)  2026-02-11T16:05Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Germanys AfD is under fire over allegations of nepotism including how the father of a senior lawmaker got a high paying job in parliament. A case of nepo daddy And how far does it go"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7605746243385527584)  2026-02-11T23:00Z 1.2M followers, 15.6K engagements


"Bangladesh's elections are over and vote counting is underway pitting coalitions led by former allies the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the Islamist Jamaat-e-Islami. It's the first election since the [----] Gen-Z protests that saw long-time premier Sheikh Hasina ousted"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7606027501906742560)  2026-02-12T17:11Z 1.2M followers, 64.6K engagements


"The Israeli security cabinet has made a series of controversial decisions to expand Israel's power in the occupied West Bank. What does this mean for Palestinians #dwnews"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7606284898529250592)  2026-02-13T09:49Z 1.2M followers, 55.7K engagements


"Prediction markets turn politics wars and pop culture into tradable odds. Some platforms are banned or sit in a legal grey area yet media and political actors embrace them even as critics warn they may shape public opinion and democracy. #dwbusiness"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7606316299475586337)  2026-02-13T11:51Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Merz opened this years Munich Security Conference where the volatile foreign policy of US President Donald Trump appears to loom over the agenda. In his speech Merz said the old rules-based international order no longer exists and has given way to a far more uncertain era defined by great power politics and national interests"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7606402149236346144)  2026-02-13T17:24Z 1.2M followers, 33.4K engagements


"How US figure skater Ilia Malinin is revolutionizing his sport. #DWSports"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7606442086698700064)  2026-02-13T20:00Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"While European leaders cautiously welcomed a softer tone from the US at #MSC2026 Secretary of State Marco Rubio largely echoed a familiar Trump-era narrative framing global politics around "civilization" a theme some might find unsettling. DW's Richard Walker explains why. #Germany #US #Trump #Munich"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7606868362630630689)  2026-02-14T23:34Z 1.2M followers, 32.4K engagements


"Elon Musk hemmed and hawed when asked about election funding but was quick to respond when a reporter asked if hed still fight Mark Zuckerberg: "I'll fight Zuckerberg any place any time any rule." The exchange played out during Musk's visit to the US Capitol to attend a speech by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. #elonmusk #markzuckerberg #fight #USCapitol #election #politics #us"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7395852123990281504)  2024-07-26T08:03Z 1.2M followers, 2M engagements


"Thousands of people are fleeing the fighting in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as M23 rebels claim theyve captured the key city of Goma.It marks an escalation in a conflict that has battered the country and worsened what the UN has called one of the most serious humanitarian crises on Earth. Uncertainty isnt the threat. Not creating is. Uncertainty shouldnt be this scary or Uncertainty isnt the threat. Not creating is. Uncertainty shouldnt be this scary or"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7465000807130238231)  2025-01-28T16:15Z 1.2M followers, 8.6M engagements


"Violent crime in Germany has dropped over the last [--] years but you wouldnt know it from the headlines. Media outlets often spotlight non-German suspects distorting public perception and fueling fear. Heres how that bias works and what needs to change. #Germany #media #Germanmedia #crimes #Reporting #ReportingOnCrime #dwnews"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7494755936159026464)  2025-04-18T20:41Z 1.2M followers, 162.9K engagements


"Outgoing German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was honored with a Grand Tattoo event performed by an armed forces orchestra. For his farewell he asked it to play Aretha Franklin's "Respect.""  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7501229404018773280)  2025-05-06T07:30Z 1.2M followers, 1.7M engagements


"German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suffered some embarrassing technical issues during a joint press conference with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Merz blamed "German technology" when they lost translation capabilities for a few moments. The two met in Berlin to discuss Ukraine's war effort. Merz said Germany would help Ukraine develop new weapons with "no range restrictions." Zelenskyy also used the meeting to push for Ukraine to attend the next NATO summit. #dwnews #zelenskyy #merz #ukraine #nato"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7509583710690250016)  2025-05-28T19:48Z 1.2M followers, 43.3M engagements


"Germany's Zeiss SMT plays a key role in producing the most advanced chips on the market. Their optics are essential parts of the chip-making machines produced by the Dutch company ASML. These machines are the most advanced machines in the world and the US does not want to see them in Chinese hands. However it's unclear if the US's pressure on Europe to restrict sales of these machines to China will hold the country back in the long run. Due to export restrictions the most advanced chip-making tech so-called extreme ultraviolet (EUV) and the even newer high NA-EUV lithography machines are out"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7551891445813218582)  2025-09-19T19:55Z 1.2M followers, 1.4M engagements


"In solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla Israeli activists tried to "break the siege" in Gaza by land blocking a checkpoint with some even managing to breach the border. #Gaza #Palestine #Israel #GlobalSumudFlotilla"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7557133954931838240)  2025-10-03T23:00Z 1.2M followers, 7.8M engagements


"After months of escalating tension Ethiopia has now accused Eritreas government of preparing for a military offensive. The Horn of Africa states have a history and the development has raised concerns of renewed conflict in the region. Whats at the core of the conflict and why is it significant DW News takes a closer look. #unpacked #eritrea #ethiopia"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7559616433206889750)  2025-10-10T15:32Z 1.2M followers, 582.2K engagements


"A Russian teenage musician has been sentenced to [--] days in jail after she played a banned song in public. Her performance and the support of a dozens people who sang along was a rare display of dissent"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7562239967410294049)  2025-10-17T17:13Z 1.2M followers, 2.2M engagements


"A German historian and researcher says he has identified the Nazi murderer in one of the most famous photos to define the horrors of the Holocaust. #dwhistoryandculture"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7562537612699831584)  2025-10-18T12:28Z 1.2M followers, 1.3M engagements


"Harrowing videos from El-Fasher in Darfur are spreading on social media. They match eyewitness accounts of atrocities purportedly committed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces which seized the city from Sudans army amid ongoing civil war in the country"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7567037364544097568)  2025-10-30T15:29Z 1.2M followers, 1.7M engagements


""The Berm" is [----] kilometers long packed with landmines and splits Western Sahara in two. Morocco built it to control Western Sahara and now it might succeed. Morocco sees Western Sahara as its own territory while the Polisario Front seeks an independent state called the Sahrawi Republic. But in recent years Morocco has gained global backing over its claims. #mappedout #unpacked"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7577783286576057622)  2025-11-28T14:29Z 1.2M followers, 132.6K engagements


"German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that the era of 'Pax Americana' is coming to an end at a party congress in Munich. He urged Europe to prepare for a fundamental shift in transatlantic relations and to pursue its own interests more forcefully"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7583641151077502241)  2025-12-14T09:21Z 1.2M followers, 922.6K engagements


"For the first time in the companys 88-year history Volkswagen is closing production at one of its factories in Germany. As it shifts gears towards China where it is opening a new plant VW hopes to learn from its Chinese competitors and win back market share"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7585213060600679713)  2025-12-18T15:00Z 1.2M followers, 58K engagements


"Drones have reshaped the nature of war in Ukraine. Two experts explain how these devices have become the deadliest weapons on the front lines and their impact on soldiers morale"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7585491593029881121)  2025-12-19T09:01Z 1.2M followers, 412.8K engagements


"NATO's Secretary General praises Trump on defense spending Mark Rutte secretary general of NATO praised US President Donald Trump's stance on defense spending at the World Economic Forum in Davos. During a panel discussion Rutte said that there was "no way" some of Europe's major economies would have reached the commitment to spend 2% of their GDP on defense in [----] without Trump's pressure. NATO's Secretary General praises Trump on defense spending NATO's Secretary General praises Trump on defense spending"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7597819120419196182)  2026-01-21T14:18Z 1.2M followers, 10.7M engagements


"The Arab Springwhere do we stand today In [----] and [----] theArab Springchallengedsome ofNorth Africa and Middle East'sentrenched authoritarian regimes.Though the pro-democracy pan-Arab movement had initial success observers saygovernments haveadapted viaoutlawingprotests managingelectionsand rewritingconstitutions to ensurethat the Arab Springnever happens again. #arabspring #dwstories #middleeast #anniversary"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7598956952361717014)  2026-01-24T15:54Z 1.2M followers, 302.6K engagements


"The US embassy in Copenhagen has removed [--] flags honouring Danish soldiers that were killed in Afghanistan. They were put up after US President Donald Trumps recent criticism of allied countries military contributions"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7600726053505584417)  2026-01-29T10:19Z 1.2M followers, 960.3K engagements


"Saudi defense deals could change Middle East security From new defense deals to talks on a military bloc with Egypt and Somalia Saudi Arabia is expanding its reach along one of the worlds most strategic waterways the Red Sea. A defense deal with Pakistan and possibly Turkey could further boost Riyadhs influence. Here's whats driving this shift and why it matters far beyond the Middle East. #saudiarabia #defense #middleeast #unpacked"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7601481970895342870)  2026-01-31T11:12Z 1.2M followers, 271.4K engagements


"Could this archipelago in the Arctic become NATO's weak point The Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard is located at the heart of apotential conflict region in the Arctic. As Russia and NATO member states boost their military presence in the area the unique archipelago itself could become the focus of escalating tensions and prove to be NATOs weak point. #unpacked #nato #svalbard #russia"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7602252479501225238)  2026-02-02T13:02Z 1.2M followers, 27.9K engagements


"Queer football fan Pascal Kaiser proposed to his boyfriend Moritz (who said yes) on the pitch in Cologne. As they kissed the crowd roared its approval. Pascal is an amateur referee who came out three years ago. Being a huge Cologne fan he chose a special occasion. #dwsports"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7602298395834731809)  2026-02-02T16:00Z 1.2M followers, 27.7K engagements


"The New START treaty The New START treaty between the US and Russia was signed back in [----] to further increase nuclear disarmament. Limiting the number of active nuclear warheads to [----] on each side and allowing for transparent inspections. However this agreement is set to expire on February [--] since Russia stopped participating in [----] over US support for Ukraine. While an alternative treaty has not been put in place Putin has expressed that he would support a warhead limit for another year but Trump has yet to formally respond. What would this mean for the rest of the world #newstart"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7603050252756831510)  2026-02-04T16:38Z 1.2M followers, 106.6K engagements


"Possible US strikes on Iran Balancing act in the Gulf Tensions between the US and Iran are rising. American allies in the Gulf fear an escalation. How are Saudi Arabia the United Arab Emirates Qatar and Oman trying to prevent a U.S. attack #gulf #iran #us #middleeast #dwnews"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7603765569296403734)  2026-02-06T14:53Z 1.2M followers, 185.1K engagements


"The Pakistani city of Lahore is celebrating the lifting of an 18-year ban on a spectacular three-day Punjabi kite-flying festival. The celebration marks the onset of spring and its return has been hugely anticipated"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7603879415965093152)  2026-02-06T22:15Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"As the longstanding alliance with the US looks increasingly unpredictable #Germany is looking for friends with benefits in the Gulf region. But with the world order in upheaval shared values appear to be taking second place to reliability when it comes to making deals. #saudiarabia #qatar #UAE"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7604006584645111072)  2026-02-07T06:30Z 1.2M followers, 12.6K engagements


"The US government has released new dietary guidelines for Americans. The food pyramid has been turned upside down and protein sources particularly red meat and dairy are in the spotlight. But experts warn that following these guidelines exactly might not be advisable or even possible"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7604154702539803937)  2026-02-07T16:03Z 1.2M followers, 299.2K engagements


"Heavy rains and melting snow have washed tons of garbage into Bosnia's Drina River including plastic medical waste and even dead animals. Activists warn the pollution threatens public health"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7604192413548072225)  2026-02-07T18:30Z 1.2M followers, 329.2K engagements


""We do not want anything else just the right to live." A mass funeral for victims of a suicide bombing was held in Islamabad Pakistan at the same Shi'ite mosque that was targeted in the attack resulting in dozens of deaths and over [---] injuries"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7604221143590948128)  2026-02-07T20:21Z 1.2M followers, 40.5K engagements


"Aldi began as a family-run grocery store in Germany and has quietly grown into a global retail powerhouse. Why do so many American households shop there and how does the company's ultra-efficient model fuel its rapid expansion #DWBusiness"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7604254310783814945)  2026-02-07T22:30Z 1.2M followers, 47.6K engagements


"India's Bnei Menashe believe they are one of the [--] lost tribes of Israel. A new Israeli immigration scheme plans to resettle them in the country's Palestinian-majority north"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7604493904863431968)  2026-02-08T14:00Z 1.2M followers, 299.7K engagements


"Oh snap.election Thailand held a rather sudden snap election after the ruling Bhumjaithai party dissolved the government in December. Pre-election polls suggested the reformist Peoples Party would come out on top. but the early results tell a different story. Bhumjaithai is now projected to keep its majority in parliament. So how did they flip the race One key factor: a strong push on nationalist messaging"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7605661737156742422)  2026-02-11T17:32Z 1.2M followers, 33.2K engagements


"A population limit for a country Thats the question heading to a national referendum in Switzerland with a proposal to stop growth at [--] million residents. The outcome could change immigration rules and international deals. #Switzerland #population #referendum #economy #migration"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7606708587792207126)  2026-02-14T13:14Z 1.2M followers, 45.3K engagements


"The comedian Uncle Rog r has recently had some of his social media accounts banned #comedian #ban #china"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7237116066760035611)  2023-05-25T13:46Z 1.2M followers, 27.4K engagements


"Western travel influencers on social media are sharing clips from their trips to Afghanistan promoting an image that contrasts sharply with headlines about poverty hunger and human rights violations in the country. But some of these vloggers appear to have been invited by the ruling Taliban and critics say the ground reality is being sanitized"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7575618869729955105)  2025-11-22T18:30Z 1.2M followers, 842.2K engagements


"Large numbers of Jews could leave Germany if the far-right AfD party becomes part of a future federal government the president of the country's Central Council of Jews has warned. @dw_politics"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7592594936302685473)  2026-01-07T12:26Z 1.2M followers, 31.5K engagements


"A Danish Royal Air Force plane landed at Nuuk airport in Greenland late on Wednesday with military personnel on board. Troops from several other European countries are also expected to arrive soon to support Danish operations. Germany says the NATO reconnaissance mission aims to counter 'Russian and Chinese threats' to the Arctic territory"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7595556950918663457)  2026-01-15T12:00Z 1.2M followers, 9.9M engagements


"India and the EU have signed a free trade agreement. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen described the deal as the "mother of all deals" that could affect as many as [--] billion people"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7600163848443776288)  2026-01-27T21:57Z 1.2M followers, 199.3K engagements


"Under the hashtag PingTok teenagers film their drug highs deal in the comment section and generate millions of views. Is TikTok fueling a dangerous trend or also becoming a lifeline for prevention and recovery"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7601633535148952865)  2026-01-31T21:00Z 1.2M followers, 850.8K engagements


"As the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) joins US security for the Winter Olympics protests erupted in Milan. To avoid association with the controversial agency even the US hospitality suite "Ice House" changed its name. #dwsports"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7603774957092375841)  2026-02-06T15:30Z 1.2M followers, 3.4M engagements


"Authorities in northwestern Morocco have evacuated more than [------] people from their homes after heavy rainfall and water releases from overfilled dams led to flooding. Stormy weather has also disrupted maritime traffic between Morocco and Spain"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7603917831226281249)  2026-02-07T00:45Z 1.2M followers, 66.2K engagements


"A Hong Kong court has sentenced pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai to [--] years in prison sparking international criticism. It's the longest punishment given so far under a Chinese-imposed national security law that has virtually silenced dissent in the city"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7604897465946377504)  2026-02-09T16:06Z 1.2M followers, 12K engagements


"Investigators are piecing together the events that led to a school shooting in Thailand. It left three people injured including the school's director. A 17-year-old boy was taken into custody at the scene. Police say he was the lone assailant. 📷: Sun Weitong Imago/Xinhua"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7605711460286713121)  2026-02-11T20:44Z 1.2M followers, 17.4K engagements


"The European Parliament has approved changes to the EU asylum system paving the way for authorities to fast-track asylum rejections and transfer asylum seekers to non-EU countries. A lawmaker who opposed the laws has urged Europe to learn from the ICE-linked turmoil in the US"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7605715445580139809)  2026-02-11T21:00Z 1.2M followers, 494.9K engagements


"This can happen anywhere." The suspect in a Canada school shooting was an 18-year-old who had a history of police visits to her home to check on her mental health. #tumblerridge #BritishColumbia #canada #highschool"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7605769213592063265)  2026-02-12T00:29Z 1.2M followers, 18.1K engagements


"Two Olympic biathletes and siblings Ukaleq and Sondre Slettemark have expressed their fears for their home Greenland amid threats from US President Donald Trump to take possession of the autonomous Arctic territory. The pair are representing Denmark at the [----] Winter Olympic Games in Italy as Greenland is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. #dwsports #dwnews"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7605904711388056864)  2026-02-12T09:14Z 1.2M followers, 14.9K engagements


"Democratic lawmakers say the Justice Department failed to engage Epsteins victims as survivors tell Congress they were never contacted. Questions are mounting over how the case has been handled and whether key evidence is being fully pursued"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7606024669275229472)  2026-02-12T17:00Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the [----] Winter Olympics after refusing to back down from wearing a helmet adorned with pictures of Ukrainian sportsmen and women killed since the Russian invasion. Heraskevych told DW his helmet represents memory not conflict after he was barred from the Milan-Cortina Games. The IOC said the helmet broke a rule that bans political propaganda. #DWSports"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7606044166434393376)  2026-02-12T18:15Z 1.2M followers, 721.1K engagements


"Bangladesh's Gen Z party the NCP suffered a heavy blow in this week's elections securing just six out of the thirty seats they contested. So why did the party that led 2024's uprising lose out at the ballot box #dwnews"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7606338204513389857)  2026-02-13T13:16Z 1.2M followers, 26.7K engagements


"Germany's Friedrich Merz tells Donald Trump he won't be able to make it alone. DW's @kuefnerm breaks down the key moments from the chancellor's speech at the Munich Security Conference"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7606473053882699040)  2026-02-13T22:00Z 1.2M followers, 240.1K engagements


"Thousands of air travelers were left stranded in Germany when Lufthansa employees went on a 24-hour strike. While German unions typically strike for better pay and benefits a tough economy has left workers fighting for their jobs. #dwbusiness"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7606488491186343200)  2026-02-13T23:00Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"New York politicians have restored a rainbow flag at the city's Stonewall National Monument in a defiant signal to the Trump administration. It had overseen the removal of the well-known symbol of pride from the LGBTQ+ landmark in an move slammed by campaigners as 'an act of erasure.'"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7606638202086034721)  2026-02-14T08:40Z 1.2M followers, 14.6K engagements


"According to media reports an American-led draft proposal on the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire would allow Hamas to keep some small arms. DW's @sarahkellyofficial asked the Director General of Donald Trump's Board of Peace about it at the #MSC2026:"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7606660020897451296)  2026-02-14T10:05Z 1.2M followers, 59K engagements


"US Secretary of State Marco Rubio struck a reassuring tone for America's European allies at the Munich Security Conference but at the same time reinforced Donald Trump's intent to reshape transatlantic ties. His speech was much less aggressive than that of Vice President JD Vance last year one that has set the tone for a re-evaluation of Europe's reliance on the US"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7606689493617298721)  2026-02-14T11:59Z 1.2M followers, 343.2K engagements


"Ursula von der Leyen has called Marco Rubio's speech at the Munich Security Conference very reassuring but noted that in the Trump administration some "have a harsher tone on these topics. Addressing the conference the head of the EU Commission said that after some "shock therapy" Europe was on its way now to a "true awakening.""  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7606732060388085024)  2026-02-14T14:45Z 1.2M followers, 49.1K engagements


"Carnival has kicked off in Brazil where a first night of parades in Brazil saw color creativity and high spirits in Rio de Janeiro and the Anhembi Sambadrome in Sao Paolo. 📸: [--] [--] [--] [--] [--] 7: REUTERS/Jean Carniel [--] [--] 10: IMAGO/Fotoarena 8: REUTERS/Jorge Silva"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7606751293008317729)  2026-02-14T16:00Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements


"UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stressed in a speech at the Munich Security Conference that he wants to align more strongly with the EU on economic and defense matters as Europe looks to cut its overreliance on the United States"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7606797753523375393)  2026-02-14T19:00Z 1.2M followers, 255.4K engagements


"The White House has called for elections in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy responded at the MSC: He would agree on one condition: Push Putin make a ceasefire"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7607009692962852129)  2026-02-15T08:42Z 1.2M followers, 235.2K engagements


"Gazans held multiple funerals after overnight Israeli airstrikes killed more than [--] people including in a tent encampment for displaced families officials in Gaza said. Israel said it targeted Hamas for alleged ceasefire violations"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7607076061943270688)  2026-02-15T13:00Z 1.2M followers, 14.2K engagements


"Germany's military needs combat drones and fast. One defense firm in the running to provide them has a controversial investor Peter Thiel a close ally of US President Donald Trump. In Berlin opposition lawmakers are sounding the alarm"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews/video/7607092958029958433)  2026-02-15T14:05Z 1.2M followers, 15.3K engagements

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"Spanish police seized around four tons of hashish after raiding a farm where the drugs were being stored"
TikTok Link 2025-12-12T10:12Z 1.2M followers, 20.9K engagements

"Extremists killed at least [---] people in two villages in Kwara State western Nigeria. No group has claimed responsibility. In a separate attack in the north armed bandits killed over two dozen people in Doma village Katsina State"
TikTok Link 2026-02-05T08:42Z 1.2M followers, 458.9K engagements

"Russian soldiers helped Niger's military repel an attack claimed by an Islamic State armed group on the country's main airport the first major jihadist assault in the capital Niamey. As militants target more sensitive and strategically important sites across the Sahel region experts say fighting the terrorist threat remains a daunting challenge"
TikTok Link 2026-02-05T11:00Z 1.2M followers, 159.7K engagements

"New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order aimed at protecting New Yorkers from "abusive immigration enforcement." He said it would strengthen protections for immigrants and limit federal immigration enforcement actions"
TikTok Link 2026-02-07T12:20Z 1.2M followers, 1.1M engagements

"Germany is opening Europe's biggest ammunition factory. Larger than two football fields its aim is clear: ramp up German and European ammunition production. Can Rheinmetall's new facility really boost both security and the economy #dwbusiness doni.toryburch 0813-8144-8030 doni.toryburch 0813-8144-8030"
TikTok Link 2025-09-02T09:00Z 1.2M followers, 392.5K engagements

"The EU says that TikTok has breached its online content rules by using what it described as addictive features in the social media apps design. The bloc's online regulator is now calling on TikTok to make changes or face a hefty fine"
TikTok Link 2026-02-06T19:13Z 1.2M followers, 17.7K engagements

"Spain and Portugal faced fresh storms and torrential rain only days after flooding caused by Storm Leonardo left a trail of destruction across both countries"
TikTok Link 2026-02-08T18:01Z 1.2M followers, 152.6K engagements

"Denmark has nearly tripled the length of mandatory military service amid previously unimaginable threats to its sovereignty. Despite the possible danger ranks are overflowing with volunteers"
TikTok Link 2026-02-09T19:00Z 1.2M followers, 40.1K engagements

""Shame must change sides. The words of French rape survivor Gisele Pelicot became a global rallying cry after the landmark trial against her ex-husband who repeatedly drugged and raped her. In her first televised interview since the trial Pelicot says she wants answers from the perpetrator himself. She will visit him in prison. #dweuromaxx"
TikTok Link 2026-02-12T18:45Z 1.2M followers, 653.8K engagements

"Kyiv residents queue for hot meals as tens of thousands face power heat and water shortages after Russian strikes. The EU provided [--] million in energy relief while US-brokered peace talks have yet to produce results"
TikTok Link 2026-02-13T15:14Z 1.2M followers, 17.9K engagements

"Germans love their Doner kebab but inflation has caused its price to soar. Many are asking Chancellor Olaf Scholz to put a price cap on their favorite street food and now Germany's Left Party is proposing just that. #dner #dnerpreisbremse #germany #streetfood [----] [----] [----] 4.90"
TikTok Link 2024-05-07T17:07Z 1.2M followers, 532.7K engagements

"At Germany's Holocaust remembrance ceremony Auschwitz survivor Tova Friedman warned that antisemitism is once again gaining ground adapting its language spreading online and becoming normalized"
TikTok Link 2026-01-28T18:00Z 1.2M followers, 1.1M engagements

"The fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal authorities in the US state of Minnesota have drawn widespread condemnation from politicians influencers and celebrities and now US athletes heading to the Olympics are speaking out too"
TikTok Link 2026-02-06T21:12Z 1.2M followers, 634.5K engagements

"After cycling through three prime ministers in less than three years voters in Thailand are going to the polls this weekend. Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut a former tech executive turned politician promises change but how much space is there for it in the country's politics"
TikTok Link 2026-02-07T11:10Z 1.2M followers, 159.6K engagements

"Wolfgang Ischinger the chair of the Munich Security Conference provided a lighter moment at the start of the usually dead-serious forum on Friday. His nod to French President Emmanuel Macron's now-legendary sunglasses worn at last month in Davos prompted laughter from the room. #dw_politics"
TikTok Link 2026-02-14T11:11Z 1.2M followers, 16.6K engagements

"German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has dismissed Finance Minister Christian Lindner and Germany's first three-way coalition is now history. What happens next #dwnews #germany #ampel #scholz #lindner"
TikTok Link 2024-11-07T08:38Z 1.2M followers, 3.7M engagements

"Reporters for local German broadcaster NDR secretly filmed a traditional festival on the northern island of Borkum which includes 'hunting' and beating women with cow horns. The revelations sparked nationwide public outcry. #borkum #festival #germany #klaasohm #womenhunting"
TikTok Link 2024-12-03T19:36Z 1.2M followers, 3M engagements

"Did Serbian security forces target peaceful anti-government protesters in Belgrade with a sonic weapon Eyewitnesses said they were holding a 15-minute silent vigil during a major rally on Saturday when they heard a sudden piercing noise that triggered panic and a brief stampede. Rights groups and some experts suggest it came from a sound cannon a claim the authorities deny. #Serbia #protests #Belgrade #LRADs"
TikTok Link 2025-03-18T17:10Z 1.2M followers, 746.9K engagements

"The EU is facing pressure to act after Hungary's ruling Fidesz party introduced a bill on May [--] that critics warn could stifle civil society and restrict press freedom. The proposed legislation has yet to be enacted but with Fidesz holding a two-thirds majority it would likely pass if brought to a vote. So the question remains: will Brussels finally draw a line #hungary #eu #orban #fidesz #foreignagent #pressfreedom #unpacked #dwstories"
TikTok Link 2025-05-23T15:46Z 1.2M followers, 206.4K engagements

"US President Donald Trump shared footage on Truth Social he says shows the destruction of a boat he claimed was running drugs and was operated out of Venezuela by the Tren de Aragua gang. On September [--] he defended the decision to target the boat saying Obviously they won't be doing it again. And I think a lot of other people won't be doing it again. When they watch that tape they're going to say Let's not do this.'" #dwnews #unitedstates #trump #venezuela #nicolasmaduro"
TikTok Link 2025-09-03T17:35Z [--] followers, 275.6K engagements

"Russia is the world's second-largest oil exporter but attacks on its oil refineries and terminals are disrupting gasoline supplies in the country. Despite repeated attacks Moscow isn't close to running out of fuel so why is Kyiv pursuing strikes on energy facilities"
TikTok Link 2025-10-24T14:44Z 1.2M followers, 839.1K engagements

"India and Russia want to boost trade with a new shipping corridor. But with Western sanctions and tough logistics is this shortcut a smart move or a risky gamble #unpacked #dwstories #mappedout"
TikTok Link 2025-12-05T14:54Z 1.2M followers, 80.7K engagements

"Syria plans to remove zeros from its currency in a bid to simplify daily transactions and as a symbol of new beginnings. History shows it can work but only under strict economic conditions. #dwbusiness"
TikTok Link 2025-12-10T17:01Z 1.2M followers, 10.5K engagements

"Why does Moldova's president support unification with Romania MoldovanPresident Maia Sanduhas sparked debate aftersayingshe would vote tojoinRomania if the issue were ever put to a referendum. But what would unificationactually meanand how likely is it to happen #unpacked"
TikTok Link 2026-01-19T11:51Z 1.2M followers, 550.2K engagements

"Severe floods in Mozambique have forced thousands from their homes with more than half a million people affected according to the UN. Rescue teams are using boats to reach survivors as the country faces its worst flooding in decades"
TikTok Link 2026-01-20T18:40Z [--] followers, 14.5K engagements

"A NATO soldier told DW he put his life on the line serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Its a rebuttal against US Donald Trumps claim at the World Economic Forum that NATO countries stay a little off the frontlines in Afghanistan"
TikTok Link 2026-01-23T22:30Z [--] followers, 652.4K engagements

"Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has denounced as 'terrorism' a Russian drone strike that killed five people in a passenger train in northeastern Ukraine"
TikTok Link 2026-01-28T15:45Z 1.2M followers, 10.1K engagements

"Iran-born rapper @merajofficial was in his home country when recent protests turned deadly. With some sources putting the number of those killed in a crackdown by security forces in the tens of thousands Tehrani is calling on foreign governments to support Iranians in their efforts to bring about political change. DW spoke with him in London where he lives"
TikTok Link 2026-01-28T19:59Z 1.2M followers, 19.1K engagements

"Despite shrinking Arctic ice polar bears near Norways Svalbard are getting fatter according to a new study. Researchers say this is due to more land-based snacks but the weight gain may not last"
TikTok Link 2026-01-31T00:30Z 1.2M followers, 19.9K engagements

"The Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard is located at the heart of apotential conflict region in the Arctic. As Russia and NATO member states boost their military presence in the area the unique archipelago itself could become the focus of escalating tensions and prove to be NATOs weak point"
TikTok Link 2026-02-02T17:00Z [--] followers, 15.8K engagements

""We don't want sympathy. We want action." Karla Webbers family lives [-----] kilometers from Ukraine. The war felt far away until her son Andrew joined Ukraines fight and became one of the nearly [---] US citizens to die in combat there"
TikTok Link 2026-02-02T21:00Z 1.2M followers, 65.8K engagements

"A cargo ship ran aground in the Istanbul district of Sariyer amid heavy seas and stormy weather. The Comoros-flagged vessel Razouk had left the Romanian port of Constanta and was planning to anchor off the coast of the Bosphorus"
TikTok Link 2026-02-03T16:30Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Will New Delhi stop purchasing Russian oil in exchange for US tariff reductions on Indian goods US President Trump says so but neither India nor Russia has confirmed a halt. Although Russian crude imports have fallen Russia remains India's largest oil supplier"
TikTok Link 2026-02-03T21:00Z 1.2M followers, 23.2K engagements

""I just said alright not today not today not today." In Australia a 13-year-old boy is being hailed as a hero for saving the lives of his mother and younger siblings who were adrift at sea. He swam for hours in rough seas to alert authorities off the coast of Quindalup"
TikTok Link 2026-02-03T21:45Z 1.2M followers, 16.9K engagements

"Ukrainian president Volodymr Zelenskyy accused Russia of violating an agreement with US president Donald Trump to halt attacks on Ukraines energy system for a week. He said the Russian attacks came after not even four days. The Kremlin said the truce ended on Sunday. Russian missiles and drones struck Ukraine's energy infrastructure across several regions Ukrainian authorities said cutting electricity and heating to millions during bitter winter temperatures and disrupting repair work. The attacks come as negotiators from Ukraine Russia and the United States meet in Abu Dhabi for a second"
TikTok Link 2026-02-04T10:45Z 1.2M followers, 40.1K engagements

"Is Germany going nuclear Not quite. Though Friedrich Merz says talks on a European "nuclear deterrence" have started. What are the options And where does it leave Germany's 'nuclear sharing' with the US"
TikTok Link 2026-02-05T17:06Z 1.2M followers, 147.7K engagements

"Colombias capital Bogota has held its 28th annual Car-Free Day. Private cars and motorcycles were banned from the streets in an effort to promote sustainable mobility curb air pollution and enhance urban quality of life"
TikTok Link 2026-02-06T18:25Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Ukraines Parliamentary Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk called for weapons and diplomacy in Washington D.C. where he was hosted by a bipartican group of senators. Stefanchuk says Kyiv needs strong legally binding security guarantees with the United States and accuses Russia of delaying negotiations. Asked whether US Donald Trump can pressure Moscow he says: I hope so. #Ukraine #Russia #Trump #Putin"
TikTok Link 2026-02-06T22:25Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"An old law from Syria's dictatorship is making life tough for human rights and aid organizations there. Is the Syrian interim government holding onto it deliberately trying to control civil society as the Assads did"
TikTok Link 2026-02-07T10:07Z [--] followers, 52.2K engagements

"Germanys Chancellor Olaf Scholz has been sporting an eye patch since injuring himself while jogging. He asked for memes and the internet delivered. #scholz #meme #pirate #germany"
TikTok Link 2023-09-05T14:58Z 1.2M followers, 89.7K engagements

"German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Magdeburg the scene of Friday's Christmas market attack. Describing the attack as a "terrible" atrocity Scholz stated the death toll which now stands at five and noted how more than [---] people were injured. "There is no place more peaceful and joyful than a Christmas market" Scholz said. "What a terrible act it is to injure and kill so many people there with such brutality." Scholz said more than [--] people were "critically injured" andadded that authorities are "very worried for them." "I as chancellor speak for everyone who bears responsibility inthis"
TikTok Link 2024-12-21T13:10Z 1.2M followers, 734K engagements

"In Bangladesh she is wanted for trial for crimes against humanity. But just across the border in India Sheikh Hasina is living under the government's protection"
TikTok Link 2025-08-03T13:27Z 1.2M followers, 948K engagements

"Spain's left-wing government announced it will grant legal status to around [------] undocumented immigrants. The impact of the announcement was seen almost immediately in Barcelona"
TikTok Link 2026-01-30T21:13Z 1.2M followers, 5.4M engagements

"Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz had a rare angry outburst after being called a "warmonger" over his government's military support for Ukraine. #Germany #OlafScholz #Ukraine #SPD #NATO #Russia"
TikTok Link 2023-06-05T10:09Z 1.2M followers, 100.6K engagements

"Why has the infamous #Sylt video caused such upraor in Germany Because so far many people haven't associated being rich with having far-right views. But wanting foreigners to leave the country might have more to do with ideology than income. #right #afd #foreigner #party #auslnder #racism #video Paul Middelhoff InvestigativeReporter atDieZeit Paul Middelhoff InvestigativeReporter atDieZeit"
TikTok Link 2024-05-31T16:00Z 1.2M followers, 918.8K engagements

"In India celebrations are starting to mark the centenary of the Hindu nationalist RSS. The Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh movement has become increasingly powerful over the last few years and many fear it could endanger India's secular character"
TikTok Link 2025-10-03T11:00Z 1.2M followers, 84.1K engagements

"Chile has elected the far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast as president signalling a major shift in the country's political climate. The son of a Nazi party member a fan of Trump and admirer of the dictator Augusto Pinochet Kast has promised to expel thousands of migrants and crack down on crime. #Chile #Kast"
TikTok Link 2025-12-16T00:15Z 1.2M followers, 809.4K engagements

"Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has warned of global fissures beyond US President Trump's threat to take control of Greenland. "We knew the story of the international rules-based order was partially false that the strongest would exempt themselves when convenient that trade rules were enforced asymmetrically" he said in a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos"
TikTok Link 2026-01-21T08:40Z 1.2M followers, 843K engagements

"Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that Stanley Richards a former inmate will serve as New York Citys next Commissioner of the Department of Corrections"
TikTok Link 2026-02-01T12:00Z 1.2M followers, 3.8M engagements

"Tens of thousands of Arab and Jewish Israelis rallied in Tel Aviv protesting rampant crime rates in the Arab Israeli community. They accused the government of a policy of negligence and a failure to protect Arab citizens"
TikTok Link 2026-02-02T08:45Z 1.2M followers, 83.6K engagements

"Ukraine and Russia have exchanged [---] prisoners of war in their biggest swap in months. A total of [---] Ukrainians and [---] Russian returned home as part of the deal. The exchange came after the two sides ended a second round of U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi with no major breakthrough"
TikTok Link 2026-02-05T22:32Z 1.2M followers, 30.2K engagements

"Protesters clashed with police at the Milan Winter Olympics with some launching fireworks and smoke bombs. Police used tear gas and a water cannon to disperse the crowds arresting six people. The unrest broke off from a larger peaceful march over Olympic spending environmental concerns and the presence of US ICE agents"
TikTok Link 2026-02-08T16:00Z 1.2M followers, 85.4K engagements

"Ukrainian figure skater Kyrylo Marsak will compete against a Russian athlete at the Winter Olympics. He says Russia is a "representative of terrorism" and they should not be allowed to compete as neutral athletes. #dwsports"
TikTok Link 2026-02-10T19:00Z 1.2M followers, 276.8K engagements

"Millions of Epstein-related documents were released this year. But online a storm of AI-generated images videos and even fake emails has also exploded. Not everything is real and its believed some of the content was never even in the files. How can you tell if it is real or fake Lets break it down. #Epstein #AI #digital #factchecking"
TikTok Link 2026-02-11T16:05Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Germanys AfD is under fire over allegations of nepotism including how the father of a senior lawmaker got a high paying job in parliament. A case of nepo daddy And how far does it go"
TikTok Link 2026-02-11T23:00Z 1.2M followers, 15.6K engagements

"Bangladesh's elections are over and vote counting is underway pitting coalitions led by former allies the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the Islamist Jamaat-e-Islami. It's the first election since the [----] Gen-Z protests that saw long-time premier Sheikh Hasina ousted"
TikTok Link 2026-02-12T17:11Z 1.2M followers, 64.6K engagements

"The Israeli security cabinet has made a series of controversial decisions to expand Israel's power in the occupied West Bank. What does this mean for Palestinians #dwnews"
TikTok Link 2026-02-13T09:49Z 1.2M followers, 55.7K engagements

"Prediction markets turn politics wars and pop culture into tradable odds. Some platforms are banned or sit in a legal grey area yet media and political actors embrace them even as critics warn they may shape public opinion and democracy. #dwbusiness"
TikTok Link 2026-02-13T11:51Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Merz opened this years Munich Security Conference where the volatile foreign policy of US President Donald Trump appears to loom over the agenda. In his speech Merz said the old rules-based international order no longer exists and has given way to a far more uncertain era defined by great power politics and national interests"
TikTok Link 2026-02-13T17:24Z 1.2M followers, 33.4K engagements

"How US figure skater Ilia Malinin is revolutionizing his sport. #DWSports"
TikTok Link 2026-02-13T20:00Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"While European leaders cautiously welcomed a softer tone from the US at #MSC2026 Secretary of State Marco Rubio largely echoed a familiar Trump-era narrative framing global politics around "civilization" a theme some might find unsettling. DW's Richard Walker explains why. #Germany #US #Trump #Munich"
TikTok Link 2026-02-14T23:34Z 1.2M followers, 32.4K engagements

"Elon Musk hemmed and hawed when asked about election funding but was quick to respond when a reporter asked if hed still fight Mark Zuckerberg: "I'll fight Zuckerberg any place any time any rule." The exchange played out during Musk's visit to the US Capitol to attend a speech by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. #elonmusk #markzuckerberg #fight #USCapitol #election #politics #us"
TikTok Link 2024-07-26T08:03Z 1.2M followers, 2M engagements

"Thousands of people are fleeing the fighting in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as M23 rebels claim theyve captured the key city of Goma.It marks an escalation in a conflict that has battered the country and worsened what the UN has called one of the most serious humanitarian crises on Earth. Uncertainty isnt the threat. Not creating is. Uncertainty shouldnt be this scary or Uncertainty isnt the threat. Not creating is. Uncertainty shouldnt be this scary or"
TikTok Link 2025-01-28T16:15Z 1.2M followers, 8.6M engagements

"Violent crime in Germany has dropped over the last [--] years but you wouldnt know it from the headlines. Media outlets often spotlight non-German suspects distorting public perception and fueling fear. Heres how that bias works and what needs to change. #Germany #media #Germanmedia #crimes #Reporting #ReportingOnCrime #dwnews"
TikTok Link 2025-04-18T20:41Z 1.2M followers, 162.9K engagements

"Outgoing German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was honored with a Grand Tattoo event performed by an armed forces orchestra. For his farewell he asked it to play Aretha Franklin's "Respect.""
TikTok Link 2025-05-06T07:30Z 1.2M followers, 1.7M engagements

"German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suffered some embarrassing technical issues during a joint press conference with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Merz blamed "German technology" when they lost translation capabilities for a few moments. The two met in Berlin to discuss Ukraine's war effort. Merz said Germany would help Ukraine develop new weapons with "no range restrictions." Zelenskyy also used the meeting to push for Ukraine to attend the next NATO summit. #dwnews #zelenskyy #merz #ukraine #nato"
TikTok Link 2025-05-28T19:48Z 1.2M followers, 43.3M engagements

"Germany's Zeiss SMT plays a key role in producing the most advanced chips on the market. Their optics are essential parts of the chip-making machines produced by the Dutch company ASML. These machines are the most advanced machines in the world and the US does not want to see them in Chinese hands. However it's unclear if the US's pressure on Europe to restrict sales of these machines to China will hold the country back in the long run. Due to export restrictions the most advanced chip-making tech so-called extreme ultraviolet (EUV) and the even newer high NA-EUV lithography machines are out"
TikTok Link 2025-09-19T19:55Z 1.2M followers, 1.4M engagements

"In solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla Israeli activists tried to "break the siege" in Gaza by land blocking a checkpoint with some even managing to breach the border. #Gaza #Palestine #Israel #GlobalSumudFlotilla"
TikTok Link 2025-10-03T23:00Z 1.2M followers, 7.8M engagements

"After months of escalating tension Ethiopia has now accused Eritreas government of preparing for a military offensive. The Horn of Africa states have a history and the development has raised concerns of renewed conflict in the region. Whats at the core of the conflict and why is it significant DW News takes a closer look. #unpacked #eritrea #ethiopia"
TikTok Link 2025-10-10T15:32Z 1.2M followers, 582.2K engagements

"A Russian teenage musician has been sentenced to [--] days in jail after she played a banned song in public. Her performance and the support of a dozens people who sang along was a rare display of dissent"
TikTok Link 2025-10-17T17:13Z 1.2M followers, 2.2M engagements

"A German historian and researcher says he has identified the Nazi murderer in one of the most famous photos to define the horrors of the Holocaust. #dwhistoryandculture"
TikTok Link 2025-10-18T12:28Z 1.2M followers, 1.3M engagements

"Harrowing videos from El-Fasher in Darfur are spreading on social media. They match eyewitness accounts of atrocities purportedly committed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces which seized the city from Sudans army amid ongoing civil war in the country"
TikTok Link 2025-10-30T15:29Z 1.2M followers, 1.7M engagements

""The Berm" is [----] kilometers long packed with landmines and splits Western Sahara in two. Morocco built it to control Western Sahara and now it might succeed. Morocco sees Western Sahara as its own territory while the Polisario Front seeks an independent state called the Sahrawi Republic. But in recent years Morocco has gained global backing over its claims. #mappedout #unpacked"
TikTok Link 2025-11-28T14:29Z 1.2M followers, 132.6K engagements

"German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that the era of 'Pax Americana' is coming to an end at a party congress in Munich. He urged Europe to prepare for a fundamental shift in transatlantic relations and to pursue its own interests more forcefully"
TikTok Link 2025-12-14T09:21Z 1.2M followers, 922.6K engagements

"For the first time in the companys 88-year history Volkswagen is closing production at one of its factories in Germany. As it shifts gears towards China where it is opening a new plant VW hopes to learn from its Chinese competitors and win back market share"
TikTok Link 2025-12-18T15:00Z 1.2M followers, 58K engagements

"Drones have reshaped the nature of war in Ukraine. Two experts explain how these devices have become the deadliest weapons on the front lines and their impact on soldiers morale"
TikTok Link 2025-12-19T09:01Z 1.2M followers, 412.8K engagements

"NATO's Secretary General praises Trump on defense spending Mark Rutte secretary general of NATO praised US President Donald Trump's stance on defense spending at the World Economic Forum in Davos. During a panel discussion Rutte said that there was "no way" some of Europe's major economies would have reached the commitment to spend 2% of their GDP on defense in [----] without Trump's pressure. NATO's Secretary General praises Trump on defense spending NATO's Secretary General praises Trump on defense spending"
TikTok Link 2026-01-21T14:18Z 1.2M followers, 10.7M engagements

"The Arab Springwhere do we stand today In [----] and [----] theArab Springchallengedsome ofNorth Africa and Middle East'sentrenched authoritarian regimes.Though the pro-democracy pan-Arab movement had initial success observers saygovernments haveadapted viaoutlawingprotests managingelectionsand rewritingconstitutions to ensurethat the Arab Springnever happens again. #arabspring #dwstories #middleeast #anniversary"
TikTok Link 2026-01-24T15:54Z 1.2M followers, 302.6K engagements

"The US embassy in Copenhagen has removed [--] flags honouring Danish soldiers that were killed in Afghanistan. They were put up after US President Donald Trumps recent criticism of allied countries military contributions"
TikTok Link 2026-01-29T10:19Z 1.2M followers, 960.3K engagements

"Saudi defense deals could change Middle East security From new defense deals to talks on a military bloc with Egypt and Somalia Saudi Arabia is expanding its reach along one of the worlds most strategic waterways the Red Sea. A defense deal with Pakistan and possibly Turkey could further boost Riyadhs influence. Here's whats driving this shift and why it matters far beyond the Middle East. #saudiarabia #defense #middleeast #unpacked"
TikTok Link 2026-01-31T11:12Z 1.2M followers, 271.4K engagements

"Could this archipelago in the Arctic become NATO's weak point The Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard is located at the heart of apotential conflict region in the Arctic. As Russia and NATO member states boost their military presence in the area the unique archipelago itself could become the focus of escalating tensions and prove to be NATOs weak point. #unpacked #nato #svalbard #russia"
TikTok Link 2026-02-02T13:02Z 1.2M followers, 27.9K engagements

"Queer football fan Pascal Kaiser proposed to his boyfriend Moritz (who said yes) on the pitch in Cologne. As they kissed the crowd roared its approval. Pascal is an amateur referee who came out three years ago. Being a huge Cologne fan he chose a special occasion. #dwsports"
TikTok Link 2026-02-02T16:00Z 1.2M followers, 27.7K engagements

"The New START treaty The New START treaty between the US and Russia was signed back in [----] to further increase nuclear disarmament. Limiting the number of active nuclear warheads to [----] on each side and allowing for transparent inspections. However this agreement is set to expire on February [--] since Russia stopped participating in [----] over US support for Ukraine. While an alternative treaty has not been put in place Putin has expressed that he would support a warhead limit for another year but Trump has yet to formally respond. What would this mean for the rest of the world #newstart"
TikTok Link 2026-02-04T16:38Z 1.2M followers, 106.6K engagements

"Possible US strikes on Iran Balancing act in the Gulf Tensions between the US and Iran are rising. American allies in the Gulf fear an escalation. How are Saudi Arabia the United Arab Emirates Qatar and Oman trying to prevent a U.S. attack #gulf #iran #us #middleeast #dwnews"
TikTok Link 2026-02-06T14:53Z 1.2M followers, 185.1K engagements

"The Pakistani city of Lahore is celebrating the lifting of an 18-year ban on a spectacular three-day Punjabi kite-flying festival. The celebration marks the onset of spring and its return has been hugely anticipated"
TikTok Link 2026-02-06T22:15Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"As the longstanding alliance with the US looks increasingly unpredictable #Germany is looking for friends with benefits in the Gulf region. But with the world order in upheaval shared values appear to be taking second place to reliability when it comes to making deals. #saudiarabia #qatar #UAE"
TikTok Link 2026-02-07T06:30Z 1.2M followers, 12.6K engagements

"The US government has released new dietary guidelines for Americans. The food pyramid has been turned upside down and protein sources particularly red meat and dairy are in the spotlight. But experts warn that following these guidelines exactly might not be advisable or even possible"
TikTok Link 2026-02-07T16:03Z 1.2M followers, 299.2K engagements

"Heavy rains and melting snow have washed tons of garbage into Bosnia's Drina River including plastic medical waste and even dead animals. Activists warn the pollution threatens public health"
TikTok Link 2026-02-07T18:30Z 1.2M followers, 329.2K engagements

""We do not want anything else just the right to live." A mass funeral for victims of a suicide bombing was held in Islamabad Pakistan at the same Shi'ite mosque that was targeted in the attack resulting in dozens of deaths and over [---] injuries"
TikTok Link 2026-02-07T20:21Z 1.2M followers, 40.5K engagements

"Aldi began as a family-run grocery store in Germany and has quietly grown into a global retail powerhouse. Why do so many American households shop there and how does the company's ultra-efficient model fuel its rapid expansion #DWBusiness"
TikTok Link 2026-02-07T22:30Z 1.2M followers, 47.6K engagements

"India's Bnei Menashe believe they are one of the [--] lost tribes of Israel. A new Israeli immigration scheme plans to resettle them in the country's Palestinian-majority north"
TikTok Link 2026-02-08T14:00Z 1.2M followers, 299.7K engagements

"Oh snap.election Thailand held a rather sudden snap election after the ruling Bhumjaithai party dissolved the government in December. Pre-election polls suggested the reformist Peoples Party would come out on top. but the early results tell a different story. Bhumjaithai is now projected to keep its majority in parliament. So how did they flip the race One key factor: a strong push on nationalist messaging"
TikTok Link 2026-02-11T17:32Z 1.2M followers, 33.2K engagements

"A population limit for a country Thats the question heading to a national referendum in Switzerland with a proposal to stop growth at [--] million residents. The outcome could change immigration rules and international deals. #Switzerland #population #referendum #economy #migration"
TikTok Link 2026-02-14T13:14Z 1.2M followers, 45.3K engagements

"The comedian Uncle Rog r has recently had some of his social media accounts banned #comedian #ban #china"
TikTok Link 2023-05-25T13:46Z 1.2M followers, 27.4K engagements

"Western travel influencers on social media are sharing clips from their trips to Afghanistan promoting an image that contrasts sharply with headlines about poverty hunger and human rights violations in the country. But some of these vloggers appear to have been invited by the ruling Taliban and critics say the ground reality is being sanitized"
TikTok Link 2025-11-22T18:30Z 1.2M followers, 842.2K engagements

"Large numbers of Jews could leave Germany if the far-right AfD party becomes part of a future federal government the president of the country's Central Council of Jews has warned. @dw_politics"
TikTok Link 2026-01-07T12:26Z 1.2M followers, 31.5K engagements

"A Danish Royal Air Force plane landed at Nuuk airport in Greenland late on Wednesday with military personnel on board. Troops from several other European countries are also expected to arrive soon to support Danish operations. Germany says the NATO reconnaissance mission aims to counter 'Russian and Chinese threats' to the Arctic territory"
TikTok Link 2026-01-15T12:00Z 1.2M followers, 9.9M engagements

"India and the EU have signed a free trade agreement. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen described the deal as the "mother of all deals" that could affect as many as [--] billion people"
TikTok Link 2026-01-27T21:57Z 1.2M followers, 199.3K engagements

"Under the hashtag PingTok teenagers film their drug highs deal in the comment section and generate millions of views. Is TikTok fueling a dangerous trend or also becoming a lifeline for prevention and recovery"
TikTok Link 2026-01-31T21:00Z 1.2M followers, 850.8K engagements

"As the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) joins US security for the Winter Olympics protests erupted in Milan. To avoid association with the controversial agency even the US hospitality suite "Ice House" changed its name. #dwsports"
TikTok Link 2026-02-06T15:30Z 1.2M followers, 3.4M engagements

"Authorities in northwestern Morocco have evacuated more than [------] people from their homes after heavy rainfall and water releases from overfilled dams led to flooding. Stormy weather has also disrupted maritime traffic between Morocco and Spain"
TikTok Link 2026-02-07T00:45Z 1.2M followers, 66.2K engagements

"A Hong Kong court has sentenced pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai to [--] years in prison sparking international criticism. It's the longest punishment given so far under a Chinese-imposed national security law that has virtually silenced dissent in the city"
TikTok Link 2026-02-09T16:06Z 1.2M followers, 12K engagements

"Investigators are piecing together the events that led to a school shooting in Thailand. It left three people injured including the school's director. A 17-year-old boy was taken into custody at the scene. Police say he was the lone assailant. 📷: Sun Weitong Imago/Xinhua"
TikTok Link 2026-02-11T20:44Z 1.2M followers, 17.4K engagements

"The European Parliament has approved changes to the EU asylum system paving the way for authorities to fast-track asylum rejections and transfer asylum seekers to non-EU countries. A lawmaker who opposed the laws has urged Europe to learn from the ICE-linked turmoil in the US"
TikTok Link 2026-02-11T21:00Z 1.2M followers, 494.9K engagements

"This can happen anywhere." The suspect in a Canada school shooting was an 18-year-old who had a history of police visits to her home to check on her mental health. #tumblerridge #BritishColumbia #canada #highschool"
TikTok Link 2026-02-12T00:29Z 1.2M followers, 18.1K engagements

"Two Olympic biathletes and siblings Ukaleq and Sondre Slettemark have expressed their fears for their home Greenland amid threats from US President Donald Trump to take possession of the autonomous Arctic territory. The pair are representing Denmark at the [----] Winter Olympic Games in Italy as Greenland is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. #dwsports #dwnews"
TikTok Link 2026-02-12T09:14Z 1.2M followers, 14.9K engagements

"Democratic lawmakers say the Justice Department failed to engage Epsteins victims as survivors tell Congress they were never contacted. Questions are mounting over how the case has been handled and whether key evidence is being fully pursued"
TikTok Link 2026-02-12T17:00Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the [----] Winter Olympics after refusing to back down from wearing a helmet adorned with pictures of Ukrainian sportsmen and women killed since the Russian invasion. Heraskevych told DW his helmet represents memory not conflict after he was barred from the Milan-Cortina Games. The IOC said the helmet broke a rule that bans political propaganda. #DWSports"
TikTok Link 2026-02-12T18:15Z 1.2M followers, 721.1K engagements

"Bangladesh's Gen Z party the NCP suffered a heavy blow in this week's elections securing just six out of the thirty seats they contested. So why did the party that led 2024's uprising lose out at the ballot box #dwnews"
TikTok Link 2026-02-13T13:16Z 1.2M followers, 26.7K engagements

"Germany's Friedrich Merz tells Donald Trump he won't be able to make it alone. DW's @kuefnerm breaks down the key moments from the chancellor's speech at the Munich Security Conference"
TikTok Link 2026-02-13T22:00Z 1.2M followers, 240.1K engagements

"Thousands of air travelers were left stranded in Germany when Lufthansa employees went on a 24-hour strike. While German unions typically strike for better pay and benefits a tough economy has left workers fighting for their jobs. #dwbusiness"
TikTok Link 2026-02-13T23:00Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"New York politicians have restored a rainbow flag at the city's Stonewall National Monument in a defiant signal to the Trump administration. It had overseen the removal of the well-known symbol of pride from the LGBTQ+ landmark in an move slammed by campaigners as 'an act of erasure.'"
TikTok Link 2026-02-14T08:40Z 1.2M followers, 14.6K engagements

"According to media reports an American-led draft proposal on the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire would allow Hamas to keep some small arms. DW's @sarahkellyofficial asked the Director General of Donald Trump's Board of Peace about it at the #MSC2026:"
TikTok Link 2026-02-14T10:05Z 1.2M followers, 59K engagements

"US Secretary of State Marco Rubio struck a reassuring tone for America's European allies at the Munich Security Conference but at the same time reinforced Donald Trump's intent to reshape transatlantic ties. His speech was much less aggressive than that of Vice President JD Vance last year one that has set the tone for a re-evaluation of Europe's reliance on the US"
TikTok Link 2026-02-14T11:59Z 1.2M followers, 343.2K engagements

"Ursula von der Leyen has called Marco Rubio's speech at the Munich Security Conference very reassuring but noted that in the Trump administration some "have a harsher tone on these topics. Addressing the conference the head of the EU Commission said that after some "shock therapy" Europe was on its way now to a "true awakening.""
TikTok Link 2026-02-14T14:45Z 1.2M followers, 49.1K engagements

"Carnival has kicked off in Brazil where a first night of parades in Brazil saw color creativity and high spirits in Rio de Janeiro and the Anhembi Sambadrome in Sao Paolo. 📸: [--] [--] [--] [--] [--] 7: REUTERS/Jean Carniel [--] [--] 10: IMAGO/Fotoarena 8: REUTERS/Jorge Silva"
TikTok Link 2026-02-14T16:00Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements

"UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stressed in a speech at the Munich Security Conference that he wants to align more strongly with the EU on economic and defense matters as Europe looks to cut its overreliance on the United States"
TikTok Link 2026-02-14T19:00Z 1.2M followers, 255.4K engagements

"The White House has called for elections in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy responded at the MSC: He would agree on one condition: Push Putin make a ceasefire"
TikTok Link 2026-02-15T08:42Z 1.2M followers, 235.2K engagements

"Gazans held multiple funerals after overnight Israeli airstrikes killed more than [--] people including in a tent encampment for displaced families officials in Gaza said. Israel said it targeted Hamas for alleged ceasefire violations"
TikTok Link 2026-02-15T13:00Z 1.2M followers, 14.2K engagements

"Germany's military needs combat drones and fast. One defense firm in the running to provide them has a controversial investor Peter Thiel a close ally of US President Donald Trump. In Berlin opposition lawmakers are sounding the alarm"
TikTok Link 2026-02-15T14:05Z 1.2M followers, 15.3K engagements

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