US ready to use force to defend Taiwan, says President Biden | DW News

US President Joe Biden said he would be willing to intervene militarily to defend Taiwan if it were attacked. It is one of the strongest statements in support of the island in decades. Biden also warned that China’s increasingly assertive stance over Taiwan was “flirting with danger”. “We agreed with the One China policy, we… Continue reading US ready to use force to defend Taiwan, says President Biden | DW News

The future of democracy in the Philippines | DW News

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his annual address, rehashing his war on drugs campaign and focusing on non-pandemic topics even as the pandemic deepens in the country. Critics fear he may not give up power when his term wraps next year. Subscribe: For more news go to: Follow DW on social media: ►Facebook: ►Twitter: ►Instagram:… Continue reading The future of democracy in the Philippines | DW News

Huge explosion at German chemical complex | DW News

A blast followed by a fire hit an industrial park in the western German city of Leverkusen Tuesday, leaving one dead and several injured. Four people are still missing. “We are deeply saddened by this tragic accident and the death of an employee,” Chempark site operator Currenta said in a statement, adding that “rescue efforts… Continue reading Huge explosion at German chemical complex | DW News