Kieran Burke

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Writer at Deutsche Welle (DW)

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Bangladesh to hold general election in April 2026 – DW – 06/06/2025

1 day ago | dw.com | Kieran Burke

06/06/2025June 6, 2025Opposition parties have been calling for a concrete timeline for a democratic transition after the ousting of Sheikh Hasina's government last year. https://p.dw.com/p/4vZlnThe interim government of Bangladesh on Friday announced that the next general election will be held in the first half of April in 2026.
President Trump 'not particularly' interested in Musk talks – DW – 06/06/2025

1 day ago | dw.com | Kieran Burke

Published 06/06/2025Published June 6, 2025The US president doesn't appear to be in a hurry to mend fences with his former adviser and referred to Musk as "the man who has lost his mind" in an interview with ABC News, a day after a very public blowout. Follow DW.
Israel strikes Hezbollah targets in southern Beirut – DW – 06/06/2025

2 days ago | dw.com | Kieran Burke |Saim Dušan Inayatullah

Israel's military said that it had launched strikes on underground Hezbollah drone production sites located in the Dahieh neighborhood in southern Beirut. Israel Defense Forces said they had "identified that the Hezbollah aerial unit is operating to produce thousands of UAV's, with the direction and funding of Iranian terrorists." The unmanned aerial vehicle production was in violation of Israel's truce agreement with the Lebanese government, the IDF said.
Trump and Musk trade barbs in public falling out – DW – 06/06/2025

2 days ago | dw.com | Kate Hairsine |Kieran Burke

06/06/2025June 6, 2025Donald Trump and Elon Musk's disagreement over a budget bill has exploded into an open feud as Musk links US president to Epstein files. https://p.dw.com/p/4vV0BUS President Donald Trump and his former adviser, Elon Musk are having a very public falling out.
Trump and Musk trade barbs as alliance ruptures – DW – 06/05/2025

2 days ago | dw.com | Kieran Burke

There's been a very public falling out recently between US President Donald Trump and his former adviser, Elon Musk. On Thursday, as the US president hosted German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the Oval Office, Trump expressed his "disappointment" with the billionaire over his public criticism of Trump's tax and spending bill that is up for approval by the Senate.
NATO ministers back defense spending increase – DW – 06/05/2025

2 days ago | dw.com | Kieran Burke

There has been broad agreement among NATO allies to hike the defense spending target to 5% of gross domestic product. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said allies were ready to ramp up the target following a meeting of defense ministers in Brussels. 'We are really close' says NATO chief Rutte"There's broad support," Rutte said after chairing talks at the the alliance's headquarters.
US-China trade talks to move forward after Trump-Xi call – DW – 06/05/2025

2 days ago | dw.com | Kieran Burke

06/05/2025June 5, 2025The US president said he spoke with Chinese leader Xi Jinping about trade issues and said US and Chinese negotiating teams will be meeting soon. https://p.dw.com/p/4vUTrUS President Donald Trump said he had a "very good phone call" with China's President Xi Jinping on Thursday. In comments posted on his Truth Social platform, Trump said "some of the intricacies of our recently made, and agreed to, Trade Deal" had been discussed.
Aldermen and Freemen Honours Handed to Nine Individuals at Hyndburn Borough Council’s Mayor Making

2 days ago | hyndburnbc.gov.uk | Kieran Burke

Aldermen and Freemen Honours Handed to Nine Individuals at Hyndburn Borough Council’s Mayor MakingAt the 2025 Mayor Making ceremony on 31st May, 9 residents were honoured to receive recognition for their long-term services to the local area, bestowed upon them by the newly appointed Mayor of Hyndburn, Cllr Josh Allen. The newly appointed Freemen of the Borough include Mrs Hilary Austin, Mr Stephen Hutchinson BEM, Mr Rawden Kerr, Mr Zack Kerr and Ms Anne Lincoln.
Germany updates: Merz set for inaugural trip to US – DW – 06/04/2025

3 days ago | dw.com | Kieran Burke

06/04/2025June 4, 2025Russia threatens retaliation after Germany's decision on Russian journalistIn response to Germany's decision to deny a Russian state media journalist a residency permit renewal, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova announced that Russia will take retaliatory measures against German journalists currently in the country. Zakharova added that Moscow has repeatedly warned Berlin of retaliatory measures.
India: 11 dead after cricket stadium stampede – DW – 06/04/2025

3 days ago | dw.com | Kieran Burke

06/04/2025June 4, 2025A top official in the Indian state of Kerala says eleven people died after a stampede at a stadium in the city of Bengaluru. Fans had been celebrating their side's win in the Indian Premier League final. https://p.dw.com/p/4vPWYAt least 11 people were killed in a stampede on Wednesday outside a cricket stadium in Bengaluru, the capital of India's southern Karnataka state.