ah ah ah ah, this is the wi from berlin us how speak and nancy pelosi arrives in taiwan, defying threads from china and sang a visit honest americas unwavering commitment to the islands democracy. beijing describes the trip is extremely dangerous and promises military exercises in response. also on the program, russia supreme court labels, ukraine's as

a regiment, a terrorist organization. now this means they group with fall right roots can face harsh sentences. many of the soldiers who were captured in mattie or paul are in russian prisons a waiting to hear their fate. and the us kills one of the key plotters of the 911 attacks. president biden says that al qaeda head, i'm and i was our he died in a drone strike enough. gotta stand after years in hiding. ah, i'm feel, gail, welcome to the program. us how speak and nancy pelosi has landed in taiwan after a week. so speculation over whether she board to visit the island, the china claims as its territory. chinese describe the trip as a major provocation and says it will respond with to ministry operations. i once

defense ministry says $21.00 chinese jets have entered what it calls, tie ones at the fence don't. this is pelosi says visit reflects america's unwavering commitment to supporting time on democracy. a theory where we are with taylor prevail, who's that director of security studies? the program at the massachusetts institute of technology, a welcome to d. w at nancy pelosi says she's there to show her commitment to the islands democracy. do you think that's the only reason why? well, that certainly seems to be here. most important reason based upon our she are based on the team and that she did history before her arrival. but also she is being a very high profile throughout the region. there was also demonstrating america commitment to asia more generally. i asked the question, because it seems, it seems to everyone watching, but president biden is not particularly committed to this and really would have

preferred not to go. and yet she has gone well in the united states. congress is a separate branch of government. and so, although the president may not have wanted her to go on, he has no authority to stop her from going in an ex members of congress visit time on a fairly regular basis out of the by the speaker. how that highly unusual. and i think the administration probably was worried about the potential for crisis, with timeline with china, which seems to be what it started. right. yeah. date that try this announced and fee drills around taiwan. a drills likely to be extensive beijing's response. i think they are their immediate response. this clearly was pre plan. i think 6

closure area. the issue to map this morning coordinates are the seeing their time, excuse me, with coordinates. in fact, there was a television program at one time. now that the acura already begun, this says this is their 1st new, but i think from kind of what they have united states as weakening its commitment to the one china policy, which is sort of helped create the framework for us china relations. and for us, i want relation since 1979 today, they feel i believe, a strong need to underscore or their resolve and their guidelines with regard to us, china, policy and policy. i don't know, the reason i suspect that this only be the 1st move that they take they could undertake exercises for several weeks or even months to come. that there could be an economic component is most likely focusing on i one, there could be a diplomatic component as well as i don't think these exercises are going to be the

sum total of that response. right? so how does this, does this village and the response to the visit? does this, how does the shift the relationship between china and the united states, which is already pretty fraud? well, i think it probably confirms the worst case assessments on the side that they are gradually drifting from a competitive relationship. you know, the white house often talks about being in strategic competition with times one, which is really to be marked by much more direct confrontation. and so i think we are witnessing the very start this process. they've got to go on for over a period of time. it's not necessarily inevitable, but i think certainly ask me to hear that as if that is the direction of travel. ok, thank you so much for joining us and outlining that for us and take this with l. a . china and east asia, experts. direct security studies at massachusetts institute of technology. thank

you. thank you. so now you're watching dw, in years live from a burning let's, let's go. so let's go to the duly correspondent, mikaela kaufman, who's covering the visit of the german foreign minister adelina burbock in new york . oh, welcome. mikayla. i'm adelaide of babel because aligned herself on germany to american criticisms of china. now this hasn't gone down well in beijing. no, it didn't. when she arrived yet, united nations yesterday, she wants to talk about nuclear nonproliferation. but she was, of course, also asked about now to close his visit it up since then,

then still planned visit to taiwan. and she said that it simply wasn't acceptable in relation to rossa, that a big estate could attack a smaller neighbor. and that international law also applies to china. now that didn't go down. well, a protest was delivered to the german ambassador in beijing. and, and clearly this just shows chinese reflex when that is criticism. although we have learnt out of the background here that there is no interest to really make a clear statement of reaction on that visit. it appears just like the united states . they want to see this visits, speak for itself and not add fuel to the fire because quite clearly what we are seeing from the chinese side. there is quite a bit of anger over this visit. the foreign minister also called for strengthening of the transatlantic alliance. what does she mean by them? so what? yes, well, she held a speech on seizing the transatlantic moment. that is

a rather nice way of saying of the rediscovery of transatlantic bonds, the reliance on the united states in the light of the ukraine war and m. c. there says that it's hina is of course, a common concern. a more alignment with the u. s. policy on china is what she's hinting at. and that could mean taking a toughest dance, but that could also mean after the failure to get that trans atlantic trade agreement together. that that could be individual steps that could amount to something like a closer trade framework. and the foreign minister also said that germany had abandoned its long how the belief in the concept of change through trade. what does she mean by that? oh, this is very interesting because this is the question that i'm going to michael. the former german sansa avoided it during this final months of being in office when

she was asked with the example of china. whether that was proof that it true that this concept had failed. she simply didn't want to answer that very question. and here and alina babcock is stating that quite clearly, and what she means is having less trade reliance as she cited ukraine. and with germany's europe's heavy reliance on ross and gas as a negative example. and in relation to china, that's must mean she is her argument to have less dependence in certain aspects of production and supply lines not to have to discover that there can't be any certain medicine so can, can no longer be delivered at home because of a high reliance on china, so reducing that, i think there she is very much in line with what america, both under trump and undivided and has been calling for for a long time. clearly the europeans did german rethinking that regulations to china

. i thank you for that. is of the corresponding to kind of conflict in new york at russia, where the supreme court has rule that ukraine's as of regiment is a terrorist organization. the decision may mean har sentences for fighters who are being held as prisoners of war. the, as a regiment is a ukrainian, the military unit with a foreign right, a nationalist background. it was the focus of russia's claims about fastest elements, a new crane, and many fought in the months long sage, at the steel planted, merrier upon russia. back to san francisco, calling for them to be executed. this was the, as the still works earlier this year. inside thousands of fighters from the so called as of regiment. from within the tunnels under the steel plant, the regiments leaders sent out video messages. then this is what is our appeal to the world as could be the last appeal of our lives. we are probably facing our last

days if not hours the enemy, our numbers are $10.00 to $1.00, but it is when they didn't last much longer order to surrender by the government and keith, the steel plants, defendants were taken prisoner. russian officials called them nazis. the group does have a far right history. we found that in 2014 as a volunteer militia to fight pro russian separatists in the don bath region. current members have rejected being cold, nationalists or radicals. however, they say they're patriots. russian media also said the group mis treated civilians in multiple, but without evidence. videos showed fighters helping civilians evacuate in the days before the surrender. since then, the captured fighters have become pawns in the game potential assets in an eventual swap or cease by negotiations. as the war grinds on, without them,

like a respondent biggest showcase in cave says the ruling could change the status of the as a fighters round. about $2500.00 fighters surrendered to the russians. they were registered by the red cross s so called prisoners of war. and that would mean under the geneva convention that they are not that it's not allowed to charge them only for fighting in that war. but this changes if they are recognized terrorist organization, then they could face big charges and even in the dunbar, republic officials have said they could even get the death sentence. so this is, this is a really hard situation also for the relative. but i just spoke to her to a lawyer here in ukraine. it, he said, it might be only like political game by russia to like raise their

suit to say bell, you off the prisoners in this, in a possible prisoner swap or in, in negotiations for a peace agreement. so the relatives are that they don't know what to think here if, if it's just like if they are just pawns or if it's a really threat. but many here are very worried because many have relatives or friends in the army. and when they might get prisoners of war, they fearing this pattern of rush and we have been seeing over the past months to criminalize the prisoners of war a good, a sugar in cave and the 1st ship carrying badly needed ukrainian grey exports is now approaching the turkish coast, on route to lebanon. there is only set sail yesterday after ukraine restarted great shipments. sandra un deal to end russia's blockade. exports of wheat, corn, and other commodities were halted at the stars the war in february, causing

a global food shortage. a sign of hope for many the 1st cargo ship to leave ukraine since the start of the conflict there at 26000 tons of con, on board, headed to lebanon with a very relieved crew. oh, about my number. it's so liberating after being stuck here for so long. it's an incredible feeling to be able to return to my homeland yvonne about 20000000 tons of grain is still waiting to be exported from ukraine. but this 1st ship as an important start, saves you in secretary general gutierrez. this ship the merchant vessel rosanna is loaded with 2 commodities in short supply corn and hope. hope for millions of people on the world will depend on the smooth running of ukraine spots to feed their families. the ship is made out of ukrainian water and is due to end to turkey on tuesday night. authorities are preparing for the ship's arrival,

where his cargo will be inspected under the terms of the un deal, onto the gun missing to be due to the bad weather conditions. the ship only is expected to anchor in time. around midnight later than estimated the median agreement, limited exam after arrival, procedures and inspection will make carried out by delegation from turkey, russia, ukraine, and the united nations will then continue on its way subject to the results. until i go to jimmy, you'll know down in the meanwhile, in ukrainian parts on the black sea. 60 more green freight says awaiting to depart . i. d. w. as tumble correspondent dorian jones. tell us what happens once a ship arrives in turkey. well, this is coming in a very crucial stage ahead of us in the around 8 o'clock local time. in the morning, wednesday, we will see a turkish boarding party with

a russians and ukrainians in the united nations. and they will inspect the ship to see that everything is carrying is according to the the stated declaration of the ship. now every ship involved hope leaving. i'm going to cry will have to be search by these parties of ukrainians. russians took united nations and all of this has been cooled, make it here in the sample at the joint coordination center. and this task is seen as crucial for the ongoing success of this program that talking about in the region of needing a 100 ships a month if they're going to meet the talking to $5000000.00 pounds a month. so this process of searching and so and signing off on each ship needs to go smoothly. and this person should thoughts on wednesday is seen as key to the right of the whole process going forward that happens according to plan to ship within a few hours will sail down the pulse 1st and then on to the mom received behind me . and then on the 11 them to live, to deliver urgently needed call. dorian jones,

in a sample or european countries are attempting to reduce their use of russian gas in response to the invasion of ukraine. germany's restarted an old coal fired power plant to preserve gas reserves and in the netherlands as debate over whether to reverse a decision to shut down a major gas extraction site. the groaning and gas field is the biggest of his kind in europe. the w sonia found, the car travelled to grown again where decades of extraction, of course the ground to sink triggering thousands of earthquakes, and the locals are unhappy about suggestions. the gas should keep pumping. young whittaker's damaged house is being strengthened to withstand future earthquakes. it's a complex operation on dish and hail. this part of the building is already repaired it. another section had to be completely torn down and it's been rebate. the house was damaged in the aftermath of a strong earthly huffman. twill urine groaning in where gas extraction has

triggered tremors for decades on get a dash record, it was horrible. the everything was moving in or there was a huge noise as well. oh oh and there was one loud bang oh i mile went on to your yard as she sank into a huge loss. it was a beautiful house. we were happy in it. we run down mitchell green. the earthquakes of lead to more than a $160000.00 damages claims to date, which prompted the dutch government to scale by gas production. and take a decision to close down the gas field by next year. but the russian invasion of ukraine and slashing of gas close to europe has torn those plans into question. the dutch government is now considering tapping the fields, still ample reserves in case of a gas emergency in winter. mckeyan mulder is an energy expert at the university of crone. again, he believes it's possible to temporally res output at the groaning and field to

meet part of europe's gas meets and get the residents on board as well. if you only use a small part or got these revenues to compensate, all habitants are written of groningen at the expense a bit higher risk for earthquakes because they still exist. so this will be the best decision for, for everyone has a more casual markets. more often use really a quicker appropriate compensation for all the inhabitants. and more cas apply to the european gas markets. well, we've got correction wall, but there's also correction ceiling. but residents and groaning and don't trust those promises. marianna tori has been petitioning authorities for 6 years to recognize and be for the damage she says was caused by gas extraction and pull down the house if needed. she still waiting for a decision. the damage, meanwhile, is coined them. this is the type of damage that, that we see a lot. and it's the one that it's the sort of them that really scares because

people are afraid with an next earthquake that the roof will come down. and while the beams may land on you, the duck state and the gas eat operator, have paid out over a 1000000000 euro so far to affected residents for rebuilding and strengthening homes. none of the residents are looking forward to continuing damage to the homes . but the dutch government may be out of other options if the gas prices take certain for the worse in the winter. i will take a look at some or source making headlines around the world. there. protesters are occupying iraq parliament for a 4th day. followers of the powerful cleric mocked other al sabah storm. the fortified government zone and say they will stay there. and thousands of counter processors have demanded that outside of supporters leave parliament. immediately. croatia has marked international roma, genocide remembrance they knew the yes and no vaca concentration camp estimated

16000 people were killed there during world war 2. community leaders in many roma still live in poverty despite laws protecting minorities health officials in new york state say the polio virus was present in waste water a month before. the 1st confirmed us case for nearly a decade. and i'm calling on all unvaccinated residents to get their shots. the u. s. s. 8 has killed the leader of al qaeda. i'm and i was out here in a drone strike in afghanistan. he was one of the founders of the terrorist group was in hiding for more than a decade. cia targeted them and they believe was central to the 911 attacks in the heart of this wealthy cobble neighbourhood where many taliban leaders reside . the head of al qaeda found a hide out, but not out of washington's sides. the u. s. official says i am unable to why harry was identified on multiple occasions, spending time on the balcony of the house where he was eventually struck early on

sunday morning. now we have eliminated the mirror of our kinder. he will never again, never again. oh, our carriage then become a terse, a shaven because he is gone. and we're going to make sure of nothing else happens. you know, i can't be a launching providence united states. we're going to see to that won't happen. the gyptian bonds a why harry was osama bin laden's, right hand man before later succeeding him as head of al qaeda. but you are says he was actively involved in planning the september 11th attacks in the us, as well as other al qaeda operations, including 2 u. s embassy bombings in east africa in 1998. and the attack on the u. s. s. cole warship in yemen. in 2000 following the strike that killed him, the taliban accused the us of violating international principles and the doha

agreement. but for the americans, if the taliban who broken that 2020 accord by providing cover for so i re who's killing is the 1st known us strike in afghanistan since washington pulled out its troops a year ago. let's take a closer look at this with journalists, france, marty, who lived in afghanistan for many years. welcome, a france as our hearing was discovered in the capital river in a well to do and neighbourhood of kabul. so very as a mere afghan, a capital, a lot of people look you up must be very surprised in the ice. mice surprised her place where he was target this about 10 minutes walk from my apartment in calm blue. i would dare to say everybody else was also surprised. it must have been only a very small circle that knew his whereabouts. and that set to have context,

a sense of totally bon takeover to have been credible reports that non afghan jihadists have been visiting or temporally staying in kabul. so that some people like him have been cobbled, was known. and that he himself lived in such a central position that was a surprise. and so is it, is it possible for him to have been living there in such a central position without the taliban knowing this is always impossible to verify, but it is fairly imaginable that the tale vaughn couldn't have known that he was around. and even if one would assume that it would make the taliban look good if they would literally have missed, ah, some one like i'm on, although he living right in front of them. so either way it doesn't look good for the tale gone. ok. and so do we then presume that the al qaeda so so he's there to we presume that the al qaeda his organization were operating

freely in the country will have been and since the us withdrawal i'll cry though has never completely disappeared from ask on a song and we're talking only about some estimates, say a 1000 or so, or a few 1000 members. i'm so they have been there while the u. s. was staying there while there was a republican government in hiding. now since a thought on takeover, for example, un reports have indicated that they move around more freely. so that i'll kind of is around is not a surprise in itself. the big question is, what exactly are they doing? are their trust hiding out? are they're planning things their it gets tricky where information is barely available that they're around. that was more or less clear. and a can you see what, what differences do you see between this operation operation to kill osama bin lot

in in 2011. from a technical standpoint, there were 2 completely different alterations here. it was on a strike with a drone. so no u. s. boots on the grounds, exactly the way that president biden said they intend to do counter terrorism, that they don't need this huge presence. base is on the ground to do such things. where a bolt up up mission that killed in lawton, m u. s. helicopters started from a base in afghanistan crossing into pakistan. um, you had us hold to us on the ground haunting to target town. um, so it was a complete different modus operandi. and what link step that will peroration is that it was both dead then all kind our leaders said were targeted. thank you for that front front. mattie is one of our top stories this our

you as how speaker nancy pelosi arrived in taiwan marketing. the highest level of visit by u. s. sufficient for 25 years. she said to visit the highlights americas unwavering support for tiny ones. democracy. china says it will launch military exercise. they saw the islands coast in response. i set you up today. well, well, there's at the top of the hour next on d, w, kick off. looks at the football season. to come have a good day with

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