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Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrive for a reception marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on September 3, 2025

How China keeps North Korea’s economy alive

Trade06/01/2026June 1, 2026Skip next section News

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06/01/2026June 1, 2026

India news: ‘Cockroach’ party founder plans protests

06/01/2026June 1, 2026

Taiwan opposition leader heads to US

05/31/2026May 31, 2026

Myanmar: Dozens dead in explosives storage blast

05/31/2026May 31, 2026

Japan and China trade accusations at Shangri-La Dialogue

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Inside India’s ghost villages — where new life is returning

Inside India’s ghost villages — where new life is returning

Rising heat emptied more than 1,700 villages in northern India. Now a younger generation is returning with new ideas.Nature and Environment06/02/2026June 2, 202605:25 min

India: The toxic beauty of marble waste

India: The toxic beauty of marble waste

Beautiful yet dangerous, Kishangarh’s marble dumps attract tourists but spread toxic dust and pollute groundwater.Nature and Environment06/02/2026June 2, 202606:20 min

Pakistan’s weapons, made in China

Pakistan’s weapons, made in China

Chinese weapons strengthen Pakistan’s forces while tightening economic dependence.Globalization06/01/2026June 1, 202605:11 min

‘Winter insomnia’ – Why Himalayan bears are sleeping less

‘Winter insomnia’ – Why Himalayan bears are sleeping less

Climate‑induced shorter hibernation is pushing Himalayan bears into villages, creating problems for local communities.Nature and Environment06/01/2026June 1, 202606:43 min

Shangri-La conference: Asia-Pacific on path to rearmament

Shangri-La conference: Asia-Pacific on path to rearmament

At the security conference in Singapore, the focus was also on achieving greater security through more weapons.Conflicts05/31/2026May 31, 2026

In India, a simple pair of glasses brings new hope

In India, a simple pair of glasses brings new hope

New vision aids are restoring sight in India and creating new opportunities for education, work and independence.Society05/31/2026May 31, 20269 imagesShow moreSkip next section In the spotlight

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How can Kazakhstan navigate ties with Russia and China?

Kazakhstan is stuck between Russia and China. It needs to deal with both, without depending too much on either. Politics05/30/2026May 30, 202616:37 min

India: Indigenous women resist mega dam project

Indigenous women in India are protesting a dam by staging funeral rituals to defend ancestral land.Nature and Environment05/30/2026May 30, 202605:59 min

Yayoi Kusama: Dots, mirrors, infinity

A major Cologne show reexamines Yayoi Kusama: Dots, fear and infinity.Culture05/30/2026May 30, 202604:39 min

Laos cave rescue: race against time, terrain and rain

Five villagers trapped in a flooded cave one week ago have been found alive. Divers now have to try and get them out. Catastrophe05/28/2026May 28, 202613:39 min

Why do Thailand-Cambodia border tensions keep recurring?

The Thai-Cambodian border has been a problem for years. DW’s Inside Asian Conflicts looks at the roots of the dispute.Conflicts05/28/2026May 28, 202615:39 min

How the Iran war is crushing India’s diamond industry

Global conflicts have hit Surat’s diamond trade, costing jobs and pushing workers into crisis.Globalization05/24/2026May 24, 202607:32 minSkip next section Living

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US bourbon bets big on India’s growing market

The US bourbon industry, facing its most serious inventory crisis in decades, is looking to India to boost sales.Culture05/22/2026May 22, 2026

India pushes for digital independence

After banning TikTok and dozens of Chinese apps, India is promoting its own digital platforms and AI initiatives.Digital World05/20/2026May 20, 202603:11 min

Mount Everest climbers line up despite new dangers

Nearly 500 climbers and just as many mountain guides are preparing for the ascent to the world’s highest peak.Sports05/17/2026May 17, 20266 images

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