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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
In the spotlight
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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