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Filipino nurses in Germany: Can they build a decent life?

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Germany's China envoy summoned by Beijing over spying claims

US top diplomat Blinken visits China for tough talks

TikTok vows legal fight after Biden signs sell-or-ban bill

US aid for Taiwan 'will only increase tensions,' China says

EU launches probe into Chinese medical procurement

North Korea delegation visits Iran in rare public trip

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Lieferkettengesetz l Malaysia, Palmöl-Bauern

Indonesia wants progress on EU trade deal

Indonesia wants progress on EU trade deal

Indonesia accuses the EU of "regulatory imperialism" following several trade disputes. But it's still hoping for a deal.

Pilgrims from Vietnam pose as they gather to attend mass led by Pope Francis at the Steppe Arena in Ulaanbaatar on September 3, 2023

Pilgrims from Vietnam pose as they gather to attend mass led by Pope Francis at the Steppe Arena in Ulaanbaatar on September 3, 2023

Vatican eyes closer ties with communist Vietnam

Vatican eyes closer ties with communist Vietnam

Religious organizations in Vietnam are tightly under the thumb of the communist authorities.

Nepalese climber Phurba Tenjing Sherpa on Mount Everest

Nepalese climber Phurba Tenjing Sherpa on Mount Everest

Everest climbing season with new rules and question marks

Everest climbing season with new rules and question marks

This year, several hundred mountaineers will once again attempt to climb the highest mountain on earth.

An artillery squad of the Karen National Liberation Army shoots a mortar against a base of the Burmese military close to the road between Myawaddy and Lay Lay Kay in Karen State.

An artillery squad of the Karen National Liberation Army shoots a mortar against a base of the Burmese military close to the road between Myawaddy and Lay Lay Kay in Karen State.

Myanmar junta battles insurgent groups

Myanmar junta battles insurgent groups

Rebels and the military government are vying for control of Myawaddy, an economically vital border town with Thailand.

Two ropes hang from a gallows in an execution room

Two ropes hang from a gallows in an execution room

Taiwan's death penalty and debate over constitutional rights

Taiwan's death penalty and debate over constitutional rights

Given strong public support for the death penalty, Taiwan may face staunch opposition to abolishing capital punishment.

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Turning plastic wrappers into practical items

Turning plastic wrappers into practical items

For Satyajith Aggarwal, turning plastic waste into useful accessories is a labor of love.

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Visitors visit TikTok's stand at the Appliance & Electronics World Expo (AWE) in Shanghai, China

Visitors visit TikTok's stand at the Appliance & Electronics World Expo (AWE) in Shanghai, China

TikTok for sale: Who can buy it and how much will it cost?

Can selling a global social media wonder be that hard? DW examines the odds of a TikTok sale and who could buy it.

A person taking part in Pride Parade in Thailand's capital Bangkok

A person taking part in Pride Parade in Thailand's capital Bangkok

How Thailand's 'boy-love' TV dramas raise LGBTQ+ awareness

Thai-produced gay-romance TV dramas are becoming increasingly popular across Asia.

The Chinese flag that flies in front of its embassy in Berlin is half hidden by trees

The Chinese flag that flies in front of its embassy in Berlin is half hidden by trees

Germany sees spike in Chinese and Russian espionage

There have been six arrests so far, thought to be linked to the Ukraine war, economic interests and a war on democracy.

This aerial photograph shows a flooded island after heavy rains in Qingyuan

This aerial photograph shows a flooded island after heavy rains in Qingyuan

Heavy rain, floods swamp south China

At least four people have already died and tens of thousands have been evacuated amid heavy rain and landslides.

Supporters of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi wear masks of his face

Supporters of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi wear masks of his face

How Narendra Modi transformed India's image and politics

As India kicks off its general election, Narendra Modi is on course to win a third consecutive term as prime minister.

A Pakistani soldier and an Afghan Taliban fighter keep watch at a border crossing

A Pakistani soldier and an Afghan Taliban fighter keep watch at a border crossing

Why did the Afghan Taliban sour on Pakistan?

The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan has drastically altered the country's relationship with its partners in Pakistan.

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Global Eyes Podcast Teaser

Global Eyes: A new take on security policy

Is the war in Ukraine making your chapati cheaper? On Global Eyes we break complex issues down to what really matters.

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A view of a landfill site filled with old tires

A view of a landfill site filled with old tires

How India is making new roads from recycled old tires

As the world's third-largest car market, India has a growing problem with tire waste. But some firms also recycle them.

A man on a bike next to stray dogs in the streets of Karachi

A man on a bike next to stray dogs in the streets of Karachi

Pakistan: Karachi's stray animals love this man

Street animals don't get a warm welcome from many of Karachi's human residents. But this man is an exception.

A roadside artist in Islamabad, Pakistan, with painting propped up on his car

A roadside artist in Islamabad, Pakistan, with painting propped up on his car

In Pakistan, roadside artist fights for recognition

This artist in Islamabad has been active for decades, but has been unable to find galleries to display his pieces.

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