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11 briefs

Published 8 hours ago • DW - Asia • via dw.com

India and Europe Seek Clean Energy Supply Chain Alternatives to China

India and Europe are exploring ways to establish a clean energy supply chain that reduces dependence on China, which currently dominates solar energy production.

Published 8 hours ago • DW - Asia • via dw.com

Laos Prepares for Review Conference on Cluster Munitions

Laos is gearing up to host a review conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions amid ongoing challenges posed by unexploded ordnance from past conflicts.

Published 8 hours ago • The New York Times - World • via nytimes.com

Violence Erupts in Sri Lanka's Negombo Prison

A violent riot at Negombo Prison in Sri Lanka has resulted in numerous fatalities and injuries, highlighting ongoing concerns about prison conditions in the country.

Published 11 hours ago • DW - Asia • via dw.com

Philippine Senate Launches Impeachment Trial of Sara Duterte

The Philippine Senate has commenced the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, a significant event in the ongoing political conflict between major political families in the country.

Published 14 hours ago • ABC News - International • via abcnews.com

Violence Erupts at Sri Lanka Prison

Clashes at a prison in Sri Lanka have resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, highlighting ongoing tensions within the facility.

Published 14 hours ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com

China Conducts Long-Range Missile Test in South Pacific

China has conducted a test launch of a long-range ballistic missile in the South Pacific, raising concerns among regional nations.

Published 15 hours ago • DW - Asia • via dw.com

China Conducts Long-Range Missile Test in South Pacific

China has conducted a long-range missile test in the South Pacific, raising concerns from Australia about regional stability.

Published 15 hours ago • DW - Asia • via dw.com

Chinese Tianwen-2 Space Probe Reaches Asteroid

The Chinese Tianwen-2 space probe has successfully arrived at an asteroid to begin its sampling mission, marking a significant milestone in China's space exploration efforts.

Published 15 hours ago • DW - Top Stories • via dw.com

Mumbai Building Collapse Amid Heavy Rains

Heavy monsoon rains in Mumbai have led to building collapses and significant transport disruptions, resulting in fatalities and ongoing concerns about further rainfall.

Published 15 hours ago • France24 - Asie-Pacifique • via france24.com

Essai de missile balistique par la Chine dans le Pacifique

La Chine a récemment effectué un tir d'essai d'un missile balistique intercontinental depuis un sous-marin nucléaire, suscitant des inquiétudes parmi les pays voisins.

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Published 19 hours ago • The Guardian - UK • via theguardian.com

Australia and Fiji Forge New Defense Alliance

The Ocean of Peace Alliance says the nations will ‘act to meet the common danger’ in the event either country is attackedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia and Fiji have signed a major new defence alliance, further advancing the federal government’s strategy to limit China’s influence across the Pacific region.In a surprise move, the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, and his Fijian counterpart, Sitiveni Rabuk... PoliticsAustraliaAustralia, Fiji sign defense alliance pact to counter ChinaMahima Kapoor with AFP, Reuters07/06/2026July 6, 2026Fiji, which had grown closer to Beijing under its former leadership, will now consult Canberra on security developments.https://p.dw.com/p/5GcJjAustralia's agreement with Fiji adds to its defense pacts with the United States, New Zealand, and Papua New GuineaImage: Mick Tsikas/REUTERSAdvertisementAustralia signed a new economic and defense alliance with Fiji on Monday,...

Yesterday

5 briefs

Published 1 day ago • France24 - Amériques • via france24.com

Préparations à Guam et aux Mariannes du Nord face au super typhon Bavi

Les habitants de Guam et des Mariannes du Nord se préparent à l'arrivée imminente du super typhon Bavi, qui devrait frapper la région avec des vents extrêmement violents et des pluies torrentielles.

Published 1 day ago • DW - Top Stories • via dw.com

Indian Passport Ranking Declines

LivePoliticsAsiaIndia news: Indian passport slips one spot in global rankingMidhat Fatimah AFP, AP, Reuters07/05/2026July 5, 2026The Indian passport has slipped one spot below last year's ranking on the Global Passport Index. The Indian passport has slipped one spot below last year's ranking on the Global Passport Index.

Published 1 day ago • DW - Asia • via dw.com

South Korea's Future Fund Initiative

South Korea plans to channel windfall tax revenue from its booming semiconductor industry into a new future fund.

Published 1 day ago • DW - Top Stories • via dw.com

China Releases Pastor Following Trump Intervention

China has released a pastor from a prominent underground church after intervention from US President Donald Trump, marking a potential shift in the country's approach to religious freedom.

Published 1 day ago • RFI - Asie-Pacifique • via rfi.fr

Libération du pasteur Ezra Jin en Chine

Le pasteur protestant Ezra Jin, fondateur d'une importante Église évangélique non officielle en Chine, a été libéré après plusieurs mois de détention.

Sat, Jul 4

2 briefs

Published 2 days ago • France24 English - Top • via france24.com

Armenia's Underground Drag Scene

Armenia's drag scene, while vibrant and growing, operates largely underground due to societal pushback and threats against performers.

Published 2 days ago • DW - Top Stories • via dw.com

India Designates 23 Pakistanis as Terrorists

The Indian government has officially designated 23 individuals based in Pakistan as 'terrorists' under its anti-terror law.

Fri, Jul 3

4 briefs

Published 3 days ago • DW - Top Stories • via dw.com

Indian Delegation Attends Khamenei's Funeral

A team of Indian delegates has departed for Iran to participate in the state funeral of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Published 3 days ago • DW - Asia • via dw.com

UN Nuclear Watchdog Considers Inspections of Iran's Nuclear Program

The UN nuclear watchdog has indicated that inspections of Iran's nuclear program could be feasible, but the extent of access remains uncertain.

Published 3 days ago • DW - Top Stories • via dw.com

Tragic Bus Accident in Pakistan

CatastrophePakistanPakistan: Bus falls into ravine, killing at least 40Shakeel Sobhan07/03/2026July 3, 2026Authorities say the overcrowded bus was likely speeding when it veered off a mountain road in Balochistan.https://p.dw.com/p/5GVCSThe bus was carrying 48 passengers, including passengers who transferred from another bus that had broken downImage: Zain Ullah/AP Photo/picture allianceAdvertisementAt least 40 people were killed and eight others injured after a passenger bus plunged into a deep... An overcrowded passenger bus has plunged from a highway into a rocky ravine in southwestern Pakistan, killing 40 people and injuring eight others

Published 3 days ago • DW - Top Stories • via dw.com

Tibetan Activist Dies After Self-Immolation Outside UN Headquarters

A man has died after setting himself on fire outside the United Nations headquarters in New York, identified by activists as a Tibetan activist.

Thu, Jul 2

2 briefs

Published 4 days ago • DW - Asia • via dw.com

EU Ends Customs Exemption for Chinese Imports

The European Union has concluded a customs exemption for low-value imports from China as part of ongoing trade discussions with Beijing.

Published 4 days ago • DW - Asia • via dw.com

Iran Plans Major Funeral for Khamenei

Iran is preparing for a six-day funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, which officials claim will showcase the country's strength domestically and internationally.

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