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Mon, May 18

10 briefs

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

Polio Vaccination Campaign in Pakistan Faces Violence

A recent vaccination campaign in Pakistan has been marred by violence, resulting in the deaths of two police officers who were protecting health workers.

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

China's Growing Influence Over Russia's Economy

China's financial support has significantly reshaped the Russian economy, particularly since the onset of the Ukraine war.

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

China's moment? Putin heads to Beijing after Trump courts Xi

Just days after hosting Donald Trump, China's Xi Jinping is set to welcome Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

Published 4 days ago • DW - Top Stories • via dw.com

Can a women's football team reconnect North and South Korea?

For the first time in more than seven years, North Korean athletes will compete in the South.

Published 4 days ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com

Putin's Upcoming Visit to Beijing Highlights China's Growing Influence

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, shortly after US President Donald Trump's visit to China, emphasizing China's increasing role in global geopolitics.

Published 4 days ago • France24 - Monde • via france24.com

Peine de mort : le nombre d’exécutions atteint un niveau record depuis 1981

Le recours à la peine capitale connaît une flambée inquiétante à travers le monde. Au moins 2 707 personnes ont été exécutées dans le monde en 2025, un record depuis 1981 dû, en premier lieu, à la hausse "vertigineuse" des exécutions en Iran.

Published 4 days ago • The New York Times - Home Page • via nytimes.com

Bodies of Missing Italian Divers Found in Maldives

The discovery comes after days of searching by an international team of rescue divers. Bodies of missing Italian divers found in Maldives24 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSofia Ferreira SantosandAnbarasan Ethirajan,Global Affairs CorrespondentInstagram/University of Genoa/Albatros Top BoatAmong the five who died were Giorgia Sommacal (L), her mother Monica Montefalcone (C) and diving instructor Gianluca BenedettiThe bodies of four Italian divers who went missing during a scuba diving accident in the Maldives last week have been located, officials have confirmed to t...

Published 4 days ago • DW - Top Stories • via dw.com

North Korea's new constitution deepens split with Seoul

Pyongyang's revised charter has dropped mentions of reunification with South Korea. Pyongyang's updated charter has dropped mentions of reunification with South Korea.

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

India Responds to Dutch Concerns on Minority Rights and Press Freedom

India has dismissed concerns raised by the Netherlands regarding minority rights and press freedom, attributing these issues to a misunderstanding of India's diversity and historical context.

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

Australia Orders Divestment from Rare Earths Miner

Australia's treasurer has mandated that companies linked to China divest their stakes in Northern Minerals, a rare earths mining company, to safeguard national interests.

Sun, May 17

4 briefs

Published 5 days ago • DW - Top Stories • via dw.com

CNG Prices Rise in Delhi Amid Iran War Impact

The price of CNG in Delhi and surrounding areas has increased for the second time in two days, reflecting the economic repercussions of the ongoing conflict in Iran.

Published 5 days ago • DW - Asia • via dw.com

Nepali Climbers Set New Everest Records

Two veteran Nepali climbers have achieved new records for ascents of Mount Everest, further highlighting the growing popularity of climbing the world's highest peak.

Published 5 days ago • DW - Asia • via dw.com

German Transport Minister Promotes Green Hydrogen in Japan

During a recent visit to Japan, Germany's transport minister Patrick Schnieder toured hydrogen projects aimed at bringing the fuel into the mainstream.

Published 5 days ago • DW - Top Stories • via dw.com

North Korean Women's Football Team Visits South Korea

A North Korean women's football team has made a rare visit to South Korea, marking the first time in eight years that athletes from the North have traveled to the South.

Sat, May 16

5 briefs

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Published 6 days ago • Al Jazeera (EN) - All • via aljazeera.com

Taiwan Asserts Independence Amid Trump Remarks

Taiwan has reaffirmed its status as a sovereign and independent nation following comments from former US President Donald Trump regarding its relationship with China.

Published 6 days ago • DW - Top Stories • via dw.com

PM Modi's Europe Tour Begins in the Netherlands

Prime Minister Modi has commenced a tour of Europe, starting with a visit to the Netherlands, aimed at enhancing trade relations with European partners.

Published 6 days ago • DW - Top Stories • via dw.com

Bangkok Rail Crossing Collision Results in Fatalities

CatastropheThailandThailand: Bangkok rail crossing collision kills at least 8Emmy Sasipornkarn with Reuters, AFP and local Thai media05/16/2026May 16, 2026A collision between a freight train and a bus occurred in downtown Bangkok. Thai authorities say 32 others injured near Makkasan station after freight train strikes bus and fire breaks out At least eight people were killed and 32 others were injured in Thailand after a freight train struck a bus at a rail crossing in Bangkok, rescue officials and a deputy transport minister said.Firefighters and rescue crews were dispatched as flames engulfed the bus and nearby vehicles close to the airport rail link’s Makkasan station, officials said, adding that the collision also inv...

Published 6 days ago • La Presse (Tunisie) - Une • via lapresse.tn

Visites officielles en Chine : Poutine et Trump

Les visites récentes de Vladimir Poutine et Donald Trump en Chine soulignent l'importance des relations bilatérales entre les États-Unis et la Chine, ainsi qu'entre la Russie et la Chine.

Published 6 days ago • Le Monde - International • via lemonde.fr

Tensions autour de Taïwan après les avertissements de Trump

Donald Trump a mis en garde Taïwan contre toute déclaration d'indépendance après sa rencontre avec le président chinois Xi Jinping, soulignant l'importance de la question taïwanaise dans les relations sino-américaines.

Fri, May 15

5 briefs

Published 1 week ago • BBC News - Top Stories • via bbc.com

Trump Concludes Visit to China with No Major Announcements

President Trump has wrapped up a two-day visit to Beijing, emphasizing the success of the trip despite no concrete agreements being reached.

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

Pakistan's Mediator Role in Iran Conflict Under Scrutiny

Pakistan is navigating a complex geopolitical landscape as it takes on a mediator role in the Iran conflict, facing pressure from multiple global powers.

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

US-China Summit Highlights Tensions Over Iran and Taiwan

The recent summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing highlighted ongoing tensions regarding the Iran conflict and Taiwan, with both leaders expressing their respective concerns and hopes for cooperation.

Published 1 week ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com

US-China Summit Highlights Tensions Over Taiwan and Iran

The recent summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping underscored ongoing tensions regarding Taiwan and the war in Iran.

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

India Increases Fuel Prices Amid Economic Concerns

Indian fuel retailers have raised the prices of petrol and diesel for the first time in four years, signaling potential ongoing economic challenges.

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