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Southeast Asia increasingly sees the European Union as a trusted hedge against US-China rivalry, but analysts say Brussels will need stronger political engagement to turn growing goodwill into real strategic influence.

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Some residents in Dubai insist life is going on as normal in the eternally-sunny emirate during the Iran war. Others proclaim the "Dubai dream" over, never to be recovered. Who's right?

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The death of activist Vigario Luis Balanta, found with signs of extreme violence, has triggered protests and accusations against Guinea-Bissau's military rulers, raising concerns over repression and media freedom.

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While civilians in the region pay the highest price, the Iran war has reshaped power balances far beyond the Gulf. Some states have gained leverage. Others have lost influence.

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Iran has executed 14 individuals in recent weeks, with the hangings continuing unabated regardless of the US-Israeli military campaign against the country.

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Iran has executed 14 individuals in recent weeks, with the hangings continuing unabated regardless of the US-Israeli military campaign against the country.

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The US, Israel and Iran have agreed to cease hostilities for two weeks after Islamabad mediated a temporary truce. The deal is a major achievement for Pakistan, but what comes next is likely to be even more complicated.

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The world's most populous country has launched a fully digital census which involves millions of enumerators and also allows the people to report their own data — but many fear it will be used for political manipulation.

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Deadly attacks in Jos have once again triggered a heavy security response. Why does Nigeria's Plateau State repeatedly fall back into violence, and what could finally break the cycle?

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About 80,000 ethnic Hungarians live in western Ukraine. Many feel torn between Viktor Orban's anti-Ukrainian campaign and the conflict between the two countries. What does the future hold for this minority?

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Court reporter Alican Uludag has been in pre-trial detention in Istanbul for six weeks, charged with "insulting the president." His lawyers say this is completely disproportionate.

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In Romania, an AI-generated singer inspired by poems about the Roma community has become an overnight success. But critics say her creator is monetizing the woes of a marginalized group without involving its members.

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On April 7 each year, the world honors more than 1 million people murdered during the 100‑day genocide against Tutsis in Rwanda in 1994. The day calls for remembrance, support for survivors, and renewed resolve to prevent atrocities.

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Seoul's unification minister has urged Brussels to act as mediator in North-South discussions, but Pyongyang still seems to show little appetite for interaction.

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The increasing use of artificial intelligence in courtrooms raises worries that the technology may aggravate bias and structural distortions in the legal system.

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US President Donald Trump wants to sideline South Africa on the world stage. What is his issue with the country and when did things start going south?

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Zambia is emerging as one of southern Africa's fastest‑growing economies. As mining booms and farms recover, can years of reform finally deliver lasting stability?

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Along Libya's coast, sharks — including breeding females — are being sold unchecked. With little enforcement and growing financial pressure on fishermen, vulnerable species are spiraling toward extinction.

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Nigeria is marking World Autism Day with its biggest-ever screening drive. The nationwide initiative, "Spark a Spectrum of Possibilities 2026," offers free screenings and consultations aiming to improve early diagnosis and support for thousands of children. Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks to autism campaigner Maria Okafor, founder of the RBM Autism Foundation, and DW's Kunle Babs in Abuja.