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Russian and Chinese flags painted on a wall

Germany sees spike in Chinese and Russian espionage

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India spice maker says products safe after health concerns

Climate change: Asia worst hit from disasters in 2023 — UN

North Korea says missile launch was nuclear response drill

India's Modi accused of anti-Muslim campaign hate speech

UK police charge 2 with spying for China

US, Philippines kick off combat drills in South China Sea

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Reports & Analysis

The collapsed Rana Plaza factory building in Dhaka in April 2013

The collapsed Rana Plaza factory building in Dhaka in April 2013

Rana Plaza disaster 11 years on: What has changed?

Rana Plaza disaster 11 years on: What has changed?

Many Bangladeshi garment workers are still facing overwork, underpay and a lack of job security.

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping

China and India compete for influence in the Maldives

China and India compete for influence in the Maldives

The landslide victory of a pro-Beijing party is likely to test the Maldivian president's tilt away from India.

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

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.

Olympic swimmers, including Zhang Yufei of China, are seen from under the water

Olympic swimmers, including Zhang Yufei of China, are seen from under the water

Did China cover up a swim team doping scandal?

Did China cover up a swim team doping scandal?

Positive doping samples from almost two dozen Chinese athletes are said to have been swept under the rug.

A general view of a submerged street after heavy rains in Qingyuan City, in China's southern Guangdong Province.

A general view of a submerged street after heavy rains in Qingyuan City, in China's southern Guangdong Province.

Heavy rains trigger deadly flooding in China's Guangdong

Heavy rains trigger deadly flooding in China's Guangdong

At least four people have been killed and 10 others are missing after days of torrential rainfall in southern China.

Young scientists working at a laboratory in Germany

Young scientists working at a laboratory in Germany

Germany targeting Indian students to address labor shortages

Germany targeting Indian students to address labor shortages

To keep its engineering and IT sectors afloat, Germany is looking to tap into international student talent.

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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 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.

A row of EU flags growing ever darker in front of the EU Commission building in Brussels

A row of EU flags growing ever darker in front of the EU Commission building in Brussels

Is the EU's image failing in Southeast Asia?

Respondents of a survey showed less confidence in Brussels on issues like upholding free trade and global order.

A landfill in front of smokestacks

A landfill in front of smokestacks

How European trash illegally ends up in Southeast Asia

The illegal waste trade from Europe to Southeast Asia has emerged as a highly profitable, low-risk criminal enterprise.

Afghan refugee girls in Karachi, Pakistan

Afghan refugee girls in Karachi, Pakistan

Pakistan: Deportation puts Afghan girls at risk

Many girls could be deported from Pakistan to Afghanistan where the Taliban would not allow them to attend school.

Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, second left, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, second right, with officials attend a cooperation exchange ceremony

Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, second left, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, second right, with officials attend a cooperation exchange ceremony

Japan's Ukraine aid creates new rift with Russia

Japan is now one of Ukraine's leading funders, marking a radical shift in its relationship with Russia.

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Global Eyes Podcast Teaser

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 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.

A trail of coffee beans leading to a coffee cup

A trail of coffee beans leading to a coffee cup

Why your coffee may soon taste different

Climate change threatens coffee production. New, more resilient hybrids are being developed, but will they taste good?

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