Millions of young Indians are following the Cockroach Janata Party Instagram account, symbolic of growing frustration towards the current political system. Meanwhile, Delhi sizzles at 46 degrees Celsius. DW has more
A record number of climbers have scaled Mount Everest from the Nepali side in a single day. Despite increasing congestion at the peak, Nepali authorities have sold a record number of climbing permits.
Seasonal smog is a major public health problem in Thailand. Long-delayed legislation aims to stop air pollution before it starts, but enforcement could present a problem.
Health experts have warned the world is seeing just the "top of the iceberg" as the deadly Ebola outbreak spreads. Meanwhile, India and the African Union have postponed a scheduled summit due to the health emergency.
A Chinese cybersecurity expert has revealed to DW details of China's new high-tech policing. From ski resort facial recognition to seats on a train, the system can track anyone and compile a "holistic profile."
A new Afghan law requires girls to wait until puberty before seeking to get out of a marriage. It also requires mediation for women seeking to escape an abusive husband.
President Lai Ching-te of Taiwan said he would be happy to speak with President Trump, a move that would defy U.S. diplomatic protocol and infuriate China.
The rapid rollout of renewable energy is helping to shift emissions trends, but expected temperature rises remain high as the UN moves to tighten countries' commitments.
Core inflation — which strips out prices of fresh food — was lower than the 1.7% expected by economists polled by Reuters and below the 1.8% reading in March.
The convergence of multiple theaters, crises, and strategic conversations at once makes this perhaps the most consequential test of India’s multialignment strategy.
The flame, which spiritual leaders say has been continuously lit for more than 1,200 years, was salvaged after the blaze and moved to a different site.
With the top two candidates in the primary advancing, many Democratic-leaning voters appear to be waiting for a clear leader to emerge, political analysts say.