Japan passes legislation banning violation of national flag
Critics claim latest element of PM Takaichi's conservative drive threatens free speech, invites political abuse.
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India debuts hydrogen-powered train as part of sustainability drive
India joins a handful of countries that have successfully deployed the zero-emission technology in their rail networks.
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Israel headed for October election as parliament dissolved
PM Netanyahu’s political survival at stake as Knesset dissolves before the vote.
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Germany repeats call for EU force to replace UN peacekeepers in Lebanon
Berlin warns against a 'security vacuum' in Lebanon's south once UNIFIL mandate expires at year's end.
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US strikes destroy key bridges, tower in southern Iran
US strikes destroy key bridges, tower in southern Iran
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Gulf states come under Iranian fire as US strikes intensify
Tehran targets multiple countries across the region as the wave of US strikes on Iran steps up.
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US attacks southern Iran, as Tehran hits Gulf countries: What’s the latest?
Iran struck Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Jordan and Syria in retaliation for US strikes.
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Why is Pakistan’s Sindh province facing a major child HIV outbreak?
The latest outbreak linked to a Karachi hospital is the newest in a series that experts say reflects systemic failures.
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Iran war: US hits bridges as Tehran retaliates across region
The US launched a sixth night of strikes on Iran, with Tehran saying attacks on bridges killed several people. Iran has fired retaliatory strikes on US targets across the region. DW has more.
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China: Landslide buries buildings, traps people in southwest
An undetermined number of people have been reported trapped under a landslide in southwest China. Rescue efforts are ongoing.