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Myanmar coup leader Min Aung Hlaing has been on a diplomatic offensive since becoming president in April, but foreign friends may still be few and far between.

On paper, Belgrade has pursued EU membership for years. But accession has long been stalled. The hero’s farewell given to war criminal Mladic exposed just how far Serbia has alienated itself from Europe.

A university professor is calling for English to no longer be taught as a graded core subject in Chinese schools. Opponents argue that, in a globalized world, knowing English is beneficial for the country and career.

Authorities are keeping a close eye on cafes, fearing they could play a role in fostering anti-government sentiment.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stands to benefit from a planned constitutional reform in the country. A new presidential system would reshape political power — and could give him a more powerful mandate in office.

The Iran war has sent fuel prices higher in Cambodia, squeezing families who rely on fishing and boats for their livelihoods. For children living on Tonle Sap, rising fuel costs pose yet another barrier to education.

Rumor has it that the ‘house of sisters’ is where kidnapped women from other Syrian sects are forced to convert to Islam. Nobody knows if it really exists, but it’s being used to create communal tensions anyway.

Cambodia is cracking down on scam operators, with the effects being felt mostly among young Africans: Thousands of trafficking victims are now stuck in the Asian country with no money, no passport, and no prospects.

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has dismissed rumors about military mobilization. But many Russians, including many DW users, say they are preparing for the possibility.

Donald Trump is not on the ballot in the midterm elections — but the first Republican midterm convention is putting him center stage. It’s a strategy that could prove risky for the party.