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POLITICSNIGERIA Nigeria grapples with cash crisis ahead of elections Isaac Kaledzi 10 hours ago10 hours ago Last year's decision by Nigeria's government to introduce new banknotes has triggered a cash crunch, with citizens rushing to ditch the old notes. Some analysts say the move could help reduce election-related corruption. https://p.dw.com/p/4NKOe Unlike at petrol stations, queuing up at cash machines wasn't a norm in Nigeria, but...

POLITICSSYRIA Could the Syrian earthquake help rehabilitate Assad? Jennifer Holleis 5 hours ago5 hours ago In light of much-needed aid, President Bashar al-Assad accelerates his ambitions to end Syria's international isolation, have sanctions lifted and return to the international stage. https://p.dw.com/p/4NKu3 Syria's President Bashar al-Assad has stepped up efforts to return his country to the international stage following the devastating earthquake that hit parts of...

HEALTHSOUTH KOREA South Korea ends visa limits on Chinese travelers 17 hours ago17 hours ago Seoul's decision to end visa restrictions on Chinese travelers comes after lengthy COVID related tensions between the countries. https://p.dw.com/p/4NJb7 South Korea has decided to resume issuing short-term visas to travelers from China after noting the improved COVID-19 situation in China. Following an anti-virus meeting on Friday, the government decided to...

Rescuers and Adnan Mohammet Korkut's mother surround him after he was pulled largely unscathed from beneath the rubble of a collapsed building in the Turkish city of Gaziantep CATASTROPHETURKEY Turkey-Syria earthquake: Death toll rises, rescues dwindle 15 hours ago15 hours ago Rescues provide a glimmer of hope among Turkey and Syrian quake ruins as toll tops 22,000. DW has the latest. https://p.dw.com/p/4NJno Several survivors were...

CATASTROPHEPOLAND Germany: Bus overturns on highway, injuring dozens 13 hours ago13 hours ago A coach on its way to Belgium ended up on its roof after skidding off of a highway in eastern Germany. The cause of the incident is not immediately clear. https://p.dw.com/p/4NKC5 A bus came off a highway in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt on Friday, injuring 35 people, officials said. The...

POLITICSRUSSIAN FEDERATION Russian former governor sentenced to 22 years in prison 12 hours ago12 hours ago Sergei Furgal, former governor of the eastern Khabarovsk region, was convicted of attempted murder and ordering contract killings of rivals. He ousted a pro-Kremlin official in 2018 by a record margin. https://p.dw.com/p/4NKQf Former governor of Russia's eastern Khabarovsk region, Sergei Furgal, was sentenced to 22 years in prison...

POLITICSREPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA Moldova: Pro-Western government collapses amid crises 8 hours ago8 hours ago The government in Chisinau has fallen after a year and a half in office, amid inflation and energy security concerns. The war in neighboring Ukraine has also taken its toll on the small nation. https://p.dw.com/p/4NKuw Moldovan Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilita stepped down from her position on Friday citing a lack...

POLITICSUKRAINE Former top US general: Jets could seal quick Ukraine victory Saim Dušan Inayatullah | Richard Connor 8 hours ago8 hours ago The former commanding US general in Europe, Ben Hodges, has told DW that the West should provide Kyiv with fighter jets. He said that providing Ukraine with the planes could lead to a victory for Kyiv within the year. https://p.dw.com/p/4NKiz The former commanding...

LAW AND JUSTICENETHERLANDS Amsterdam bans public cannabis smoking in red-light district 4 hours ago4 hours ago The city's mayor is hoping to curb crime by banning smoking marijuana outdoors. Residents have complained that the tourist-fueled nightlife has made the city unlivable. https://p.dw.com/p/4NLjz The Dutch capital, famed for its liberal laws on drug use and sex work, has banned the smoking of cannabis on the...

MIGRATIONEUROPE EU agrees on stricter measures against 'irregular migration' 4 hours ago4 hours ago EU leaders want to prevent migrants from seeking asylum in another country in the bloc if they were already rejected in one. But they are not in agreement on building a wall on the EU's external borders. https://p.dw.com/p/4NLeT European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said early Friday that EU...

POLITICSHAITI UN rights chief urges special forces deployment to Haiti 3 hours ago3 hours ago Volker Türk said he feared that the turmoil in Haiti was not getting "the urgent spotlight" it needed. The Caribbean nation has been mired in turmoil, with armed gangs controlling large parts of the capital. https://p.dw.com/p/4NLwt Human Rights Commissioner Volker Türk called on Friday for the deployment of specialized...

A formation of US Air Force F-35 fighter jets at Eielson AFB in Fairbanks, Alaska POLITICSUNITED STATES OF AMERICA US shoots down unknown object over Alaska, White House says 4 hours ago4 hours ago The US military shot down the high-altitude object over Alaska. It is the second foreign incursion into US airspace in two weeks. https://p.dw.com/p/4NLyn The White House on Friday said a...

Qatar ID 2023: A Guide to Qatar’s National Identification Card Qatar ID 2023: A Guide to Qatar’s National Identification Card by Wego Travel This article is reviewed regularly by Wego’s editorial team to ensure that the content is up to date & accurate. Updated February 2023 In Qatar, the national identification card serves as a vital document for both citizens and residents. Known...

Asia Express China’s 180M digital yuan airdrop, Devastation in Turkey, Laos’ CBDC: Asia Express China airdrops 180 million digital yuan to celebrate Lunar New Year, boosting consumption. APAC crypto exchanges donate to Turkey after a devastating earthquake. Laos and Soramitsu launch a proof-of-concept for a CBDC. by Zhiyuan Sun 5 min February 9, 2023 Share Tweet Share Share Our weekly roundup of news from East Asia curates the industry’s most...