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HEALTHINDIA Kashmir suicide prevention helpline saves lives Samaan Lateef Srinagar 11/24/2022November 24, 2022 A suicide-prevention support service in Indian-administered Kashmir is a lifeline for people struggling with mental health issues. However, many in this conservative region are reluctant to seek help. https://p.dw.com/p/4K0Ph Mehfooz Ahmad*, 56, was struggling with the social stigma of his daughter eloping with her boyfriend days before she was arranged to be...

CONFLICTSMYANMAR New law in Myanmar puts Europe's humanitarian aid at risk David Hutt 11/25/2022November 25, 2022 Myanmar's ruling military junta has issued new rules making it harder for foreign aid groups to operate in the country. NGO's will need to adapt their strategies to reach those in need. https://p.dw.com/p/4K45D A new law in Myanmar that bans "indirect or direct" contact between aid providers and groups...

SPORTSGERMANY World Cup squads betray divide between haves and have-nots Rodrigo Menegat Schuinski 11/25/2022November 25, 2022 While the biggest European leagues are thriving, it's a much different story in Africa and South America. This inequality is visible in World Cup squads as few players from these two continents play for domestic clubs. https://p.dw.com/p/4JuYs If you have ever watched your World Cup heroes play for a...

BUSINESSINDIA Why India's tech giants are sacking employees Murali Krishnan New Delhi 11/26/2022November 26, 2022 Big tech companies in India have announced major layoffs with thousands of workers now staring at an uncertain future. Experts say the spate of dismissals could be just the beginning. https://p.dw.com/p/4JxE7 Neha Sethia, a senior employee at a global tech firm in India's financial hub, Mumbai, saw the writing on...

CONFLICTSCHINA China's Xi sends message to N. Korea promising 'stability' 11/26/2022November 26, 2022 In a message to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Chinese President Xi Jinping reconfirmed Beijing's continued support of the regime in Pyongyang, which is under international sanctions for weapons testing. https://p.dw.com/p/4K76c In a message to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed his willingness to work...

POLITICSTAIWAN Taiwan president resigns as party head after election losses 11/26/2022November 26, 2022 President Tsai Ing-wen has resigned as head of the ruling party after it suffered big losses in local elections. Tsai's campaign strategy to focus on Taiwan's defiance of Beijing appears to have backfired. https://p.dw.com/p/4K7lO Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen resigned Saturday as leader of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) after it...

POLITICSNORTH KOREA North Korea aims for world's strongest nuclear force 22 hours ago22 hours ago North Korea's "ultimate goal" is having the world's strongest nuclear force, according to the country's leader Kim Jong Un. https://p.dw.com/p/4K8f7 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country's ultimate goal is to possess the world's most powerful nuclear force, state media reported on Sunday. According to Kim, building a...

CATASTROPHEINDONESIA Indonesia earthquake death toll hits 321 as search continues 12 hours ago12 hours ago A week after a deadly quake struck Indonesia's main island of Java, rescuers are still finding more bodies. Aid workers have also reached remote areas to assist those displaced by the catastrophe. https://p.dw.com/p/4K9Hm The death toll from the earthquake that struck Indonesia's main island of Java this week has...

SPORTSARGENTINA Lionel Messi resurrects Argentina's dream Matt Ford 11/26/2022November 26, 2022 Argentina have finally arrived at Qatar 2022 after Lionel Messi fired them to a vital victory over Mexico. After a shock opening defeat to Saudi Arabia, Argentina were on the brink, but their talisman stepped up. https://p.dw.com/p/4K8ZT "Vamos!" screamed Lionel Messi, pumping his fists in front of a sky blue wall of Argentina fans...

POLITICSEUROPE Roma, Sinti report exposes discrimination, political inertia Gilda-Nancy Horvath 5 hours ago5 hours ago Roma in Europe have a lower life expectancy and a higher child mortality rate than non-Roma people, according to a new report. Experts have said governments need to take action. https://p.dw.com/p/4K84f A new report by the European Roma Grassroots Organization documenting the living conditions of Roma and Sinti communities shows...

SPORTSGERMANY World Cup 2022: Flick's flexibility and Füllkrug's finish Jonathan Harding Al Khor 3 hours ago3 hours ago Germany didn't get the win against Spain, but the result keeps them alive at the 2022 World Cup. The hero on the night was Niclas Füllkrug, but Germany have head coach Hansi Flick to thank for the improved showing. https://p.dw.com/p/4K9tB The day before Germany played Spain, Hansi...

SOCIETYPAKISTAN Why underage marriages are still prevalent in Pakistan S. Khan in Islamabad 15 hours ago15 hours ago The recent marriage of a 5-year-old girl in Pakistan's western province of Baluchistan has reignited debate over child protection, and the role of hard-line clergy in family matters. https://p.dw.com/p/4JwxG In October, two men in Pakistan's Baluchistan province were arrested after police were tipped off that a 5-year-old...

SOCIETYAFRICA Africa's population boom may boost economy, global relevance 10 hours ago10 hours ago As the population of the world's rich countries shrinks and ages, African nations are experiencing rapid growth. This could benefit African economies, and turn the continent into a burgeoning market. https://p.dw.com/p/4JtIL The world's population now stands at a record 8 billion people, according to estimates from the United Nations. African...

CATASTROPHECAMEROON Landslide kills at least 14 people at a funeral in Cameroon 5 hours ago5 hours ago Witnesses said the victims were attending a memorial for family members when the ground they were standing on gave way. https://p.dw.com/p/4K9yz At least 14 people attending a funeral in Cameroon's capital Yaounde were killed by a landslide Sunday, the region's governor said. The victims were part of a...