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An injury at work cost Saepul Anwar both his job and his right hand. On , he hopes people living with disabilities in Indonesia will get the support they need to find work again.

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Indian tech hub Bengaluru is running out of drinking water, with an estimated daily deficit of 500 million liters. The shortages have become a hot-button political issue during the 2024 election. p.dw.com/p/4fLzL?maca=e…

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Electric vehicles are piling up at European ports and some industry experts blame China for the problem. They say cheaper made-in-China EVs are flooding Europe.

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Victory in the under-23 Asian Cup semifinals means Uzbekistan's men have secured a place at the Olympics for the first time in the country's history. (via DW Sports) p.dw.com/p/4fLUQ?maca=e…

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With India in the midst of weekslong elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been criticized for his rousing speeches that critics view as a divisive attempt to get more votes. p.dw.com/p/4fOOp?maca=e…

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An injury at work cost Saepul Anwar both his job and his right hand. On , he hopes people living with disabilities in Indonesia will get the support they need to find work again.

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Scores of residents of Indonesia's Tagulandang island were evacuated following the eruption of the Ruang volcano. Plumes of grey smoke continued to rise from the volcano. p.dw.com/p/4fNwK?maca=e…

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Nineteen people have died after part of a highway collapsed in China's southern Guangdong province, according to state media. dw.com/en/nineteen-de…

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Tokyo has been motivated to get back into the semiconductor manufacturing business to support its domestic industries. Plus, the government has learnt lessons from COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of a worldwide crisis on supply chains.
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Authorities in Iran have stepped up street patrols to enforce strict dress codes for women. The timing of the increased crackdown on women's rights, along with the heightened tensions with Israel, is not a coincidence, an Iranian activist says.
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Heroin addiction is on the rise in Indian-administered Kashmir. What drives Kashmiri youth to hard drugs in one of the world's most militarized zones?

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As the delayed 2024 Everest season finally starts, climate change is increasing the risk of the climb and creating new problems, like the smell of human feces when unfrozen.
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Indonesia's Mount Ruang volcano has erupted again, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of people due to the threat of a tsunami from debris sliding into the sea.

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Chinese Coast Guard vessels were seen blasting water cannons at a Philippine Coast Guard ship in the latest confrontation between the two countries in the disputed South China Sea.

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Courage, self-confidence, and fun – that's what music lessons give them, say the pupils of an elementary school in Delhi. Musicians from an Indian NGO package educational content in catchy songs and show how music makes learning easier.

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A transgender activist in Hong Kong, whose yearslong legal battle has forced authorities to change the rules, was finally issued a new ID card to reflect his gender change.

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Hindu pilgrims in Pakistan took part in a weekend-long religious festival to win the favor of the goddess of marital joy and longevity.

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Bengaluru, one of India's most populous cities, is running out of drinking water, with an estimated daily deficit of 500 million liters. The shortages have become a hot-button political issue during the 2024 election.
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India's lawmakers passed a bill last year which promises 33% of parliamentary seats to women. But there are still some obstacles before the country gets to see more women in the legislature:

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Indonesian authorities raised the alert level to the highest following the eruption and urged residents to not go near it.
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