This week we begin in India, which has registered a total of more than 3.6 million Covid-19 infections. We see how women volunteers, healthcare professionals and social workers are on the frontlines of the...
French aviation: Reeling from the Covid crisis
In this week’s France in Focus, we visit the city of Toulouse, the heart of Europe’s aviation sector. With a turnover of nearly €75 billion last year, it represents 12 percent of the country’s total...
“Mafia-like political class in Lebanon makes any reform impossible”
Activist Sara El-Yafi explains Lebanese officials ‘all knew’ about ammonium nitrate in Beirut’s harbour.
New Chinese law could stop sale of TikTok
China’s government has unveiled new restrictions governing the sale of artificial intelligence – as trendy video app TikTok is on the verge of a takeover deal. Donald Trump has threatened to block...
‘China is exporting authoritarian order’ – Interview with Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu
In an exclusive interview to DW, Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu has called Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protesters “freedom fighters” and promised moral support. Wu’s words are in line...
Israel and UAE in historic direct flight following peace deal – BBC News
The first commercial flight from Israel to the UAE has landed, marking a major step in normalising relations after the announcement of a peace deal. The El Al airliner made the three-hour trip, carrying a delegation of...
Calls to delay next year’s school exams divide politicians – BBC News
In Britain, more people are expected to return to their work place tomorrow, as the Government seeks assurances from employers in England, that measures are enforced to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. Ministers...