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Misinformation — much of it created using AI — has flooded the internet since the start of the war between Israel and Iran. DW's fact check team analyzed several viral posts. How many of these have you seen?

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A new COVID subvariant has caused infections and deaths in South and Southeast Asia. Europe may experience a spike after population immunity levels declined over the winter. p.dw.com/p/4wRyB?maca=e…

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To understand the tensions between the US and Iran, it is necessary to go back to 1953. This is the year the US helped overthrow Iran’s government. Let me explain #dwhistoryandculture

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Which Asian metropolises have most of their residents living in areas with a lot of — or barely any — tree cover? And why does it matter to have lush tree cover near your home? DW's data team analyzed 50 major cities in the world's largest continent to find out.

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India has refused to sign a joint statement at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) defense ministers’ meeting in Qingdao, China, citing concerns over its omission of an April 22 terror attack that killed 26 Indian tourists in Kashmir. Indian officials said the statement

India has refused to sign a joint statement at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) defense ministers’ meeting in Qingdao, China, citing concerns over its omission of an April 22 terror attack that killed 26 Indian tourists in Kashmir.

Indian officials said the statement
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Attacks on Iran's nuclear and military facilities could cause long-term ecological damage, including soil contamination. Experts say that it will take time before any assessment can be made. Read more: p.dw.com/p/4wVKQ?maca=e…

Attacks on Iran's nuclear and military facilities could cause long-term ecological damage, including soil contamination.

Experts say that it will take time before any assessment can be made.

Read more: p.dw.com/p/4wVKQ?maca=e…
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A pause on Washington's 46% tariffs on Vietnamese imports is set to expire next month. In Hanoi, businesses have been working to diversify and cushion the impact of the US measures. Our report from Hanoi: p.dw.com/p/4wVKR

A pause on Washington's 46% tariffs on Vietnamese imports is set to expire next month. In Hanoi, businesses have been working to diversify and cushion the impact of the US measures. 

Our report from Hanoi: p.dw.com/p/4wVKR
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With close ties to both Iran and Israel, India has the opportunity to mediate between the two. Should Delhi step up or stay on the sidelines? Watch the full episode of the Global Eyes podcast: youtube.com/watch?v=4ezgZW…

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What are Asia's greenest and least green cities? DW's data team analyzed 50 major cities in the world's largest continent to find out.

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JJapanĀ executed a man convicted of murdering and dismembering nine people. Takahiro Shiraishi — dubbed the "Twitter killer" — strangled eight women and one man to death in 2017 after contacting them on social media platform X, formerly Twitter. p.dw.com/p/4wXUn?maca=e…

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Mt. Everest is not just the world's highest mountain; it is also known as the "highest garbage dump," with an estimated 140 tons of waste generated by commercial climbing. Can drones solve the trash problem?

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IndiaĀ said on Friday that it seeks a permanent solution to its longstanding border dispute with China. The China-India border is the world's longest disputed frontier. p.dw.com/p/4wXck?maca=e…

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China said it has reached an agreement on a trade deal framework with the United States. Earlier, US President Donald Trump announced that the two sides had signed a deal. p.dw.com/p/4wXoc?maca=e…

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Iran's regime has executed several people and arrested hundreds, while seeking to keep domestic opposition in check as its power projection abroad has been weakened following war with Israel. Read our report: p.dw.com/p/4wZnR?maca=e…

Iran's regime has executed several people and arrested hundreds, while seeking to keep domestic opposition in check as its power projection abroad has been weakened following war with Israel.

Read our report: p.dw.com/p/4wZnR?maca=e…
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As more women in Pakistan embrace self-expression and economic freedom online, they're often met with harassment, privacy violations and violence. Read our report: p.dw.com/p/4wYSw?maca=e…

As more women in Pakistan embrace self-expression and economic freedom online, they're often met with harassment, privacy violations and violence.

Read our report: p.dw.com/p/4wYSw?maca=e…
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Hand-painted patterns and vintage slogans with bold typography — India's truck art has long featured vibrant colors and symbols on the road. Why is this tradition dying?