Countries across Asia react to the Taliban's return to power after 20 years of war. DW correspondents in Pakistan, India, and Taiwan provide analysis about what this means for security in the region. We catch up to the German warship heading to the Indo-Pacific, and find out why the European Union is drafting a new Asia strategy.
Lockdown fatigue hits Manila as the Philippines battles a surge in coronavirus cases. Can a new push for vaccinations and cash handouts ease the pain? Frustration boils over in Thailand over the government's pandemic response. And how robots are helping autistic children in Hong Kong learn valuable social skills.
In Myanmar, the pandemic has pushed medical staff to the brink,prompting volunteers to step in to help with everything from distributing oxygen to collecting the dead. The health crisis cannot be divorced from the political situation,with the military junta in control and cracking down against the opposition. In Indonesia,we look at how one robot is helping locals stay safe and socially distanced.
Israel's parliament has narrowly voted in favor of a new coalition government, ousting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after a record 12 years in office. He's been replaced by Naftali Bennett, a right-wing Jewish nationalist who'll preside over an unlikely coalition of eight different parties. Bennett's government narrowly won a vote of confidence.
Anselmo Chissaque's passion for music has brought him success in his dream profession, but he believes his exceptional skills may also be cause for concern.