Asia Compact | 18.01.2018, 19:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 18.01.2018 | 19:00 UTC Asia Ahead of elections, Pakistan heads toward more political chaos Pakistan's top political parties have joined hands to topple the government, holding a major demonstration in Lahore city. But apart from their opposition against ousted PM Nawaz Sharif, they have nothing in common. Candidate with terror links contests ousted PM Sharif's seat in parliament Local government elections turn violent in southern Pakistan Imran Khan: Nawaz Sharif's ouster 'strengthens Pakistani democracy' Benazir Bhutto: Former Pakistani PM 'was highly undemocratic' Pakistan elects Shahid Khaqan Abbasi as interim prime minister What Donald Trump can really do to 'rein in' Pakistan Why are Indian authorities failing to protect women? A recent series of gruesome rapes and murders has sparked outrage in northern India. The incidents are the latest for a region with a grim history of violence against women. Murali Krishnan reports from New Delhi. India asks high court: Is rape in marriage still rape? India: Gang rape death sentence upheld India rape victim 'attacked with acid, fourth time' Outrage in India over gang-rape and murder of young woman in Haryana Horrific cases exemplify India's grotesque rape problem Blame victims and the West – India's way of justifying sexual assaults? India's rape survivors continue to be degraded by two-finger tests #MeToo: 'Sexual predators' list divides Indian feminists More than 34,600 reported rapes in India last year; six each day in Delhi Japan, Australia eye deeper defense alliance Tokyo and Canberra are taking steps to reinforce their security arrangements, with both governments concerned about an unstable and nuclear-armed North Korea and an assertive China. Julian Ryall reports. Japan joins military buildup off Koreas China displays its military might Korea: The history of a divided nation China keeps building infrastructure on disputed islands in South China Sea South China Sea - what you need to know Can Japan's defense firms bounce back from failed Australia sub bid? Korea 2017: 'Rocketman' Kim vs. 'mentally deranged' Trump Chinese attack submarine lurking near disputed waters angers Japan 'Submit or suffer' - Rappler shutdown worries Philippine media The Duterte administration has shut down a news website that has long been critical of his policies. What does this mean for the future of the Philippine free press? Ana P. Santos reports from Manila. Donald Trump meets Philippines leader Rodrigo Duterte Philippine President Duterte lashes out over Rappler news site shutdown Philippines government under fire over decision to shutter news site Reporters Without Borders: 65 journalists killed worldwide in 2017 Will Filipinos rise up against President Rodrigo Duterte? No drug-related extrajudicial killings in the Philippines?   © Deutsche Welle 2018