Asia Compact | 01.02.2018, 19:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 01.02.2018 | 19:00 UTC Asia Terror attacks - Af-Pak relations hit a new low Ties have been strained between Afghanistan and Pakistan in recent months, with spiraling mutual distrust and antipathy proving a hindrance toward repairing a relationship critical for long-lasting peace in the region. Terror-stricken Afghans find comfort in birds Kabul residents in shock after wave of violence Taliban attacks cast doubts on US' Afghan strategy 'IS' claims deadly attack on Save the Children office in Afghanistan President, governor spat poses new challenge in Afghanistan Why is India reluctant to send troops to Afghanistan? Can Afghanistan join China-Pakistan Economic Corridor? News UK's Theresa May eyes post-Brexit trade ties as China's Xi Jinping touts 'Belt and Road' UK Prime Minister Theresa May and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks to lay the groundwork for trade deals after Britain leaves the EU. Xi used the meeting to win support for his "Belt and Road" initiative. Striking a Brexit trade deal — will they or won't they? Chinese-built railway opens in Kenya UK's Theresa May eyes new trade era with China Theresa May looks to China for post-Brexit future EMA in Amsterdam: Italy to appeal EU post-Brexit plan 'New Silk Road' and China's hegemonic ambitions Hong Kong bans pro-democracy activist from election Asia Duterte bent on rewriting Philippine constitution The Duterte administration is moving to make changes to the nation's constitution, to turn the Philippines into a federal state. Critics say it is but a smokescreen to prolong his stay in power. Ana P. Santos reports. Philippines: Addicts and Withdrawal Duterte: "I've seen America and it's lousy" Will Filipinos rise up against President Rodrigo Duterte? Is Philippines' Marawi free from 'Islamic State' influence? No drug-related extrajudicial killings in the Philippines? Thriller in Manila: Trouble as Donald Trump meets 'Trump of the East' Bangladesh's new digital security law alarms journalists Bangladesh's government has approved the draft of a contentious digital security law aimed at tackling digital crimes. But journalists fear the proposed law could be used to muzzle freedom of expression in the country. Dissident Bangladeshi blogger seeks safety in Germany Climate funds and corruption in Bangladesh Why Bangladesh wants to 'silence' its civil society Blogger killings leading to 'self-censorship' in Bangladesh Concerns mount as Bangladesh plans new anti-cybercrime law Blasphemy allegations – the new way of muzzling free speech in South Asia When speaking your mind is like walking a tightrope © Deutsche Welle 2018