Asia Compact | 06.02.2018, 19:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 06.02.2018 | 19:00 UTC News Taiwan Taiwan earthquake leaves buildings toppled A deadly quake has caused a hotel to collapse near Taiwan's coast. The earthquake came just two days after twin tremors shook the same region of the country. Taiwan launches investigation into blackout that cut power to millions Peru earthquake: Casualties reported after powerful quake hits south coast Iran calls off earthquake rescue, shifts to providing aid for thousands left homeless Powerful Alaska earthquake, tsunami warning issued but later lifted Asia India 'disturbed' by Maldives' political crisis The unfolding political emergency in the Maldives has prompted calls for India to intervene and resolve the deteriorating situation. The crisis poses both a diplomatic and ideological challenge for New Delhi. "We've been against the odds before" Holiday greetings from the Maldives Islamist surge threatens Maldives tourism industry Maldives declares state of emergency, former president arrested Blogger advocating for human rights and free speech is murdered in the Maldives Maldives government warns Supreme Court against impeaching President Yameen Abdul Gayoom Holiday greetings from the Maldives Maldives seek to project calm but tourists told to stay away News European markets down as Tuesday trading closes Global markets continue to wobble precariously. European markets took a big hit on Tuesday, following major losses across Asia and particularly in Japan. Wall Street steadied after a torrid opening. Strong wages spook stock markets DW Business – Europe & America Asian shares tumble after Dow has worst day since 2011 Dow Jones industrials plummets with largest drop since 2011 Why stock markets crash Opinion: Markets plunging — keep calm and carry on Indonesia debates bill criminalizing gay sex and any sex outside of marriage Indonesia's parliament speaker has called for reforms to the criminal code that would outlaw any sex outside of marriage, including gay sex. Critics say the bill would also weaken checks and balances on democracy. Gay couple caned in Indonesia Gay Marriage in Taiwan Breaking free of ultra-orthodox communities Indonesian police cut transgender women's hair to force 'manly makeover' Indonesia bans LGBT emojis despite Human Rights Watch concerns A call to ban gay sex in Indonesia echoes official hostility to LGBT rights: HRW   © Deutsche Welle 2018