Asia Compact | 22.02.2018, 19:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 22.02.2018 | 19:00 UTC News India: Doctors remove 'world's largest brain tumor' The tumor, which weighed almost 1.9 kilograms, was so big that it appeared as if there was another head mounted on top of the patient's head. Desperate for medical attention in India Smog causes havoc across northern India and Pakistan India: Fake doctor with tainted syringe accused of infecting dozens with HIV Restoring India's depleting rivers – an uphill task Bollywood film on menstrual hygiene 'PadMan' banned in Pakistan Will India become a Hyperloop pioneer? Private hospital's exorbitant bill spotlights poor public healthcare in India Asia Sieren's China: Carnival of cliches A TV sketch about Africa during China's popular New Year celebrations has triggered accusations of racism and neocolonialism. DW's Frank Sieren says the usually hyper-sensitive country sometimes lacks empathy. Mercedes bows to Chinese pressure after Dalai Lama Instagram post prompts outrage Internet in China — no more safe havens? China proposes 'Polar Silk Road' across Arctic to streamline trade China-backed Kribi port project in Cameroon leaves locals frustrated Indira Canteens — the challenge of feeding India's urban poor India's urban poor face an unending struggle to meet skyrocketing costs of living. To solve one of their basic needs, the southern city of Bengaluru is operating canteens that are similar to soup kitchens in the West. Poor in India denied food subsidy over ID system fail India's logistics headache India's 'perfect baby' movement Restoring India's depleting rivers – an uphill task What is driving inequality in India? Will India become a Hyperloop pioneer? India's slum artists caught between a rock and a hard place Indian government plans to issue ID cards to cows Why many Indians prefer sons over daughters India to regain top global GDP growth spot in 2018-19 India, ASEAN agree on maritime cooperation as China asserts power Can Japan compete with China over development aid? Japan is rethinking the ways in which its official development assistance is provided to developing nations in order to promote its vision for a "free and open Indo-Pacific strategy." Julian Ryall reports from Tokyo. Chinese companies in Africa China's way to the top Japan aims to win new allies in Africa with aid Japan seeks influence in Mekong region with aid pledge 'New Silk Road' and China's hegemonic ambitions China rejects 'preposterous' African Union headquarters spying report BRICS leaders meet in China to forge new path Chinese firms boost presence in Africa   © Deutsche Welle 2018