Asia Compact | 28.02.2018, 19:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 28.02.2018 | 19:00 UTC Asia Artist Fahmi Reza: 'Malaysian politics is a circus full of clowns' A clown face caricature of Malaysian PM Najib has landed its creator, Fahmi Reza, in hot water. The artist tells DW why protest art has been steadily gaining traction among Malaysians weary of an unchecked executive. Malaysian startups full of energy Founders Valley - Malaysia Malaysia elections - undecided? spoil your vote Report: Malaysia premier spent $15 million on luxury items using state-fund money Malaysia nixes beer festival after Islamist protest Swiss prosecutor asks Malaysia to help investigate 1MDB fund irregularities Malaysia holds competition for best 'gay prevention' video Malaysia opposition files corruption lawsuit against PM Malaysia criminalizes child grooming, not child marriage A woman's fight to embolden Malaysia's voiceless Opinion Opinion: Peace proposal with Taliban puts the West in a fix Neither the Taliban nor the government in Kabul is in a position to win the war in Afghanistan. But a peace deal between the two would damage the already delicate rule of law in the country, says DW's Florian Weigand. Afghan president calls on Taliban to join in peace talks Afghan President Ashraf Ghani offers Taliban peace talks and political recognition Multiple attacks in Afghanistan leave many dead Is US pressure pushing Taliban toward peace? Afghanistan: More than 10,000 civilian casualties in 2017, says UN Leaders break ground on TAPI gas pipeline's Afghan section Pakistan avoids global terror watchlist – for now Asia Uproar in Pakistan over 'torture and sexual abuse' of Christian youths Rights groups have condemned the alleged torture and sexual abuse of two Christian youths by investigating officials. The latest blasphemy controversy highlights the plight and vulnerability of Pakistani Christians. Christians living in fear in Pakistan Islamist hardliners turn up heat on Pakistan's government #JusticeForMashal: Speaking out against Pakistan's blasphemy laws | Follow the Hashtag Pakistani court sentences one to death, five to life over lynching of student Pakistan's Islamists agree to end protest camp after government deal Opinion: Pakistan's ignominious surrender to Islamists Mob sets fire to factory in Pakistan over blasphemy charge Why is Pakistan against its Ahmadi community? The World Council of Churches opposes Pakistan's blasphemy sentence No end in sight to Pakistan's blasphemy laws 'WhatsApp blasphemy' and the plight of Pakistani Christians Opinion: The West must demand changes to Pakistan's blasphemy laws Asia Bibi's appeal against death penalty - A test case for Pakistan News India bids farewell to Bollywood legend Sridevi Kapoor The Indian film star's accidental death on the weekend has unleashed an outpouring of public grief. Fans have lined Mumbai's streets to pay their last respects. Fans queue up to say final farewell to Bollywood actress Bollywood superstar Sridevi Kapoor 'drowned in bathtub'   © Deutsche Welle 2018