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Hong Kong police have arrested three student activists, as one of them was purportedly preparing to seek asylum at the US consulate. They face secession charges under new laws imposed this year by mainland China.   

In the fight against coronavirus, the EU is using thermal cameras produced by Chinese tech giant Hikvision. The firm has been linked to the oppression of Uighurs and other Muslim minorities in China's Xinjiang province.   

Growing civil unrest across Thailand could deal a big blow to its economy, already battered by the COVID-19 pandemic. A cursory glance through Thailand's history with its many coups only amplifies those concerns.   

Religion has played a positive role in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, by raising public awareness and providing moral support, said panelists appearing on a Bengali talk show organized by DW.   

A government-appointed team of scientists has claimed that COVID-19 in India may have already peaked and will run its course by February next year. Independent health experts are cautiously optimistic.   

While wealthy urban children can continue their schooling online during the coronavirus pandemic, lack of means and infrastructure have left the rural poor without access to education.   

Long before the coronavirus pandemic struck, Japanese people were comfortable with covering their faces — both for medical reasons and to conform with the norms of society. Julian Ryall reports from Tokyo.   

The pandemic has reportedly intensified food insecurity in India, with the hunger crisis gripping vast swaths of rural hinterland and some urban areas. The country's economy has taken a huge blow due to the lockdown.   

Hand-washing is considered one of the best ways to protect oneself from coronavirus, but in India, water is scarce and people don't care much about regular hand-washing. Murali Krishnan reports from New Delhi.   

The number of suicides in Japan has increased significantly over recent months. The coronavirus pandemic is likely to take a toll in other countries, too.   

Mass demonstrations in the streets of Bangkok are reminiscent of last summer's anti-government protests in Hong Kong. The Thai movement has been using similar tactics and shares a deep desire for reform.   

Massive student-led anti-government protests have rocked Bangkok over the past few days. DW spoke to several demonstrators about why they are protesting and what they aim to achieve.