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The stuff you breathe out can tell an enormous amount about your health — and intentions.
North Korean media has reported the deaths of more than 20 people with a "fever" days after officials confirmed the country's first COVID-19 infection. More than 280,000 people are said to be isolated for treatment.
Viruses don't respect national borders. Now even North Korea is dealing with COVID-19. We look at how countries fared by isolating fully in the pandemic.
Held every 10 years since the 17th century, the Oberammergau Passion Play is on again, two years later than scheduled due to the pandemic. It comes with unusual rituals.
Lebanon elects a new parliament on May 15. Even though many people harbor hope for change, it won't be a walk in the park for the opposition.
After more than two years of denying the virus had gained a foothold, Pyongyang is now struggling to handle thousands of suspected cases with limited medical capabilities.
Only a few countries are reporting more new coronavirus infections compared with the previous two weeks. DW sums up the global data on the current situation in three charts.
Most European countries have lifted travel restrictions — despite ongoing high infection numbers. DW Travel has compiled this overview of EU rules.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered cities to "strictly lock down" after authorities confirmed the first case of the omicron variant. The nation has so far denied having any infections, but experts are skeptical.
Endemic poverty makes Malawi easy pickings for traffickers. The pandemic and fallout from Russia's war on Ukraine has exacerbated the situation despite government efforts to curb human trafficking.
