Tanika Godbole

Southern Asia

Journalist at Deutsche Welle (DW)

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Russia and Ukraine meet briefly in Istanbul – DW – 06/02/2025

5 days ago | dw.com | Tanika Godbole |Richard Connor

Published 06/02/2025Published June 2, 2025A second round of talks on a potential ceasefire came as both Ukraine and Russia have stepped up attacks. The talks come after a drone attack yesterday on Russian airbases destroyed strategic aircraft.
Ukraine updates: Kyiv, Moscow officials to meet in Istanbul – DW – 06/02/2025

5 days ago | dw.com | Tanika Godbole

LivePublished 06/02/2025Published June 2, 2025Representatives from the Ukrainian and Russian governments are set to meet for a second round of truce talks in Turkey. DW has the latest.
Mexico holds controversial vote to elect judges – DW – 06/02/2025

5 days ago | dw.com | Tanika Godbole

Mexico held its first judicial elections Sunday, making it the only nation in the world to select judges and magistrates by popular vote. Supporters of the controversial election believe this is needed to overhaul its judicial system known for corruption and inefficiency. But critics say the vote will politicize the judiciary in a country plagued by crime and gang violence. President Claudia Sheinbaum has staunchly defended the decision to hold these elections.
朝鲜驱逐舰下水失败三名船厂官员遭拘留 – DW – 2025年5月25日

1 week ago | dw.com | Tanika Godbole

（德国之声中文网）朝鲜当局于本周日拘留了三名船厂官员，原因是本周发生的一起驱逐舰下水失败事件。据朝鲜官方媒体《朝中社》报道，被拘留的人员包括清津造船厂的总工程师、船体建造车间主任以及行政事务副经理。这艘5000吨级的舰艇是朝鲜第二艘已知的驱逐舰。从卫星图像中可以看到，该舰侧翻躺在地面，并被蓝色帆布覆盖。朝鲜称舰体无严重损伤事故发生在本周三，地点是朝鲜东北部的清津港。金正恩亲自出席了舰艇的下水仪式。据报道，舰尾部分在下水过程中受损。金正恩一直推动建设强大的海军力量，以抗衡美国在该地区的影响。这次失败被视为对其海军扩张计划的一次重大挫折。金正恩将事故称为“一种由绝对的粗心、不负责任和不科学经验主义造成的犯罪行为”，并将责任归咎于军方官员、科学家和船厂职工。朝鲜的第一艘驱逐舰于上月下水。朝中社报道称，该舰可搭载多种武器，包括核导弹。《朝中社》还表示：“没有发现舰艇的其他附加损伤，现场修复推进小组正在按计划推进修复方案。” 平壤否认舰体受到了严重破坏，仅称右舷部分划伤，并有少量海水流入舰尾区域。...
North Korea detains three over failed destroyer launch – DW – 05/25/2025

1 week ago | dw.com | Tanika Godbole

05/25/2025May 25, 2025Three shipyard officials were detained after a failed destroyer launch earlier this week. North Korea says the damage to the ship is not severe, but observers have raised doubts. https://p.dw.com/p/4usbtNorth Korean authorities on Sunday detained three shipyard officials over the failed launch of a naval destroyer this week.
UK takes first step in rail renationalization scheme – DW – 05/25/2025

1 week ago | dw.com | Tanika Godbole

The UK's South Western Railways on Sunday was returned to public ownership, kicking off a campaign for the Labour government. The move is part of the government's larger plan to renationalize the country's rail services, as had been pledged by Prime Minister Keir Starmer when he took office last year. "Today is a watershed moment in our work to return the railways to the service of passengers," Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said in a statement.
Indian forces shoot Pakistani 'intruder' crossing border – DW – 05/24/2025

2 weeks ago | dw.com | Tanika Godbole

05/24/2025May 24, 2025Indian forces said they shot dead a Pakistani man crossing the border into India's Gujarat state. https://p.dw.com/p/4urHBIndia's Border Security Forces (BSF) said on Saturday they shot dead a Pakistani man who had crossed the border from Pakistan into India. The BSF is an armed police force under India's Interior Ministry. The man was crossing into Banaskantha district of the western Indian state of Gujarat on Friday evening, the BSF said.
Indian forces shoot Pakistani 'intruder' crossing border – DW – 05/24/2025

2 weeks ago | dw.com | Tanika Godbole

05/24/2025May 24, 2025Indian forces said they shot dead a Pakistani man crossing the border into India's Gujarat state. https://p.dw.com/p/4urHBIndia's Border Security Forces (BSF) said on Saturday they shot dead a Pakistani man who had crossed the border from Pakistan into India. The BSF is an armed police force under India's Interior Ministry. The man was crossing into Banaskantha district of the western Indian state of Gujarat, the BSF said.
South Korea: Conservatives reinstate presidential candidate – DW – 05/11/2025

3 weeks ago | dw.com | Tanika Godbole

South Korea's ruling People Power Party chose its official presidential candidate, former labor minister Kim Moon-soo, on Sunday after attempting to cancel his candidacy. Kim won the party's primary last week to run as the candidate in the elections set for June 3. However, the party attempted to cancel his candidacy and replace him with former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo. The party leadership believed Han had a better chance than Kim to win the elections.
Ukraine, allies want truce with Russia starting Monday – DW – 05/10/2025

4 weeks ago | dw.com | Tanika Godbole

Published 05/10/2025Published May 10, 2025The leaders of Germany, France, the UK and Poland met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv. DW has the latest.