Tanika Godbole

Southern Asia

Journalist at Deutsche Welle (DW)

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South Korea: Conservatives reinstate presidential candidate – DW – 05/11/2025

4 days 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 days 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.
Ukraine: Merz, Macron, Starmer and Tusk in Kyiv – DW – 05/10/2025

4 days ago | dw.com | Tanika Godbole

05/10/2025May 10, 2025The leaders of Germany, France, the UK and Poland are in Kyiv to meet President Volodymyr Zelenskzy. DW has the latest.
Why Mumbai is clamping down on free speech – DW – 05/02/2025

1 week ago | dw.com | Tanika Godbole

Freedom of SpeechIndia05/02/2025May 2, 2025Mumbai, the hub of India's performance and entertainment industry, is arguably also the country's most liberal city. But even here, the battle over free speech is being felt. https://p.dw.com/p/4tre1Aditi Mittal, one of the first female stand-up comedians in India, always consults her lawyer and her mother about her acts to try to keep in step with the country's censors and authorities.
RSF: Kebebasan Pers Global Mencapai Titik Terendah Tahun Ini – DW – 02.05.2025

1 week ago | dw.com | Tanika Godbole

Kebebasan pers global mencapai "titik terendah sepanjang masa,” tulis Reporters Without Borders (RSF) dalam laporan World Press Freedom Index 2025 yang dirilis Jumat(2/5). RSF secara khusus mencatat penurunan kebebasan pers di bawah kepemimpinan Presiden AS, Donald Trump.
Chimney installed on Sistine Chapel for papal conclave – DW – 05/02/2025

1 week ago | dw.com | Tanika Godbole |Richard Connor

05/02/2025May 2, 2025A chimney was seen being installed on the Sistine Chapel as the Vatican prepared for the conclave to select the new pope. The voting is set to take place on May 7. https://p.dw.com/p/4tpwWFirefighters appeared on the roof of the fifteenth-century Sistine Chapel on Friday to install a rust-colored chimney, which will signal the election of a new Pope. The successor to Pope Francis will be selected by ballot by a conclave in a closed meeting on May 7.
Cina Tuntut 'Ketulusan' AS Soal Tarif – DW – 02.05.2025

1 week ago | dw.com | Tanika Godbole

02.05.20252 Mei 2025Cina mengevaluasi tawaran negosiasi tarif dari Amerika Serikat. Negeri Tirai bambu itu ingin AS menunjukkan "ketulusan" dan tidak mengambil tindakan sepihak. https://p.dw.com/p/4tq0YKementerian Perdagangan Cina pada hari Jumat (02/05) mengatakan bahwa pihaknya "saat ini sedang mengevaluasi" tawaran negosiasi tarif. dengan Amerika Serikat (AS).
Global Press Freedom at 'all-time low' in 2025, RSF says – DW – 05/02/2025

1 week ago | dw.com | Tanika Godbole

05/02/2025May 2, 2025The RSF said the situation in the US is deteriorating under President Trump. Europe remains the safest place for journalists, but Germany has fallen below the top ten in the ranking. https://p.dw.com/p/4tpcDGlobal press freedoms were at an "all-time low," Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said in its annual ranking report on Friday, particularly noting a deterioration under US President Donald Trump.
China wants 'sincerity' as it evaluates US tariff offer – DW – 05/02/2025

1 week ago | dw.com | Tanika Godbole

05/02/2025May 2, 2025China's Commerce Ministry said it was evaluating an offer on tariff negotiations from the United States. It said it wanted to the US to show "sincerity" and not take unilateral measures. https://p.dw.com/p/4tpXRChina's Commerce Ministry on Friday said it was "currently evaluating" an offer on tariff negotiations. "If the US wants to talk, it should show its sincerity to do so, be prepared to correct its wrong practices and cancel unilateral tariffs," the ministry said.
Pahalgam attackers must be 'brought to justice,' India says – DW – 05/01/2025

1 week ago | dw.com | Tanika Godbole

Published 05/01/2025Published May 1, 2025India's top diplomat spoke to US Secretary of State Rubio. Meanwhile Indian and Pakistani troops exchanged fire on the border for the seventh night in a row, India has said. Follow DW for the latest.