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Myanmar seeks closer foreign ties amid global isolation Myanmar coup leader Min Aung Hlaing has been on a diplomatic offensive since becoming president in April, but foreign friends may still be few and far between. China: Cargo ship fire kills at least 25 At least five people are missing after a cargo ship caught fire at the port of Qingdao. The cause remains unclear. Serbia, the conflicted EU candidate On paper, Belgrade has pursued EU membership for years. But accession has long been stalled. The hero's farewell given to war criminal Mladic exposed just how far Serbia has alienated itself from Europe. China: English to be removed as a graded core subject? A university professor is calling for English to no longer be taught as a graded core subject in Chinese schools. Opponents argue that, in a globalized world, knowing English benefits the country and one's career. Germany's connection to the September 11, 2001 attacks The 9/11 attacks were partly planned in Hamburg, via the so-called Hamburg cell, whose members played key roles in the plot. A look back at a day that shook up Germany’s approach to national security. Iran tightens social control with crackdown on cafes Authorities are keeping a close eye on cafes, fearing they could play a role in fostering anti-government sentiment. How Ethiopia's constitutional reform gives PM more power Does Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stand to benefit from a planned constitutional reform in the country? A new presidential system would reshape political power — and could give him even more power in office. Syria arms depot explosion kills at least 14 The explosion struck near the Syrian city of Sarmada in Idlib province in the northwest. The Defense Ministry said the weapons and remnants from the war were being stored temporarily at the site before being relocated. Cambodia's floating schools hit by rising fuel costs The Iran war has sent fuel prices higher in Cambodia, squeezing families who rely on fishing and boats for their livelihoods. For children living on Tonle Sap, rising fuel costs pose yet another barrier to education. Syria: How the 'house of sisters' threat split society Rumor has it that the 'house of sisters' is where kidnapped women from other Syrian sects are forced to convert to Islam. Nobody knows if it really exists, but it's being used to create communal tensions anyway. Trafficked into fraud: An African crisis situation in Cambodia Cambodia's crackdown on scam operators is stranding young African trafficking victims in the Asian country with no money, no passport and no prospects. Putin rejects mobilization rumors, many Russians unconvinced Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has dismissed rumors about military mobilization. But many Russians, including many DW users, say they are preparing for the possibility.