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Pakistan: Security in Balochistan hits new low A recent series of terror attacks in Balochistan, a mineral-rich region of Pakistan struggling with a separatist insurgency, poses a grave challenge to Islamabad. Iran: Witnesses describe violence, chaos during protests In an exclusive report from inside Iran, witnesses told DW how recent mass demonstrations escalated into deadly clashes. India's oil shake-up: Can Venezuela really replace Russia? Donald Trump says India has agreed to replace Russian oil with US supplies — and maybe even Venezuelan. DW asks whether the Latin American producer can realistically meet New Delhi's needs. Vietnam boosts EU partnership to match ties to China, US The EU agreed to a "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership" with Vietnam, its biggest trading partner in Southeast Asia, during Antonio Costa's visit to Hanoi. But Russia, China and the US have all gotten there first. Australia: Teen swims for hours to save family lost at sea The 13-year-old boy braved rough seas to reach the shore and raise the alarm; rescuers then found his mother and siblings. The family were on kayaks and paddleboards when winds picked up and dragged them out to sea. How can Africa cash in on the gold rush? Soaring gold prices have sent African nations that produce the precious metal scrambling to capitalize on the surge. But can they adjust quickly enough? Indian trade deal provides opportunity for German carmakers Up until now, German cars have barely penetrated the Indian market despite success elsewhere. Could the new EU-India trade deal be a game changer for the struggling sector? Why gold and silver prices suddenly collapsed After hitting record highs last week, the prices of gold and silver have suddenly reversed course. DW looks at how a euphoric rally flipped into a sharp, confidence-shaking rout. Bill and Hillary Clinton agree to testify in Epstein probe The Clintons had earlier declined to appear in person, saying the Republican-led House investigation was aimed at protecting President Donald Trump. Bill Clinton was known to have ties with Epstein in the 1990s. Venezuela: Interim President Delcy Rodriguez meets US envoy Venezuela and the US open talks on energy, trade and political transition after years of frozen relations. France's 2026 budget finally gets passed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's minority government made it through two no-confidence votes before finally getting his 2026 budget over the line.