Asia Compact | 24.05.2013, 18:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 24.05.2013 | 18:00 UTC Asia Weapons India cautious about giving weapons to Kabul Afghan President Karzai has formally requested New Delhi to provide military equipment to his war-torn country as NATO troops prepare to leave and Kabul's ties with Islamabad deteriorate. Cautious optimism in India over Sharif's victory Tensions rise between Kabul and Islamabad Will Pakistan fail or find strength to start over? North Korea Pyongyang delegation's trip to China a 'big gesture' With the increase of North Korea's dependency on China, Pyongyang feels the growing need to exert its independence, Rüdiger Frank tells DW. Despite its malevolence, Pyongyang is very much interested in economic growth. China weighs up opposing North Korea policies The Korean conundrum Seoul reports speculation over missile test News Afghanistan Bomb blasts, gunfire heard in Afghan capital At least two large blasts have been heard in the center of the Afghan capital, Kabul, apparently targeting a United Nations office. Gunfire was heard after the explosions, with the Taliban claiming responsibility. Asia Bilateral relations Germany is first on Li's Europe list Li Keqiang is on his first political tour as the prime minister of China. The first european country on his itinerary is Germany, China's number-one trading partner in the EU. China releases German ahead of Li's Berlin trip India and China bury the hatchet, focus on trade 40 years of Sino-German relations More DW More DW Register now for the Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum in Bonn Save the date! From 17-19 June, this year's Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum will spotlight "The Future of Growth - Economic Values and the Media". See the complete conference program online. More DW DW is turning 60 - Celebrate with us! Let your creativity flow and upload your photographic birthday present to us by May 30. There are plenty of great prizes to win. The best and most original photos will be published online at www.dw.de/mydw.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2013