Afghanistan’s neighbors wary as US seeks nearby staging…
ELLEN KNICKMEYER
American diplomats are escalating a charm offensive with Central Asian leaders this week as they work to secure a close-by spot to…
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How will the South Asia tourism sector develop post COVID-19?
COVID-19 is affecting nearly 47.7 million travel and tourism jobs across South Asia, many held by women and vulnerable communities working in the…
The COVID-19 Crisis in South Asia
The latest wave of COVID-19 is having a devastating impact on children and their families Countries across South Asia are experiencing a new and…
Will COVID-19 affect the electronics business in South Asia?…
The evolution of Electronic Commerce or E-Commerce has brought about a significant change in the way business is conducted across the globe. The…
India braces for powerful cyclone amid deadly virus surge
NEW DELHI
A powerful cyclone roaring in the Arabian Sea was moving toward India’s western coast on Monday as authorities tried to evacuate hundreds…
Ex-Maldives president flies to Germany to treat blast wounds
MALE, Maldives
Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed, who was critically wounded in an explosion, was released from the hospital on Thursday…
Scientists race to study variants in India as cases explode
NEW DELHI
A potentially worrisome variant of the coronavirus detected in India may spread more easily. But the country is behind in doing the kind…
‘Himalayan Quad’: Western Skeptical on…
Dhakal Bidhur
Globe is fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic. The global powers are fighting themselves for geopolitical supremacy. Nepal's…
US-backed Afghan peace meeting postponed, as Taliban balk
KABUL, Afghanistan
Turkey announced early Wednesday that a conference Washington had hoped would move Afghanistan’s warring sides to a final peace…