What challenges face the people of South Asia
The destruction of both communism and the Soviet state in what was the USSR has profoundly changed the geopolitical environment of South Asia. It is a…
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Pompeo says Afghan negotiations likely to be…
ISLAMABAD
Much anticipated negotiations between Afghanistan’s warring parties are likely to be “contentious,” U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo…
South Asia counts losses from devastating monsoon floods
DHAKA, Bangladesh
When the Dharala River burst its banks in early July, Kamal Hossain left his home with five members of his family to take shelter…
The board game helping South Asian girls escape arranged…
When Nashra Balagamwala's Pakistani family started pressuring her into an arranged marriage, she decided to get creative to avoid the myriad of…
Sri Lanka Telugu community fears decline of traditional ways
KUDAGAMA, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s Telugu community, whose nomadic lifestyle has increasingly clashed with the modern world, is facing another threat…
Nepal calls again for border talks with India
KATHMANDU, Nepal
Nepal’s foreign minister said Tuesday that the country was still waiting for a response from India on holding talks to resolve a…
Link between virus, Chinese incursions: Indian military…
NEW DELHI, India
Indian military experts say there was a link between China’s mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic and its latest military incursions…
India’s ‘pride’ will be defended in new…
New Delhi
India will not let its "pride be hurt" in its latest border flareups with China but is determined to settle the dispute through talks…
Pakistan seeks UN to de-escalate regional tension
KARACHi, Pakistan
Pakistan urged the UN on Saturday to play a role in preventing mounting tensions in South Asia and a facilitate peaceful resolution…