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April 18, 2024

Once a Fringe Ideology, Hindu Nationalism is Now Mainstream, Thanks to Modi

By Krutika Pathi and Sheikh Saaliq
Modi has made Hindu nationalism acceptable, even desirable, to a nation of 1.4 billion that for decades prided itself on pluralism and secularism.

April 18, 2024

Death Toll From 4 Days of Rains Rises to 63 in Pakistan, With More Rain Forecast

By Riaz Khan
The heaviest downpour in decades flooded villages in Balochistan and collapsed buildings in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
April 16, 2024

German Chancellor Presses China on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

By Associated Press
During his meeting with Xi Jinping, Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for China to apply greater pressure on its close strategic partner to resolve the conflict.

April 16, 2024

Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to Step Down on May 15

By Associated Press
Lee will hand power to his deputy, Lawrence Wong, in a long-planned transition.

April 12, 2024

Afghanistan’s Taliban Leaders Issue Different Messages For Eid

By Riazat Butt
They signal tensions between hardliners and moderates who want to scrap harsher policies to win outside support.

April 11, 2024

Biden-Kishida Summit: The Japan-US Alliance Has Gone Global

By Aamer Madhani and Zeke Miller
The U.S. president praised Japan's growing international clout as the two leaders cemented new areas of cooperation.
April 10, 2024

Exit Polls Suggest a Big Win for South Korea’s Liberal Opposition Parties in Parliamentary Election

By Hyung-jin Kim
Unofficial exit polls suggest the Democratic Party could expand its majority, which would leave conservative President Yoon Suk-yeol a lame duck for his remaining three years in office.

April 09, 2024

China’s Xi Jinping Meets With Russian Foreign Minister in Show of Support

By Associated Press
As Japan’s prime minister visited Washington, China showcased its partnership with Russia.

April 09, 2024

South Korea Launches Its 2nd Military Spy Satellite as North Korea Vows to Do the Same

By Hyung-jin Kim
The Koreas each launched their first spy satellites last year – North Korea in November and South Korea in December – amid heightened animosities.

April 05, 2024

Yellen Calls for Level Playing Field for US Workers and Firms During China Visit

By Fatima Hussein and Ken Moritsugu
The U.S. Treasury Secretary raised what the U.S. considers to be unfair Chinese trade practices in talks with senior Chinese officials.

April 05, 2024

Myanmar’s Intensifying Conflict Taking Massive Rights Toll: UN

By Edith M. Lederer
According to the global body, 18.6 million people in Myanmar will need humanitarian assistance in 2024 – a nineteen-fold increase since the 2021 coup.
April 04, 2024

South Korea’s President Meets Leader of Doctors’ Strike, Seeking End to Walkout

By Hyung-jin Kim
Public surveys show that a majority of ordinary South Koreans support Yoon's plan to sharply increase medical school admissions.

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