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South Asia
April 07, 2020
Nepal Extends Ongoing Lockdown to Combat COVID–19
By Brabim Karki
Nepal’s poor stand to be hard hit by the freeze on economic activity.
April 07, 2020
Can India Organize Post-COVID–19 Global Action?
By Mohamed Zeeshan
Does India have a post-pandemic template for global leadership in the 21st century?
April 07, 2020
Taliban Warn Peace Deal With US Near Breaking Point
By Associated Press
A Taliban statement warned of more violence if the U.S. and Afghan government continue alleged violations of the Feb. 29 deal.
April 06, 2020
From Iran’s Hot Zone, Afghans Flee Home, Spreading Virus
By Associated Press
"This virus is like the wind," said one returnee. "You do not know where it comes from and how you get infected."
April 06, 2020
A Splendid Lack of Isolation: Indian Writers in the Global Mainstream
By Krzysztof Iwanek
While the circle of English-writing authors still behaves as an exclusivist club, some Indian authors have managed to join it.
April 06, 2020
Sikkim Glaciers Melting Faster Than Other Himalayan Regions
By StoriesAsia
Glaciers in the small Indian state are experiencing a massive threat.
April 04, 2020
How a Tiny South Indian State Is Using Transmedia Storytelling to Fight COVID-19
By Mufsin Puthan Purayil and Sayani Malakar
Creating relevant content, available through multiple platforms, is helping Kerala combat the coronavirus.
April 03, 2020
Mosques Stay Open in Pakistan Even as Virus Death Toll Rises
By Associated Press
Mosques remain open in Pakistan, even as they have been shut down across much of the Middle East and elsewhere.
April 03, 2020
Rohingya Refugees Brace for Potential Coronavirus Outbreak
By Associated Press
Containing the disease in one of the world's largest refugee camps in Bangladesh could be a daunting task.
April 03, 2020
Rohingya Refugees in India Fear Dying of Hunger Before Being Killed By Coronavirus
By Tasnim Nazeer
“Our people will die of hunger before they are killed by the coronavirus if we don’t get enough help."
April 03, 2020
Virus Lockdown Changes How Hindus Celebrate Holy Period
By Associated Press
Devout Hindus are adapting to religious practice under lockdown.
April 03, 2020
Russia Offers India Three Refurbished Kilo-Class Submarines
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Navy is reportedly considering three refurbished Kilo-class boats from Russia.
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