South Asia

Afghanistan and neighboring Pakistan are the only two remaining countries in the world where polio is endemic.

The latest backlash against the Gates Foundation in India is the result of years' worth of concerns raised by human rights activists and civil society.

Even in countries where abortion is legal, access to safe abortions remains challenging

Dechen Wangmo, the 44-year-old health minister of Bhutan and the newly elected president of the World Health Assembly, shares her goals for advancing world health.

As Oli steers his party to the right to woo India's ruling BJP, China is courting Nepal's left wing.

Despite China’s major role in the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), the bank is a multilateral institution and thus New Delhi remains a deeply involved member.

Reports of the collapse of India’s democracy are often alarmist and misinformed.

India expects the coming year at the UNGA to be tension-free.

For now, instead of endless politicking, Nepal’s leaders must put their differences aside and work together

New Delhi approved a proposal to purchase six conventional submarines, but given past delays it’s not clear that India’s naval woes will dissipate anytime soon.

The judge’s report in the case against Tarun Tejpal sparked outrage for its misogynistic scrutiny of the plaintiff.