Region
South Asia
Suicide Bomber Kills At Least 44 People, Wounds 200 in Northwest Pakistan
By Anwarullah Khan and Riaz Khan
The attack on a Jamiat Ulema Islam political rally in Bajur district was aimed at weakening political Islamists.
Why Nepal Needs to Debate the Role of Its Army
By Santosh Sharma Poudel
When political leaders commented recently about the need to rightsize the Nepal armed forces, former army chiefs and others bristled.
Political Storm Brews in Election-Bound Bangladesh
By Mubashar Hasan
Despite efforts by the government to decimate rivals, the opposition BNP is drawing huge crowds at rallies.
Pakistan’s Economic Blindspot
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
No number of IMF packages or foreign bailouts will suffice in keeping the Pakistani economy afloat without the country undergoing a multifaceted structural revamp.
Shiite Kashmiris Hold Moharram Procession in Srinagar For the First Time in 3 Decades
By Aijaz Hussain
The lifting of the ban on such processions comes as the overall security situation improves in Kashmir, say authorities.
India and Japan to Collaborate in Building Semiconductors and Resilient Supply Chains
By Ashok Sharma
They also discussed ways to deepen defense and tech cooperation.
Delhi Drowns as Yamuna River Overflows
By Kavita Chowdhury
Rampant construction and illegal encroachments on the Yamuna floodplains caused the flooding of the Indian capital.
In Nepal, the LGBTQ Community’s Fight for Marriage Equality is Far From Over
By Jefferson He
Despite a groundbreaking ruling from the Supreme Court, there is a long way to go before LGBTQ couples in this landlocked South Asian country are genuinely equal.
Sri Lanka’s Reconciliation Efforts Get Stuck in the 13th Amendment, Again
By Rathindra Kuruwita
Perhaps the path to reconciliation is a new amendment to the constitution, something most people can agree to.
India’s Growing Defense Diplomacy in Southeast Asia
By Araudra Singh
New Delhi sees the ASEAN nations as amenable strategic partners, and potential customers for its nascent defense industry.
China Rolls Over $2.4 billion Loan for Islamabad for 2 Years
By Munir Ahmed
Pakistan will now only make interest payments in both years, its finance minister has said.
What Do 10 Years of CPEC Mean for Gwadar’s Residents?
By Mariyam Suleman Anees
Even as governments celebrate the "successes" of CPEC, Gwadar’s residents want to be included in its benefits.