South Asia

While the coal-fired Rampal power plant will generate 1,320 megawatts of electricity it will destroy mangrove forests, a natural barrier against climate change.

India’s emphasis on uranium exploration assumes importance in the context of goals set by the government to harness non-fossil energy.

Far from demanding accountability from Qatar, South Asian governments have often been mute spectators to the plight of workers and their families at home.

For all the right statements and claims of the unbreakable, iron-clad relationship between Beijing and Islamabad, there was very little substance to Sharif’s trip.

Tourist numbers are rebounding after the worst of the financial crisis, but are still nowhere near government aspirations.

Low turnout at the protests indicates that Sri Lankans are giving the Ranil Wickremesinghe administration a chance to deliver.

During his previous term, Lula focused on “South-South cooperation,” aiming to increase the influence of emerging states like Brazil and India in global governance.

The Chinese firm’s reduced Indian presence signals stronger domestic digital infrastructure protections in India.

One of Khan's supporters was killed and 13 others, including two lawmakers, were wounded in the attack.

China may require little from recipient countries on the front end. But choosing to engage with China is far from cost-free. 

The air quality index in the capital was over 470, considered "severe" and more than 10 times the global safety threshold.

The attack raises new concerns about growing political instability in Pakistan.