Region
South Asia
Kashmiris Are Being Arrested for Pro-Palestine Protests
By Qadri Inzamam and Haziq Qadri
At least 20 people have been arrested throughout Kashmir over protests in support of Palestine.
Signs of Rift Between Military and Prime Minister Imran Khan in Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
Khan and his party’s handling of the key Punjab province may have irked the Pakistan army.
US Envoy: Fears of Taliban Conquering Kabul Are Overblown
By Robert Burns
Khalilzad argued that the Taliban have reason not to push for a military victory and instead pursue a negotiated political settlement.
India Must Rethink Its Pandemic Vaccination Strategy
By Mohamed Zeeshan
The country must ditch its tech-centric approach and instead draw from its past successes in mass vaccination.
Rohingya Crisis: India’s Actions Must Match its Words
By Arkoprabho Hazra
Being transparent and humane will elevate India’s position at the United Nations.
Bangladesh Cracks Down on Hardline Islamist Group
By Asif Muztaba Hassan
The latest government pushback followed intelligence that terrorist groups had infiltrated Hefajat-e-Islam.
8 Years After Rana Plaza Disaster, Activists Fear Bangladesh’s Garment Workers Are in Danger Again
By Ana Salvá
The binding agreement signed by clothing brands to prevent a similar disaster in Bangladesh will expire in May. Some fear this could mean a step back for worker safety.
US Withdrawal From Afghanistan: Another Long Goodbye?
By Catherine Putz
It’s worth revisiting the Soviet Union’s withdrawal from Afghanistan, in light of the United States’ current withdrawal plan.
Sri Lanka Teaches the World How Not to Respond to COVID-19
By Kalani Kumarasinghe
Bungled communications and ethnic profiling have become hallmarks of Sri Lanka's pandemic response.
China’s Warning to Bangladesh on the Quad
By Nilotpal Bhattacharjee
The comments from the Chinese ambassador show Beijing's insecurities on the issue.
Afghans Who Helped the US Now Fear Being Left Behind
By Rahim Faiez and Ben Fox
As Washington reviews the special immigrant visa process, Afghan interpreters who worked with the U.S. military grow increasingly worried that time is running out.
3-Day Ceasefire Gives Some Respite to Afghans
By Franz J. Marty
A temporary truce to mark the end of Ramadan mostly held, allowing Afghans to celebrate in relative peace.