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Coronavirus Severs Nepal’s Economic Lifeline
By Peter Gill
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, Nepal is losing its lifeline: international labor migration.
Will the Pandemic Derail Bangladesh’s Economic Growth?
By Anand Kumar
Yes, but how bad it gets depends on what Dhaka does and how the world progresses against the coronavirus.
Islamic State Terror in the Maldives as COVID-19 Arrives
By Azim Zahir
The Islamic State is exploiting the COVID–19 pandemic.
A Hunger Crisis Beckons as Afghans Reel From the Impact of COVID-19
By Wahidullah Amani
Three people receiving World Food Program assistance reveal why urgent investment is needed to fend off the pandemic
COVID-19 and India’s Addiction to Colonial-Era Laws
By Ameya Pratap Singh and Dhruva Gandhi
India’s lockdown raises concerns about the legitimacy of colonial-era laws that have been used to administer emergencies.
India’s ‘Shadow Pandemic’
By Neeta Lal
Domestic violence in India surges during the COVID-19 crisis.
Unraveling Urban India’s Water Challenges Amid COVID-19
By Soumyadip Chattopadhyay
India’s urban poor lacked decent access to safe water before handwashing became a matter of life and death.
Taliban Say US Bombing Insurgents at Home Contrary to Deal
By Associated Press
The U.S. military has refused to address the Taliban's specific complaint but has said that it is abiding by the agreement.
China to the Rescue in Sri Lanka
By Rathindra Kuruwita
Beijing first stepped forward to assist Colombo, a move with geopolitical ramifications.
Pakistan Struggles to Fight COVID-19
By Rabiya Jaffery
Doctors are concerned about Pakistan’s healthcare capacity as COVID-19 cases increase.
Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir Are India’s Newest Union Territories. What Does That Mean in Practice?
By Krzysztof Iwanek
In August 2019, Jammu and Kashmir lost its autonomous status. How much power has it retained?
COVID–19 Imperils Nepal’s High Economic Ambitions
By StoriesAsia
Nepal was rebuilding its economy since 2016 and aimed to achieve a target growth of 9.6 percent. That won't happen anymore.