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South Asia
From Iran’s Hot Zone, Afghans Flee Home, Spreading Virus
By Associated Press
"This virus is like the wind," said one returnee. "You do not know where it comes from and how you get infected."
Sikkim Glaciers Melting Faster Than Other Himalayan Regions
By StoriesAsia
Glaciers in the small Indian state are experiencing a massive threat.
How a Tiny South Indian State Is Using Transmedia Storytelling to Fight COVID-19
By Mufsin Puthan Purayil and Sayani Malakar
Creating relevant content, available through multiple platforms, is helping Kerala combat the coronavirus.
Mosques Stay Open in Pakistan Even as Virus Death Toll Rises
By Associated Press
Mosques remain open in Pakistan, even as they have been shut down across much of the Middle East and elsewhere.
Rohingya Refugees Brace for Potential Coronavirus Outbreak
By Associated Press
Containing the disease in one of the world's largest refugee camps in Bangladesh could be a daunting task.
Rohingya Refugees in India Fear Dying of Hunger Before Being Killed By Coronavirus
By Tasnim Nazeer
“Our people will die of hunger before they are killed by the coronavirus if we don’t get enough help."
Virus Lockdown Changes How Hindus Celebrate Holy Period
By Associated Press
Devout Hindus are adapting to religious practice under lockdown.
Russia Offers India Three Refurbished Kilo-Class Submarines
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Navy is reportedly considering three refurbished Kilo-class boats from Russia.
Pakistan Court Overturns Conviction in Death of Daniel Pearl
By Associated Press
The court instead found Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh guilty of the lesser charge of kidnapping.
How Is COVID-19 Reshaping China-India Relations?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The global pandemic has hit amid the 70th anniversary mark for relations and affected perceptions and realities in ties.
The Idea of India—And a Transition Toward Violent, Exclusionary Nationalism
By Nazir Ahmad and Muneeb Yousuf
What the nation meant for Tagore, Gandhi, and Nehru differs from what it means for the BJP and RSS.
Taliban Ready to Begin Cease-Fires in Virus-Hit Afghan Areas
By Associated Press
The announced followed a United Nations Security Council statement on Afghanistan.