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South Asia
Jobless After Virus Lockdown, Indians Struggle to Eat
By Associated Press
Unable to work, India’s poor find themselves in dire straits.
Via Video Conference, Afghan Government and Taliban Discuss Prisoner Releases
By Catherine Putz
Despite political infighting in Kabul, the government and Taliban are discussing the first step in their peace process.
Amid Coronavirus Trouble, Pakistan Remains a House Divided
By Manik Aftab
The Imran Khan government is still refusing to seek cooperation from the opposition, even amid a health emergency.
What’s Behind the Rising India-France Maritime Activity in the Indo-Pacific?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
A recent engagement spotlighted the broader strategic collaboration between the two countries in this realm.
Cricket Captain, Bollywood Star Send Virus Message to India
By Associated Press
"Show your unity, save lives and your country,” India cricket captain Virat Kohli and his Bollywood actress wife Anushka Sharma urged Indian citizens.
Bangladesh’s Leader Urges All Citizens to Stay at Home to Slow Virus Spread
By Associated Press
Dhaka is wary of an outbreak, but hasn’t yet instituted formal lockdown procedures as seen in neighboring India.
India Plans to Augment Presence in Myanmar’s Troubled Rakhine State
By StoriesAsia
India is taking more direct stake in Myanmar’s Rakhine State.
Sociocultural and Religious Factors Complicate India’s COVID-19 Response
By Mufsin P. P. and Muhsin P. P.
Ensuring awareness and dispelling pseudoscientific practices is a necessity for India to confront the coronavirus.
Afghan Officials Say 25 Killed in Kabul Attack on Sikhs
By Associated Press
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Delhi’s Displaced Muslims
By Yashraj Sharma
For many Muslims displaced by February’s violence in the Indian capital, solace and stability are remote.
India’s Prime Minister Decrees 21 Day Lockdown to Curb Virus
By Associated Press
India becomes the world’s most populous country to enter a total lockdown as COVID–19 spreads.
US Shames Afghan Leaders’ Obstinance as Pandemic Looms
By Associated Press
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo threatened a $1 billion cut to Afghanistan funding if Afghanistan’s leaders can’t settle their feuds.