Region
South Asia
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Wades Into India-Canada Controversy
By Rathindra Kuruwita
Weighing in on India’s side may secure Colombo brownie points in New Delhi. But it could ruffle feathers in Canada, a historic sponsor of UN resolutions against Sri Lanka.
Lawyers of Imran Khan Oppose His Closed-Door Trial Over Revealing Official Secrets
By Munir Ahmed
Khan's lawyers say the closed trial is a gambit to ensure a quick conviction and sentencing of the former premier ahead of parliamentary elections.
India Tells Canada to Remove 41 of Its 62 Diplomats in the Country, Says Official
By Rob Gillies
The move comes amid heated exchanges, diplomat expulsions, visa denials, and fraying diplomatic relations.
Will the Political Spat Between India and Canada Erode Their Defense Ties?
By Prem Singh Gill
While the ongoing row has strained relations, its impact on military ties appears limited as both countries benefit from security cooperation.
Why India’s Relations With Canada Are Strained
By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
What's behind the India-Canada row?
South Asia to Grow by Nearly 6% This Year
By Krutika Pathi
The region is growing faster than all other emerging markets.
Indian Police Raid Journalists’ Homes and Offices
By Sheikh Saaliq
NewsClick, the target of the latest raids, is among the few Indian news outlets that have been critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Revisiting India’s China Challenge
By Araudra Singh
China views India’s growing security cooperation with concern, especially since the revival of the Quad in 2017 and in the context of border tensions since 2020.
Japan Deepens Defense Ties With Bangladesh
By Asif Muztaba Hassan
Japan recently announced that Bangladesh is among four countries that have been selected to receive Official Security Assistance.
Climate Change and Poor Planning Combine in India’s Devastating Monsoon Season
By Sibi Arasu
The devastation of this year's monsoon season in India has been unusual, as the problem of climate change-boosted rain is worsened by unregulated development.
Opposition’s Mohamed Muizzu Wins Maldives’ Presidential Election
By Mimrah Abdul Ghafoor
In opposition, Muizzu was part of the “India Out” campaign. Will he take this forward as president?
Even Before the Latest Bombing, Mastung Was a Hotbed for Violent Insurgency
By Kiyya Baloch
There is a widespread belief in Balochistan that the authorities in Pakistan have deliberately allowed Islamic fundamentalism to flourish in the province in general – and in Mastung in particular.