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With Ban on Beauty Salons, Taliban Continue to Shrink Women’s Rights in Afghanistan

With Ban on Beauty Salons, Taliban Continue to Shrink Women’s Rights in Afghanistan

By Amina Zurmati and Qudratullah Zurmati
"I am the only supporter of my three daughters and a jobless husband and this beauty salon is the only source of income for my family," one salon owner said, highlighting the impact of the new decree.
Saudis Deposit $2 Billion in Pakistan’s Central Bank Ahead of Key IMF Meeting

Saudis Deposit $2 Billion in Pakistan’s Central Bank Ahead of Key IMF Meeting

By Munir Ahmed
The deposit is not a loan but will shore up Pakistan’s reserves and remain in the bank for at least a year.

Chip Maker Foxconn Exits Semiconductor Joint Venture With Indian Mining Company Vedanta

Chip Maker Foxconn Exits Semiconductor Joint Venture With Indian Mining Company Vedanta

By Ashok Sharma
The $19.5 billion semiconductor JV was called off due to “external issues unrelated to the project,” Foxconn said.

Israel’s Role in Sri Lanka’s Dirty War

Israel’s Role in Sri Lanka’s Dirty War

By Rathindra Kuruwita
The West slams Pakistan and China for supplying arms used by Sri Lanka in alleged war crimes against Tamils during the civil war but is silent on Israel’s complicity.

1 Year Later, Sri Lanka’s Struggle Continues 

1 Year Later, Sri Lanka’s Struggle Continues 

By Tasnim Nazeer
On the first anniversary of the people’s uprising, the spirit of dissent among Sri Lankan citizens remains strong. 
Dutch to Return Bejeweled Cannon and Other Artifacts Taken From Sri Lanka During Colonial Rule

Dutch to Return Bejeweled Cannon and Other Artifacts Taken From Sri Lanka During Colonial Rule

By Bharatha Mallawarachi
Among the artifacts is the Cannon of Kandy, a ceremonial weapon made of bronze, silver and gold and inlaid with rubies.

India Rejects Hague Court Order on Indus Water Treaty

India Rejects Hague Court Order on Indus Water Treaty

By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
New Delhi believes the 63-year-old Treaty needs updating due to technological advances and climate change.
Modi Comes to Washington: Geopolitics and the Drivers of the US-India Relationship

Modi Comes to Washington: Geopolitics and the Drivers of the US-India Relationship

By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
What drives the convergence between U.S. and India today?

China or the US: Pakistan’s Choice 

China or the US: Pakistan’s Choice 

By Furqan Khan
A strategic courtship with China is necessary, but Pakistan also needs the U.S. to address its economic and security challenges.

Former Adversaries Unite to Challenge President Solih in Maldives Presidential Elections

Former Adversaries Unite to Challenge President Solih in Maldives Presidential Elections

By Mimrah Abdul Ghafoor
But there are serious differences between the constituents of the new anti-Solih partnership on domestic and foreign policy issues.

North India Reels Under Monsoon Fury; Pakistan on Alert

North India Reels Under Monsoon Fury; Pakistan on Alert

By Associated Press
Heavy rains have triggered flash floods and landslides, especially in the northern hill states.
A Weak Putin Is India’s Worst Nightmare

A Weak Putin Is India’s Worst Nightmare

By Mohamed Zeeshan
It would force Indian dependence on the United States for diplomatic and military support, which New Delhi would like to avoid.

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