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Pakistan
Pakistan’s Parsi community shrinks as young migrate
Many young and skilled Pakistanis want to leave a country wracked with political uncertainty, security challenges and a struggling economy.
27 Mar 2025 - 10:33PM
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Scent of scandal: Pakistani YouTuber’s perfume stirs religious controversy
26 Mar 2025 - 1:48PM
India
India probes comedian over jokes about Modi ally, sparking free speech debate
25 Mar 2025 - 10:22AM
Pakistan
Pakistan charges human rights, Baloch activist with ‘terrorism’
Mahrang Baloch, one of Pakistan’s most prominent human rights advocates, has long campaigned for the Baloch ethnic group.
24 Mar 2025 - 12:15AM
Activists from the Baloch Students Council taking part in a protest demanding the release of Mahrang Baloch, in Lahore on Sunday. Photo: AFP
India
India: quashing Volkswagen’s tax bill would be ‘catastrophic’
Indian officials said agreeing to quash the US$1.4 billion tax bill would encourage companies to withhold information and delay inquiries.
23 Mar 2025 - 7:00PM
Pakistan
Leading human rights, Baloch advocate detained in Pakistan
Mahrang Baloch has long campaigned for the Baloch ethnic group, which alleges extrajudicial harassment, arrests and killings by Islamabad.
22 Mar 2025 - 10:59PM
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India
Trump’s brand booms in Asia despite worldwide loathing
Two months after his frenetic return to the White House, Donald Trump’s brand has had mixed success worldwide.
22 Mar 2025 - 6:08PM
People protest during a pro-Palestinian demonstration at the Trump Building in New York on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
India
Amid India’s trade blitz, New Zealand joins the race for a deal
New Delhi is simultaneously pursuing agreements with the UK and the EU, driven by export-led growth ambitions and concerns over US policies.
22 Mar 2025 - 3:00PM
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Bangladesh
Trump’s US aid cuts to add to Rohingya refugees’ misery as food rations bite
UN World Food Program said that without additional funds, it would have to cut food rations to US$6 a month from US$12.50 in Cox’s Bazar.
22 Mar 2025 - 11:11AM
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The Philippines
Philippines’ crackdown on Duterte disinformation may backfire, analysts warn
Investigation of vloggers accused of spreading falsehoods may further entrench his supporters’ beliefs and deepen the country’s political divide.
22 Mar 2025 - 10:30AM
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The Philippines
Will India and South Korea join the Philippines’ ‘Squad’ to counter China?
Analysts say expanding the Squad would strengthen surveillance and response capabilities, making it harder for Beijing to operate unchallenged in contested waters.
21 Mar 2025 - 4:30PM
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Soldiers march during a military parade held to mark the 89th founding anniversary of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in December 2024. Photo: AFP
India
India had a US$23 billion plan to lure firms away from China. It flopped
The Production-Linked Initiative has failed to produce desired results, dealing a blow to New Delhi’s manufacturing ambitions.
21 Mar 2025 - 3:27PM
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Bhutan
Bhutan’s life sentences for political prisoners is illegal, UN says
The UN report noted that it was ‘discriminatory’ to single out members of a minority group for expressing political opinions.
21 Mar 2025 - 12:44PM
India
Are Indian films tapping Hindu nationalism to achieve box-office success?
The blockbuster Chhaava, which has led to violent protests, has sparked debate on whether Indian directors have forsaken historical accuracy.
21 Mar 2025 - 7:17PM
Brics
‘De-dollar’ diplomacy: Brics focus on alternative currency stirs Trump’s ire
What Trump threats against challenging the US dollar’s global primacy could mean for the future of Brics and its member nations.
19 Mar 2025 - 11:18PM
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India
India’s Modi indicates thaw in China ties, reaffirms ‘strong bond’ with Trump
During a podcast, Modi acknowledged border disputes with China, but noted improved ties after meeting President Xi Jinping. He also praised Trump’s “America First” initiative.
18 Mar 2025 - 7:01PM
Donald Trump
New Zealand PM says trade wars will cause ‘serious headwinds’ to global economy
‘Geopolitical calculations are being totally upended,’ Christopher Luxon says, calling Indo-Pacific pacts key to weathering any instability.
18 Mar 2025 - 4:03AM
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India
Is India’s embrace of Mauritius aimed at countering China’s Indian Ocean goals?
An ‘enhanced strategic partnership’ between India and Mauritius was announced during PM Narendra Modi’s visit to the island nation.
17 Mar 2025 - 7:02PM
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India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with his Mauritian counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam before their meeting in New Delhi in 2014. Photo: Reuters
Pakistan
Pakistan vs Isis-K: inside the global crackdown that won Trump’s praise
In a seven-month operation spanning 21 nations, Pakistani intelligence dismantled an Isis-K cell tied to bombings in Kabul, Moscow and Kerman.
16 Mar 2025 - 4:00PM
India
Man’s best friend celebrates Holi, the festival of colours
Holi is celebrated by smearing each other with brightly coloured powder, dancing and feasting on traditional confectionery.
14 Mar 2025 - 8:38PM
Pakistan
Pakistan says all train hijackers killed, ending hostage stand-off
Separatist militants had blown up a railway track and taken hundreds of captives, 21 of whom died.
13 Mar 2025 - 5:37PM
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China-India relations
Can China and India counter US tariffs together?
However, analysts question whether economic pragmatism can overcome deep-seated mistrust between the two Asian giants.
13 Mar 2025 - 3:52PM
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Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi talk as they visit the Hubei Provincial Museum in Wuhan, Hubei province, China in April 2018. Photo: China Daily/Reuters
Pakistan
Pakistan forces rescue 190 hostages after train attack
Security sources said Baloch militants had made bombers wearing ‘suicide jackets’ sit next to some of the hostages.
12 Mar 2025 - 10:24PM
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India
Cool idea: Indian slums get special roofs to beat 46-degree summer heat
Results show a new reflective coating can reduce indoor temperature by between 1.2 and 1.7 degrees Celsius.
10 Mar 2025 - 6:35PM
TV shows and streaming video
How Pakistan’s TV dramas captivate Indians and break down barriers
Pakistan is a drama powerhouse whose low-key soaps are big in India, fostering connection between rival nations in a way diplomacy cannot.
10 Mar 2025 - 5:15PM
Open Questions series
Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump
10 Feb 2025 - 12:57PM
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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss
10 Feb 2025 - 6:49AM
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China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024
23 Dec 2024 - 2:30PM
Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty
22 Nov 2024 - 12:38PM
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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed
8 Nov 2024 - 12:01AM
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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump
10 Feb 2025 - 12:57PM
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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss
10 Feb 2025 - 6:49AM
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China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024
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Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty
22 Nov 2024 - 12:38PM
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