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Malala Yousafzai participates in a panel discussion Johannesburg Theatre in Johannesburg, South Africa, on December 5, 2023. Photo: AFP

Malala goes home while Taliban avoids Muslim girls’ education conference

The Nobel laureate said she was ‘overwhelmed’ to be back in her native Pakistan for a global summit on girls’ education in the Islamic world.

11 Jan 2025 - 4:40PM

India prepares for Kumbh Mela Hindu festival, world’s largest gathering

11 Jan 2025 - 8:21AM

Indian nurse’s death sentence in Yemen spotlights migrant workers’ woes

10 Jan 2025 - 8:43PMvideocam

India and European nations push for faster FTA launch ahead of Trump’s return

New Delhi aims to seal an FTA with the four-nation EFTA soon, in a move that may give impetus for a similar deal with the larger EU.

9 Jan 2025 - 5:30PM

A container ship docked at a port in Vallarpadam, in the southern Indian city of Kochi. Photo: Reuters

Grief and nostalgia in India’s ‘Jimmy Carter village’

The village, once home to Carter’s mother, a Peace Corps volunteer, now holds a small memorial to the late US president, reflecting the enduring impact of his 1978 visit.

9 Jan 2025 - 6:00AM

With eyes on China and India, Sri Lanka lifts ban on foreign research vessels

The decision reflects Colombo’s efforts to stay non-aligned as it juggles India’s security concerns with China’s growing influence.

8 Jan 2025 - 3:12PM

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Will Trudeau’s exit ease Canada-India tensions?

The PM’s departure follows criticism for his handling of allegations surrounding a Sikh leader’s murder on Canadian soil.

9 Jan 2025 - 4:55PMvideocam

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau walks past his India counterpart Narendra Modi during the G20 Summit in New Delhi in September 2023. Photo: The Canadian Press via AP

Protests over power outages in Pakistan disrupt China trade

The blockade, which began over the weekend, is impacting the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, a key initiative for boosting bilateral trade and investment.

7 Jan 2025 - 6:18PM

Planning a helicopter tour of Everest? Nepal has some bad news for you

Officials say locals angry at the environmental impact of helicopter flights and loss of income from trekkers have threatened landing sites.

7 Jan 2025 - 9:36AMvideocam

3 feared dead after coal mine floods in India’s Assam state

Nine men have been trapped in the mine since Monday in Assam’s hilly Dima Hasao district.

7 Jan 2025 - 3:14PM

Army teams deployed divers, helicopters and engineers to help rescue the nine men, who have been trapped since Monday morning. Photo: X/PRODefKohima

9 killed in Maoist attack in India, as ongoing insurgency continues

Maoists in India say they are fighting for farmers and landless labourers to gain control over their land and a fair share of minerals, exploited by mining companies.

6 Jan 2025 - 8:09PM

Indian Maoist guerillas killed nine members of the security forces on Monday by detonating a roadside bomb that tossed their vehicle into the air, police said. Photo: SCMP/Handout

India seeks closer tech pact with US amid fears over Trump’s potential clawback

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan is in India to further bilateral cooperation in semiconductors, AI, space and other areas.

6 Jan 2025 - 5:00PMvideocam

Journalist’s body found stuffed inside septic tank in India

Freelance journalist Mukesh Chandrakar had reported widely on corruption and a decades-old Maoist insurgency in central Chhattisgarh state.

6 Jan 2025 - 11:24AM

Stateless no more? Rohingya in Malaysia turn to tech to fight erasure

The project aims to harness blockchain technology to create a ‘decentralised identity’ and preserve the Rohingya’s heritage and culture.

6 Jan 2025 - 8:09AMvideocam

Abu, a Rohingya refugee in Malaysia, organises activities to support young people who lack access to formal education. Photo: Steven Ooi/MSF

Shock and gore: why Indian street plays resort to the outrageous and grotesque

Street theatre in India has had to adapt to the digital age and ideological threats to stay relevant amid a changing cultural landscape.

5 Jan 2025 - 12:00PM

A dramatic moment from the street play “Door Se Kisi Ne Awaaz Di” (Someone Called from Afar) performed in India. Photo: Manjul Bhardwaj

At least 6 killed in Pakistan suicide bombing

Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for attack. Group is behind a surge in recent attacks targeting soldiers and Chinese workers.

5 Jan 2025 - 2:21AMvideocam

Gunmen ambush Pakistan aid convoy despite sectarian truce

The convoy was travelling to the Kurram region in the northwest, following decades of infighting, with around 200 killed since November.

4 Jan 2025 - 7:00PM

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US-India relations

Chinese dams to be discussed during Jake Sullivan’s India visit, official says

US national security adviser arrives in New Delhi on Sunday. US also expects Chinese economic overcapacity to be addressed, official said.

4 Jan 2025 - 7:03AMvideocam

Jake Sullivan, US national security adviser. Photo: Pool via Reuters

Why India is unlikely to extradite ousted Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina

New Delhi’s muted response to a formal extradition request has sparked tensions as India weighs legal and diplomatic risks.

3 Jan 2025 - 6:00PMvideocam

Did India plot to oust Maldives’ Muizzu or is it just a ‘conspiracy theory’?

Such a move would yield little advantage and India is unlikely to deviate from its policy of strategic patience with neighbours, analysts say.

2 Jan 2025 - 6:56PMvideocam

Indian-Americans slam ‘racist’ comments by Trump supporters over visa scheme

The furore was sparked by a call from Donald Trump’s handpicked AI adviser Sriram Krishnan to remove country caps on green cards.

1 Jan 2025 - 11:57PM

Supporters of former president Donald Trump gather at the Republican National Convention on July 18, 2024 in Milwaukee. Photo: Getty Images via AFP

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

22 Nov 2024 - 12:38PMvideocam

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed

8 Nov 2024 - 12:01AMvideocam

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic

29 Aug 2024 - 10:09AMvideocam

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This economist says China’s property oversupply is far from over. Here’s why

6 Aug 2024 - 9:19AMvideocam

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez Garcia

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