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Hindu activists burn an effigy of Muhammad Yunus, chief adviser of Bangladesh, in Amritsar, India, on December 27. Photo: AFP
Bangladesh

India’s growing rift with Bangladesh echoes its Pakistan tensions

As New Delhi voices concerns for Hindu rights in Bangladesh while sheltering the ousted Sheikh Hasina, accusations of meddling run rife.

Business of climate change

Can China’s solar industry find a solution before it’s too late?

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Asia travel

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

US-China relations

US national security adviser fears Trump might push some nations toward China

Jake Sullivan is concerned that future questions about US reliability will lead countries to say, ‘maybe we need to hedge with China’.

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Jake Sullivan has been the national security adviser for US President Joe Biden. Photo: Reuters
Ukraine war

US imposes new Russia sanctions, hoping to reduce oil sales to China, India

Sweeping measures target every stage of Russian energy production and distribution chain but will they deter Moscow’s biggest customers?

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Yemen

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

Nimisha Priya’s claims of passport confiscation among ‘problematic practices’ experienced by migrant workers in the Middle East, analysts say.

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European Union

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.

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

A Bengaluru train ride back in time

A journey into the colonial past visits four restored railway stations on the Bengaluru-Kolar line.

Diplomacy

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.

Sri Lanka

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.

Chinese research ship Yuan Wang 5 arrives in Hambantota International Port in Sri Lanka in 2022. Photo: AP
Justin Trudeau

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.

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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
Indonesia

Indonesia admitted as full Brics member, Brazil confirms

Indonesia’s candidacy was endorsed by Brics leaders in August 2023, but it only opted to formally join after Prabowo Subianto took office.

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.

War and conflict

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.

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
Donald Trump

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.

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India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets then-US President Donald Trump at Hyderabad House in New Delhi in 2020. Photo: AFP
Banking & finance

Asia-Pacific loans poised for strong rebound in 2025 with M&A surge

The region’s loan volumes reached US$164 billion in the final three months of 2024 – the strongest fourth-quarter performance in three years.

Asia travel

Italy’s bee buzzes off to India after failing EU emissions standards

Piaggio Apé 3-wheeler is slow but carries a big load. A feature of Italian life for 75 years, it will now be built in India.

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Crime

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.

Freelance journalist Mukesh Chandrakar, whose battered body was found stuffed inside a septic tank in India’s central Chhattisgarh state on Friday. Photo: X/newt0nlaws
Asia travel

Recap | Travel India, from Mysore’s yoga scene, to Mumbai’s glamour and a new wave of eco-friendly boutique hotels

India’s diverse travel experiences offer sustainable boutique hotels, yoga retreats, heritage crafts, glamour, history, scenic waterways and more.

Art

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.

Food and Drinks

5 ‘restaurants with rooms’ worth the trip, from L’Enclume to Hiša Franko

Ever wished you could go straight to bed after a delicious restaurant meal? Now you can: Sweden’s Vyn, India’s Naar and Italy’s Venissa all boast private rooms on par with luxury hotels.

Daniel Berlin’s two-Michelin-starred Vyn is located on Sweden’s Baltic coast. Photo: Jimmy Linus Berlin
Joe Biden

Jill Biden’s US$20,000 diamond is priciest gift from a foreign leader in 2023

The 7.5 carat diamond was from India’s President Modi. Among Joe Biden’s gifts was a US$3,495 statue from Mongolia’s prime minister.

US First Lady Jill Biden, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden at the White House in Washington on June 22, 2023. Photo: Reuters
Vietnam

Vietnam’s BrahMos plans spotlight India’s rising Southeast Asian security role

The US$700 million deal would make Vietnam the second nation in the region to acquire the supersonic cruise missiles after the Philippines.

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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.

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Bangladesh

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.

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Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina checks her watch as she waits for the official opening time to cast her vote in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on January 7, 2024. Photo: AP
US-China relations

US consensus on countering China will keep Quad relevant under Trump: experts

The security grouping with Australia, Japan and India is unlikely to thrive as it has under Biden but remains important, observers say.

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The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue between the US, Australia, Japan and India was elevated during President Joe Biden’s term in the White House to include an annual summit at head-of-state level. Photo: AFP
Technology

Opinion | Asia’s embrace of refurbished smartphones is a trend to dial into in 2025

It’s great for the environment, for brands looking to seduce customers into switching and for consumers hunting for a bargain.

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Maldives

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.

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