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India
India’s 100GW nuclear push was missing one thing. Canada just provided it
India needs to triple its uranium supply to meet its nuclear targets. Canada, with mines already in the pipeline, is well placed to deliver.
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Pakistan
Pakistan cities under curfew after 23 die in protests over Khamenei killing
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Nepal
‘This is our moment’: Nepal’s Gen Z voters hope for ‘turning point’ in election
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China-Middle East relations
Why the US-Israel war with Iran leaves Asian economies exposed
Mainland China imports vast amounts of oil from the Middle East but India, South Korea and others could fare worse, analysts say.
2 Mar 2026 - 9:30PM
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Tanker traffic has largely halted on the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman along Iran’s southern coast. The disruption is expected to hit global crude supply. Photo: Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran
Millions of Asian migrant workers in Gulf at risk as war with Iran rages on
Deaths or injuries of people from the Philippines, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh, who were working in the region, have been reported.
2 Mar 2026 - 8:25PM
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Canada
‘Renewed relationship’: India, Canada forge deals, including uranium supply
The agreements, resetting strained ties, also focus on technology and critical minerals.
2 Mar 2026 - 7:06PM
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India
Friend to all, foe to none: Iran war tests India’s Middle East balancing act
New Delhi has long prided itself on being friends with everyone in the Middle East. The killing of Khamenei just made that much harder.
2 Mar 2026 - 5:26PM
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Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) shakes hands with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi during a press conference on February 26. Photo: EPA
Pakistan
10 killed in Karachi as pro-Iran protests erupt across Pakistan, India
Security forces opened fire on protesters as they tried to storm the gates of the US consulate in Pakistan’s main port city.
2 Mar 2026 - 10:47AM
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Pakistan
Blasts in Kabul as Afghan government says responding to Pakistan attacks
Diplomatic efforts have failed to secure a truce between Pakistan and the Taliban, with Saudi Arabia and Qatar engaged in efforts to halt the fighting.
2 Mar 2026 - 6:10AM
Iran
Death of Iran’s Khamenei sparks outrage and calls for restraint in Asia
Protesters stormed the US consulate in Karachi as leaders, including Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim, condemned the killing and appealed for dialogue.
1 Mar 2026 - 4:51PM
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US-Iran tensions
Airspace closed, flights cancelled amid US-Israel-Iran conflict
Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Israel, Syria and the UAE all announced at least partial closures of their skies.
28 Feb 2026 - 11:04PM
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An interior view of Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv in Israel on Saturday after the nation closed its airspace to civilian flights following a joint Israeli-US attack on Iran. Photo: Xinhua
Pakistan
‘Managed escalation’: Pakistan-Taliban stand-off enters dangerous new phase
With positions entrenched, mediation efforts by regional powers are unlikely to deliver a swift breakthrough, observers say.
28 Feb 2026 - 4:03PM
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India
India’s AI superpower dream: flush with cash, short on capacity
India’s AI ambitions could add half a trillion dollars to its economy or deepen inequality if cannot train up its workforce fast enough.
28 Feb 2026 - 2:00PM
Pakistan
Afghanistan’s Taliban open to talks with Pakistan as ‘open war’ continues
The attacks by Pakistan come as it continues to allege that the Taliban harbours militants seeking to overthrow the Islamabad government.
28 Feb 2026 - 1:34PM
Pakistan
A tale of 2 allies: inside the deadly unravelling of Pakistan-Taliban ties
Islamabad is in an ‘open war’ with Kabul due to persistent border clashes and militant attacks, straining their historic relationship.
28 Feb 2026 - 7:32PM
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Taliban soldiers sit next to an anti-aircraft gun while on lookout for Pakistan’s fighter jets in Afghanistan’s Khost province on Friday. Photo: Reuters
India
Indian tycoon Anil Ambani’s US$410 million building seized in fraud probe
India’s anti-fraud agency said that the Reliance Communications owner had defaulted on over US$4.4 billion worth of bank loans.
27 Feb 2026 - 10:07AM
Pakistan
Pakistan declares ‘open war’ with Afghan Taliban, attacks Kabul, Kandahar
The air strikes came hours after Afghan forces attacked Pakistani border troops in what the Taliban government said was retaliation.
27 Feb 2026 - 5:06PM
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India
Trade and diplomatic reset top the agenda for Canadian PM’s India visit
Both sides are set to boost trade links and repair ties further following a fallout over the 2023 killing of a Sikh separatist, analysts say.
25 Feb 2026 - 5:45PM
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India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney meet before the 2025 G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta. Photo: AP
Brics
Why Brics can’t do away with US dollar even as currency cooperation rises
Brazil says there has been no proposal or talks within Brics to create a common currency across the bloc.
25 Feb 2026 - 4:26PM
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India
India and Brazil set sights on US$30 billion trade milestone by 2030
The two founding Brics members are deepening links on rare earths, innovation and AI to diversify growth beyond the West.
24 Feb 2026 - 5:57PM
Nepal
Bus plunges off Nepal mountain highway: 19 dead, including Chinese national
Dozens were on board the Kathmandu-bound bus when it veered off a highway after midnight.
24 Feb 2026 - 12:10PM
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Pakistan
Pakistan claim of killing 80 militants ‘false’, Taliban security source says
The Afghan Defence Ministry said ‘various civilian areas’ in eastern Afghanistan were hit, including a religious madrasa and multiple homes.
23 Feb 2026 - 2:19AM
Taliban security staff stand guard next to the debris of houses destroyed during an overnight Pakistani air strike at Balish village in Urgun district, Paktika Province, Afghanistan on Sunday. Photo: AFP
India
India, Brazil sign rare earths deal to build ‘resilient supply chains’
With China holding a near-monopoly on rare earths production, India and other countries are seeking alternative sources.
21 Feb 2026 - 9:20PM
Nepal
Unearthed temple in Nepal sheds new light on Buddha’s early life
Archaeologists hope the newly discovered ruins at Siddhartha Gautam’s childhood palace will help secure Unesco World Heritage status.
21 Feb 2026 - 3:00PM
Bangladesh
Bangladesh faces daunting post-election challenges in economy, garment sector
A key concern for Dhaka is the upgrade to developing nation status, with the key garment sector set to face stiffer competition.
20 Feb 2026 - 8:29PM
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