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Afghanistan
Afghan mother demands answers after son dies in Pakistani hospital bombing
Human rights groups have called for an independent investigation into the March 16 strike on a drug treatment centre that killed 411.
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US, Israel war on Iran
Fuel, food and fury: how the Iran war could topple South Asian governments
5 Apr 2026 - 1:30PM
India
India turns to ‘trusted friend’ Russia for oil supply as Iran war energises ties
5 Apr 2026 - 2:32PM
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India
Here comes the ‘Mounjaro bride’: Indian pre-wedding prep includes obesity drug
Many Indian marriages are arranged by families, often bringing expectations around physical appearance and financial status.
4 Apr 2026 - 10:25AM
Brides sit during a mass marriage ceremony in Mumbai. Photo: AFP
Pakistan
Pakistan offers free public transport for 30 days following 40% petrol hike
The announcement of free travel for residents of Islamabad and Punjab came after people protested the steep rise in fuel prices.
4 Apr 2026 - 9:46AM
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Sri Lanka
152 arrested in Sri Lanka in alleged Chinese-run cyberscam
Among those arrested in a raid on a hotel rented by Chinese men in the coastal town of Chilaw were 133 Chinese people.
3 Apr 2026 - 11:23PM
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Pakistan
‘Why are we paying?’ Pakistanis face up to 54% rise in fuel prices
As the ripple effects of the Middle East war continue, the government says Islamabad will give people free public transport for 30 days.
3 Apr 2026 - 8:02PM
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A petrol station worker fills the tank of a vehicle in Peshawar, Pakistan, on Friday. Photo: EPA
Pakistan
What Pakistan gains by playing peacemaker in Iran war
If Islamabad can successfully carry off the talks, it stands a chance of bringing in much-needed investments and weapon sales, analysts say.
1 Apr 2026 - 7:20PM
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China-Middle East relations
China-Pakistan five-point plan to end Iran war
China and Pakistan launched an initiative to restore stability in the Middle East.
1 Apr 2026 - 10:56AM
Nepal
Untouchable no more: Nepal to apologise to Dalits for first time
Nepal has banned caste discrimination, yet many Dalits still live in poverty. Can a formal state apology inspire change?
31 Mar 2026 - 7:30PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
War on Iran is about to make clothes more expensive. Here’s why
Rising freight and energy costs, plus a near-blockade on synthetic fibres, are pushing prices higher.
30 Mar 2026 - 8:00AM
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People shop for clothes at a market in Jakarta, Indonesia, on March 16. Photo: EPA
Pakistan
Regional diplomats gather in Pakistan for talks to end Iran war
Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt were taking part in the talks as the US kept up strikes on Iran.
30 Mar 2026 - 1:30PM
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Nepal
Nepal’s ex-PM Oli arrested over alleged role in crackdown on protesters
Oli says he will fight the ‘vindictive’ arrest, as former home minister Ramesh Lekhak is also detained.
28 Mar 2026 - 3:48PM
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Nepal
Balendra Shah sworn in as Nepal’s prime minister
Balendra Shah, the 35-year-old ex-rapper widely known as Balen, is Nepal’s youngest PM in decades.
27 Mar 2026 - 3:29PM
Nepal
Nepal’s probe into deadly uprising finds ex-prime minister, officials ‘reckless’
The report is proposing prison sentences of up to 10 years for K.P. Sharma Oli and other top government officials.
27 Mar 2026 - 7:11PM
People burn tyres during a demonstration in Kathmandu on September 9 to condemn the Nepali police’s deadly crackdown on protesters. Photo: AFP
Bangladesh
Bangladesh recovers 24 bodies after bus plunges into river
The bus had around 50 passengers, many of whom managed to escape.
26 Mar 2026 - 5:56PM
India
Pakistan steps in as Iran mediator while India watches from the wings
India’s ‘surprising’ silence on Iranian attacks amid uneasy ties with Tehran could affect its strategic relevance in the Gulf, analysts warn.
26 Mar 2026 - 6:59PM
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India
As India and US seek to reset defence ties, Iran war threatens to be wild card
An Iranian vessel’s sinking in the Indian Ocean has triggered anger in India, while New Delhi is worried about the Strait of Hormuz blockade.
26 Mar 2026 - 4:14PM
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Plumes of smoke rise following reported explosions close to Sepah Square in Tehran on March 1 amid the ongoing US-Israeli attacks on Iran. Photo: TNS
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s refusal to host US warplanes before Iran war risks trade backlash
Trying to keep conflict at arm’s length by distancing itself from the US could bring Sri Lanka’s economy ‘to its knees’, analysts say.
25 Mar 2026 - 5:31PM
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Singapore
Singapore coroner rules Indian singer Zubeen Garg’s death accidental drowning
State Coroner Adam Nakhoda said no one had forced, coerced or pushed Garg into the waters off Lazarus Island last year.
25 Mar 2026 - 3:53PM
Pakistan
Pakistan PM says Islamabad ‘ready’ to host talks to end Iran war
Iran is a long-standing ally of Pakistan and Islamabad has condemned the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
24 Mar 2026 - 10:22PM
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India
Why India faces dilemma over Iran war while seeking ‘diplomatic flexibility’
India has to carefully navigate the fallout from the war, given its huge stakes in the Middle East, analysts say.
22 Mar 2026 - 4:08PM
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Iranians stand next to damaged residential buildings in southern Tehran on March 15 amid ongoing US-Israeli attacks against Iran. Photo: EPA
Climate change
Himalayan glacial loss threatens 2 billion as Asia’s ‘water tower’ shrinks
Conflicts, such as the Iran war, are diverting global attention away from the ecological crisis, scientists warn.
21 Mar 2026 - 3:00PM
China energy security
China’s Russian oil imports spike in early 2026, but Iran war changes outlook
China’s need to bolster crude stockpiles amid rising geopolitical risks likely to have been a factor behind pre-war import surge, analyst says.
20 Mar 2026 - 9:00PM
India
India steps up regional energy diplomacy, supplies Bangladesh with diesel
Being a ‘first responder’ in the current energy crisis is in line with India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy.
20 Mar 2026 - 8:52PM
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