South Asia News

Putin’s India visit revives the Annual Summit. Five decisive points highlight why this meeting carries weight.

Deadly floods and landslides across Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia have killed over 1,000, leaving hundreds missing as military and aid teams race to rescue survivors.

A huge fire tore through Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, killing 94 and injuring dozens. Firefighters mostly put out flames and are searching each flat for missing residents. 3 men tied to renovation have been arrested and a probe is under way.

A UK-based Indian from Arunachal says she was detained at Shanghai Airport after Chinese officials called her Indian passport 'invalid' because her birthplace is Arunachal. India issued a strong demarche; China rejected harassment claims

A new WHO report says nearly 30 per cent of Indian women have faced intimate partner violence in their lifetime. Over a fifth of women aged 15-49 experienced such violence in 2023. Globally, one in 3 women have suffered partner or sexual violence.

Donald Trump’s latest defence of H-1B visas has ignited backlash among MAGA supporters, raising questions on talent gaps.

A new report says China used Pakistan's 88-hour Operation Sindoor clash with India to test its modern weapons and push its defence sales. Beijing also ran a global disinformation campaign to harm Rafale fighter jet's market, using fake images online.

A powerful explosion near a Jakarta high school injured at least 54 people, officials said on Friday. Police have cordoned off the area and deployed a bomb squad as investigations continue into the cause of the blast.

China is reshaping trade, technology, and education while reducing reliance on the U.S. A closer look at the shift.

China’s military leadership faces unprecedented purges, exposing rivalries, corruption scandals, and questions over Xi Jinping’s authority.