All Asia: South & Central
As US-Iran deal inches closer, what has playing mediator cost Pakistan?Much has been made of the positive role Pakistan has played as a mediator between the U.S. and Iran. But on the ground, the story is more complicated, with many saying Pakistan is paying too high a price.
Is India next up in global Gen Z protests? Its 鈥楥ockroach鈥� movement hits the streets.A recent wave of youth protests have shown it鈥檚 possible to translate online outrage into real-world change. Now a social media page-turned-political movement in India is trying to rally followers.
鈥楳ore important than food鈥�: Extreme heat is shifting how Indians think about ACAs heat waves intensify across India, air conditioners are shifting from a luxury to a necessity, giving rise to a new AC rental market in major cities.
Amid India-Pakistan arms race, concerns grow for more frequent clashesIndia and Pakistan are accelerating a largely underexamined arms buildup. After last year鈥檚 military clash, the shift toward faster, less predictable technologies is raising new concerns about future confrontation between old rivals.
From the MagazineWhat we鈥檝e learned from Nepali POWs in UkraineNepali fighters captured by Ukraine offer intel 鈥撀爁or militaries, and for families back home.
As India weighs new approach to religious law, Muslim women see opportunityIn India, a group that advocates for Muslim women finds itself caught in the crossfire of the broader debate over a Uniform Civil Code, a sweeping reform that could redefine India鈥檚 approach to religious liberty.聽
From the MagazineIn India, being part of the middle class isn鈥檛 what it used to beAffordability is a something people around the world are struggling with. In India, the story often starts with housing.聽
In the world鈥檚 largest democracy, a voter-roll purge is sparking controversyHow does a government balance its responsibility to guarantee fair and secure elections with the need to protect citizens鈥� fundamental right to vote? A voter-roll clean-up in India is sparking allegations of suppression.
In Bangladesh, an ancient art form weaves new opportunitiesDhaka is the beating heart of Bangladesh鈥檚 textile industry. But beyond the capital, women are meeting a demand for traditional, handwoven rugs.
On a question of morality, the US and Canada are oceans apart. Why?Researchers asked people from different countries to rank the morality and ethics of their fellow citizens. The results聽could offer insights into how communities can rebuild trust.
In Pakistan, can the US and Iran chart a new path to peace?Delegates from the U.S. and Iran are preparing to meet in Pakistan, where the world hopes they can turn a fragile ceasefire into lasting peace.
Why Pakistan has emerged as key mediator in US-Iran warPakistan is leading the charge to bring the United States and Iran to the negotiating table, leaning on a budding friendship with Washington and deep ties to Tehran. But its role as mediator faces headwinds.
From diplomatic credibility to oil prices, the war in Iran is costing IndiaThe Iran war is simultaneously undercutting India's energy security, remittances, and geopolitical influence 鈥� making Delhi one of the biggest losers in a war it isn鈥檛 even fighting.
54 million cases, and counting. Why India's court backlog keeps growing.Indians have the right聽to a speedy trial, yet it can take decades for cases to make it through the country鈥檚 overworked聽and understaffed courts.
Ex-rapper Balendra Shah is the face of Nepal鈥檚 new guard. But can he lead a country?Once dismissed as a political novice, the former Kathmandu mayor is now on track to become Nepal鈥檚 next prime minister.聽
Nepalis head to polls in first election since 鈥楪en Z uprising鈥�Every year, hundreds of thousands of young people leave Nepal in search of work. These elections 鈥� the country鈥檚 first since youth-led protests overthrew the government 鈥� are giving some a reason to stay.
Cricket is getting political 鈥� and it鈥檚 hurting Pakistan鈥檚 gameAt one time, cricket was a bridge between India and Pakistan. But in recent years, Delhi has increasingly used the sport as an extension of its foreign policy, overshadowed players from Pakistan, and, some argue, changed the spirit of the game.
How Afghanistan-Pakistan relations deteriorated into 鈥榦pen war鈥�Tensions between former allies Pakistan and Afghanistan have yet again come to a head, with Pakistan鈥檚 defense minister saying the neighbors are now in 鈥渙pen war.鈥�
India has the potential to be an AI powerhouse. Can it make the leap from IT?Artificial intelligence is transforming economies around the world. India wants to shape the AI era, not just service it.
Women were on the front lines of Bangladesh鈥檚 uprising. Why aren鈥檛 they on the ballot?Women were central to the 2024 uprising that put Bangladesh back on a path to democracy. Now, with Islamist parties on the rise and women notably absent from this week鈥檚 ballots, some worry about their role in the country鈥檚 future.聽
