South Asia

India 'hand picks' far-right EU parliamentarians to assess troubled Kashmir

The visit drew ire from rights activists and leaders of the opposition as the ruling BJP has barred foreign journalists and independent groups from visiting Kashmir, where a clampdown on dissent has continued since August 5.

China's silent foray into Nepal

Chinese premier Xi Jinping visited Nepal recently, where China’s influence has grown rapidly, prompting Washington to push back – but is it ‘too little, too late’?

Finding yourself on the other side of the siege on Kashmir

Since the Indian blockade of Kashmir began on August 5, thousands of Kashmiris outside of the region have found themselves unable to contact family members. Here one Kashmiri-American gives her account.

Modi gets a blank cheque from America

Narendra Modi, Donald Trump and US politicians unite under the banner of Islamophobia.

Article 370 revocation throws spanner in Kashmiris’ hopes of education

While some schools are open, disruption to internet connections and phone networks makes studying and preparing for exams difficult.

Witnesses and medical evidence rebut Indian account of Kashmir teen’s death

Indian officials insisted Asrar Ahmad Khan was killed by a stone, but medical records show he was struck by a tear gas canister and then shot in the face with pellets.

South Africa xenophobic attacks killed 10 people – Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa says two of the victims were foreigners who were killed during a wave of attacks on foreign-owned stores followed by apparent reprisal attacks in Nigeria.

The rise and decay of India's soft power

India has managed to build a powerful, culturally acceptable, image abroad over the last half-century. Is Prime Minister Narendra Modi inadvertently tearing that down?

Bernie Sanders' statement on Kashmir is a welcome ray of hope

A potential Bernie Sanders presidency could do wonders for race relations in the US and for its role in mediating conflicts globally.

Aqsapedia's plan for Al Aqsa Mosque, explained

A Southeast Asian Muslim initiative, the online platform, has gone live and aims to provide enyclopedic knowledge about the Al Aqsa Mosque.

Bangladesh ready to repatriate 3,500 Rohingya refugees to Myanmar

A previous attempt in November 2018 to return 2,260 Rohingya refugees failed after they refused to leave the camp without guarantees for their safety in Myanmar.

Schools in India-administered Kashmir deserted as parents fear more unrest

Pakistan extended army chief General Bajwa's tenure for three years as tensions flared with India which pulled disputed Kashmir's autonomy on August 5. Islamabad said at least two civilians were killed in cross-border fire by Indian troops on Sunday.