Indian soldier held after ‘straying’ into Pakistan
Amid heightened tensions between Pakistan and India following a recent attack on tourists in Indian-occupied Kashmir, the Pakistan Rangers have reportedly detained…
South Asia
Bilateral, brokered and broken: Overview of agreements signed between India and Pakistan
Pakistan and India’s relations on most fronts, from diplomatic ties to cultural projects, have yo-yoed from on and off to on (then off) again since Partition. Bilateral…
Fresh India-Pakistan border hostilities feared as Kashmir tourist attack opens old wounds
The South Asian neighbours have gone to war twice before.
Trade, ties and flights off-limits as Pakistan retaliates to India’s moves
Among India’s actions was the unilateral move to suspend the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, which was brokered by the World Bank and has endured through wars and decades of hostility.
Thailand King’s state visit to Bhutan: Milestone of unity and friendship
With both nations eagerly preparing for the royal visit, the atmosphere is brimming with festivities. Streets adorned with colorful flags and a series of cultural events set the…
Laos, Thailand mark 75 years of friendship, health cooperation
President Thongloun warmly welcomed the Princess at the National Assembly, saying her frequent visits, including this one, were of great significance and helped to build…
India suspends water treaty with Pakistan, asks Pakistani diplomats to leave in a week
The attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Kashmir on Tuesday resulted in 28 fatalities and left 17 injured.
Fleeing Pakistan, Afghans rebuild from nothing
Many of them had lived in Pakistan for decades after fleeing successive wars and crises.
5 Bangladeshi nationals including three women held in northeastern India
One of the women during questioning said that she was assured a job at a beauty parlour in Bengaluru by a Bangladeshi human trafficker while the other two said they were promised…
India reacts to Bangladesh Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary’s comments on Murshidabad violence
India has been flagging its concerns over alleged attacks on minorities in Bangladesh after last year's political changeover. Bangladesh has maintained that the incidents were not…