Politics
Modi opens Ayodhya's sprawling Ram temple in pre-election spectacle
Hindu shrine, built where mosque once stood, fires up Indian PM's supporters
International relations
Global South on the rise but likely to make world order unpredictable
Pole shift from north to south does not simply translate to a better, more stable world
Your Week in Asia
India opens Ayodhya Hindu temple, BOJ meeting, Hyundai Motor earnings
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
International relations
Japan and Bangladesh to negotiate economic partnership agreement
Countries to discuss tariffs on apparel and steel to benefit both sides
Pakistan elections
Pakistan election battle focuses on fairness, security: 5 things to know
Economy on back burner as campaign puts a new spin on old problems
Politics
Afghan women scared to step out after Taliban arrests over hijab
Officials claim the detained broke code, but HRW says 'walls closing in' on girls
Davos 2024
Trump, wars in Ukraine and Gaza overshadow Asia in Davos
Eurocentric gathering shifts spotlight on conflicts in and close to home
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Opinion
South Asia is still struggling to deliver on promise of democracy
Elections alone are not equating to grassroots empowerment
International relations
Pakistan and Iran aim to dial down tensions as China offers mediation
Experts warn of proxy conflict in border regions after airstrikes 'shattered' trust
International relations
Red Sea conflict plunges Bangladesh garment makers into the red
Surging costs and lead times dent orders, worsening already weak market
International relations
Pakistan fires back at targets in Iran as regional tensions boil
Diplomacy in crisis after Iranian airstrikes send Islamabad 'message' on militants
International relations
Pakistan recalls envoy from Iran after 'unprovoked' missile strikes
Iran's foreign minister says it hit militants near border; Islamabad blames incident for deaths of 2 children
Davos 2024
Taiwan is a 'powerful affirmation of democracy,' Blinken tells Davos
After rebuke from China, U.S. diplomat says cross-strait relations are concern for all
Opinion
Closing of India-Myanmar border will not restore peace in Manipur
Technology can provide tools to address security and crime concerns
Asia Insight
Pawns in border clash, India and Pakistan fishermen desperate for change
Hundreds who were arrested for trespassing released by Islamabad as politics shift
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Economy
Pakistan faces hurdles on path to India-style tech takeoff
IT pros cite talent retention, internet shutdowns and payment limitations
India elections
Indian opposition's Gandhi embarks on 6,700-km march before elections
Congress scion's second such trek targets PM Modi's decade in power
Opinion
Expelling Afghan refugees won't boost Pakistan's security
Mass repatriation is creating a recruitment opportunity for militant groups
Opinion
Real challenge for Bangladesh PM Hasina still lies ahead
Public is losing confidence that ruling Awami League can manage economic crisis
Davos 2024
India readies pitch to woo global investors at Davos
Industry secretary says dip in foreign direct investment only 'temporary'
Politics
Human Rights Watch slams democracies for 'double standards'
Vietnam, India escaping scrutiny as their international standings grow, group says
Politics
Pakistan in fight over election delay with less than a month to go
Experts warn democracy at risk but say caretakers' unpopularity may force polls
International relations
Maldives president meets Xi, woos Chinese tourists amid India spat
Bollywood stars, other Indians urge boycott over island ministers' remarks on Modi
Politics
Bhutan opposition party wins election amid economic challenges
Former PM Tshering Tobgay's People's Democratic Party set to form government
International relations
Bangladesh sees U.S., U.K. election critiques as grudging acceptance
Western nations slam unfair polls but pledge cooperation, including on Indo-Pacific