Opinion
Middle powers are the new architects of the world order
How emerging nations are bridging the deepening rifts between major powers
Interview
Sri Lanka calls for Japanese investments in infrastructure and IT
Foreign minister says the country has to learn from Chinese 'debt trap'
Society
At least 116 killed in stampede at Hindu religious event in India
Overcrowding as people left may have played a part, official says
Afghanistan turmoil
Taliban defy West at U.N. talks while China, Russia eye closer ties
Afghan mineral reserves, Islamic State threat open door to potential recognition
Politics
India enforces new criminal laws despite opposition seeking delay
Reforms replacing British-era legislation promise tech-aided swift justice
Artificial intelligence
From Indonesia to India to U.S., AI creeps into elections
Avatars and interpreters help candidates connect with voters, but deepfakes pose risk
Opinion
The road ahead for Modi and India
Nation of 1.5bn people faces enormous challenges over the next decade
Your Week in Asia
Tokyo picks next governor, Shanghai AI conference, BYD opens Thai factory
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Politics
Indian opposition asks Modi government to question Foxconn hiring practices
Apple supplier's iPhone factory reportedly rejects married women from jobs
Opinion
India is losing interest in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
Given differences in aims and objectives, membership provides little benefit
Terrorism
Pakistan eyes new counterterror operations as security deteriorates
Government unveils plan after Chinese official warns future investment at risk
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka reaches $5.8bn debt restructuring deal with Japan, India, others
Export-Import Bank of China also signs $4.2bn agreement
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Society
Hindu mob lynchings stoke fear and anger among India's Muslims
Brutal killings come days after Modi's nationalist BJP clinches third term
Opinion
'Minilaterals' have much work to do in the Indian Ocean region
Quad programs in Southeast Asia and the Pacific show value of approach
Asia Insight
India's Congress party vows to fight 'fascist rule' of Modi's BJP
Stronger opposition creates 'ideal situation for democracy' in India, observers say
International relations
Bangladesh PM Hasina visits India twice ahead of China trip
Delhi talks yield no progress on river deal that Beijing also wants a part of
Comment
Modi 3.0: Might a 'leapfrogging' strategy lead India astray again?
Policies focused on top tiers have long plagued nation's manufacturing and job market
Your Week in Asia
Iran picks new president, China lawmaking body meets, Vietnam GDP
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Politics
India immigration crackdown sparks fear among outspoken diaspora
Modi government accused of clamping down on visa-free entry for critics
Politics
India calls for stronger protections for its overseas workers
Kuwait fire that killed 45 Indians highlights migrants' harsh living conditions
International relations
Narendra Modi flashes his 'multi-alignment' diplomacy at G7 summit
In first overseas trip since electoral setback, Indian PM skips Ukraine meeting
International relations
Maldives weighs ban of Israeli passports but fears for tourism sector
Public anger in the Muslim-majority nation pressures government to act
Indo-Pacific
India can be part of Quad collective defense, university report says
Xi's vision for China is incompatible with New Delhi, according to ex-Indian naval officer
Economy
Pakistan floats international travel ban for tax dodgers
Ambitious $67bn budget in line with IMF demands, experts say
Opinion
Changed world will complicate Modi's third-term agenda
Global instability poses threat to drive to create 'new India'