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‘Dam for a dam’: India, China edge towards a Himalayan water war

Despite protests from locals, India is building a giant hydro dam on the Siang River to counter a Chinese dam.

Al Jazeera

Imran Khan's Wife Bushra Bibi Emerges As Pakistan Protest Figure

In the chaos of protests that turned Pakistan's capital into a battleground, a new figurehead has emerged: Bushra Bibi, the wife of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan.

International Business Times

India's Adani Group shares show some recovery despite uncertainty over US bribery and fraud charges

The companies of billionaire Gautam Adani, one of Asia’s richest men, showed some signs of recovery on Friday even as controversy and uncertainty continued to roil the Indian tycoon’s businesses after he was indicted by U.S. prosecutors for bribery and fraud

The Independent UK

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India bets on Modi-Trump warmth to navigate choppy future with US

Tariffs and Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric could hurt India. The Modi-Trump friendship could be a saviour.

Al Jazeera

Canada-India ties could take a long time to recover

A simmering diplomatic row that has strained bilateral relations between India and Canada has resurfaced as the countries have expelled each other’s top diplomats over a year-long dispute about the killing of a Sikh activist in Canada

The Independent UK

Why is pro-China Maldives leader Muizzu seeking to mend India ties?

Mohamed Muizzu embarks on a state visit to India a year after becoming president on anti-India rhetoric. Here’s why.

Al Jazeera

Students in Bangladesh forced out the country's leader a month ago. Where do things stand now?

It’s been a month since a student-led movement ousted Bangladesh's prime minister, Sheikh Hasina

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India ‘over-invested in Hasina and under-invested in Bangladesh’ – and is now panicking

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina long ignored the democratic backsliding in each other’s countries to forge close ties. With Hasina ousted from power, India’s warnings over the safety of Bangladesh’s Hindu minority smacks of hypocrisy.

France 24

Bangladesh economy under pressure amid ‘uncharted’ political turmoil

Hopes that interim government under Muhammad Yunus can restore stability and address country’s inequalities.

Al Jazeera

How a student-run uprising led to the ouster of Bangladesh’s longest-serving prime minister

Analysts say the anger that pushed Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from power is rooted in deep economic distress felt by the majority of people in the country, as well as the perception that while they suffered, the elites aligned with Hasina prospered

The Independent UK

More protests in Bangladesh. This time against the PM demanding justice for 200 killed in violence

More protests have taken place in Bangladesh against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her government to demand justice for more than 200 people killed in last month’s violent demonstrations despite reforms announced in the job quota system which prompted weeks of protests

The Independent UK

Anant Ambani’s glitzy wedding highlights India’s ‘missing middle class’

India’s middle class is much poorer than China’s after decades of strong growth despite starting at a similar base.

Al Jazeera

Who are the protesters demanding an end to job quotas in Bangladesh?

Experts say lack of jobs for university graduates driving unrest in the South Asian country.

Al Jazeera

Reclusive Taliban leader warns Afghans against earning money or gaining 'worldly honor'

The Taliban leader has warned Afghans against earning money or gaining worldly honor, at a time when the country is in the grip of humanitarian crises and is isolated on the global stage

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India’s Modi urged to set ‘ambitious’ economic agenda after poll humbling

Unemployment and inflation among the biggest challenges facing Modi’s reduced coalition, analysts say.

Al Jazeera

‘Humbling moment’: What will Modi 3.0 look like for India?

As Modi prepares to be sworn in with a reduced mandate, analysts say allies he depends on could serve as a check on him.

The Guardian - UK

Narendra Modi loses aura of invincibility as predicted landslide fails to materialise

Exit polls had projected overwhelming victory for the BJP and an even stronger mandate for India’s strongman

Al Jazeera

‘Russia needs China more’: Are Putin and Xi in a marriage of convenience?

While Russia and China have drawn close in the face of Western sanctions, both have other acts to balance.

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Kashmir’s apple orchards, millions of jobs, face threat from rail line

Apple farming is Kashmir’s biggest economic driver, employing millions. Now a new railway project threatens livelihoods

Al Jazeera

Moscow concert hall attack: How did ISIL recoup, five years after ‘defeat’?

The group’s Afghanistan arm in particular has gained since the return of the Taliban — even though the two are rivals.

International Business Times

Jailed Khan Looms Large Over Flawed Pakistan Election

Pakistan goes to the polls this week in an election that rights observers have dubbed deeply flawed, with the country's most charismatic politician languishing in jail, barred from taking part.

Al Jazeera

‘Too much poison’: Attacks on Indian Muslims grow after Ram temple ceremony

As India marks Republic Day, many fear the dawn of a new nation where minorities are made to feel like ‘rubbish’.

Al Jazeera

‘Dummy’ candidates, coerced voting: Inside Bangladesh’s election ‘charade’

Amid opposition boycott, ruling party accused of fielding ‘dummies’ and threatening people to show up on voting day.

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan election commission accused of changing voting map to favour ex-PM

Alleged plan to favour Nawaz Sharif in coming general election comes amid allegations of pre-polling rigging

Al Jazeera

Shifting politics make India a hotbed for Israel-Hamas war misinformation

Social media accounts spread pro-Israel content as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks closer ties with Israel.

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