Tag Archives: South Asia

A looming drought could see India keep its wheat export ban in place, posing fresh risks for a region already suffering from a food crisis. Source link

Job cuts at Pakistan-based e-commerce firm Daraz follow a workforce reduction of more than 15,000 at parent Alibaba in the first nine months of 2022. Source link

While geopolitical developments and the Covid-19 pandemic pushed terrorism down South Asian countries’ priority list, its spread has continued. The Taliban’s return had a relatively limited impact, though the Pakistani Taliban kept up its insurgency and evidence emerged of Hindutva’s global presence. Source link

Election results will be key to how the three powers will develop their priorities in Nepal, with India and US keen to counter Chinese influence in the region. Source link

Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik, one of the most favourite celebrity couples in South Asia, have reportedly parted ways after 12 years of marriage. “The Indian tennis sensation and her Pakistani cricketer husband have ended their marriage and are co-parenting their son, Izhaan Mirza-Malik. Rumours regarding the sad news have …

Clashes in Leicester and elsewhere highlight deep divisions caused by Hindutva groups. Analysts predict such nationalistic displays are likely to become more frequent and violent. Source link

Compared to some of its neighbours, Bangladesh is in good economic shape and the country is increasingly being viewed as an emerging middle power, observers say. Source link

From Sri Lanka to Nepal and Pakistan, South Asian nations are grappling with separate challenges, giving major powers an opportunity to extend aid in return for further influence, analysts say. Source link

Beijing watching situation closely and remains ‘unwaveringly’ committed to friendly ties with close neighbour, foreign ministry says. Source link