All Asia: South & Central
Aid volunteers in flooded Kashmir Valley ask: Where is the Indian Army?Volunteers from across India are traveling to the Kashmir Valley to join flood relief efforts. But they are finding a big difference between the official relief efforts shown on television, and what's happening on the ground.
Malala's attackers arrested. Why did it take two years?Pakistan's Army says they captured Taliban gunmen who shot Malala Yousafzai in 2012. The arrests come amid a crackdown on militants after the June attack on the Karachi Airport.
India and Pakistan scramble to send aid to flooded Kashmir ValleyMonsoon rains have inundated towns and villages in northeast Pakistan and India-administered Kashmir, killing nearly 140 people in both countries. Pakistan's Army is leading aid efforts there.
Has Imran Khan overplayed his hand in fomenting Pakistan unrest?Cricket star-turned politician Imran Khan risks alienating his base of young, urban voters, who are increasingly disillusioned with his role in the protests rocking Islamabad.
Pakistan faces a major political crisis: 6 things to knowStreet protests in Islamabad haven't yet forced Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to resign, but they are boosting the role of the powerful Army.
India's Gandhi family is a dynasty on the rocksThe Nehru-Gandhi family's star power is at its lowest point after a historic trouncing in the national election. The Congress Party is mulling an end to dynastic politics.
From rape to the economy, Indian PM ranges wide in Independence Day speechNarendra Modi's first Independence Day speech as India's leader showcased the government’s domestic goals, but stayed away from relations with Pakistan.
India’s Modi accuses Pakistan of waging a proxy war. Will it deter peace talks?Stern remarks from India’s prime minister could hurt efforts to restart peace talks over Kashmir, which are scheduled for later this month.
The ExplainerWhy did India block the first global trade reform in 19 years?The country stunned WTO negotiators by its last-minute objections to a deal to cut red tape and reduce tariffs.
John Kerry's passage to India. Why is he going now?The US top diplomat isn't facing a war in his visit to the world's largest democracy. But he's got some serious repair work in the area of trust and cooperation, Indian analysts say.
Why do Indians like Pakistani soap operas so much?An Indian television channel is airing syndicated content from Pakistan for the first time. Several of the shows have become surprise hits.
For Pakistani minority sect, a tentative Eid celebrationThe Ahmadis consider themselves Muslims, but the state disagrees. A series of attacks, including on three women and children this weekend, has the community downcast. One family quietly celebrates the end of Ramadan.
NGOs in India on tenterhooks after accusatory government reportThe Indian government is scrutinizing NGOs after a leaked report blamed several foreign-funded NGOs for stalling development projects, hurting the economy.
Kerry in Afghanistan trying to avert a presidential crisis, but will Abdullah budge?Secretary of State John Kerry is trying to broker a deal to prevent outright conflict over Afghanistan's disputed presidential election. But there are signs that Abdullah Abdullah, who claims fraud stole the presidency from him, is digging in.
Afghan presidential candidate unswayed by electoral fraud investigationIn a Monitor interview, Abdullah Abdullah called for additional scrutiny of ballots from a contentious runoff vote in June. The election commission has delayed the release of initial results.
Western powers knocking on India's door for defense dealsFrench Foreign Minister Fabius is in New Delhi today. He'll be followed by US Sen. McCain, and British officials later this month as India, the world's largest arms importer, tries to reform its defense industry.
As Pakistanis flee Army offensive, militant-run charities jump in with aidThe government has been ill-prepared to help the more than half-million internal refugees fleeing a military campaign in North Waziristan. Some worry aid camps run by militants could be recruiting grounds.
Has Afghan election fraud controversy been defused?Abdullah Abdullah, who is vying to be Afghanistan's next president, has accused the election commission of rigging the vote. The resignation of an election official may quell the controversy.
Hindi on Twitter: Will Modi start a culture war in India?Prime Minister Narendra Modi directed officials to use Hindi on social media and in official correspondence, sparking controversy. English is also an official language.
Indian abductions in Iraq pose first crisis for new Modi governmentThe 40 construction workers are said to be safe and in a known location. Modi took office saying he would be tough on security.
