South Asia
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Death Toll Reaches 14 in Karachi Shopping Mall Fire, More Than 70 Still Missing
Islamabad, Pakistan — The death toll from a massive fire at Gul Plaza, a shopping mall in Pakistan’s Karachi, rose…
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Hindu Teacher’s Home Torched in Bangladesh as Attacks on Minorities Continue to Rise
DHAKA, Bangladesh — A Hindu schoolteacher’s home was set on fire in Bangladesh’s Sylhet district, the latest in a series…
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Fear Grows Among Indian Students in Bangladesh Amid Reports of Attacks on Minorities
DHAKA, Bangladesh — Rising reports of attacks on religious minorities in Bangladesh are fueling fear among Indian students studying in…
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Hindu Man Dies After Jumping Into Canal While Fleeing Mob in Bangladesh
DHAKA, Bangladesh — A 25-year-old Hindu man died after jumping into a canal while attempting to escape a mob in…
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Foundations of India–Bangladesh Ties Strong Enough to Withstand Current Strains, Hasina Says
DHAKA, Bangladesh — Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the longstanding relationship between India and Bangladesh remains resilient despite…
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Two Hindu Men Killed in Bangladesh Within 24 Hours Amid Growing Attacks on Minorities
DHAKA, Bangladesh — Two Hindu men were killed in separate incidents within a 24-hour period in Bangladesh, underscoring a growing…
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Report Details Alleged Abduction and Forced Conversion of Christian Woman in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — A 21-year-old Christian woman from Rawalpindi was allegedly abducted from her home last November and forcibly converted…
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Baloch Leader Urges Trump to Support Balochistan’s Freedom Struggle
Washington–A senior US-based Baloch leader has called on President Donald Trump to extend support to the people of Balochistan, drawing…
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US Investment in Reko Diq Mines Under Fire for Overlooking Human Rights Violations in Balochistan
NEW DELHI — The United States government’s recent pledge of a $1.25 billion financial package to develop the Reko Diq…
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Indian External Affairs Minister Meets Pakistani Speaker During State Funeral in Bangladesh
DHAKA, Bangladesh — External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a brief meeting with Pakistan’s National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq…
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