South Asia
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Rubio Highlights U.S.–Sri Lanka Partnership on National Day
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday congratulated the people of Sri Lanka on their National…
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Nepal Mobilizes Army Nationwide Ahead of March Parliamentary Elections
KATHMANDU, Nepal — Nepal has mobilized its army across the country to reinforce security ahead of parliamentary elections scheduled for…
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Killing of Hindus in Pakistan highlights deep-rooted culture of intolerance: Report
Kathmandu–The killing of Hindus in Pakistan, particularly in Sindh province, reflects a deeply entrenched culture of intolerance and systemic discrimination…
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India Calls Pakistan’s Allegations at UN “Ironic,” Cites Human Rights Record and Terror Links
UNITED NATIONS, New York — India on Tuesday strongly rejected allegations raised by Pakistan at the United Nations, calling it…
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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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