High Drama at the India-Pakistan Border, Every Sundown Every sunset on the India-Pakistan border, crowds go wild, and soldiers goose-step in a chest-puffing theatrical ritual symbolizing the countries'… August 14, 2022 Aimeast
Sri Lanka Says China Survey Ship Can Dock in Its Port Sri Lanka said Saturday it has agreed that the Chinese survey vessel Yuan Wang 5 can dock at its southernmost… August 13, 2022 Aimeast
Afghan Economic Crisis Worsens as Taliban Mark Anniversary A year into the Taliban’s de facto government in Afghanistan, the war-torn country has experienced an economic crisis that has… August 13, 2022 Aimeast
Taliban Fire Shots, Beat Protesters as Women Rally in Kabul Security forces in Kabul fired shots into the air and beat women protesting Taliban rule Saturday as dozens demanded the… August 13, 2022 Aimeast
Former Afghan National Army Colonel Recounts the Day Kabul Fell Masoud, who did not want to share his family name for security reasons, is a former Afghan National Army colonel,… August 12, 2022 Aimeast
Member of Pakistan’s Ahmadi Minority Stabbed to Death A member of Pakistan's minority Ahmadi community was stabbed to death in central Punjab province Friday after refusing to chant… August 12, 2022 Aimeast
Taliban Show ‘No Commitment to Press Freedom’ One year after the Taliban seized power, Afghanistan's media face censorship, violence and economic hardship, with women’s voices largely silenced.… August 12, 2022 Aimeast
A Year After US Withdrawal From Afghanistan, Some Frustrated at Lack of Lessons Learned On July 21st, several dozen consular and diplomatic security officers of the U.S. State Department were given the agency’s prestigious… August 12, 2022 Aimeast
Tourism Rebound is Bright Spot in Struggling Kashmir Economy Tourists are returning to the Kashmir Valley in record numbers, three years after the massive security lockdown that accompanied the… August 12, 2022 Aimeast
Sri Lanka’s Ousted President Arrives in Thailand for Temporary Stay Former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrived in Thailand on Thursday, according to three Reuters witnesses, as he seeks temporary… August 11, 2022 Aimeast
Symphony of Courage Symphony of Courage tells the story of Farida and Zohra Ahmadi. They were the last students of the Afghanistan National… August 11, 2022 Aimeast
Islamic State Bomber Kills Top Taliban Cleric in Kabul A suicide bombing Thursday at a religious seminary in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, killed a prominent Taliban cleric known for his… August 11, 2022 Aimeast
Future of Taliban’s International Standing Seems Uncertain as Challenges Loom A year after their forces swept through Afghanistan and surged to power, the Taliban still struggle to gain international recognition,… August 11, 2022 Aimeast
At 75, India Seeks Way Forward in Big but Job-Scarce Economy As India’s economy grew, the hum of factories turned the sleepy, dusty village of Manesar into a booming industrial hub,… August 11, 2022 Aimeast
5 Die as Militants Attack Indian Army Post in Kashmir Militants attacked an Indian army post in the disputed Kashmir region on Thursday, killing three soldiers, while two attackers died… August 11, 2022 Aimeast
Without Documentation, Afghan Refugees in Pakistan Struggle to Meet Needs As the Taliban seized control of their country last year, hundreds of thousands of Afghans fled to neighboring countries. In… August 10, 2022 Aimeast
Former Sri Lankan President Requesting Thailand Visit Former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has requested a temporary stay in Thailand but says he is not seeking asylum,… August 10, 2022 Aimeast
One Year Later, Pakistan’s Taliban Rule Hopes Put in Check Last year, many Pakistani government and military officials were pleased with the new state of affairs in Afghanistan, as the… August 10, 2022 Aimeast
Pakistan Urged to Stop Crackdown on TV News Station Police in Pakistan have arrested a senior executive of a popular mainstream television news channel following the suspension of the… August 10, 2022 Aimeast
Artisans in Troubled Srinagar, Kashmir, Get Helping Hand The inclusion of the city of Srinagar in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network has given hope to artisans in troubled… August 10, 2022 Aimeast