Gun attack on Shiite mosque in western Afghanistan kills 6 worshippers ISLAMABAD — Taliban authorities in Afghanistan said Tuesday that an overnight attack on a Shiite mosque in a western region bordering… 04/30/2024 Aimeast
Maldives expected to accelerate shift away from India toward China after parliamentary polls Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu is expected to strengthen ties with China following the landslide win by his party in recent… 04/30/2024 Aimeast
Maldives expected to accelerate shift from India to China following parliamentary polls ... 04/30/2024 Aimeast
Officials: Senior Pakistani judge freed from militant captivity ‘unconditionally’ Islamabad — Authorities in Pakistan said Monday that militants had “unconditionally” released a senior judge who had been held hostage for… 04/29/2024 Aimeast
Hostage video shows Pakistani judge pleading for his release Islamabad — Militants in Pakistan released a video Sunday showing a senior judge pleading for his freedom, a day after he… 04/28/2024 Aimeast
Bangladesh reopens schools amid scorching heatwave DHAKA — Schools in Bangladesh reopened Sunday despite a heatwave continuing to sweep the South Asian nation, with temperatures expected to… 04/28/2024 Aimeast
Red Cross official seeks staggered return of Afghans from Pakistan GENEVA — Changes are being urged to plans for returning thousands of Afghan citizens from Pakistan to make the process more… 04/27/2024 Aimeast
Demonstrators in Pakistan disrupt German ambassador’s speech ISLAMABAD — Germany's ambassador to Pakistan faced backlash on social media Saturday for asking pro-Palestinian demonstrators to leave a human rights… 04/27/2024 Aimeast
New suspect arrested in Russia concert hall attack that killed 144 MOSCOW — A Moscow court has detained another suspect as an accomplice in the attack by gunmen on a suburban Moscow… 04/27/2024 Aimeast
Georgia to host development summit; climate change, aging on agenda SYDNEY — The Asian Development Bank holds its annual meeting in Tbilisi, Georgia, next week, with discussions on climate change and… 04/27/2024 Aimeast
Pakistan extends registered Afghan refugees’ stay ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s decision earlier this week to extend the term of a key document that allows Afghans to live in… 04/26/2024 Aimeast
Pakistan’s Malaria Surge Linked to Climate Change April 25 marks the global observance of World Malaria Day. Pakistan saw the world’s largest increase in malaria cases in… 04/25/2024 Aimeast
Popular Indian payment system faces restrictions due to China connections Paytm, a popular payment app in India, faces government restrictions on business because of its Chinese connections, local media say.… 04/24/2024 Aimeast
Amnesty: Global rule of law on brink of collapse, fueled by AI London — A breakdown in the international rule of law is being accelerated through rapid advancement in technology and artificial intelligence,… 04/24/2024 Aimeast
Modi accused of hate speech by opposition as India’s phased elections roll on new delhi — India’s main opposition Congress Party has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of “hate speech” following remarks at recent… 04/24/2024 Aimeast
Amid China tensions, India delivers supersonic cruise missiles to Philippines New Delhi — India has begun delivery of supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines as the two countries tighten defense and… 04/23/2024 Aimeast
Iranian president visits Pakistan amid tension in Middle East Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi is on a three-day visit to neighboring Pakistan. The visit — the first by an Iranian… 04/22/2024 Aimeast
Deepfakes of Bollywood stars spark worries of AI meddling in India election Mumbai, India — In fake videos that have gone viral online, two of India's A-lister Bollywood actors are seen criticizing Prime… 04/22/2024 Aimeast