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India, Pakistan and their neighbours: rivalry and diplomacy on the subcontinent, and South Asia’s growing weight in world affairs.
20 political cartoons and analysis on South Asia, newest first.
China began building the New Yalu River Bridge in December 2010 and completed its side in October 2014 — a 3,026-metre, four-lane cable-stayed span from Dandong to Sinuiju, reportedly about 2.2 billion yuan (≈US$350m)…
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On 23 September a letter went to the President of the UN Security Council asking it to recognise the Republic of Balochistan. It was correctly addressed, courteously written, and had absolutely nowhere to go.
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Jamaat-e-Islami and PTI are both moving on the capital this month. One was met with negotiation, the other with preventive detention — and the clearest explanation lies in what each of them is asking for.
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In a significant political development, Baloch leadership has declared August 11 as the official Independence Day for Balochistan, asserting its sovereignty and actively seeking global recognition.
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The world is currently witnessing one of the most intense geopolitical contradictions of the 21st century. On one hand, India stands as a towering economic powerhouse—a vital strategic counterweight in the…
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ISLAMABAD — In a significant development for Middle Eastern maritime security, the United States has transferred 22 crew members of a seized Iranian-flagged vessel to Pakistan.
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New Delhi, India — India has raised serious alarms at the United Nations over the escalating attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, declaring the targeting of civilian vessels and the resulting loss of…
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TEHRAN — In a high-stakes diplomatic maneuver that has the eyes of the world fixed on West Asia, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, arrived in Tehran on Wednesday.
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A New Strategic Hub in Xinjiang In a move that signals a deepening consolidation of its frontier borders, China has established a new administrative division in its volatile Xinjiang region.
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KATHMANDU — In a watershed moment for Nepal’s political establishment, former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was arrested early Saturday morning over his alleged role in the deadly suppression of the "Gen-Z"…
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Amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and a near-total blockade of the crucial Strait of Hormuz, the Indian government has moved swiftly to reassure the public and financial markets.
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As the geopolitical landscape in the Middle East reaches a boiling point, Pakistan has emerged as a primary facilitator for potential peace talks between the United States and Iran.
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The Indian government has categorically denied viral reports alleging that the United States Navy is utilizing Indian naval bases and ports to launch military strikes against Iran.
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ISLAMABAD/KABUL — Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have reached a boiling point, transforming long-standing border friction into what Pakistani officials are now describing as an "open war." In a major…
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US President Donald Trump has once again commanded the global diplomatic spotlight by claiming that his direct threat to impose massive economic penalties forced India and Pakistan to stop fighting during a severe…
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A Brazen Corporate Fraud Uncovered in Minnesota A federal jury in Minnesota has convicted a former Indian-American data analytics executive of orchestrating a sophisticated corporate fraud and kickback scheme that…
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In a significant move to bolster economic ties and ease the financial burden on businesses, India and the United Kingdom have signed a historic social security agreement.
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Introduction In a sharp escalation of diplomatic rhetoric, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has vehemently condemned what he terms "US oil curbs," framing them as a direct attempt by Washington to dictate…
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Just days after sealing the "Mother of All Deals" with the European Union, India has reportedly clinched the "Father of All Deals" with the United States.
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Balochistan, Pakistan's largest but least populated province, is currently experiencing a deadly surge in separatist violence. For observers of global geopolitics, this is not merely a localized law-and-order issue; it…
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