Life
Sri Lanka looks to Islamic gathering to revive tourism after attacks
Ashara Mubaraka marks the country's first major international event since Easter bombings
Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan
Kashmir turmoil
Pakistan backs India's Sikh separatists as Kashmir tensions rise
New Delhi's worried over Islamabad's renewed push for an independent 'Khalistan'
International relations
India and Pakistan's Kashmir dispute stirs nuclear fears
Rhetoric intensifies as rivals rush toward sea-based launch capability
Opinion
Asia's megacities must learn from Indonesia's capital move
Few others can afford Singapore's pricey climate crisis plan
Business trends
Pakistan garment makers chase rivals in India and Bangladesh
Zara, H&M and Amazon fuel demand for cheap, nimble suppliers
Economy
Sri Lanka central bank surprises markets with rate cut
Tourism sector and investments suffer from Islamist militant attack in April
Politics
Sri Lankan strongman eyes presidency in upcoming elections
Former leader Rajapaksa's brother vows security after Easter bombings
International relations
Kashmir looms over Modi's trip to France and Middle East
Indian PM makes countermove as Pakistan vows to take dispute to Hague
Tea Leaves
A sporting chance for peace
After Easter bombings, Sri Lanka looks to soccer for a return to normality
International relations
Trump steps in to defuse India-Pakistan tensions over Kashmir
President's calls to Modi and Khan set stage for US-led cooling of tensions
Kashmir turmoil
Trump urges India and Pakistan leaders to reduce tensions
In calls with Modi and Khan, US president also seeks stronger trade ties
Belt and Road
Kashmir issue puts Pakistan's Belt and Road projects on fast track
China will be pleased, but may not offer more than sympathy over disputed land
International relations
China blames India for changing Kashmir status quo
UN Security Council meets for first time in decades over the issue
International relations
Modi and Khan spar over Kashmir in national day speeches
Indian leader claims achievement while Pakistani side declares readiness to fight
International relations
Pakistan PM vows support for Kashmiris living on Indian side
Khan warns New Delhi against attack, saying country is 'prepared to respond'
International relations
India's stature helps mute responses to Kashmir power grab
Pakistan seeks Security Council meeting but Russia has already backed the move
Startups
Pakistani transportation startup raises $2.2m
Airlift to use fresh capital to expand footprint in major urban centers
The Big Story
Modi seeks reforms to India's stuttering economy
Landslide victory gives reelected prime minister a second chance at 'Modinomics'
The Big Story
Empowered by reelection, Modi moves to absorb disputed Kashmir
Tensions leap but Islamabad lacks means to retaliate, says expert
