Natural disasters
India, Bangladesh floods leave 18 dead, millions without homes
Both nations ask military for help, with more rain expected over weekend
South Asia
Politics
Protests intensify over India military recruitment policy
Demonstrators say plan will cut opportunities for permanent defense force jobs
Afghanistan turmoil
Global food inflation stokes Afghanistan's starvation crisis
War, drought and economic crisis leave millions unable to cope with rising prices
Podcast
Asia Stream: Abortion in Asia -- Beyond Taboo
Abortion rights in Asia are not just about women's autonomy. From population control to sex selection, we break down abortion access and its complex consequences across the continent.
International relations
Pakistan to stay on terror financing watchdog's 'gray list'
FATF raised hopes that its removal would follow an upcoming visit to Islamabad
Japan immigration
Charges dropped against Japan officials over Sri Lankan woman's death
33-year-old was held in detention at an immigration center
Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka asks government employees to work at home amid fuel shortage
Island nation scrambles to find foreign currency to pay for imports
Opinion
Himalayan rivers will survive glacial retreat
Water scarcity is not about to divide the Indian subcontinent
International relations
India bolsters arms ties with West to sever Russian dependence
Warmer Moscow-Beijing ties compel Modi to seek new weapons deals
DealStreetAsia
India's Biocon Biologics in funding talks with Baring PE Asia
Country's largest biopharmaceutical eyes valuation of over $100m
Politics
Indian protests against new military recruiting turn violent
Members of Modi's ruling BJP even reluctant about revamped system
International relations
China, India build roads and bridges in disputed Himalayan region
Tensions continue to rise in Ladakh 2 years after deadly border clash
International relations
India aims to tighten Quad's ASEAN ties as it hosts top diplomats
Foreign ministers meeting comes as U.S.-China tensions loom over Indo-Pacific
Supply Chain
India to pump $30bn into tech sector and chip supply chain
South Asia nation open to working with Taiwanese players to realize ambitions
Opinion
India's front line battle against autocracy more important than ever
The risk of renewed skirmishes with China is growing
Media & Entertainment
Reliance shells out for digital rights to Indian cricket
Disney settles for TV deal, hints streaming price tag too steep
Economy
Pakistan blackouts choke economy as China power plants go unpaid
CPEC-linked suppliers await $1.5bn dues; industry disruptions hinder exports
Travel & Leisure
Thai hotels court Indian and local tourists to fill China void
Europeans top returnees but cannot match Arab and Chinese spending
The Big Story
Abortion in Asia: The limits of choice
The overturning of Roe v. Wade could be a watershed for U.S. women's rights. Is the same true in Asia?
Media & Entertainment
Disney unit wins TV rights for India cricket league
Reliance subsidiary Viacom 18 bags digital deal for subcontinent