Indo-Pacific
India-Australia trade pact pushes back against 'panda in the room'
Long-stalled deal came together as Quad partners aim to cut dependence on China
South Asia
Politics
Pakistan's Imran Khan loses no-confidence vote
Opposition's Shehbaz Sharif poised to take over in dramatic reversal of fortune
Politics
Pakistani PM Khan says he won't recognize opposition rule if ousted
Markets rebound after top court supports no-confidence vote, expected Saturday
Finance
Sri Lanka doubles interest rates to tame inflation as crisis bites
Heavily indebted country has little money left to pay for imports
Opinion
People are the losers in Pakistan's political battles
Imran Khan's power grab has polarized society and left its economy in shambles
Politics
Pakistan's Khan vows to fight on after court rules against him
Cornered PM to address nation on Friday amid political chaos
Politics
Pakistan Supreme Court restores National Assembly in blow to Khan
Move allows no-confidence vote against prime minister to proceed
Economy
Pakistan hikes policy rate to 12.25% in emergency meeting
Rise of 250 basis points is largest increase in several years
Politics
Sri Lanka rages against the Rajapaksas: 5 things to know
President 'Terminator' hangs on as protests evoke last days of Suharto
DealStreetAsia
Bandhan-led group to buy India asset management company for $600m
GIC and others team up for one of the largest such acquisitions in the country
Politics
Sri Lanka president will not resign, despite protests
Coalition partners abandon government as medical supplies dry up
International relations
India's hazy Ukraine stance lures suitors from West, Russia, China
Ministers and officials seek to bring New Delhi to their side on the war
Startups
Indian startups drive expansion of cosmetics market
Nykaa rolls out social marketing as pandemic facilitates e-commerce penetration
The Nikkei View
Heavyweight India can help end Ukraine's humanitarian crisis
Traditional ties with Russia are understandable, but Moscow has crossed the line
Tea Leaves
Bangkok museum highlights curious fame of serial killer
Exhibition and TV drama keep Charles Sobhraj in the limelight
The Big Story
Dark futures: Afghanistan's women reel from Taliban school ban
U-turn on female education jeopardizes international legitimacy and economic recovery
Opinion
Narendra Modi's COVID triumph has India ready for liftoff
After two difficult years, the South Asian giant has found its stride again
Media & Entertainment
Indian startups splash cash on sports, celebrity endorsements
Byju's, others splurge on ads to grab customers after record fundraising
Politics
Sri Lanka ruling coalition loses parliamentary majority amid protests
President left with minority government; new finance minister quits on 2nd day