Opinion
U.N. must focus on improving lives of suffering Afghans
Dialogue may persuade Taliban to accept goals within its hard-line ideology
Myanmar Crisis
Rohingya demand end to violence on 7th anniversary of flight from Myanmar
1m-plus in squalid Bangladesh camps have little prospect of returning home
Your Week in Asia
Indonesia-U.S. maneuvers, BHP earnings, Indian economy data
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Comment
The downfall of Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh's 'Iron Lady'
Daughter of country's independence hero became an authoritarian ruler
Ukraine war
Modi meets with Zelenskyy in Ukraine weeks after Putin hug
India leader says both sides should sit down together to resolve crisis
Transportation
Pakistan delays China-funded airport opening over security fears
Critics say $246m 'vanity' project risks turning into a white elephant
Politics
Taliban ban women from uncovering their faces or singing in public
Step is part of 'vice and virtue' laws published this week by Afghanistan's rulers
Indo-Pacific
Indo-Pacific nations embrace U.N. exercises to fight maritime crime
China provocations contribute to growing interest in boosting security
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Interview
Japan calls for 'integrated joint exercise' with India
Defense Minister Kihara seeks tighter military relations between two nations
Opinion
Rash of departing Asian PMs shows how parochial politics stifles economies
Region's leaders need to draw lessons from departures in Japan, Thailand and Bangladesh
The Nikkei View
Global election results show importance of functioning democracy
Growing populism, confusion could benefit authoritarian regimes
Defense
Japan and India hold third '2-plus-2' security talks
Tokyo considers communications exports as top diplomats, defense ministers meet
International relations
India and Malaysia to upgrade ties after talks on trade, defense
Leaders Modi and Anwar elevate relations to comprehensive strategic partnership
Crime
India sets up doctors' panel on workplace safety after rape, murder
Activists say trainee's killing highlights how women still suffer sexual violence
Economy
India economic report card triggers debate over China investment
Influential annual review encourages Delhi to loosen FDI rules to boost growth
Opinion
West must stop trying to pull India into the liberal democracy camp
U.S. and allies would be better served trying to prevent New Delhi siding with China
Ukraine war
India PM Modi to visit Ukraine for first time since start of Russia conflict
Trip to war-torn nation follows July meeting with Putin in Moscow
International relations
Malaysia's Anwar focuses on BRICS and trade in first India trip
Strong semiconductor partnership possible between the two countries, analysts say
Politics
Sri Lankan election shines light on president's legacy and links
Wickremesinghe stabilized economy but ties to Rajapaksa clan could hurt
Crime
India doctors stay off job after strike over colleague's rape and murder
Medical association urges PM Modi to intervene to ensure hospital staff
Your Week in Asia
Japan-India 2+2, Thai GDP, Vietnam leader in China
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Commodities
Taliban and Chinese partner restart copper project, reigniting worries
Pollution of nearby area, destruction of relics feared in Mes Aynak development
Bangladesh turmoil
On topic: Bangladesh greets new dawn with Nobel winner Yunus
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U.S. elections 2024
Kamala Harris courts votes of high-income Indian Americans
Indian American population grew 55% over decade into influential group
Kashmir turmoil
India to hold Kashmir polls next month, 5 years after ending autonomy
Vote in Muslim-majority region to meet deadline ordered by Supreme Court