South & Central Asia

Experts blame the deadly flooding on climate change and warn that unless more attention is paid to sustainable development, such disasters could worsen in years to come

But Afghan President Ashraf Ghani warns that last 400 Taliban prisoners present a 'danger' to the world

Unsustainable development and extreme rain also lead to urban flooding

Rallies are being held across the country

Two countries are traditionally close and Saudi Arabia in 2018 gave Pakistan a $3 billion loan and $3.2 billion oil credit

Afghan Minister of Economy Mustafa Mastoor says the first ever formal peace negotiations will begin 'early next week'

Deleted post said to have been made by the nephew of a lawmaker; he insists his account was hacked

Harris’s pick for US vice president seen as yet another milestone in journey of people of Indian heritage

The group’s political spokesman told VOA it stands by the agreement with the US to carry the peace process forward

Families say three relatives were killed by military in staged gunbattle and buried as unidentified militants

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani issued a decree Monday to release the 400 Taliban prisoners that the Afghan government considered 'dangerous'

Government reopens all sectors and outlines strict guidelines on maintaining social distancing, avoiding big gatherings and wearing masks to help sustain national gains against pandemic

The mood in Afghanistan is generally upbeat at the idea of the start of negotiations with Taliban that people hope will bring an end to four decades of conflict

India’s current economic downturn was caused by the outbreak of the coronavirus

Australia also sees highest single-day death increase, while Paris institutes mask order for some outdoor areas