South Asia faces extreme weather with heatwave in India, cyclone in Bangladesh
Extreme temperatures throughout Asia last month were made worse most likely as a result of human-driven climate change.
Fri May 24 2024
Bangladesh, Pakistan and India bottom in air quality rankings in 2023, data shows
Because of the climate conditions and geography (in South Asia), the pollution has nowhere to go, said Christi Chester Schroeder.
Tue Mar 19 2024
Why is South Asia the global hotspot of pollution?
Experts say that the problem lies in a lack of coordination on pollution control efforts between the countries.
Mon Nov 13 2023
Nepal's mountains have lost one-third of their ice, UN chief says
Climate scientists say warming across South Asia's Himalayas has been greater than the global averages.
Tue Oct 31 2023
AirAsia X expands medium-haul network to Northern India
Its CEO Benyamin Ismail said the restart of the route is part of the company's effort to strengthen AAX's position in South Asia.
Fri Jun 16 2023
Malaysia probes cases of migrant workers left jobless, without passports
Many took loans to pay recruitment fees, but are unable to start repaying them without jobs or salaries, Andy Hall said.
Thu Apr 20 2023
South Asia home to world's highest number of child brides - UN
Study reveals that, many parents saw marriage as the best option for daughters who had limited options to study during COVID lockdowns.
Wed Apr 19 2023
Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan's party to hold protests after 'assassination attempt'
Imran Khan said country-wide protests would be held on Friday as tensions remained high in the South Asian nation.
Fri Nov 04 2022
Let's Talk: Lessons from South Asia
The search for harmony provides opportunities for South East Asia to look to South Asia for pointers at development and social cohesion.
Fri Aug 12 2022
Millions in Bangladesh and India await relief after deadly flooding
Heaviest rains in years killed at least 54 people across both South Asian nations, officials said.
Mon Jun 20 2022
India respects ASEAN way of doing things, says Saifuddin
India respects the ASEAN way of doing things, Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin said as he highlighted the expanding relationship with the South Asian country.
Sun Jun 19 2022
Climate change boosted odds of recent deadly heat in India, Pakistan, scientists say
South Asia's deadly heatwave in March and April was made 30 times more likely because of climate change, scientists reported.
Tue May 24 2022
Indonesia's flip-flops give Malaysia edge in top palm oil market India
The flip in Indian palm oil imports would upend an established pattern of Indonesian dominance across South Asia.
Wed May 11 2022
Sweet smell of Ramadan tempts as South Asia's Muslims fast
Islam is the second-largest religion in South Asia after Hinduism, and the region is home to around a third of the faith's adherents.
Tue Apr 05 2022
Chinese foreign minister to make surprise visit to India after clash two years ago - Source
Wang Yi has attended a conference of the OIC in Pakistan this week and is set to also visit Nepal on Friday, as part of a tour of South Asia.
Wed Mar 23 2022