South Asia

Bangladesh beefs up security for foreigners after second killing claimed by Islamic State

Bangladesh stepped up security for foreign diplomats and citizens on Sunday after the killing of two...

Oct 04, 2015 10:44 PM EDT

Indian PM Modi to visit Pakistan in 2016 in a thaw in ties

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has agreed to make a landmark visit to Pakistan next year, India...

Jul 10, 2015 09:44 AM EDT

Pakistan arrests suspected South Asian al Qaeda commander

Pakistani authorities have arrested a man they describe as an important commander in al Qaeda's newl...

Dec 16, 2014 04:50 AM EST

China looms over South Asian summit in the Himalayas

When eight South Asian leaders gather for a summit in Kathmandu on Wednesday, they will meet in a co...

Nov 26, 2014 12:14 AM EST

India and Pakistan intensify Himalayan border conflict

Fighting intensified between India and Pakistan in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir on Wedne...

Oct 08, 2014 02:49 AM EDT