The Latest Breaking News from South Asia

Konnie Huq and Meera Syal meet the King at British Asian Trust gala

The annual gala aims to recognise the charity’s work in supporting people across South Asia.

Evening Standard · Jun 9

IEP - Record Conflicts Drive Peace to Historic Low as AI warfare surges

LONDON, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2026 Global Peace Index (GPI), released today by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), reveals a world struggling with the economic consequences of a record-high number of conflicts that are increasingly interconnected and difficult to resolve. This deterioration is driven by a…

AAP · Jun 9

Before Harappa and Mohenjo-daro, there was Mehrgarh: The 9,000-year-old village that changed history

Long before the streets of Mohenjo-daro and Harappa bustled with traders, craftsmen, and merchants, another community was quietly shaping the future of South Asia. On the dusty plains near the Bolan Pass in present-day Pakistan lies Mehrgarh, one of the oldest known Neolithic settlements in the Indian subcontinent. Dating back…

The Times of India · Jun 8

A dangerous dam-building race is threatening South Asia’s shared rivers

Bangladesh has just approved one of the largest river engineering projects its history: the Padma Barrage, a vast river-control project intended to restore water in the country’s drought-prone southwest.

The Conversation · May 29

Mediation, debt and disorder: Can Pakistan keep balancing China, America and its own crises?

Pakistan has always believed that geography can compensate for weakness. It sits at the intersection of South Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East, possesses nuclear weapons, maintains relationships with superpowers who have shared cold ties, and has spent decades convincing bigger powers that it is too strategically important to…

The Times of India · May 27

Quad agenda set in motion: India, Japan align on Indo-Pacific strategy ahead of key meet

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi met with Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. Discussions centered on strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation on global issues. Both nations agreed to boost economic security and promote investment. They also committed to advancing defense and security initiatives. The leaders confirmed cooperation for energy and…

The Economic Times · May 26

Bleeding and sepsis at childbirth are a danger to mothers: Sierra Leone study shows a simple screening tool can detect risk in time

Severe bleeding after birth (postpartum haemorrhage) is the leading cause of maternal mortality globally. It causes approximately 70,000 deaths annually. About 80% occur in Africa and South Asia. A recently published World Health Organization analysis shows postpartum haemorrhage accounts for 28% of maternal deaths in sub-Saharan Africa, compared to 14%…

The Conversation · May 20

How a book convinced Arundhati Bhattacharya, one of India's most powerful bankers, to try working for a U.S. tech company

Under Arundhati Bhattacharya, Salesforce’s South Asia headcount grew from 2,500 to over 18,000; India is now one of Salesforce’s fastest growing markets.

Fortune · May 19

Who is Sanam Saeed? Pakistani actor in news for her Cannes 2026 white 'peacock-inspired' outfit

Sanam Saeed At Cannes: Pakistani actress Sanam Saeed graced the Cannes Film Festival with a stunning white peacock-inspired gown by Hussain Rehar. The elaborate outfit, featuring intricate embroidery, paid homage to Pakistani cinema icon Shamim Ara. Designer Hussain Rehar also made his Cannes debut in a custom sherwani. The event…

The Economic Times · May 18

UK museum returns 2,000 manuscripts to Jain community in landmark restitution agreement

Two thousand Jain manuscripts, collected by British entrepreneur Sir Henry Wellcome and held by the Wellcome Collection in London, are being returned to the Jain community. These 15th to 19th-century texts, believed to be the largest collection outside South Asia, will be transferred to the University of Birmingham.

The Times of India · May 16