The Latest Breaking News from South Asia

India-Pakistan missile race heats up, but China in crosshairs, too

South Asia’s missile race is heating up. But India and Pakistan aren’t only eyeing each other, say analysts.

Al Jazeera · Aug 28, 2025

Photos show people fleeing flooding in Kashmir after weeks of intense rain in the region

Prolonged monsoon rains this season have badly battered South Asia. Rising waters sent people fleeing from their homes in the Indian-administered Jammu area in Kashmir, which is split between Pakistan and India and claimed by both sides.

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2025

Monsoon flooding has killed hundreds in Pakistan – climate change is pushing the rainy season from blessing to looming catastrophe

Farmers in South Asia rely on the summer monsoon’s rainfall, but extreme monsoon rains in recent years have been destructive and deadly.

The Conversation · Aug 25, 2025

Nepal's mountaineering community marks 72 years since conquest of Everest summit

Nepal contains eight of the highest peaks in the world and every year hundreds of foreign climbers fly to the country in South Asia to tackle the mountains.

Euronews · May 29, 2025

Pakistan recommits to China bond amid Trump shadow over India ceasefire

After a four-day standoff with India, Pakistan looks to its trusted partner China for post-conflict support.

Al Jazeera · May 22, 2025

Termez Dialogue: In search of a new paradigm for Central and South Asian relations

Strengthening connectivity will create a true win-win scenario. Most importantly, it will provide a powerful impetus for building a unified regional space, laying the foundation for lasting peace, sustainable development, and long-term stability across the region, Dr Eldor Aripov writes.

Euronews · May 21, 2025

Indian trader and YouTuber arrested on suspicion of spying for Pakistan

Arrests come amid heightened tensions between South Asian neighbours following military skirmish earlier this month

The Independent UK · May 19, 2025

Pakistan PM offers peace talks with India as ceasefire extended

South Asian rivals agree to extend ceasefire until Sunday

The Independent UK · May 16, 2025

Turkey enters South Asia conflict zone with drones, diplomacy and ideological ambitions

Last week, as hundreds of drones from Pakistan infiltrated India’s Western front, residents in border towns watched in fear, red lights flashing across the night skies with an eerie whirring sound.

Newslaundry · May 16, 2025

Trump craves recognition as the peacemaker president. Will diplomatic wins in South Asia and Ukraine spur him on?

ANALYSIS: A U.S.-led ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, and a renewed push to force Russia to end attacks on Ukraine, add to Trump’s quest for recognition on the world stage as the peacemaker president, writes Oliver O’Connell

The Independent UK · May 10, 2025