South Asia

Pakistan President Signs Law Widening Army Chief’s Powers and Weakening SC

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday signed the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill, a law that expands the powers of the army...

12 Killed in Kenya Plane Crash While En Route to Maasai Mara National Reserve

NAIROBI — As many as 12 people were killed after a plane heading to Kichwa Tembo in Kenya's Maasai Mara crashed in the Kwale...

Bangladesh: Clash Between Dhaka University Students Leaves 50 Injured

DHAKA — At least 50 students were injured in Bangladesh early on Monday following a violent clash between students of Daffodil International University and...

Tripura Lynching: Dhaka Demands Fair Probe as 3 Bangladeshis Beaten to Death

Bangladesh says the killing of three of its citizens in Tripura’s Khowai district is a gross violation of human rights and rule of law AGARTALA...

After Days of Deadly Conflict, Afghanistan and Pakistan Agree to Ceasefire 

DOHA — Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following more than a week of intense fighting that left dozens dead and...

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