Asia News

Pakistan27 Feb 2019 12:25 GMT

Activists, celebrities urge both governments to avoid military confrontation as tensions rise near disputed region.

Nepal27 Feb 2019 11:04 GMT

Rabindra Adhikari killed in crash in eastern hilly region after returning from pilgrimage site, officials say.

India27 Feb 2019 07:48 GMT

No Indian films to be released in Pakistan, minister says, and authorities asked to block Indian ads after air raids.

Afghanistan27 Feb 2019 01:48 GMT

In an interview with Al Jazeera, powerful former security chief discusses his electoral bid and peace with the Taliban.

Human Rights27 Feb 2019 01:29 GMT

Report warns that populist governments advocating use of death penalty may undermine global progress towards abolition.

Human Rights26 Feb 2019 21:09 GMT

Masood Khan discusses the Pulwama suicide attack, the need for peace and possible solutions to Kashmir conflict.

Asia26 Feb 2019 20:24 GMT

Officials say at least four people killed in cross-border firing between India and Pakistan along the Line of Control.

Taliban26 Feb 2019 18:32 GMT

Two of the primary issues on the table in the Doha talks to find a solution to the conflict, Suhail Shaheen says.

Asia26 Feb 2019 16:34 GMT

India claims to have destroyed a 'Jaish-e-Mohammed camp' while Pakistan says munitions struck uninhabited countryside.

India26 Feb 2019 08:00 GMT

A comparative look at the military budget, nuclear capabilities, army, air force and navy of the South Asian rivals.

Afghanistan26 Feb 2019 07:39 GMT

Comprising 15 percent of the population, the mostly Shia Muslim ethnic minority has long suffered targeted killings.