The Latest Breaking News from South Asia

Why are some South Asians choosing not to have children amid a population crisis?

Residents of Kathmandu returned to their mud-caked homes on Sunday to survey the wreckage of devastating floods across the Himalayan republic.

Torrential storms lashing India and Nepal have killed hundreds of people since June, official data showed Tuesday, with flooding and landslides causing widespread devastation during the treacherous monsoon season.

The dramatic resignation of Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina poses a dilemma for India’s government, and the South Asian powerhouse could even see its influence in the region wane, according to experts

From being seen as a miracle economy years ago, Bangladesh on Monday looked like a South Asian tragedy, with Sheikh Hasina fleeing the country and protesters storming her home. The contours of its interim government are yet to be defined while economic problems are likely to worsen. 

The city will celebrate South Asia’s rich culture over the course of the next few weeks

Transsion has almost half of Africa's smartphone market and the company is expanding in South Asia and other emerging markets.

Eid-ul-Adha, also known as Bakrid, is a major celebration for Muslims worldwide. And unlike many other festivals and days, Eid is not celebrated on a fixed date. When Eid is observed depends on moon sighting, typically starting first in Gulf regions and later in South Asia.

Barry Larkin leads an initiative to introduce professional baseball to the Middle East and South Asia, with the support of key stakeholders, signaling a tr...