South & Central Asia

Why are Pakistanis risking their lives to get to Europe?

At least 16 Pakistanis died in a migrant boat accident off the coast of Libya, officials said Tuesday. Survivors of a migrant boat rescued in the Atlantic Ocean in January have come home with harrowing stories to tell. VOA Pakistan bureau chief Sarah Zaman reports. Videographer: Wajid Asad

Modi to meet Trump with focus on trade, immigration and strategic ties

India, which has built a strong partnership with the U.S., is expecting to face turbulence on issues such as trade but hopes mutual geostrategic concerns will help maintain steady ties.

Modi to meet Trump with focus on trade, immigration and strategic ties 

India wants to avoid trade tensions with the U.S. and is taking steps to meet Trump’s concerns on tariffs 

Five killed in suicide bomb blast in northeastern Afghanistan, police say

The blast killed civilians and members of Afghanistan's ruling Taliban movement, police said

UN Security Council raises alarm over rising IS-K threat from Afghanistan

Taliban authorities have not responded to the UN assertions but have downplayed the Islamic State affiliate’s activities in the country

China courts India as Trump, Modi vow to deepen ties 

31 suspected Maoist rebels, 2 police officers killed in forest combat in central India 

Deadliest combat so far this year in central India, police said 

Modi’s party wins majority in New Delhi polls, first time in 27 years

The prime minister's Bharatiya Janata Party wins 47 seats in the 70-member assembly

Central Asian countries moving closer to China

OSCE cancels election monitoring for Tajikistan

Gunfight kills Pakistani soldier, 12 militants near Afghan border 

Chinese and Pakistani leaders, meanwhile, call on Taliban to prevent militants from harboring in Afghanistan