Ajit Doval Beijing talks lead South Asia's packed diplomacy day

A series of developments across South Asia, China, the US and the Maldives on Sunday and Monday touched on diplomacy, security, infrastructure and the Indian diaspora. Bangladesh said it was in no hurry over Tarique Rahman's possible India visit and …

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SAOC reviews preparations for 14th South Asian Games 2027

ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 (APP):The Executive Committee of the South Asia Olympic Council (SAOC), chaired by Arif Saeed, President SAOC and Pakistan Olympic Association, reviewed preparations for the 14th South Asian Games, to be held from April 3 to 11, 2027 in …

BRICS Summit: India’s outreach to Nepal, Bangladesh may strengthen South Asian ties

India’s invitations to Nepal and Bangladesh for the BRICS outreach session could strengthen South Asian engagement with the Global South and provide an opportunity to reset bilateral ties, amid changing political circumstances and renewed efforts towards …

14th South Asian Games Postponed to April 2027 in Pakistan

Kathmandu. The new date for the 14th edition of the South Asian Games (SAG) has been set. The 14th edition will now be held from April 3 to 11, 2027, i.e., from March 20 to 28 of this year in Pakistan. Earlier, in the latest decision, the 14th SAG was to …

Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan alliance strengthens South Caucasus-Central Asia axis

The deepening alliance between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan is becoming an important element of the emerging political configuration between the South Caucasus and Central Asia. The key political outcome of the growing rapprochement between Baku and Tashkent …

Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan alliance strengthens South Caucasus-Central Asia axis - ANALYSIS

The development of allied relations between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan is becoming one of the key elements of the emerging new political configuration between the South Caucasus and Central Asia. The main political outcome of the rapprochement between Baku …

China's tech city inspires youth discussions on Asia-Pacific's green future

SHENZHEN, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- Young experts and scholars from the Asia-Pacific region gathered in Shenzhen, a world-leading tech hub in south China's Guangdong Province, to explore how the green energy transition could shape the region's future and …

The Global Security Initiative: A fresh security outlook for Africa and the Global South

At the Boao Forum for Asia in April 2022, amid multiplying conflicts and intensifying great power competition, Chinese President Xi Jinping unveiled the Global Security Initiative (GSI).   Traditional and non traditional security threats were becoming …

Slicing Through the Clutter: This Week’s Smartest New Consumer Devices in Asia

As I looked at the latest hardware rollouts and product announcements from the past seven days across Asia Pacific and Eurasia, one clear pattern emerged. Finally, manufacturers are getting rid of the silly gimmicks and are designing practical, durable, …