4 h. ago Chinese military ‘expels’ US warship from disputed South China Sea waters

First confrontation between Chinese and US warships near Scarborough Shoal in six years comes after a pair of Chinese vessels collide while chasing away a Philippine ship from disputed atoll

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5 h. ago London museum tells forgotten story of African and Indian troops in second world war

National Army Museum’s Beyond Burma exhibition examines stories of soldiers from Britain’s coloniesThe forgotten story of African and Indian troops who fought in south Asia against Japanese forces during the second world war and who have largely been omitted from the official history is to be brought to life in a London exhibition.The National Army Museum’s Beyond Burma: Forgotten Armies show includes rare items from Indian and African soldiers who toiled in some of the harshest conditions seen anywhere during the conflict. Continue reading...

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49 h. ago Nepal makes nearly 100 peaks free to climb as it promotes alternatives to overcrowded Everest

Nepal raises Everest permit fees from $11,000 to $15,000

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50 h. ago Nepal makes nearly 100 peaks free to climb as it pushes these top alternatives to overcrowded Everest

Nepal raises Everest permit fees from $11,000 to $15,000

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4 d. ago Trucks and Tuks: Decorated Vehicles of South Asia – in pictures

Photographer Christopher Herwig has travelled 10,000km in his quest to record this overlooked art form. He has documented the characteristics of each region – from Pakistan in the north to Sri Lanka in the south. Sadly, as a result of government directives, alongside the proliferation of cheap, mass-produced decorations, this vibrant cultural expression is in decline, making this project all the more vitalTrucks and Tuks: Decorated Vehicles of South Asia is available for pre-order from FUEL publishing. Available late August Continue reading...

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4 d. ago South Korea claims North Korea has removed speakers from tense border

South Korea's military says North Korea has started removing some loudspeakers from the inter-Korean border

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5 d. ago Pakistan cuts mobile and internet services in bid to contain Balochistan insurgency

Suspension of cellular and mobile internet services for three weeks comes a day after suicide attack kills three paramilitary personnel

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7 d. ago Afghan women secretly go online for education amid Taliban crackdown

The Taliban is increasingly banning women from the public sphere, but they refuse to give up on their dreams

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9 d. ago Imran Khan’s party turns to UN as former Pakistan prime minister marks 2 years in prison

As Imran Khan endures growing isolation and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf faces a sweeping state crackdown, it is unclear how long the jailed leader’s resilience and popularity alone can sustain a party under siege, Maroosha Muzaffar reports

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9 d. ago Thousands to rally in Bangladesh one year after Sheikh Hasina’s fall

The events will culminate in a declaration touted as a roadmap for democratic reform

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9 d. ago Frequent disasters expose climate risks to infrastructure in South Asia

Last month, floods along the Nepal-China border that killed nine people also destroyed important infrastructure, washing out the primary bridge connecting the two nations and halting trade

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9 d. ago Satellite images reveal alarming scale of China’s military build

Latest satellite images of Mischief Reef show sprawling runways, missile shelters, and large aircraft hangars

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1 week ago South Korea begins removing loud speakers blasting propaganda from border with North

The speakers had previously been used to blast anti-North Korean propaganda across the border

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1 week ago South Korea begins removing propaganda speakers from border with North

The speakers had previously been used to blast anti-North Korean propaganda across the border

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3 w. ago At least one dead after fighter jet crashes into Bangladesh college campus

Training jet crashed onto campus where hundreds of students were present at the time

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3 w. ago Children of elderly UK couple jailed by Taliban make urgent plea for release before they ‘die in custody’

UN to make statement calling for immediate release of Barbie and Peter Reynolds

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3 w. ago Arsenal transfer news: Man Utd attempt to hijack Viktor Gyokeres deal as legal letter issued

Arsenal have headed off on their pre-season tour of south east Asia without Viktor Gyokeres - and now Manchester United are trying to muscle in on their deal for the Sporting striker

Economics

3 w. ago Cause of deadly Nepal plane crash revealed after government probe

Only the captain survived the fiery crash

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3 w. ago Heavy rain in South Korea leaves at least four dead and 1,300 forced to evacuate

The weather in South Korea has caused school closures, property damage and cancelled flights

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3 w. ago Trump ‘to visit Pakistan before India’ after Islamabad backs him for Nobel Peace Prize

Trump has routinely taken credit for brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, a claim that has been rejected by New Delhi

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