How US tariffs are unraveling India’s textile industry
US tariffs of 50% on India have hit textile sector hard with orders stalled and businesses asked to absorb some tariffs.
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Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka: Is South Asia fertile for Gen Z revolutions?
The contexts and triggers were different, but analysts say there's a common thread tying South Asia's youth revolts.
How the diamond engagement ring was invented – and sold around the world
The story of the diamond industry is one of monopolies, marketing and a month's salary or more.
Syria’s oil heartland poisoned by decades of war, neglect, and inaction
War and neglect have turned Deir Az Zor’s oilfields into rivers of carcinogenic waste seeping into Syrian soil.
Dinosaurs to supercrocs: Niger’s bone keepers preserve its ancient fossils
The Sahel country is one of the few African nations to boast rare dinosaurs, but safeguarding them is a challenge.
California bill against foreign hits on diaspora splits Indian Americans
The bill comes amid growing concerns over alleged Indian government efforts to target Sikh dissidents in North America.
‘No consignments’ to the US as tariffs hit India’s carpet industry
US tariffs have rocked India's carpet industry as orders have nearly stalled.
The last 30 minutes inside a Gaza City tower before it is bombed by Israel
Families in Gaza City recount the panic of fleeing their homes as Israel escalates its assault in northern Gaza.
‘Topple this government’: Nepal’s Gen Z protesters demand mass resignations
Nepal's PM resigned on Tuesday as protesters set buildings on fire. But calls for broader change are growing.
India expands censorship powers, lets lower officials demand takedowns
A new censorship mechanism allows even district-level officers to demand social media firms pull down posts.
Sudanese rape victims speak from Chad’s refugee camps
Hundreds of thousands of women and girls have fled Sudan’s war, only to be faced with violence again in Chad.
UNIFIL’s mandate in southern Lebanon was renewed. What happens next?
Everything you need to know about UN Interim Force in Lebanon and the renewal of its mandate until the end of 2026.
How a children’s chocolate drink became a symbol of French colonialism
With its red fez, broad smile and simplified French, Banania's mascot has been associated with racist stereotypes.
Kashmir’s top cleric was a fiery freedom advocate. Now he preaches patience
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq's changed tone reflects a changed Kashmir where space for dissent has shrunk, say analysts.
‘Our story’: A day in the life of a handwritten newspaper in Bangladesh
Hasan and his team of reporters juggle day jobs as labourers and seamstresses to report on their remote community.
Does India have a stray dog epidemic?
India's top court has ordered the sterilisation of all stray dogs in the capital, after an increase in bite cases.
‘Everything has been lost’: Kashmir floods, landslides kill dozens
Overflowing rivers devastate communities, prompt questions about whether lessons from past floods were ever learned.
‘In a nightmare’: India braces for big layoffs as Trump’s tariffs bite
From textile factories to shrimp peeling units, hundreds of thousands of workers could lose jobs, say traders.
How rare earth shortages are stalling India’s burgeoning EV sector
China introduced restrictions on its rare earth exports in April, two days after Trump announced retaliatory tariffs.
How burgers helped me better understand my Vietnamese immigrant mother
Once, eating cheeseburgers allowed my mother to feel American. Now, it shows that she is free to eat what she wants.