South Asia
Prominent Pakistani Journalist Arshad Sharif Killed in Kenya
Prominent Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif was murdered on the outskirts of Nairobi at the hands of the Kenyan police on Sunday, Oct. 23. Sharif had sought refuge in Kenya after he left Pakistan in August, fearing for his life.
Indian Supreme Court Set to Hear Petitions to Legalize Same-Sex Marriages
The Supreme Court of India is currently hearing a petition to legalize same-sex marriages.
Pakistan Inches Closer to IMF Loan After Saudi Arabia Comes to Its Rescue
Saudi Arabia greenlighted a $2 billion payout to Pakistan on Thursday, April 6, which will be a crucial step toward Pakistan securing IMF aid.
Indian Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi Sentenced to Jail and Expelled From Parliament
A district court in Gujarat sentenced Rahul Gandhi, the face of the Indian National Congress, India’s most prominent opposition party, to a two-year jail sentence under defamation charges.
BBC headquarters raided by Indian Tax Officials after Documentary on Modi
The Indian income tax department conducted raids in BBC’s Mumbai and Delhi headquarters on Tuesday Feb. 14, alleging tax evasion.
India’s Richest Man Acquires Stake in News Portal Raising Concern about Media Independence
The RRPR Holding officially announced on Monday, Nov. 30, that they had transferred their 29.1% shares of New Delhi Television (NDTV), India's leading news publication and TV channel, to the Adani Group. In August this year, the Adani Group also put out an open offer for an additional 26% stake in NDTV, which will potentially give the industrial conglomerate a controlling interest in the media house.
Nepal Holds General Elections Amidst Growing Political Discontent
Nepal held its eighth general election on Nov. 20, with 275 parliamentary and 550 provincial seats hanging in the balance.
Prominent Pakistani Journalist Arshad Sharif Killed in Kenya
Prominent Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif was murdered on the outskirts of Nairobi at the hands of the Kenyan police on Sunday, Oct. 23. Sharif had sought refuge in Kenya after he left Pakistan in August, fearing for his life.
Former Pak PM Imran Khan Disqualified from Public Office till 2027
Pakistan's former Prime Minister and opposition leader Imran Khan has been banned from holding political office for the next five years by the country's election commission.
Split Verdict on Rights of Women In India to Wear Hijab in Classrooms
An Indian Supreme Court Bench, headed by Justice Hemant Gupta and Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia, has pronounced a split verdict on whether Muslim women have the right to wear hijabs inside classrooms.