South Asia Brief

New Delhi’s global clout and Modi’s personal brand are riding on the annual meeting, but consensus may prove elusive.

The bloc’s new members include countries New Delhi is keen to expand ties with.

The successful lunar mission, coming on the heels of Russian failure, could accelerate a long-running space race.

With Pakistan’s popular opposition leader jailed ahead of election, his supporters must find a way forward.

The Islamic State-Khorasan claimed responsibility for a bombing at a political rally months before a national vote.

Sanctions stand in the way of environmental aid, leaving Afghans high and dry after disasters such as flash floods.

New Delhi must walk a fine line with the brutal ruling junta as cross-border security issues grow tense.

The Apple supplier’s sudden reversal reveals some of the private-sector obstacles to New Delhi’s tech ambitions.

After months of negotiations, Islamabad looks close to securing additional economic aid—but the roots of its crisis run deep.

Bilateral constraints haven’t gotten in the way of rapidly deepening ties.

The cargo shows how the global south is balancing relations with Moscow and the West.

Amid a financing push for modern infrastructure, existing problems may go overlooked.