Rappler's latest stories on South Asia
Virus pushing millions of South Asia children into poverty, says U.N.
South Asia – which includes India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, and Bhutan – is home to some 600 million children, with around 240 million already living in poverty
'Super cyclone' Amphan batters Bangladesh, India
'The situation is more worrying than the coronavirus pandemic. We don't know how to handle it,' India's West Bengal state leader Mamata Banerjee says
Millions batten down as 'super cyclone' Amphan hits Bangladesh, India
Authorities scramble to evacuate more than 3 million people from low-lying areas, but the task is complicated by the need to prevent the spread of coronavirus
'Super cyclone' to slam India, Bangladesh
Along with 'very heavy rainfall,' the system is expected to result in a storm surge pushing the sea level several meters higher
Pandemic a 'perfect storm' for South Asia, World Bank says
The World Bank slashes its growth forecast for South Asia, as it expects at least half the countries in the region to fall into 'deep recession' in 2020
Monsoon rains wreak flood havoc across South Asia
The downpours – which stretch from June to September – can turn deadly, and wreak havoc again this year across India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan-administered Kashmir
14 killed in building collapse as monsoon batters South Asia
(UPDATED) Heavy monsoon rains leave more than 100 dead across South Asia
Employment growing, but poor quality of work still widespread in Asia-Pacific – ILO
Vulnerable employment affects about half or more than 900 million individuals in Asia-Pacific, data from the International Labour Organization shows
Death toll from South Asia flooding tops 1,000
Authorities say a total of 1 009 bodies have been recovered in India Bangladesh and Nepal since August 10
At least 700 killed in South Asia floods
Over a million people are forced to flee their homes due to the massive flooding
Asia most exposed to disasters, Africa most vulnerable – study
Among mega cities Manila – facing a triple threat from cyclones superstorms and earthquakes – tops the list of urban areas with the highest number of people exposed
Desperation grows as Afghan-Pakistan quake victims wait for aid
Pakistan s confirmed death toll so far stands at 267 with more than 1 800 people injured and 11 000 homes damaged and authorities warn that number could spike
Rescuers struggle to reach Afghan-Pakistan quake survivors
Desperate victims appealed for blankets warm clothes and food after the quake leveled thousands of homes
Rescuers hunt for survivors of massive Afghan-Pakistan quake
UPDATED The toll is expected to rise as search teams reach remote areas that were cut off by the powerful 7 5 magnitude quake
The wRap Indonesia: Jokowi meets Obama, deadly South Asia quake
Other stories include warships arriving to help haze victims and updates on Asia stocks
Powerful quake rocks South Asia, more than 160 dead
UPDATED A powerful 7 5 magnitude earthquake which rocked parts of South Asia kills more than 160 people Monday including 12 Afghan girls crushed in a stampede as they fled their collapsing school
Buried quake survivors rescued after 5 days
Although the number of aftershocks since the April 25 quake has subsided fresh tremors were felt in Kathmandu overnight
Two American Al-Qaeda leaders killed in US operations
The White House statement does not identify which US agency carried out the operation which suggests it was carried out by an intelligence service rather than a military unit
Turkey detains 14 on border seeking to join ISIS
The foreigners were handed over to the police to be deported after questioning while the Turkish citizen was released
Climate summit hosts press India on emissions
Taking action against climate disruption and for poverty reduction should not be regarded as two separate and contradictory goals said France s foreign minister Laurent Fabius
Policeman guarding polio vaccination team killed in Pakistan
Pakistan is one of only three countries where polio remains endemic
UN chief urges India to take lead role on Afghan security
UN chief Ban Ki moon also urges India to embrace the idea of nuclear disarmament to avoid a nightmare scenario adding that South Asia faces danger of nuclear weapons
South Asia summit ends with little progress
The prime minister of host country Nepal says the achievements of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation SAARC had fallen short
India on alert as Al-Qaeda opens South Asia front
Al Qaeda chief Ayman al Zawahiri says the new operation would take the fight to Myanmar Bangladesh and India which has a large but traditionally moderate Muslim population
Inequality in education worst in S. Asia, Arab states, Africa
The latest UNDP report shows older generations continue to struggle with illiteracy; younger ones experience difficulty in transitioning from primary to secondary education
First verdict expected in Delhi gang rape case
A New Delhi court is expected to hand down its verdict in the case of a teenager accused of taking part in the gang rape of a student which sparked outrage across the country
7 dead in Kabul attack on NATO supply firm
UPDATE Police said the attack targeted a transport logistics company working with international forces and that some suicide vests were later detonated by security forces
India flood rescue continues despite bad weather, chopper crash
A rescue helicopter crashed in bad weather killing 8 people including 5 air force personnel and 3 civilians the Defence Ministry said
Taliban attack Afghan presidential palace, CIA office
UPDATE Blasts and gunshots shook the city for an hour after the first explosions at about 6:30 am sending smoke into the air in a high security area of Kabul
1,000 killed in India floods as rain hampers rescue
Indian priests were preparing to cremate hundreds of victims of the disaster even as 8 000 mainly pilgrims and tourists were still awaiting rescue
Taliban claims credit for killing 9 tourists in Pakistan
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif swiftly condemned the attack in an area of the far flung north not previously associated with violence or Islamist militancy
Rescuers battle on as Indian monsoon toll nears 600
More than 200 people have been killed in the disaster after raging rivers swept away houses buildings and even entire villages and destroyed bridges and narrow roads leading to pilgrimage towns
Afghan government suspends US security talks - official
Afghanistan on Wednesday June 18 suspended talks with the US on a deal that would allow US troops to remain in the country after 2014
Rowhani firm on Iran nuclear policy but vows more openness
Rowhani: Iran will be more transparent to show that its activities fall within the framework of international rules
Early monsoon hits India, 26 people dead
UPDATE The annual monsoon covered the country nearly two weeks ahead of schedule officials said
Moderate cleric Rowhani declared new Iran president
UPDATE Moderate cleric Hassan Rowhani has won Iran s presidential election ending 8 years of conservative grip on the nation s executive
Economy, nuclear top agenda as Iran elects president
Iran is staggering under the weight of repeated rounds of international sanctions over its disputed nuclear program
New Pakistan PM calls for end to US drone strikes
Sharif: We respect the sovereignty of others and they should also respect our sovereignty and independence This campaign should come to an end
Iran presidential debate fails to inspire
Press commentators accepted the complaints of several candidates that the debate s format had not helped them present their policies
Nepal marks 60 years since Everest summit victory
Nepal on Wednesday May 29 marked 60 years since the first ascent of Everest celebrating the pioneering climbers whose bravery spawned an industry
US drone kills Pakistani Taliban deputy - officials
A US drone strike killed the deputy chief of the Pakistani Taliban Wednesday May 29 in the country s lawless tribal northwest officials said
Pakistani show smashes taboos with its answer to 'Glee'
Gay romance Islamic extremism and a soundtrack of classic love songs make for Pakistan s taboo breaking answer to Glee
New records, reflection mark Everest 60th anniversary
Sixty years ago this week two men became the first to stand on the roof of the world in a remarkable feat of endurance and strength of the human spirit
Iran bars Rafsanjani from presidential bid
Ex president Rafsanjani and a controversial aide of incumbent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad had been ruled unsuitable the interior ministry said
Iran to list approved presidential candidates
The Guardians Council must ensure that all candidates meet certain conditions before being allowed to stand
Visiting Chinese PM vows to build trust with India
Li who arrived in India on Sunday afternoon May 19 chose Delhi for his first foreign visit since taking office
Cyclone slams into Bangladesh after mass evacuations
UPDATE One person was killed as Cyclone Mahasen hit Bangladesh s southern Patuakhali coast packing winds of up to 90 kilometers 55 miles per hour
Kabul suicide bomb on NATO convoy kills 6 civilians
UPDATE A suicide car bomb attack in Kabul on Thursday May 16 killed six civilians and wounded 37 others the Afghan health ministry said
Thousands evacuate in Bangladesh, Myanmar as Mahasen nears
The UN has warned that more than 8 million people could be at risk from Cyclone Mahasen which is expected to make landfall on Thursday or Friday
Storm Mahasen targets Bangladesh, Myanmar
Bangladesh Myanmar prepare for onslaught of cyclonic storm Mahasen
