Muslims, Christians, Hindus, and Sikhs have reaffirmed their commitment to the Paigham-e-Pakistan national declaration, amid the serious crisis in Balochistan. They condemn suicide attacks and sectarian violence, which have no religious justification, call for the protection of minorities, as well as for mosques to serve as spaces of tolerance.
In the first half of 2026, 8,105 new cases were filed regarding divorce, marriage annulment, and child support, bringing the total pending cases to 16,000. The increase reflects reforms for minorities, marriages of choice, and tensions related to the use of social media like TikTok. The Church insists on support and counselling before legal action.
Pakistan's Supreme Court has overturned the last convictions for one of the most serious incidents of religiously motivated violence in Lahore. The Christian couple was shot to death in 2014 in the brick kiln where they worked. For lawyer Shawaiz Javed, the fight for justice continues.
In Kashmir and Punjab, two films bring some controversial moments in Indian history back into the spotlight. The Modi government is struggling to come to terms with the past and the still open wounds of domestic conflicts.
As part of the ‘Act East’ strategy through which Delhi aims to counter China, the Indian Prime Minister’s visit to Jakarta was marked by significant agreements. In addition to the sale of BrahMos missiles, the agreement for the joint development of the port at the entrance to the Strait of Malacca strengthens India’s presence on the region’s main trade route.
The reuse of contaminated syringes at Valika Hospital has infected scores, with at least 120 testing positive since the scandal broke out in October 2025. Some 78 are children (six of whom have already died). The families' pain is compounded by stigma surrounding the disease.
For Sri Lankan households, air conditioning uses average daily household electricity consumption. In a country hard hit by climate change, even fans are rarely used because of the high costs.
The conviction of two former Nepali ministers involved in refugee status fraud puts the spotlight back on Lhotshampa expelled from Bhutan in the 1990s. Thousands still live in refugee camps, and with expulsions from the United States, some have become stateless.
A convent where a chapel and cemetery are under constructions was the object of an intimidatory raid. Although Catholic nuns have all the necessary permits issued by the previous state government, Hindu extremists are demanding the immediate demolition of both chapel and cemetery. With the BJP's victory in the state elections, attacks and intimidation against Christians are up.
Following the killing of a man, 14 residents of Jaitun Para have been arrested. The families, deprived of their sole source of income, are facing a severe economic crisis on top of the legal proceedings.
The Kumey River in Arunachal Pradesh submerged many buildings in Parsi Parlo parish, severely damaging the rectory, convent, and school. For Bishop Benny Varghese, “The Word is life- it withstands every trial and continues to bring hope, even in the darkest moments.” Rescue and recovery operations are underway.
Construction work has begun in Puttalam, at an archaeological site rich in valuable plant and animal remains dating back to the Miocene epoch, millions of years ago. A venue dedicated to education and research, but also an opportunity for economic development in Sri Lanka’s North-Western Province.
An alleged fraud estimated at 11.6 billion rupees has been uncovered in Madhya Pradesh, linked to a government programme that encourages the production of ethanol to blend with petrol. But the case also reopens the debate on the appropriateness of using grains for biofuels while millions of Indians depend on food aid.
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