South Asia

by Melani Manel Perera | SRI LANKA

Minister Nalinda Jayatissa identified four challenges: aging population, noncommunicable diseases, mental health, and nutrition. He stressed the need for better diagnoses and treatment. One of the objectives is to improve the country's ranking on the Universal Health Index.

by Nirmala Carvalho

Amidst heavy security measures, the prime minister began his visit to the state torn for the past two years by communal violence between ethnic Kuki-Zo and Meitei. In a speech, he highlighted local progress and development initiatives. India’s opposition party slams Modi for waiting so long before coming.

| 13/09/2025
| INDIA

Satellite images suggest that by the end of this year, Pakistan could surpass Afghanistan in drug production, with profits going to various terrorist groups in its southwestern province. Here, poppy fields grow as attacks multiply. Separatist groups and Pakistan’s military have been joined recently by the Islamic State with the local population caught in the crossfire.

| 11/09/2025
| PAKISTAN
by Arundathie Abeysinghe

Every year, approximately 500,000 metric tonnes of fruit and vegetables are lost – enough to feed the country for up to four months. Among the causes are poor transportation and packaging. Losses could be reduced to 5.7 per cent by following the Ministry of Agriculture's guidelines. The Circular Project sponsored by the FAO and the EU aims to reduce food waste with a circular economy approach and digital tools.

| 11/09/2025
| SRI LANKA
by Shafique Khokhar

Over two million people have been forced to leave their homes due to unprecedented flooding. To address the humanitarian crisis, the HEAL Foundation Pakistan has organised a medical camp in Faisalabad, providing free assistance and medicines to 150 people.

| 10/09/2025
| PAKISTAN
by Dario Salvi

During the night, a drone attacked one of the boats off the coast of Tunisia. Suspicions point to Israel. A dozen Asian countries have joined the international initiative of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a symbol of “resilience” as its name suggests in Arabic. Filipino activist: it is important to show “our solidarity”.

| 09/09/2025
| GATEWAY TO THE EAST
by Maria Casadei

Demonstrations broke out yesterday in the Nepalese capital following the blocking of social media, which has now been lifted. However, Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli has resigned. The death toll stands at 19, with hundreds injured. Before the internet ban, news reports had circulated accusing local politicians of corruption and nepotism. Young people under 30 who took to the streets also expressed their frustration at the lack of economic opportunities.

| 09/09/2025
| NEPAL
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