South Asia
India urges faster economic integration of South Asia
Describing South Asia as one of the fastest growing sub-regions in the world, India on Friday called for its faster economic integration.
"We should strengthen economic links while dealing with polit
US forces teams in 5 South Asian nations including India
US Special forces teams are currently stationed in five South Asian countries including India as part of the counter-terrorism co-operation with these nations, a top Pentagon commander has disclosed.
To reduce poverty South Asia needs 1 million new jobs every month: WB
South Asia needs to add between 1 million and 1.2 million additional jobs every month for the next 20 years to sustain growth and reduce poverty in the region, a World Bank report said on Thursday.
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South Asia faces high terror threat: US report
South Asia faces high terror threat with increased resource-sharing between Al Qaeda and Pakistan-based groups, including Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) blamed for the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks, according
China extends reach in South Asia with Nepal aid deal
China’s Army Chief wrapped up a high level visit to Nepal on Thursday, signing a new aid deal with Kathmandu's military that further cements ties between the two neighbours.
China has an important role in South Asia: US
Noting that China has an important role in South Asia, the United States has said that it was "unimaginable" that Beijing would not be involved in this strategically significant part of the world that
