Rubio and Jaishankar stand side by side as they shake hands and look toward the camera. American and Indian flags hang from poles behind them.
Rubio and Jaishankar stand side by side as they shake hands and look toward the camera. American and Indian flags hang from poles behind them.

In India, Rubio Is All Business

The top U.S. diplomat’s three-day trip is focused largely on commercial interests.

A crowd of hundreds of people are seen from slightly overhead, mostly showing their heads and outstretched arms waving signs, cellphones, and Indian flags. Someone near the front holds a sign that reads: "Voter deletion is against constitution."
A crowd of hundreds of people are seen from slightly overhead, mostly showing their heads and outstretched arms waving signs, cellphones, and Indian flags. Someone near the front holds a sign that reads: "Voter deletion is against constitution."

India’s Voter Roll Protests Swell

Modi’s government faces a growing challenge as Cockroach movement proves durable.

Supporters of Imran Khan, some wearing the PTI colors of red and green, march in street and wave party flags.
Supporters of Imran Khan, some wearing the PTI colors of red and green, march in street and wave party flags.

Pakistan’s Opposition on the March

Simmering anger over former leader Imran Khan’s imprisonment drives protesters back to the streets—and toward Islamabad.

Two men in formal business attire sit side by side in high-backed, light-colored armchairs during an indoor meeting. The man on the left wears a dark grey textured jacket over a white tunic with a red pocket square and has his hands clasped in his lap. The man on the right wears a dark blue suit, white dress shirt, and reddish-brown tie, leaning forward with his hands together between his knees. Two aides in business suits sit behind them listening attentively.
Two men in formal business attire sit side by side in high-backed, light-colored armchairs during an indoor meeting. The man on the left wears a dark grey textured jacket over a white tunic with a red pocket square and has his hands clasped in his lap. The man on the right wears a dark blue suit, white dress shirt, and reddish-brown tie, leaning forward with his hands together between his knees. Two aides in business suits sit behind them listening attentively.

Would Better U.S.-China Ties Harm India?

Washington and New Delhi have more to focus on than Beijing.

A man with grey hair, a beard, and glasses wears a dark suit, red tie, and red pocket square as he adjusts an earpiece with both hands, standing beside an Indian flag.
A man with grey hair, a beard, and glasses wears a dark suit, red tie, and red pocket square as he adjusts an earpiece with both hands, standing beside an Indian flag.

Jaishankar Leads India’s UNGA Delegation

New Delhi’s top diplomat aims to push back against new U.S. tariffs on countries buying Russian oil.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands.

Modi and Xi’s Meeting Caps a Detente

Despite the thaw, India-China rivalry remains inevitable.

A worker in an orange reflective vest leans down to adjust a component of a two-wheeled cart. People mill about behind him, some crossing a driveway, others waiting at a bus stop. Trees and a few high-rise buildings are visible in the distance.
A worker in an orange reflective vest leans down to adjust a component of a two-wheeled cart. People mill about behind him, some crossing a driveway, others waiting at a bus stop. Trees and a few high-rise buildings are visible in the distance.

What India Gets Out of BRICS

Ahead of the group’s leaders’ summit, New Delhi is pulling out the stops.

A stream of cloudy water curves close by the remains of several low-rise residential buildings, several of them collapsed or tilting dangerously on their foundations. The shore is strewn with rocks and debris, and a school bus appears to have gotten caught in a nest of boulders on the water's edge. Lush green hills are visible rising up in the distance.
A stream of cloudy water curves close by the remains of several low-rise residential buildings, several of them collapsed or tilting dangerously on their foundations. The shore is strewn with rocks and debris, and a school bus appears to have gotten caught in a nest of boulders on the water's edge. Lush green hills are visible rising up in the distance.

Nepal’s Disaster Demands a Regional Response

The glacier collapse and floods that followed show why neighboring states must cooperate to reduce future threats.

Taliban personnel ride a vehicle with children during celebrations to mark the fifth anniversary of the group’s return to power in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan.
Taliban personnel ride a vehicle with children during celebrations to mark the fifth anniversary of the group’s return to power in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan.

The Taliban’s Next Five Years

The brutish group has been surprisingly stable since snatching power in 2021. Rockier times may lie ahead.

From left: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meet during the signing of a trilateral defense agreement in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on Aug. 7.
From left: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meet during the signing of a trilateral defense agreement in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on Aug. 7.

What Does the Mecca Pact Deliver Pakistan?

The mutual defense agreement gives Islamabad a boost in the Middle East, with mixed results closer to home.

Four people are on a road, with three of them wearing fave coverings. Behind the are tires that have been lit on fire.
Four people are on a road, with three of them wearing fave coverings. Behind the are tires that have been lit on fire.

What’s Behind the Violence in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir

The region has become ground zero for protests against poor governance.

Dozens of protesters are seen a shot taken from slightly overhead. Many of them are young people, some holding up phones as they record photo and video, others holding signs. A young man across the crowd sits on someone's shoulders so he looms over the rest as he waves an Indian flag.
Dozens of protesters are seen a shot taken from slightly overhead. Many of them are young people, some holding up phones as they record photo and video, others holding signs. A young man across the crowd sits on someone's shoulders so he looms over the rest as he waves an Indian flag.

Does Modi Have a Cockroach Problem?

India’s youth-led protest movement led to a rare instance of the government giving in.

Cockroach Janta Party supporters clash with police during a protest demanding the resignation of Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in New Delhi on July 20.
Cockroach Janta Party supporters clash with police during a protest demanding the resignation of Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in New Delhi on July 20.

India’s Cockroach Movement Delivers a Blow to the BJP

The protests aren’t likely to turn into mass mobilization, but they are politically significant.

Bangladesh Nationalist Party supporters gather for a rally ahead of the national election in Sylhet, Bangladesh, on Jan. 22.
Bangladesh Nationalist Party supporters gather for a rally ahead of the national election in Sylhet, Bangladesh, on Jan. 22.

Will Hasina Return to Bangladesh?

The former prime minister set a timeline for her homecoming, despite the threat of arrest.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (left) and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto react to children during a welcome ceremony for Modi at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, on July 7.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (left) and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto react to children during a welcome ceremony for Modi at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, on July 7.

Modi Seeks to Project Influence on Asia-Pacific Trip

The Indian prime minister visits Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand this week.

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