Category: So Asia
Trump Hails Religious, Economic, Political Victories at Faith & Freedom Event
President Donald Trump spoke Wednesday at the Faith & Freedom Coalition’s annual “Road to the Majority” conference…
Sri Lanka President Orders 4 Executions, Lifting 42-Year Moratorium
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena approved the executions of four drug offenders Wednesday, putting an…
India: Muslim Man Tortured, Forced to Chant Hindu Slogans Succumbs to Injuries
DESPARDES — Indian police are searching for around a dozen people who tortured a Muslim…
Post-Feb 27: India May Replace Its Russian-Made Missiles With Israeli
An analyst characterized the entire Pakistani motion on February 27 as a zero-to-60-seconds Formula One…
Afghanistan at Crossroads: Sifting Durable Peace Out of Mistrusts
“Pakistan is giving it a genuine push. But the issue is too complex for Pakistan…
‘Kashmir is Pakistan’, Teacher Tells Indian Forces
Watch video of Kashmiri teacher’s response to an Indian military officer DESPARDES — “Kashmir is…
Saudi Arabia Extradites Five Sri Lankans Linked to Easter Sunday Attacks
Five suspects were taken into custody in the Saudi city of Jeddah and then extradited…
Burmese Muslims: Still Looking For a Permanent Home
SYED NEAZ AHMED — They are thought to be the world’s most persecuted refugees. It…
Following Israel, India Votes to Keep Palestinian Rights Group Out of UN Bodies
India on Tuesday voted in favor of a resolution moved by Israel to keep Palestinian…
Courting The Law: Journalist, TV Channel Head, Owner Arrested In India Over Content
A recent PEW poll shows many in emerging economies (e.g. South Asia) see social media…
Elephants in Modi’s Room: Kashmir, Khalistan, Babri Masjid
“We have the Makkah and Madinah of Sikhs”: PM Khan while opening Kartarpur corridor DESPARDES…
In India 3 Days 3 Lynching: Is Cow Vigilantism the New Normal? (Video)
DESPARDES News Monitor — Gory pictures and graphic videos of cow vigilantism in India is…