Afghanistan
When the US left Kabul, these Americans tried to help Afghans left behind. It still haunts them (AP)
As a young Afghan interpreter, he helped a US officer. Then he needed help getting out (USA Today)
An Afghan woman who sings outdoors to protest the Taliban´s morality laws says she won´t be silenced (AP)
Taliban bans mixed martial arts in Afghanistan for being too violent (The Telegraph)
Germany deports 28 Afghan nationals to their homeland, the first since the Taliban takeover in 2021 (AP)
Pakistan
Pakistan security officials in ‘Taliban’ captivity appeal for help (VOA)
Pakistan military launches strikes in response to Balochistan attacks, army says (Reuters)
A mudslide triggered by heavy monsoon rain kills 12 people, mostly children, in northwest Pakistan (AP)
Schools in Pakistan’s Karachi closed as rare August cyclone builds up (Reuters)
India
India Inducts Second Ballistic Missile Submarine Into Fleet (Bloomberg)
The first election in a decade is planned in Indian-controlled Kashmir. Here’s what to know (AP)
Danish man avoids extradition to India in arms smuggling case, court rules (Reuters)
NSB
Bangladesh’s government led by Yunus signs UN convention involving enforced disappearance (AP)
‘Disappeared’ victims emerge in Bangladesh, seek justice despite hurdles (Reuters)
More than 1,000 killed in Bangladesh violence since July, health ministry chief says (Reuters)
With Hasina Gone In Bangladesh, A Rival Family Tastes Power (Agence France-Presse)
Bangladesh Can’t Afford to Let Chaos Reign (Bloomberg – opinion)
Tourist Haven Maldives Under Markets Pressure as Debt Slumps (Bloomberg)
What Next for Nepal’s Transitional Justice Process? (The Diplomat)
Sri Lanka president defends IMF bailout in campaign launch (Agence France-Presse)
Central Asia
Kazakhstan Pauses Rate Cuts After Inflation Accelerates (Bloomberg)
Imprisoned Ex-Wife Of Former Kazakh President’s Nephew Gets Additional Prison Term (Radio Free Europe)
Despite Furor, Pro-Putin Russian Artists To Top The Bill On Kyrgyz Independence Day (Radio Free Europe)
US Transferring Afghan Aircraft to Uzbek Control (The Diplomat)
Upcoming Parliamentary Elections in Uzbekistan: A New Electoral System With an Old Approach? (The Diplomat)
5 More Central Asians Named In Connection With Crocus Concert Hall Attack, Detention Extended (Radio Free Europe)
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