Afghanistan
After Years, F.B.I. Recovers Remains of American Woman in Afghanistan (New York Times)
Pakistan
Pakistan to deploy army for election security - statement (Reuters)
Bhutto scion aims to focus on Pakistan’s youth, break with old politics (Reuters)
China assures Pakistan of closer economic ties, support on efforts to defend ‘territorial integrity’ (South China Morning Post)
India
Israel turns to Indian workers as Gaza war worsens labor shortage (Washington Post)
Undeterred by Gaza war, thousands of Indians turn up for jobs in Israel (Al Jazeera)
Indian workers flock to Israeli jobs despite war and ethical concerns (Nikkei Asia)
India to strengthen ties with France with Macron as chief guest on national day (Reuters)
Myanmar border clashes cast shadow over ties with India (Nikkei Asia)
In Iran, Jaishankar Practices India’s Strategic Silence (The Diplomat)
NSB
Maldives gives port clearance to a Chinese ship. The move could inflame a dispute with India (AP)
Maldives says Chinese vessel will not conduct research in its waters (Reuters)
Maldives’ Chinese ship move could anger India (Deutsche Welle)
Nepal explores tapping flood-risk glacial lakes for clean power (Reuters)
Sri Lankan lawmakers debate controversial internet safety bill amid protests by rights groups (AP)
Sri Lanka votes on new law to regulate online content (Reuters)
Sri Lanka’s Proposed Internet Law Threatens Upcoming Elections (Human Rights Watch)
Central Asia
Eight People Injured In Earthquake Near Almaty (Radio Free Europe)
Kazakhstan: Strong earthquake plunges Almaty into panic (EurasiaNet)
Kazakhstan’s Evolving Afghanistan Policy (The Diplomat)
Measles Cases Soar In Europe, WHO Says, Noting Highest Numbers In Russia, Kazakhstan (Radio Free Europe)
Kyrgyz Parliamentary Committee Approves Controversial Bill On ‘Foreign Representatives’ On Second Reading (Radio Free Europe)
Underage Marriages Rampant In Tajikistan Despite Increased Legal Age To Wed (Radio Free Europe)
Turkmenistan: This town, is coming like a ghost town (EurasiaNet)
Uzbek President In China Seeking New Era Of Relations And Investments (Radio Free Europe)
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