Afghanistan
The Taliban’s morality police are contributing to a climate of fear among Afghans, UN says (AP)
Taliban promotes sanctioned official to central bank governor (Reuters)
Taliban Authorities Slash Government Salaries Of Afghan Women (Agence France-Presse)
Thousands of Afghans fought with the US against the Taliban. Why have they been forgotten? (Boston Globe – opinion)
Pakistan
UN chief meets Pakistan’s premier to discuss the situation of Afghan refugees following clampdown (AP)
Pakistan Looks to Leverage SCO for Regional Support on Counterterrorism (The Diplomat)
Kenyan court rules police acted out of line in killing of Pakistani journalist (VOA)
Pakistan hearings on surveillance, TikTok worry digital rights advocates (VOA)
Pakistan’s rooftop solar boom shines spotlight on power crisis (Nikkei Asia)
India
As Modi Meets Putin in Moscow, India Seeks to Chart Its Own Course (New York Times)
Putin receives Modi in Moscow with high stakes for both Russia and India (Washington Post)
Putin, Modi hold informal talks at Kremlin leader’s residence (Reuters)
India’s Modi on visit to Moscow appreciates ‘dear friend’ Putin (Reuters)
US says it has raised concerns with India about its ties with Russia (Reuters)
Zelenskiy Blasts Modi’s Visit to Russia as a Blow to Peace (Bloomberg)
As Head of Democratic India, Modi Should Raise Abuses in Ukraine with Russia During Moscow Visit (Human Rights Watch)
India Poised to Secure Long-Term Uranium Supply From Russia (Bloomberg)
India suspends six police, government officials for stampede that killed 121 (Reuters)
Suspected rebels kill 5 Indian soldiers after ambushing their vehicle in Indian-controlled Kashmir (AP)
How Will a Weaker Modi Make India Look Strong? (Bloomberg – opinion)
NSB
Bangladesh PM visits Beijing as China, India eye influence (Deutsche Welle)
Flooding in northern Bangladesh displaces 40,000 people, shuts schools (Reuters)
Teenage Rohingya refugee killed in Bangladesh by shell fired from Myanmar (The Independent)
The Killer Stalking Sri Lanka’s Men (New York Times)
Sri Lanka to wrap up bond talks soon, seek to balance India and China ties (Reuters)
Central Asia
30 Years Since Capital Decision, Astana A Magnet For Kazakhstan’s Transplants (Radio Free Europe)
Central Asian States, Azerbaijan Start Military Maneuvers In Kazakhstan (Radio Free Europe)
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