Afghanistan
Families still looking for missing loved ones after devastating Afghanistan floods killed scores (AP)
‘There’s Nothing Left’: Victims Of Devastating Afghan Floods Struggling For Survival (Radio Free Europe)
Hit by massive floods and with no support from Taliban, Afghans left to survive on food scraps (The Independent)
After U.S. withdrawal, terror groups ‘gaining strength’ in Afghanistan, report warns (Washington Times)
Army whistleblower who exposed alleged Australian war crimes in Afghanistan is sentenced to prison (AP)
Pakistan
Pakistan, US discuss how to tackle the regional security threat posed by IS group and local Taliban (AP)
Pakistan, US discuss how to counter Afghan-based IS and TTP terrorists (VOA)
Violent Unrest Over Economic Strife Erupts in Pakistan’s Kashmir Region (New York Times)
Protesters call off march in Pakistan’s Kashmir after demands met (Reuters)
IMF, Islamabad open talks for a new loan, says Pakistan finance ministry (Reuters)
India
India inks 10-year deal to operate Iran’s Chabahar port (Reuters)
Chabahar Port: US says sanctions possible after India-Iran port deal (BBC)
14 Killed as Storm Topples Huge Billboard in India (New York Times)
At least 14 killed after billboard collapses in Mumbai during thunderstorm (Reuters)
Myanmar refugees in India fear more arrests, deportations (VOA)
Prime Minister Modi files his nomination to run for a third term in India’s general election (AP)
Kashmir’s Srinagar votes in large numbers in first election since 2019 (Reuters)
‘Pressured to withdraw’: BJP accused of intimidation tactics in India polls (The Guardian)
NSB
Donald Lu arrives in Dhaka (The Business Standard)
Sri Lanka cabinet approves new economic law to meet IMF targets (Reuters)
Sri Lanka travel visa costs doubled to $100 last month. The reason for the hike is disputed (CNBC)
Central Asia
A murder case in Kazakhstan led to domestic violence reforms. It ends with a prison sentence (AP)
Former Kazakh minister gets 24 years in prison for murdering his wife (Reuters)
Kazakhstan: Former minister found guilty in high-profile murder case (EurasiaNet)
Guilty Verdict in High-Profile Kazakhstan Domestic Violence and Murder Case (Human Rights Watch)
Kazakh Journalist Fined For Voicing Support For RFE/RL (Radio Free Europe)
In Light of Photos, Kyrgyz Authorities Claim Detained Journalist Staged Her Own Bruises (The Diplomat)
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