Afghanistan
Taliban refute Trump’s claim of Chinese control over Afghan base as ‘emotional’ (VOA)
Stoning, shooting and pushing a WALL onto criminals: Horrific methods of execution the Taliban has introduced to Afghanistan since implementing sharia law (Daily Mail)
Pakistan
New York migrant shelter targeted by Trump officials to shut in blow to Pakistan (Financial Times)
Pakistan accuses Taliban of building outpost on its territory (Amu TV)
Suicide Blast at Taliban Religious School in Pakistan Kills Six (Agence France-Presse)
Thousands of mourners attend funeral of Taliban-linked cleric killed in Pakistan suicide blast (AP)
Afghans hiding in Pakistan live in fear of forced deportation (BBC)
Bodies of 12 Pakistani migrants who died in boat sinking have been repatriated (AP)
Imran Khan Writes From Prison: Why the World Must Pay Attention To Pakistan (TIME – opinion)
India
India’s trade minister heads to US for talks as Trump tariffs loom, officials say (Reuters)
Adani revives US investment plans as Trump moves fuel hopes (Financial Times)
India’s first transgender clinics close after USAID freeze (Reuters)
Avalanche Buries Road Workers’ Camp in India, Killing 8 (New York Times)
At least 4 construction workers are killed in an avalanche in northern India (AP)
Dozens found alive in metal containers after India avalanche (BBC)
India’s economy is leaving a generation of women behind on the farm (Washington Post)
India’s Economy Picks Up Speed (Wall Street Journal)
India market regulator to challenge Mumbai court order against senior officials (Reuters)
Indian man shot dead in Jordan trying to illegally cross Israel border (The Independent)
A Friendless EU Suddenly Wants India’s Approval (Bloomberg – opinion)
NSB
After a Revolution, a Move Toward Politics as Usual in Bangladesh (New York Times)
Bangladeshi students who led uprising that ousted ex-premier Sheikh Hasina form new political party (AP)
Bangladesh students who deposed PM Hasina form party to fight elections (Al Jazeera)
IMF’s executive board approves third review of Sri Lanka’s $2.9 billion bailout (Reuters)
Central Asia
U.S. Arrest Of Tajik Suspect Highlights Mounting Islamic State Concerns (Radio Free Europe)
Tajik Groom Sues Bride For ‘Not Being A Virgin,’ Casting Spotlight On Local Customs (Radio Free Europe)
Turkmenistan: Shortage of conscripts hampers military modernization (EurasiaNet)
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