What are Pakistan’s controversial constitutional amendments about?
The proposed amendments could weaken the independence of the judiciary, allege opposition parties and some experts.
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Large turnout is expected in a crucial vote for local government in Indian-controlled Kashmir
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — In Indian-controlled Kashmir, many people boycotted elections for decades in protest against Indian rule. But in the run-up to the local election beginning Wednesday, many are willing to buck that trend and use their vote to deny Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party the power to form a local government in the disputed region.
China Frees American Pastor After Nearly 20 Years in Prison
An American pastor who had been imprisoned in China for nearly 20 years was released unexpectedly on Sunday and has returned to the United States, according to the State Department.
India opposition leader Kejriwal says will resign as Delhi chief minister
Arvind Kejriwal announces resignation a day after his release from prison on bail in a corruption case he claims is politically motivated.
Kashmir election: Are separatist candidates change agents or Trojan horses?
For decades, the Jamaat-e-Islami boycotted elections. Now, the banned group has upended its position—and the campaign, as Kashmir elects a legislature for the first time in a decade.
In New York Case, Signs of a Familiar China Playbook
A prominent lawyer in Britain, accused of trying to advance Beijing’s interests in Parliament.
It was ‘tough on China’ week in Congress, one of the few issues both parties agree on
From drones to drugs, House lawmakers sought to portray themselves as tough on China as they returned to work this week, taking up more than two dozen measures aimed at countering Beijing's technological, political and economic influence.
New Delhi’s chief minister announces resignation two days after he was released on bail
NEW DELHI (AP) — One of India’s main opposition figures and New Delhi’s chief minister said he would resign from office Sunday, two days after he was granted bail in a bribery case.