Nepal poised for closer ties with China under new prime minister
NEW DELHI -- The return of K.P. Sharma Oli as Nepal's prime minister may usher in an era of closer economic and military ties with China amid frayed relations with India.
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Taliban defy West at U.N. talks while China, Russia eye closer ties
NEW DELHI -- As the Taliban continue to bump heads with the West over the treatment of women and girls in Afghanistan, China and Russia are softening their stance against the regime.
'Blank vote' arouses controversy in India's general election
NEW DELHI -- The casting of blank ballots is becoming an issue in the general election underway for the lower house of India's parliament, a vote that will determine the political direction of the world's most populous nation for the next five years.
Sri Lanka's debt repayments to be suspended until 2028
NEW DELHI -- Sri Lanka and a group of its creditors are in final negotiations to suspend debt repayments until 2028, Nikkei has learned, as country creditors including Japan seek to prevent China's influence from expanding in the debt-ridden island.
India parades domestic weapons amid China border tensions
NEW DELHI -- India showcased domestically produced weapons during a military parade on Friday, an apparent show of strength toward China amid a border dispute.