Millions celebrate Hindu Holi festival, approach of spring
Hindus across India and other South Asian countries, dressed mostly in white,…
Military says death toll in Pakistan’s train hijacking rises to 31
ISLAMABAD â Pakistan officials confirmed Friday that 31 people, including 23 security personnel,…
Author says ban on her book reflects Taliban’s repression of women
WASHINGTON â When Naveeda Khoshbo published her book of political analysis in 2019,…
VOA Uzbek: Human rights group urges Uzbekistan to uphold reforms
Uzbekistan has made significant progress in eliminating widespread state-imposed forced labor, according…
Afghanistan denies link to train attack in Pakistan
The Afghan Taliban have rejected Pakistans allegation that Tuesdays deadly hostage-taking of…
UN chief in Bangladesh to visit Rohingya camps as he pushes for aid
DHAKA, BANGLADESH â U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is getting a first-hand look at…
Eyewitnesses give harrowing account of Pakistan train attack
ISLAMABAD â Passengers of a Pakistani train held hostage in the restive Balochistan…
VOA Uzbek: EU boosts its Central Asia strategy
As the U.S. seeks to strengthen ties with resource-rich Central Asia, the…
Pakistani military rescues nearly 200 passengers after train attack
ISLAMABAD â Security sources said Wednesday a Pakistani military operation rescued 190 passengers…
Militants attack train, take hostages in Pakistan’s Balochistan province
ISLAMABAD â Militants attacked a cross-country passenger train Tuesday in Pakistans restive southwestern…
