Nepal
Nepal floods - death toll rises to 209
Nepal’s Ministry of Home Affairs in a press release confirmed that the death toll from severe flooding has reached 209, with 29 people still missing and 142 others injured
Kolkata hospital rape and murder case sparks international outcry, raises questions
An incident of vandalism and an attack on protestors at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital following an horrific case of rape and murder has led to the arrest of 25 people, in India’s West Bengal state
South Asia hit by floods and landslides after heavy rainfall
Bangladesh, Nepal and parts of India have been hit by floods as intermittent heavy rains continue since May. Although an annual occurrence, the floods and associated extreme weather events like cyclones cause widespread death and loss to property
Russian pivot to the Global South includes unscrupulous army recruiting practices
After launching its February 2022 invasion of Ukraine and being sanctioned by the West, Russia has doubled down on its overtures to countries of the Global South.