Nepal
Nepal to criminalise anonymous social media activity
Nepal's government has introduced a bill seeking to impose strict regulations on social media platforms, including fines and prison sentences for violations.
Over 120 dead as powerful tremor hits Tibet
At least 126 people have been confirmed dead following a powerful earthquake that struck Tibet early on January 7, according to Chinese state media.
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