In parched Afghanistan, drought sharpens water dispute with Iran
Severe drought across much of Afghanistan is spurring plans to build new dams to help farmers
Civilian deaths in Afghanistan hit record as suicide attacks surge
The main causes of casualties were ground engagements between security forces and militants, roadside bombs, as well as suicide and other so-called complex attacks
Parliamentarians need to step it up for gender equality
South Asia is one of the fastest growing regions on the planet. Ironically, it has declining employment rates, largely affecting women.
Afghan forces "kill civilians" in ground raid and air strike
Last year, more than 10,000 civilians were killed or wounded in the war between Afghanistan's Western-backed government and militants
India's tourism ministry launches campaign to show women safe in India
Government data shows reported cases of crime against women in India rose by 83 percent between 2007 and 2016
Afghan villagers search for survivors after landslide destroys nearly 300 homes
Several regions of Afghanistan regularly suffer landslides when snow melts in the spring, but deforestation in some parts has increased their frequency
Afghan deported from Germany kills self on return home
There has been calls for Germany's Interior Minister, Horst Seehofer, to resign
At least 12 dead, including children, in Afghan suicide blast
Most of the victims were children working in a nearby car wash
Afghan capital rebuilds from ashes of war, but what next?
While security in Kabul has deteriorated in recent months, many of the scars of decades of war have disappeared
Poor countries face $168 billion interest bill due to climate change
For every $10 climate-vulnerable countries paid in interest over the past decade, $1 was attributable to climate risks, study says