Russia is facing its most severe labour shortage in decades, and  it’s turning to countries in south asia, including india and sri lanka, to fill critical job vacancies. With an ageing population and heavy workforce losses tied to the war in ukraine, moscow says it needs millions more workers. For years, russia relied largely on migrant workers from central asian nations like uzbekistan and tajikistan to staff construction sites, factories and city services.

Russia Looks to South Asia to Fill Jobs | Work Permits for Indians Jumped Sharply in Recent Years

Satellite images reveal the massive devastation caused by cyclone-driven floods across Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Thailand, and Sri Lanka. Hundreds have lost their lives, and rescue operations are ongoing as authorities battle mudslides, high waters, and disrupted infrastructure. Stay updated on the latest developments and humanitarian efforts across the region.

Cyclone Flood Disaster: Satellite Images Reveal Devastation

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - Intense heat wave in South, South east Asia - Russia, Ukraine carry out strikes - Israel-Hezbollah tensions at new peak - Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal push

Intense heat wave in South, South east Asia | Russia, Ukraine carry out strikes

According to an official at the Russian Ministry of Defence, Over the past year, around 100 Indians were recruited by the Russian Army at its Moscow recruitment centre. A 23-year-old Indian man died in a Ukrainian airstrike. Several Indians, who signed up as “security helpers” with the Russian military, were forced to fight beside Russian troops along the border with Ukraine, despite assurances that they wouldn’t be sent to the war zone. India's foreign ministry has acknowledged "that some Indian nationals have enlisted for support roles with the Russian army".

South Asians caught in Ukraine storm

On Inside South Asia, we tell you what Erdogan's win mean for the Indian Subcontinent. 70 years since the first Everest conquest, A look at life of Sherpas Locust Menace in Afghanistan ISRO’s new Navic satellite launched successfully Celebrations erupt after CSK's historic win

Erdogan re-elected: What it means for South Asia | Afghanistan: 'Locust Attack'

Japan is all set to develop an industrial hub in Bangladesh with supply chains to the landlocked northeastern states of India, and to Nepal and Bhutan beyond by developing a port and transport in the region. The envisaged Matarbari project would be Bangladesh's first deep-sea port capable of hosting large vessels.

Can Japan counter china's influence in South Asia?

From the judiciary to politics to the military, Pakistan's most important institutions are shaken by squabbles & mudslinging. On one hand Justices of the Supreme Court of Pakistan squabble among themselves, on another, there is friction between Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif versus President Arif Alvi. And then there is Maryam Nawaz Sharif who lashed out at the bail given to Imran Khan.

Pakistan's mess: Executive vs Judiciary vs Military | Inside South Asia

Climate change has rendered the blistering heatwave that has gripped South Asia in recent days 30 times more likely, according to a report. The rapid-response report, which quantified the influence of global warming on extreme weather events, said that before the advent of human-caused climate change such an event would occur after roughly 3000 years.

Global warming made killer heatwaves in India, Pakistan 30 times more likely: Report

India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and other South Asian countries must work with each other to offset the high costs of renewable power projects

South Asian mandate to renewable energy for sustainable growth

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