Nikhil Kumar

Alex Karp

Trump Says U.S. Will Stay in Afghanistan, but Next Steps Remain Unclear

President Trump signaled that the U.S. won't withdraw from Afghanistan, but he stopped short of providing key details

Pakistan's Top Court Ousts Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif

Nawaz Sharif was ousted in a case stemming from the Panama Papers that detailed the offshore financial dealings of global public figures

The Low-Caste Farmer’s Son Taking High Office In India

Ram Nath Kovind, a veteran politician from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), is set to become India's next President. Results on July...

Not In My Name: Indians Protest Against 'Beef Lynchings'

Thousands came out to protest on Wednesday evening against a recent string of attacks on minority Muslims by Hindu vigilantes

Narendra Modi to Meet Donald Trump at the White House

Diplomats and analysts on both sides await the first face to face meeting between the Indian and U.S. leaders on June 26.

'This Is the Front Line': Afghanistan's President Talks to TIME

Afghanistan's leader Ashraf Ghani discusses battling terrorism and trying to convince President Trump to maintain a presence in the country.

90 Killed and Hundreds Wounded in Kabul Blast

Kabul’s streets were once again smeared with blood on Wednesday morning, as a powerful bomb exploded in the center of the Afghan capital

Read TIME's Exclusive Interview with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani

TIME’s South Asia bureau chief Nikhil Kumar sits down with Ghani to talk about the deteriorating security situation and other vital topics.

What You Need to Know About Afghanistan's Worsening Security Challenge

A devastating insurgent attack on an Afghan army base has reignited concerns about the long-running war in the country

Afghan Defense Chiefs Resign Over Bloody Taliban Attack That Killed More Than 100 Soldiers

Afghanistan’s defense minister and army chief have resigned, days after the Taliban mounted its deadliest ever attack on security forces

Pakistan’s Nawaz Sharif Escapes Ouster in Corruption Ruling

The country's top court has ordered a new probe into corruption allegations against the Prime Minister, allowing him to remain in office

Modi Backs Radical Hindu Cleric for High-Profile Post

Modi's party has picked a radical cleric with a record of divisive rhetoric to run India's most politically significant state

A State Election In India Reinforces Narendra Modi’s Grip on Power

Big seems too small a word to describe the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh (UP). Spread over an area roughly the size of Britain,...

A Landslide Win in India Means Modi Must Deliver

The BJP turned state elections into a referendum on Modi's leadership. With their victory come great expectations