South Asia

South Asia is a geopolitical region comprising the countries of the Indian subcontinent. It is a significant economic and cultural bloc, with regional cooperation often centered around the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to a diplomatic impasse within its regional bloc, protests by its younger generation, and its inclusion in the strategic and business operations of major global entities.

Latest on South Asia

• Maldives’ plea to restart South Asian bloc hits India-Pakistan brick wall
• South Asia’s Gen Z protests offer one lesson in common
• China's floating hospital begins 200-day voyage across Africa and South Asia
• Standard Chartered names CTO for India and South Asia
• FinanceAsia Awards 2026 : South Asia winner write - ups
• Uber India, South Asia, President Prabhjeet Singh steps down after 11 years
• South, SE Asian enrollment pushes Japan's foreign student count past 400,000

Connections

8 entities linked to South Asia across the news graph.