South-East Asia and Sri Lanka are reeling from storms and flooding ⊖
Cyclones close to the equator are rare and dangerous
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Kyrgyzstan is losing its status as Central Asia’s only democracy
The president is muffling the opposition and consolidating power
Donald Trump looms over Vladimir Putin’s visit to India ⊕
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America’s president is helping to make Indo-Russian relations great again
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India’s defence-tech startups are thriving ⊖
The recent war with Pakistan has infused new energy into the sector
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America’s oldest ally in Asia is drawing closer to China
Thailand increasingly depends on its bigger neighbour for trade and security
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The country is accused of handing out passports to foreign players
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Some see the leader of India’s biggest state as a visionary. Others fear him
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An infusion of fresh faces, ideas and energy could help pull the country out of its economic stupor
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The politicians protecting huge criminal networks
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