US, UN discuss int’l community’s efforts to end violence after Myanmar coup
The US and UN have discussed the international community’s efforts to help bring an end to the Myanmar military’s violence and repression that has been going on since the February 1 military coup.
Withdrawal from Afghanistan: Biden’s reluctance in engaging Pakistan 'stunning', says US senator
A senior US senator, Lindsey Graham, on Tuesday described American President Joe Biden’s reluctance to reach out to Prime Minister Imran Khan as ‘stunning,” and warned that ignoring Pakistan while withdrawing from Afghanistan could lead to a disaster.
India calls for ‘open and inclusive’ Indo-Pacific based on sovereignty, peace
With an eye on China, India today called for an open and inclusive order in the Indo-Pacific based upon respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity of countries, peaceful resolutions of disputes through dialogue, and adherence to international rules and laws.
Roadside bomb kills three university teachers in Afghanistan-police
A roadside bomb hit a bus carrying university staff in northern Afghanistan on Saturday, killing three teachers and wounding 15 others, police said on Saturday.
How Cyclone ‘Yaas’ was named
As Bangladesh, along with West Bengal and Odisha, braces for Cyclone Yaas, let’s look at how the cyclone got its name.
Pakistan calls for probe into seizure of uranium in India
Pakistan on Saturday expressed serious concern over illegal possession of a large quantity of uranium by two unauthorised persons in India and pointed to gaps in state control mechanisms there.
Pakistan tells CIA chief won't host drone bases
Government officials have privately begun confirming a secret visit to Islamabad of CIA Director William Burns and are suggesting that he was firmly told that Pakistan would not host the spy agency’s drone bases on its territory.
Turkey offers to run Kabul airport after NATO's Afghan withdrawal -officials
Turkey has offered to guard and run Kabul's airport after the United States and other NATO forces withdraw from Afghanistan, but US officials say Ankara is imposing conditions which need to be resolved as their leaders prepare to meet next week.
Pakistan Railways says death toll from express trains collision now 63
Pakistan Railways officials said Tuesday that at least 63 people had died in a double train accident in a remote part of southern Sindh province a day earlier.
Nepal signs non-disclosure agreement to buy Chinese Covid-19 vaccines but legal questions remain
With the country in desperate need of Covid-19 vaccines, the government has signed a non-disclosure agreement with the vaccine maker Sinopharm to procure Chinese shots despite questions whether such an agreement can be signed legally remains unanswered.
2 trains collide in southern Pakistan, killing 35: officials
Two express trains collided in southern Pakistan killing at least 35 passengers, authorities said, as rescuers and villagers worked to pull injured people and more bodies from the wreckage.
Pakistan overturns Christian couple's blasphemy death sentences
The Lahore High Court yesterday acquitted a Christian couple of blasphemy charges and set aside their death sentence awarded by a district and sessions court in 2014.
Doctors in Nepal warn of major crisis as virus cases surge
Across the border from a devastating surge in India, doctors in Nepal warned Friday of a major crisis as daily coronavirus cases hit a record and hospitals were running out of beds and oxygen.
Former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed hurt in blast outside home: Local media
Former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed was injured in a blast outside his home today, local media reported.
Singapore bars visitors from Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka
All long-term pass holders and short-term visitors who have been in Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the last two weeks will no longer be allowed to enter or transit through Singapore, Education Minister Lawrence Wong announced on Friday (April 30).
India ‘firmly’ backs ASEAN summit’s initiative on Myanmar
India has firmly backed the ASEAN summit’s latest initiatives to help resolve Myanmar's political crisis.
