Nepal is open to visitors again as it starts issuing trekking permits for the world’s highest mountain and other Himalayan peaks, four and a half months after it halted expeditions amid the …
Nepal: Pastor imprisoned for saying prayer can heal COVID-19 released
A pastor imprisoned for over three months in Nepal for saying prayers can heal the novel coronavirus was released after paying a hefty bail this month.
New Ceasefire Holds Across Afghanistan As Eid Begins
A new ceasefire appeared to be holding across Afghanistan on Friday as the Kabul government released more Taliban insurgents in a bid to accelerate the start of delayed peace talks. The three-day …
Over 30 People Killed Ahead Of Muslim Festival In Afghanistan
At least 17 people were killed in a car-bombing in the city of Pul-e-Alan ahead of an agreed ceasefire between the Afghan government and the Taliban, and another 15 were killed by a Pakistani …
Iraq’s premier promises early parliamentary polls for June 2021
Iraq will hold its next parliamentary elections nearly a year early, the premier announced Friday, as he seeks to make good on promises he offered when he came to power. “June 6, 2021, has been fixed …
‘We feel hopeless’: Iraq says 560 killed in protests, as crippling power cuts spur new rallies
Iraq has been rocked by months of nationwide protests as thousands of Iraqi youth have taken to the streets to decry rampant corruption, poor services and unemployment. Security forces have used live …
Iraq’s PM says early elections to be held June next year
Iraq will hold early general elections next June, the country’s prime minister announced Friday, fulfilling a promise made when he took office to meet a key demand of anti-government protesters. Prime …
South Korea court approves arrest of sect leader linked to COVID-19 outbreak: Yonhap
A South Korean court approved on Saturday the arrest of the founder of a controversial church at the centre of the country’s largest batch of COVID-19 infections, Yonhap news agency reported.
Myanmar’s Ceasefire Falls Apart in Shan State
Instability in northern Shan state is increasing the forced displacement of locals, along other rights abuses.
Vietnam records first Covid-19 deaths
Vietnam has recorded its first Covid-19 fatalities, in a devastating blow for a country proud of its zero deaths. The first man, who was aged 70, was from the central city of Hoi An, state media said …