Mount Cho Oyu (8201m), the sixth highest mountain in the world located west of Mount Everest, is considered to be one of the easiest mountains to climb among the 8000ers if climbed from Tibet side. ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan may collapse once again to the insurgents, despite government promises of peace, and new technology inventions at stake
As I am writing this Op-Ed as a 28-year-old Afghan man, I am focused on the real issues affecting political reality both in Afghanistan and elsewhere as the time for military pull-out nears. I am ... ( read original story ...)
Tears, fears and frustration during Malaysia’s Covid-19 lockdown
For some, the pandemic has made it impossible for them to even keep a roof over their heads.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Undertakers overwhelmed by number of deaths in Malaysia
With deaths from Covid-19 soaring this year and hitting an all-time high of 126 on June 2, undertakers in Malaysia are overwhelmed as they struggle to handle the cases, while trying to keep themselves ... ( read original story ...)
This teen’s TikTok video takes on Malaysia’s toxic culture of misogyny
Ain Husniza's video exposing rape culture at her school was viewed at least 1.9 million times, sparking a national conversation on sexual harassment and misogyny. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia to allow only residents and citizens to attend Hajj 2021; limits number of pilgrims to 60,000
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said on Saturday that the attendance to the Hajj pilgrimage for 2021 will be restricted only to citizens and residents of the kingdom residing in the country. ( read original story ...)
Authorities limit the hajj to 60,000 pilgrims in Saudi Arabia, and other news from around the world.
The annual hajj pilgrimage to Mecca next month will be restricted to 60,000 and limited to people living in Saudi Arabia because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Saudi Press Agency said on Saturday, ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia bans foreigners from hajj over Covid concerns
Annual pilgrimage will be restricted to 60,000 vaccinated adults from within the kingdom ... ( read original story ...)
At least 7 dead as separate bombs hit 2 minivans in Afghanistan
The area where the explosions happened is largely populated by the minority Hazara ethnic group who are mostly Shiite Muslims. ( read original story ...)
CENTCOM commander vows to keep the pressure on adversaries even after leaving Afghanistan: Exclusive interview
But even with the end of the American commitment of troops on the ground in Afghanistan, a reduced presence in Iraq and an overall U.S. shift to countering China and Russia, CENTCOM oversees a restive ... ( read original story ...)