The meeting comes after the Nepal Supreme Court had reinstated the House of Representatives (HoR) and directed the government to summon a session of the country's Lower House of Parliament within 13 ... ( read original story ...)
The Guardian view on the Yemen war: US needs deeds, not just words, to make peace
“ This war has to end.” These words by President Joe Biden about the terrible conflict in Yemen are welcome. But they are easier to say than to make happen. Since 2015, fighting in Yemen has left a ... ( read original story ...)
Saudis going along with Biden’s shift in Yemen policy for now, but there are other challenges
A damning report on the Jamal Khashoggi murder and increasing hostility by the Iran-backed Houthis may both impact the president's efforts to end a brutal war. ( read original story ...)
Opinion | Biden must take a hardline on Saudi Arabia to save Yemen
The Arab Spring was a time of great optimism throughout the Middle East and North Africa. Following the quick toppling of authoritarian regimes in Tunisia and Egypt in 2011, similar anti-government ... ( read original story ...)
Yemen Faces the Worst Famine the World Has Seen in Decades, the U.N. Warns
Conflict-torn Yemen “is falling off a cliff” and will face the worst famine the world has seen for decades unless donors, and especially its Gulf neighbors, contribute generously to this year’s U.N. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s Ambank to pay government $700 million in 1MDB-linked settlement
Malaysian banking group AMMB Holdings Berhad (AmBank) will pay 2.83 billion ringgit ($699 million) to the government to settle claims related to a multi-billion-dollar financial scandal at state fund ... ( read original story ...)
Asylum-seekers, children among Myanmar deportees from Malaysia: rights groups
At least nine asylum-seekers and two unaccompanied children were among a group of Myanmar nationals deported by Malaysia this week, despite a court order halting the plan, rights groups said on Friday ... ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan to increase number of facilities recording water based on ‘smart water’ technology
Armenia has never been in such miserable state - President of Azerbaijan Politics 14:23 State of Azerbaijan and I as President will always be with members of martyrs` families and war disabled - ... ( read original story ...)
New anti-doping protocols feature at Uzbekistan’s National Sambo Championships
Uzbekistan’s national sambo championships, held from February 19 to 21 in Tashkent, incorporated a new cooperation between the World Anti-Doping ... ( read original story ...)
Jet’s new owner Jalan to operate airline, build airport at Uzbekistan
Jalan, whose net worth stood at $138 million ( ₹939 crore) as of 31 December 2019, plans to launch the airline in the June quarter in collaboration with the Uzbekistan government ... ( read original story ...)