In 2006 we spent three weeks in Koilyk, a rural village along the Silk Road in Kazakhstan in Central Asia. My daughter was serving in the Peace Corps and we traveled halfway ‘round the world to visit ... ( read original story ...)
Tokayev Reaffirms Kazakhstan’s Commitment to UN Fundamental Principles
Jomart Tokayev reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s position that calls on using all possible political and diplomatic means in settling conflicts and complying to basic principles of international law, Akorda ... ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan to boost cooperation in medical tourism
Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan strengthen cooperation in the field of medical tourism, Kazakh media has reported. Thus, the National Resort Association of Kazakhstan with the assistance of the Embassy of ... ( read original story ...)
England in Sri Lanka: Mickey Arthur ‘positive’ Joe Root’s side will travel
Sri Lanka coach Mickey Arthur says there is a "strong drive to get the game going" in the country after the coronavirus lockdown. ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka in talks to secure $500 mn in Chinese loans
On the heels of a top Chinese delegation’s visit to Sri Lanka, Colombo is negotiating a $500 million loan with Beijing, as it gears up to repay a daunting $4.5 billion of its outstanding debt next ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis: ‘I Have Failed’ – Kim Jong Un Shows Tearful Side in Confronting North Korea’s Hardships
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appeared to shed tears at the weekend as he thanked citizens for their sacrifices, in the most striking demonstration yet of how he is relying on his "man of the people ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea’s Kim tearfully thanks troops, apologises for failures
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un became visibly emotional during a speech at a military parade over the weekend as he thanked troops for their sacrifices and apologised to citizens for failing to ... ( read original story ...)
Surge in Nepal rape cases triggers death penalty discussion
A spate of gruesome sexual crimes in Nepal has thrown the spotlight on the issue of gender violence and the culture of impunity in the country. Calls have been growing louder for rape convicts to be ... ( read original story ...)
Why This Is Not the Time to Debate Socialism in Nepal
The constitution of Nepal has envisioned a prosperous and socialist Nepal. However, vital sectors connected to the economy and public life have been assigned to the private sector. ( read original story ...)
Three from Nepal held for dacoities in Hyderabad
Three people from Nepal including a woman, part of a nine-member gang which was allegedly involved in two dacoity cases in Hyderabad, have been arrest ... ( read original story ...)