Jayasuriya, who did not contest the August 5 elections, has been identified as a staunch defender of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution which depoliticised key areas of governance. ( read original story ...)
North Korea was Trump’s chief foreign policy boast, but things got worse on his watch
Trump threatened 'fire and fury,' then met three times with North Korea's ruler in an ambitious bid to seek nuclear disarmament. It failed. ( read original story ...)
Kim Jong Un Coma Rumors Spread Despite Recent Photos of North Korea Despot
Fresh reports of the North Korean leader's demise emerged late last week, but there is no evidence to support them. ( read original story ...)
North Korea propaganda: New faces but old messages
New faces, old messages Up Next, 'We want a new president' for Belarus. Video, 00:01:29'We want a new president' for Belarus The detainees held 'hostage' in Iran. Video, 00:04:58The detainees held ... ( read original story ...)
Halifax-based organization receives UN recognition for public washrooms in Nepal
Haligonians who left their homes had to hold it in as public washrooms across the city were shuttered during the pandemic. But not having access to washrooms is something people in Kathmandu, Nepal, e ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s Why Nepal PM K.P. Sharma Oli Is Now Keen to Mend Ties With India
It just so happens that both countries can no longer afford to prolong disagreements, whether over the border or otherwise. ( read original story ...)
Column: U.S.-made weapons sold to the Saudis are fueling civilian deaths in Yemen
How can we as a country possibly deny moral responsibility when the deadly weapons we sell are misused — especially if that misuse is persistent and predictable? ( read original story ...)
‘What’s to be ashamed of’: Malaysia’s Najib back on the stump despite guilty verdict
Convicted of corruption less than a month ago and sentenced to 12 years in jail, former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak was back campaigning for a party candidate over the weekend in a ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia Police Tell Inquest ‘No Sign’ French-Irish Teen Was Kidnapped
Malaysian police insisted Monday there was no indication a French-Irish teenager was kidnapped from a jungle resort, as an inquest began into the girl's death following her disappearance while on ... ( read original story ...)
India, Uzbekistan co-chair first National Coordination Committee meet; discuss trade, investment
India and Uzbekistan on Monday co-chaired the first National Coordination Committee meeting, wherein they held "fruitful" discussions on issues of bilateral interests such as Line of Credit (LoC) ... ( read original story ...)