When COVID-19 came to Nepal, attention turned to an unlikely group of victims: hundreds of monkeys, cows and pigeons. Normally, the animals are fed by thousands ... ( read original story ...)
Nepal: UK advises Britons stranded in Nepal to ‘apply for loan’ for £800 flight home
NEPAL is known for its stunning scenery and impressive mountains but since the coronavirus pandemic began, the nation has been forced to close its borders and restrict travel. Now, the UK is operating ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Three Indian nationals test positive for coronavirus in Nepal
The three Indian nationals had reportedly entered Nepal for a religious mass gathering held in Saptari district in March in which hundreds of people from Nepal and India participated. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: After India, Now Nepal Extends Nationwide Lockdown Till April 27
Hours after India extended the nationwide lockdown till May 3, the Nepal government on Tuesday decided to extend its nationwide lockdown till April 27. The crucial decision was taken during the ... ( read original story ...)
‘Sustainable ceasefire prelude to political settlement in Yemen’
Image shows Yemeni police officers riding on the back of a patrol truck in the capital city of Sana'a, Yemen, November 5, 2019. (Photo by Reuters)) Iran’s top diplomat, Mohammad Javad Zarif, has said ... ( read original story ...)
UN envoy gives Yemen’s warring parties new peace proposals
The U.N. special envoy for Yemen gave the warring parties in the Arab world's poorest country revised proposals on Friday for a nationwide cease-fire and the urgent resumption of peace talks. Martin ... ( read original story ...)
Yemen’s Houthi rebels sentence 4 reporters to death
A court run by Yemen's Houthi rebels on Saturday sentenced four journalists to death after their conviction on spying charges, their defense lawyer said. The four were among a group of 10 journalists ... ( read original story ...)
Yemen Cease-Fire Is, at Best, First Step on Long Road to Peace
The country’s warring parties have proposed ways to end a devastating war, but yawning gaps remain and making progress will be tricky. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia is preparing to end the war in Yemen
The move came less than two weeks after Saudi Arabia invited the Houthis to Riyadh for direct peace talks. The ceasefire is an indication that Riyadh may be preparing to end its involvement in the war ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia reports 170 new coronavirus cases and five deaths
Malaysian health authorities reported 170 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, raising the cumulative total to 4,987 as the country nears a full month in partial lockdown. The health ministry also ... ( read original story ...)