This is in stark contrast to the World Bank’s prediction of a 14% decline, a worst-case scenario of a 28.7% drop by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and the forecast of an 18% reduction by Nepal’s ... ( read original story ...)
Nepal sees record forex reserves with reduced imports
Nepal reported the record high foreign exchange reserves in the last fiscal year 2019-20 that ended in mid-July as the country's import slumped amid Covid-19 and less-than-estimated decrease in ... ( read original story ...)
India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar join hands to enhance conservation of river dolphins
Experts from four countries -India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar have joined hands to enhance conservation of river dolphins in the region, paving way for regional cooperation. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia declares Uruq bani Mu’arid Protected Area first model reserve
The Saudi Wildlife Authority has declared the Uruq Bani Mu’arid Protected Area the first model reserve in the Kingdom, in line with the highest international standards. The authority said on Twitter ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia satellite system to mointor land encroachment
Saudi Arabia has launched a satellite remote sensing system to monitor encroachments on government land and environment, local media reported. The emirates of Madinah and Al Qassim have launched the ... ( read original story ...)
Shot in Afghanistan, Fort Bragg Soldier Gets Purple Heart
Sgt. David Scudder was injured on a mission in the Farah Province to retake a district center from the Taliban. ( read original story ...)
Mask-wearing employees at Starbucks in South Korea avoid coronavirus infection following outbreak: officials
An outbreak of the novel coronavirus at a Starbucks cafe in Paju, South Korea infected dozens of customers — but at least four of the location’s employees were spared, with health officials crediting ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea closes most Seoul schools following new surge of coronavirus cases
South Korea has ordered most schools in the Seoul metropolitan area to close and switch to online learning as the country battles a new surge of coronavirus cases. ( read original story ...)
Facebook shares data on Myanmar with United Nations investigators
Facebook says it has shared data with United Nations investigators probing international crimes in Myanmar, after the lead investigator said the company was withholding evidence. ( read original story ...)
Security Council Leader Rejects U.S. Demand for U.N. Sanctions on Iran
The setback elicited an angry reaction from the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, who accused her counterparts of standing with terrorists. ( read original story ...)