The Nepali government on Saturday reported two new deaths from COVID-19 as the toll from the pandemic climbed to 13 in the Himalayan country. It is for the first time that Nepal reported two deaths in ... ( read original story ...)
Nepal’s House of Representatives likely to adopt controversial amendment for new map on June 9
Nepal's House of Representatives is set to adopt a constitutional amendment on June 9 for a new political map that includes areas of Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura claimed by it, Nepal media ... ( read original story ...)
Monsoon Season Likely to Accelerate Spread of Coronavirus in Nepal
English News and Press Release on Nepal about Food and Nutrition, Health, Epidemic and Flood; published on 04 Jun 2020 by Mercy Corps and PA ... ( read original story ...)
Nepal’s Coronavirus Cases Reach 2,300; Death Toll Rises to 9
A total of 76 COVID-19 infections were reported from Kapilvastu, 26 from Rupandehi, 15 from Sarlahi and 11 from Rautahat, the Ministry of Health and Population said. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia’s Secret Plans to Unveil Its Hidden da Vinci—and Become an Art-World Heavyweight
Since buying the world’s most expensive painting three years ago, Saudi Arabia has kept it out of sight. Now, answers are emerging—alongside its big-league art ambitions. ( read original story ...)
‘Disaster’ looms in coronavirus-hit Afghanistan: Live updates
With hospital beds almost full, Afghan officials warn of coming 'disaster' as suspected cases of COVID-19 surge. ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan warns of ‘disaster’ as virus infections surge
Afghanistan is running out of hospital beds as suspected cases of coronavirus surge, officials said on Saturday, warning "there is a disaster coming" in the impoverished country. ( read original story ...)
US Airstrikes Hit Taliban in Western and Southern Afghanistan
The U.S. strikes against the Taliban were the first following a brief cease-fire declared by the insurgents for a major Muslim holiday last month. A U.S. military spokesman, Col. Sonny Leggett, said ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq faces record spike in coronavirus cases
As the global death toll nears 400,000, fears continue to mount over the growing number of cases in Latin America, particularly Brazil where almost 620,000 cases have been recorded and over 34,000 ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq parliament approves last 7 members of new govt
Iraq's parliament Saturday gave its vote of confidence to seven cabinet ministers, including the key oil and foreign affairs posts, completing the 22-member government of Prime Minister Mustafa ... ( read original story ...)