COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Kaavan, a 35-year-old male elephant (Elephas maximus maximus), is finally set to end his captivity inside a poorly maintained zoo in Pakistan after a historic court order on May ... ( read original story ...)
TNA faces biggest test in post-war decade as Sri Lanka gears up for election
The Alliance goes to the polls amid a growing disenchantment among Tamil voters who, 11 years after the war, are still demanding justice and greater powers ... ( read original story ...)
Government of Sri Lanka and WFP welcome a contribution of canned fish from Japan to help feed school children
“The Governments of Sri Lanka and Japan have had a strong bond with a mutually supportive relationship between the people of our countries for many years,” says Kitamura Toshihiro, Charge d ... ( read original story ...)
Nepal Reopens Mount Everest And Himalayan Peaks To Visitors After 4-Month Closure
Nepal is open to visitors again as it starts issuing trekking permits for the world’s highest mountain and other Himalayan peaks, four and a half months after it halted expeditions amid the ... ( read original story ...)
Nepal: Pastor imprisoned for saying prayer can heal COVID-19 released
A pastor imprisoned for over three months in Nepal for saying prayers can heal the novel coronavirus was released after paying a hefty bail this month. ( read original story ...)
New Ceasefire Holds Across Afghanistan As Eid Begins
A new ceasefire appeared to be holding across Afghanistan on Friday as the Kabul government released more Taliban insurgents in a bid to accelerate the start of delayed peace talks. The three-day ... ( read original story ...)
Over 30 People Killed Ahead Of Muslim Festival In Afghanistan
At least 17 people were killed in a car-bombing in the city of Pul-e-Alan ahead of an agreed ceasefire between the Afghan government and the Taliban, and another 15 were killed by a Pakistani ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq’s premier promises early parliamentary polls for June 2021
Iraq will hold its next parliamentary elections nearly a year early, the premier announced Friday, as he seeks to make good on promises he offered when he came to power. "June 6, 2021, has been fixed ... ( read original story ...)
‘We feel hopeless’: Iraq says 560 killed in protests, as crippling power cuts spur new rallies
Iraq has been rocked by months of nationwide protests as thousands of Iraqi youth have taken to the streets to decry rampant corruption, poor services and unemployment. Security forces have used live ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq’s PM says early elections to be held June next year
Iraq will hold early general elections next June, the country's prime minister announced Friday, fulfilling a promise made when he took office to meet a key demand of anti-government protesters. Prime ... ( read original story ...)