The 1988 pact mandates the two countries to inform each other of nuclear installations and facilities to be covered under the agreement on the first of January of every calendar year.
India asks Pakistan for release of 184 fishermen and consular access in annual exchange
Both countries exchanged lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen every year on the 1st of January and 1st of July through diplomatic channels in New Delhi and Islamabad as per the agreement.
CEOs at top Hong Kong builders, landlords share optimism on outlook, see sustainability as key issue amid market stress
CEOs of major landlords and developers in Hong Kong say priorities for 2024 include offering tenants new, sustainable services and diversifying portfolios. ( read original story ...)
A retired banker in Singapore was looking for his next venture. He found it by reviving a dying trade: traditional coffee shops.
Killiney Kopitiam is one of Singapore's most successful coffeechains. Woon Tek Seng told BI kopi culture will keep flourishing. ( read original story ...)
Lebanon: Rai Calls for Removing Rocket Launchers Next to Homes
Lebanon's Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rai rejected in his Sunday sermon the extension of the Gaza war to southern Lebanon, demanding Hezbollah - without naming it – to remove rocket launchers placed ... ( read original story ...)
Israel is pulling thousands of troops from Gaza as combat focuses on enclave’s main southern city
Thousands of Israeli soldiers are being shifted out of the Gaza Strip, the military said Monday, in the first significant ... ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan named most dangerous for journalists: Report
Afghanistan Vietnam and Russia have been named as the most dangerous nations for journalists the Afghanistan-based Khaama Press reported citing Reporters Wit ... ( read original story ...)
(4th LD) Small tsunamis hit S. Korea after earthquake in Japan
South Korea reported small tsunamis in parts of the East Sea on Monday following a major earthquake off Japan's west coast. The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) said a 7.6 magnitude quake ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand’s Year of Contrasts as 2024 Beckons
A new Thai government has ended nearly a decade of military-rule, but the voice of Thai people remains limited to who they want in power. ( read original story ...)
A Cedar Home in the Forest of in Karuizawa, Japan, Lives Like a Treehouse
Karuizawa, in the Nagano Prefecture, is one of the best known and oldest resort towns in Japan, offering excellent retail and dining options, while primary and junior high schools are available a ... ( read original story ...)