Russia and the West are in a showdown over continuing the delivery of humanitarian aid to Syria’s mainly rebel-held northwest after the current U.N. mandate expires …
Nepal cable TV operators stop airing Indian news channels
Nepal’s cable and satellite television providers have stopped airing Indian news channels, with one operator saying Friday that the move was in response to …
Landslides in Nepal kill 10, leave dozens missing
KATHMANDU, Nepal At least 10 people were killed and dozens went missing on Friday in Nepal after landslides by heavy monsoon rains, an official said.
For Nepal it’s getting easier to trade with China. India must look beyond boundary issues
India and Nepal share deep social, cultural, strategic, political, and economic ties that have been forged over many centuries. Unfortunately, ties wither if exposed to the changing fundamentals of …
Nepal government has failed in delivering truth and justice, conflict victims report to the Human Rights Council
Over three dozen organisations advocating for justice to the victims of the decade-long conflict have reported to the Human Rights Council, saying that the Nepal government has failed in delivering …
Malaysia Sought Hong Kong’s Help in Hunt for 1MDB Fugitives
Malaysia’s police sought help from Hong Kong authorities in its 1MDB probe that includes the hunt for Jho Low, the alleged mastermind behind the billion-dollar scandal.
Malaysia to hold inquest into Franco-Irish teen’s death
Malaysia will next month open an inquest into the death of a Franco-Irish teenager whose body was found in the jungle after she disappeared from a resort, her family’s lawyer said Friday. The unclothe …
Malaysia Police Question Al Jazeera Journalists Over Documentary
The investigation into the Qatar-based network’s programme has added to concerns about a widening media crackdown in Malaysia after a scandal-plagued party came to power earlier this year. In addition …
Australia won’t extradite Sirul to Malaysia
Sirul Azhar Umar, who was convicted and sentenced to death for murdering Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu, still cannot be extradited to Malaysia, says the Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri …
28 Georgian Soldiers in Afghanistan Infected with Coronavirus
The novel coronavirus has reportedly infected 28 Georgian soldiers in the NATO Resolute Support mission in Afghanistan. The infected soldiers have been transported back to their country and are …