Israeli plans to annex swathes of the West Bank would violate its peace treaty with Jordan, heaping pressure on Amman to review its ties with the Jewish state, analysts say. But ultimately …
Sri Lanka- Final report on MCC by expert committee handed over to PM
The final report on the controversial Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) agreement proposed to be signed with Sri Lanka, was handed over to Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa today. The report was …
Foreign Ministers of Afghanistan and Sri Lanka discuss bilateral relations
The Foreign Ministers of Afghanistan and Sri Lanka had talks on bilateral relations and other matters. Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Haneef Atmar and Minister of Foreign Relations of Sri …
Nitish Kumar visits key weir on river near Nepal border
In his first visit outside Patna post-lockdown, chief minister Nitish Kumar, along with water resources minister Sanjay Jha, Wednesday visited Jainagar in Madhubani to take stock of the flood …
India-Nepal Border row hits farmers, traders on both sides
Nepal border in Uttar Pradesh’s Maharajganj district, are a worried lot due to the ongoing tension between the two neighbours.
China diverts rivers, encroaches upon 11 strategic areas in Nepal: Reports
China has reportedly occupied 11 strategic areas — around 33 hectares of Nepal’s land — across multiple border districts by diverting rivers.
India seeing if Nepal government led by KP Sharma Oli ‘gifted’ territory to China: Report
India is reportedly evaluating if China occupied parts of Nepal’s territory with the approval of a section of Kathmandu’s political leadership or by taking the Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s …
UN aid chief: Yemen will fall off a cliff if no new funds
The U_N_ humanitarian chief is warning that without massive financial support Yemen will “fall off the cliff.” …
Malaysia losing talent it needs to climb world ladder, Fitch unit says
Stalled reforms and perceived discrimination will keep up the chronic brain drain that has hampered Malaysia’s economic development at a time regional rivals are …
Who’s Your Baghdaddy review – a surreal, musical support meeting for Iraq war architects
Off-Broadway musical satire dives into Australian live-streaming with a cast of vocal powerhouses and no hint of video lag …