Kathmandu, Feb 15 (IANS) The political instability in Nepal has resurfaced with a controversial land ordinance bill getting stalled in the National Assembly. After agreeing and disagreeing over approving six… Continue reading Land ordinance stuck as consensus eludes political parties in Nepal
Munich, Feb 14 (IANS) The 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC) kicked off here on Friday, bringing together policymakers and experts to discuss pressing global security challenges amid the accelerating rise… Continue reading Munich Security Conference opens amid complex geopolitical landscape
Tehran, Feb 14 (IANS) Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN) in New York has rejected the US accusation that Tehran is providing the Yemen-based Houthis with financial resources,… Continue reading Iran rejects US accusation of funding, arming Yemen’s Houthis
Jerusalem/Gaza, Feb 14 (IANS) Israel confirmed Friday that it has received a list of three hostages set to be released on Saturday from Hamas captivity in the Gaza Strip. Israeli… Continue reading Three Israeli hostages, 369 Palestinian prisoners to be released Saturday
Johannesburg, Feb 14 (IANS) With just two weeks left for food-handling businesses to register in an effort to curb food-borne illnesses, the South African government has tightened enforcement to root… Continue reading South African government cracks down on illegal food businesses amid concerns of foreign ‘fronting’
Vientiane, Feb 14 (IANS) Laos’ Ministry of Technology and Communications has issued strict regulations regarding the use of telecommunication and internet services in the country, aiming to ensure secure and… Continue reading Laos to tighten telecom rules for enhanced cybersecurity
Jerusalem, Feb 10 (IANS) Israel’s cabinet will convene on Tuesday to discuss the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire, a spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement… Continue reading Israeli cabinet to discuss ceasefire’s next phase
Washington, Feb 10 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said Palestinians will not have a right to return to Gaza which he plans for the United States to “own” as… Continue reading Trump says Gaza residents won’t have right to return
Thimphu, Feb 10 (IANS) Bhutan-bound travellers at the Phuentsholing pedestrian terminal will soon experience a faster and more efficient immigration process with the installation of e-gates at the country’s busiest… Continue reading Phuentsholing border crossing to get e-gates for seamless Bhutan entry
Tehran, Feb 10 (IANS) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday criticised US “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran as undermining the foundation for negotiations, according to the official news agency IRNA.… Continue reading US ‘maximum pressure’ campaign against Iran undermines negotiation efforts: Pezeshkian
Moscow, Feb 10 (IANS) Relations between Russia and the United States are “on the verge of rupture,” Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Monday. Moscow has repeatedly warned… Continue reading Russia-US ties ‘on verge of rupture’: Russian Deputy FM
Colombo, Feb 9 (IANS) Sri Lankan authorities have been working to restore power following a nationwide outage that occurred on Sunday, the state-owned electricity producer and supplier, Ceylon Electricity Board… Continue reading Nationwide power outage occurs in Sri Lanka
