Afghanistan
US bans import of arts, antiquities from Afghanistan- Pajhwok
The US has imposed a four-year ban on imports of art and antiquities from Afghanistan, the US Department of State said. Click here to read...
Muttaqi, Lyons discuss humanitarian situation- Pajhwok
UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) head Deborah Lyons and Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi have discussed the security, economic and humanitarian situation.
EU, Central Asian Envoys Call for Inclusive Govt in Afghanistan- Tolo News
A joint statement was issued by the EU special representative for Afghanistan, Central Asia Special Envoys for Afghanistan and the EU Special Representative for Central Asia, following a meeting in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Click here to read...
Op-Ed: India looking forward to a long-lasting cooperation with Afghanistan- Khaama Press
India has earmarked USD 26.7 million to Afghanistan, keeping a continuing focus on its people, without recognizing, like the rest of the world community, the Taliban regime. Click here to read...
Bangladesh
Bancassurance set to give much-needed fillip to insurance sector- Daily Star
The government has taken an initiative to roll out bancassurance for the first time in the country with a view to bringing ordinary citizens under insurance coverage through banks. Click here to read...
Bangladesh to get jab technology support from WHO- Dhaka Tribune
The WHO it is prioritising countries that do not have mRNA technology but have manufacturing infrastructure and capacity. Click here to read...
Bangabandhu Tunnel nearly 80% complete- Dhaka Tribune
Police fear heavy traffic congestion on the approach to the tunnel. Click here to read...
Bhutan
Sri Lankan, Bhutanese Ministers extend thanks to India for assistance during COVID-19 pandemic- The Print
The Health Minister of Sri Lanka and the Finance Minister of Bhutan on Wednesday extended their thanks to India for the assistance given during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to read...
Indian Army dedicates gymnasium hall along Indo-Bhutan border- The Sentinel
The Indian Army reiterating its commitment in contributing towards a sporting nation and to make the countrymen. Click here to read...
Wangdue Phodrang implements community-based isolation facility- BBS
Owing to the overwhelming COVID-19 cases from the community, Wangdue Phodrang has started implementing a community-based isolation facility to manage COVID patients. Currently, the district has over 700 COVID patients. More than 260 of them are kept in community-based isolation facilities. Click here to read...
Maldives
Foreign Ministry: 35 students in Kharkiv, Ukraine; 25 departed today - SUN
Foreign Ministry has stated that 25 students from the 35 local students residing at Kharkiv, Ukraine will be departing to Maldives today amidst fears of war breaking out between Ukraine and Russia. Click here to read...
Immigration raises concern over issues arising from transnational marriages in Maldives - SUN
Maldives Immigration has stressed that cases of locals marrying foreigners deported from Maldives at their respective countries, and trying to bring them back to Maldives, have significantly increased. Click here to read...
Myanmar
The Gambia urges World Court to reject Myanmar challenge to genocide case: Reuters
The Gambia on Wednesday urged judges at the World Court to reject a challenge by Myanmar to a case brought to halt alleged acts of genocide against its Rohingya Muslim minority, saying the West African state was "no one's proxy"Click here to read...
Myanmar reports 3,381 new COVID-19 infections, 5 more deaths: ANI
Myanmar reported 3,381 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, bringing the tally in the country to 575,508, according to a release from the Ministry of Health. Click here to read...
Resistance forces rescue dozens of civilians under junta-occupied village in Sagaing: Myanmar Now
Villagers who escaped the Pale Township community say they were threatened at gunpoint to join the Pyu Saw Htee pro-military force. Click here to read...
Nepal
Parliament to debate MCC compact today- Himalaya
The House of Representatives will start a debate on the Millennium Challenge Corporation's Nepal Compact tomorrow. Click here to read...
MoFA urges Nepalis in Ukraine to return home- Himalaya
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday issued an advisory, requesting the Nepali nationals living in Ukraine to return home on commercial flights in view of worsening security situation there. Click here to read...
Call to make foreign employment safe- Himalaya
Government authorities need to develop a standard framework for bilateral agreements on foreign employment to make foreign employment safe and orderly. Click here to read...
Janata Samajbadi holding long overdue meeting amid power tussle in the party- Kathmandu Post
Party chair Upendra Yadav calls the meeting after leaders from the Bhattarai faction threatened to launch a signature campaign to demand a meeting. Click here to read...
Why a deadline if it’s a ‘gift’? China taunts at US over MCC- Kathmandu Post
Beijing’s remarks just a day before a plan to put the American grant to vote makes it clearer that Nepal has fallen into a big geopolitical quagmire. Click here to read...
UML Chair Oli vows to devote his remaining life to country, people- Republica
Chairperson of CPN UML and former prime minister KP Sharma Oli has vowed to devote his life to the country and people. He said it during a program organized to mark his 71st birthday on Wednesday. Click here to read...
Sri Lanka
India, Lanka close to sealing 3 defence-related pacts to boost maritime security: Hindustan Times
India and Sri Lanka had close to firming up three defence-related pacts and arrangements to boost maritime security ahead of Sri Lanka finance minister Basil Rajapaksa’s visit this week. Click here to read...
Sri Lanka pays for fuel imports as crisis leaves pumps dry, causes power cuts: Reuters
Sri Lanka paid $35 million for a diesel shipment on Wednesday and has another large payment due this week. Click here to read...
Sri Lankan, Bhutanese Ministers extend thanks to India for assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic: ANI
The Health Minister of Sri Lanka and the Finance Minister of Bhutan on Wednesday extended their thanks to India for the assistance given during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to read...
Pakistan
RED ZONE FILES: Numbers never lie?- The Dawn
Faux confidence before the vote of confidence is not a rarity. But this time it’s hard to tell which side is exuding more of it. Click here to read...
Imran Khan arrives in Moscow, red carpet reception at airport, guard of honor Presented (عمران خان ماسکو پہنچ گئے، ایئر پورٹ پر ریڈ کارپٹ استقبال، گارڈ آف آنر پیش کیا گیا)- Daily Pakistan Urdu
Prime Minister Imran Khan accompanied by a delegation reached the Russian capital Moscow where he was received by the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister. The Prime Minister was received on the red carpet at the airport. He was also presented a guard of honor on the occasion. Click here to read...
