Afghanistan
Babakarkhel Tribal Council: US must unfreeze Afghan wealth- Pajhwok
The Babakarkhel Tribal Council on Thursday called on the United Nations, Islamic countries and international human rights organizations to help Afghans in freeing. Click here to read...
8 Health Workers in Vaccination Campaign Killed in Takhar, Kunduz- Tolo News
At least eight health workers--including four women--were shot and killed in separate attacks by unidentified gunmen in the northern provinces of Kunduz and Takhar, sources close to the matter said. Click here to read...
Pakistan steps up military operation along Durand Line- Khaama Press
Pakistan claims that militants cross the Durand Line from Afghanistan and carry out attacks in Pakistan targeting Pakistani military forces. Click here to read...
Bangladesh
Businesses fear ripple effect of Russian invasion of Ukraine- Daily Star
With oil prices hitting above $100 in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, local businesses yesterday feared that the war would have a ripple effect on their domestic and international operations as both countries are major suppliers of agricultural commodities. Click here to read...
Dhaka seeks Delhi's cooperation to resolve outstanding issues- Dhaka Tribune
Bangladesh foreign secretary looks for Indian support in facilitating sustainable repatriation of Rohingyas. Click here to read...
Govt appoints lobbyist to deepen ties with US- Dhaka Tribune
US-based Nelson Mullins gets a one-year contract on $20,000 a month. Click here to read...
Bhutan
(Opinion) China Steps Up Activity Along Himalayan Borders as Land Border Law Comes into Effect- The Diplomat
The new law is a tool for Beijing to further expand its sovereignty into its neighbors’ domains. Click here to read...
“The best opportunity to serve my King and Country”- Bhutan Times
When the nation made a call for volunteers at the onset of the pandemic, it was mostly young people who were excited to undergo the Desuup training program and shoulder the sacred responsibility to serve the nation during these unprecedented times in history. Click here to read...
CDC lists Bhutan to its list of highest risk travel destination along with three other Asian countries- BBS
According to international media, the other three nations added to Level four on Tuesday are Brunei, Iran, and Malaysia. The CDC places a destination at level four when countries register more than 500 cases per 100,000 in the past 28 days. All four destinations were at Level three last week. Click here to read...
Myanmar
Thousands flee Myanmar airstrikes as conflict escalates: South China Morning Post
A rescuer said the heavy bombardment was complicating efforts to move civilians to relief camps, and ‘thousands are stuck’. Click here to read...
Malaysian PM discusses Myanmar crisis during Cambodia visit: Toronto News
The leaders of Malaysia and Cambodia discussed the crisis in military-ruled Myanmar and other regional issues during a meeting in Phnom Penh on Thursday, the two countries said. Click here to read...
Myanmar reports 3,563 new Covid-19 cases, 6 deaths: Eleven Myanmar
A total of 3,563 Covid-19 cases and six deaths were reported in Myanmar on February 22, according to the Ministry of Health. Click here to read...
Nepal
Deuba trying to enlist main opposition party's support- Himalaya
Deuba sought postponement of the House meeting to take main opposition CPN-UML on board the process of securing parliamentary ratification of the Millennium Challenge Corporation compact that Nepal has signed with the United States. Click here to read...
Madhav Nepal, Chinese official hold talks- Himalaya
Vice-minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Chen Zhou talked to Chairman of Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Socialist Madhav Kumar Nepal via a video call yesterday. Click here to read...
India assures Nepal there will be no power spillage in monsoon, officials say- Kathmandu Post
A two-nation team will identify large hydel projects for joint development. Click here to read...
How tricky can voting on MCC get?- Kathmandu Post
US compact’s fate hinges largely on the CPN-UML. Click here to read...
It’s decision time- Nepali Times
Ratification of the American-funded MCC grant to Nepal goes right down to the wire. Click here to read...
Pakistan
US has not learned from Vietnam, says President Alvi- Dawn
Against the backdrop of an ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday expressed surprise that the United States had not learnt from the past and “fell into another trap”. Click here to read...
Comment: ISI operatives directed to stay away from politics- The News
According to sources, DG ISI Lt Gen Nadeem Anjum has made it clear to all officials that no interference in politics would henceforth be tolerated. Click here to read...
Military conflict not in anyone’s interest, Imran tells Putin- Tribune
PM holds 3-hour long summit meeting with Russian president; says disputes must be resolved through dialogue, diplomacy. Click here to read...
PM Imran meets Grand Mufti of Russia, business leaders- Daily Pakistan
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan held meetings with the business leaders of Pakistan and Russia and the Grand Mufti of Russia on Thursday. Click here to read...
Sri Lanka
Basil’s India visits postponed, again: News First
Sri Lankan Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa’s Indian visit has been postponed again. Click here to read...
Beijing's strategic interests outweigh Sri Lanka-China relations: WION
Beijing imposing sanctions against Sri Lanka after Columbo rejected the fertilizer consignment of a Chinese firm underscores the souring relations between the two countries, said a think tank, Policy Research Group, Click here to read...
