Former Soviet soldier, Khakimov, who is living in Herat province, said that Russia’s attack on Ukraine is a mistake and President Putin will face failure in the war. Click here to read...
The resolution is being led by European countries in coordination with Ukraine.
Afghanistan and Myanmar are co-sponsors, according to a preliminary list of speakers seen by AFP, showing the two countries intend to support the resolution rather than vote against or abstain. Click here to read...
Facing domestic and international reactions to the recent travel restrictions announced by the Islamic Emirate on Sunday, on Tuesday Zabihullah Mujahid said Afghans who have legal documents and invitations can travel abroad and return to the country without any problem. Click here to read...
In tweets regarding the agreement, Shaheen said the sanctions on Afghanistan, and the lack of recognition of the current government of Afghanistan, contradicts the spirit of the Doha Agreement. Click here to read...
US Special Representative for Afghanistan, Thomas West, in a special interview with TOLOnews, said that no decision has been made regarding the recognition of the Islamic Emirate by the United States. Click here to read...
The house-to-house searching by Islamic Emirate forces has provoked domestic and global reactions, the Chargé d'Affaires of the UK Mission to Afghanistan, Hugo Shorter said, adding that he is deeply concerned about the clearing operations across Kabul and beyond. Click here to read...
The Afghan caretaker government has said that the international community should stop hostility with Afghans and should open the way for better relations. Click here to read...
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed his concern about the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan and asked Afghan government officials to respect human rights. Click here to read...
Rising consumption, falling imports fuel growth. Click here to read...
Crowds and traffic have been relatively thin on the streets of Kyiv as people fear a war may break out between Ukraine and Russia anytime. Click here to read...
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said automation and digitization of the insurance sector were necessary in order to provide hassle-free services and encourage people about insurance. Click here to read...
Bhutan has the strictest and highest standards of Covid-19 measures in place. Lyonchhen Dr Lotay Tshering said this during a virtual meeting recently. Click here to read...
As the nodal agency for the protection of women and children, the National Commission for Women and Children (NCWC) has facilitated adoption and alternative care for 180 children in the country since its establishment. Click here to read...
The orientation program is happening in green districts, whereas the program in red districts is yet to be carried out. Click here to read...
Phuentshogling entered into the third phase of unlocking today. People welcomed the move. The Southern COVID-19 Task Force allowed the Inter-Mega Zone movement but people are not allowed to drive. This relaxation will go on for a week. Click here to read...
The MEA summoned Ukrainian Ambassador Igor Polikha for urgent consultation. The MEA said the Foreign Secretary called in Ambassadors of Russia and Ukraine to reiterate India’s demand for urgent safe passage to Indian nationals who are still in Kharkiv and other cities in conflict zonesClick here to read...
Prime Minister, Narendra Modi in the second meeting on the Ukraine crisis, said that India will extend help in evacuating those from India’s neighbourhood and from developing countries that find themselves stranded in the war-torn UkraineClick here to read...
On 1st March 2022, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke on phone with H.E. Andrzej Duda, President of Poland. PM Modi expressed his appreciation for the assistance provided by Poland in the evacuation of Indian citizens from Ukraine. Click here to read...
On 1st March 2022, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke with H.E. Charles Michel, President of the European Council. PM Modi reiterated India’s appeal for cessation of hostilities and a warm return to dialogue. Click here to read...
On 1st March 2022, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke with H.E. Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic on the Ukraine situation. The two leaders shared concerns over continuing hostilities and the deteriorating humanitarian situation in UkraineClick here to read...
On 28th February 2022, in a high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi it was decided that Union Ministers Jyotiraditya Scindia, Hardeep Puri, Kiren Rijiju and VK Singh will travel to Ukraine's neighbouring countries to coordinate the evacuation mission. Scindia will handle operations in Romania and Moldova, Rijiju in Slovakia, Puri in Hungary and Singh in Poland. Click here to read...
Fifteen Maldivian students in Ukraine's Ivano-Frankivsk have safely returned to the Maldives. Due to Russia declaring war on Ukraine, the Maldives government evacuated some Maldivian students in Ukraine to Hungary. After staying in the country's capital, Budapest, for two days, the students were repatriated to the Maldives on MondayClick here to read...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday stated that currently there were only nine Maldivians remaining in Ukraine. Due to the ongoing conflicts between Russia-Ukraine, the Foreign Ministry has been working to evacuate Maldivians in Ukraine. However, there have been obstructions after Russia initiated attacks against Ukraine. Click here to read...
Universities in Russia and Belarus with Maldivian medical students continue to hold in-person classes, stating that the situation does not warrant a switch to online classes for medical courses. The universities told the embassy that the Belarus government had no plans of having universities hold online classes in the foreseeable future. Click here to read...
The Heritage Ministry has issued an invitation to bid for the second phase of the India-funded project to upgrade Olympus Cinema. The Heritage Ministry announced on Tuesday that it was seeking a contractor to upgrade and modernize the technical resources at the cinemaClick here to read...
State Trading Organization (STO) has opened a fuel testing laboratory – the first such lab developed in the Maldives. The lab will be operated by Geo-Chem Middle East – a top inspection and testing company headquartered in Dubai. Click here to read...
Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga has said that over 24,200 Myanmar nationals took refuge in the state following a military coup in the neighbouring country. Click here to read...
Myanmar reported 1,693 new coronavirus cases on Monday night (, bringing the tally in the country to 587,891, according to a release from the Ministry of Health. Click here to read...
Afghanistan and Myanmar are vote for a United Nations General Assembly resolution denouncing Russia's invasion of Ukraine, according to diplomats. Click here to read...
As many as 244 Nepalis affected by the Russia-Ukraine Conflict have reached safe destinations in the neighbouring countries, according to Non-Resident Nepalis Association (NRNA). Click here to read...
CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli said the process of ratifying the Millennium Challenge Corporation was wrong, but as the House of Representatives had already ratified the deal, there was no question of not implementing it. Click here to read...
Nepali Army Day was observed on Tuesday on the occasion of Mahashivaratri The Nepali Army has been observing Mahashivaratri as Army Day since 1991. Click here to read...
The US Embassy in Kathmandu said the decision whether to ratify the $500 million-dollar MCC Nepal Compact has always rested with the government of Nepal as a sovereign nation. Click here to read...
The Chinese have shown that even Americans need their indirect consent to have their way. Click here to read...
The US Secretary of State notes Nepal’s decision to move forward with the MCC. Click here to read...
Nepal outpaces all countries in the region in World Bank’s Women, Business and Law index, but experts say Nepali women continue to face hurdles. Click here to read...
Nepal and the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste established diplomatic relations today (13 February, 2022). With this, the number of countries with which Nepal has bilateral diplomatic relations reached 173. Click here to read...
Ukrainian Ambassador Markian Chuchuk on Tuesday pushed Pakistani leadership for denouncing the Russian invasion of his southeast European country and helping resolve the fast-moving crisis. Click here to read...
Pakistan allowed its turn to pass as the UNGA on Tuesday continued to debate a resolution demanding immediate withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine. Click here to read...
A 10-member Indian delegation has reached Pakistan for the annual meeting of the Permanent Commission on Indus Waters (PCIW). Click here to read...
To be considered fully vaccinated, travellers must have received both doses of their vaccine at least 14 days prior to arrival. Click here to read...
The Public Utilities Commission said it was a "black day" for the island nation as it approved the electricity rationing starting Wednesday with power stations running out of fuel. Click here to read...
Sri Lanka’s trade with two warring nations Russia and Ukraine, especially tea exports, are at stake with major shipping lines yesterday announcing cancellation of services. Click here to read...
A dramatic escalation of East-West tensions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to geopolitical uncertainties and huge economic risks for the entire world. Click here to read...