The Standing Committee meeting of ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) held today got heated up as Prime Minster KP Sharma Oli’s recent controversial statement on India, among others things, were put on the table for discussion
Sri Lanka needs well-designed political and economic policy changes for long-term recovery
The government has taken steps to address shortages of fuel and gas to some extent when compared to the earlier situation which had long queues that stretched for kilometres outside fuel and gas stations. But a well-planned recovery plan still cannot be seen that can address the long-term food security issues.
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Bangladesh boat capsize toll reaches 33
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Bangladesh reports 64 new virus deaths, a daily record
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Pompeo, Momen discuss efforts to fight pandemic
US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo discussed with his Bangladesh counterpart AK Abdul Momen the relations and the cooperation between the nations to address the COVID-19 pandemic
MPs denounce health minister in parliament, demand his removal
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Despite reform claims, Taliban ‘severely’ restricts rights: HRW
The Taliban in Afghanistan have imposed severe restrictions on rights in areas under their control despite claims of reform, the Human Rights Watch said in a report on Tuesday
'24 Afghan civilians killed, injured everyday'
Afghanistan's National Security Council (NSC) has accused the Taliban of killing or injuring 24 civilians per day in the country since earlier this year
Taliban Talks With Pompeo, Iran Delegation
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Sri Lanka debt relief, US$400 swap line from India under discussion
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US and Sri Lanka talk about Millennium Challenge Compact deal
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Congregational prayers to resume in capital on Wednesday
Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has announced that from Wednesday onwards, congregational prayers in the mosques of the capital Male’ region will be resumed
COVID-19: State of public health emergency extended
The Maldives government has extended the public health emergency that has been declared in the Maldives in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic
