Tag: South & Central Asia
One Road Link To The Outside World And That Is Closed By Deep Snow
Nestled high in the Himalayas, the valley has only one road link to the outside world and that is closed by deep snow for almost six months of the year, leaving the residents no way in or out except by helicopter for medical and other emergencies.
A Bomb Explosion Near A Checkpoint At Kabul's Military
Although Taliban security forces prevented photography and filming at the blast site, the checkpoint appeared to be damaged but intact.
Taliban Government To Bar Women From NGO Work
The decision by the Taliban government to bar women from NGO work has prompted major international aid agencies to suspend operations in the country
Security Concerns Continue To Dominate China’s Policy Toward Afghanistan
Beijing has concerns over potential spillover of militants from Afghanistan into China’s western Xinjiang region, security of its infrastructure projects in region and its citizens in Afghanistan
East Timor Welcomed Saturday's Decision By Leaders Of ASEAN
Timorese Ambassador to Cambodia Kupa Lopes thanked Cambodia for its "unwavering support" in admitting his country to the group, adding that Dili is happy to fulfill upcoming fact-finding missions aimed at bringing East Timor full membership next year ena...
Criticized U.S. President Joe Biden For Calling Afghanistan A “God-Forsaken Place”
The Islamist group touts the return of peace and stability to the South Asian nation since its takeover in August 2021
Arshad Sharif, Body Flown Home From Kenya Where He Was killed by Police in Kenya
Arshad Sharif, 50, had taken refuge in the east African nation after fleeing Pakistan in August, complaining of death threats, and a government crackdown on journalists, including cases on controversial sedition charges. Kenyan police shot dead Arshad Sha...
Kenya's Police Inspectorate Is Investigating The October 23 Shooting
Officials said they mistook the vehicle driven by Sharif's brother for a vehicle linked to a child abduction in Nairobi. When the car failed to stop at the checkpoint, the vehicle was shot at.
Indian Village Implements Daily Digital Detox’ Initiative
Proponents of initiative say it is a solution to addiction to electronic devices worsened during COVID pandemic
UN Climate Warning
Half of the world’s countries lack early warning systems to protect them against disasters
India Himalayas Avalanche Death Now 26
Bad weather hampering the fourth day of search and rescue efforts
12 Died In India Bus Fire While 30 People Was Injured
The bus caught fire after hitting a diesel tanker
Death Toll Rises to 19 In Himalayas Avalanche
Bad weather hampers fourth day of search and rescue efforts
18 Died In Southern Mexico Attack by Gunmen
Gunmen in southern Mexico killed at least 18 people in an attack on Wednesday, including the town's mayor, authorities said.
Large swathes of Bangladesh were left without electricity on Tuesday
The blackouts are said to affect 75-80% of Bangladesh, a country of 168 million people
