Myanmar nationals have been fleeing the country amid violence against civilians in the aftermath of a military coup. Many who live close to the border are seeking refuge in India, reports BBC Hindi’s Raghvendra Rao. It was on her third… Continue Reading
The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations urged the international community to take “concrete action” against the military in Myanmar on Friday including an arms embargo and sanctions against its holding companies and those who profit from them, saying this… Continue Reading
US President Joe Biden’s team calls it a “moonshot”; critics question if it’s a “quick fix”; and millions of Afghans wonder if it’s the blueprint to end an endless war, or just make it worse. An apparent draft of a… Continue Reading
Ashraf Ghani will put forward a three-phase peace roadmap for Afghanistan during a proposed meeting in Turkey, Reuters reports. Afghanistan’s President Ashraf Ghani will put forward a three-phase peace roadmap for Afghanistan during a proposed meeting in Turkey, seeking an… Continue Reading
Italy has entered a strict three-day lockdown to try to prevent a surge in Covid-19 cases over Easter. All regions are now in the “red zone” – the highest tier of restrictions – as the country battles a third wave,… Continue Reading
Australian PM Scott Morrison has removed a minister accused of rape from his role as the nation’s chief law officer, after weeks of pressure. Christian Porter will no longer be attorney general but will remain in cabinet in a new… Continue Reading
Saudi Arabia prohibits men from marrying women from Pakistan, 3 other nations: Report Saudi Arabia has prohibited its men from marrying women from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Chad and Myanmar, Dawn reported citing a report in Saudi media. According to unofficial figures, there are about 500,000… Continue Reading
Thailand Celebrates Elephant Day, Hoping Tourists Will Return AYUTTHAYA, Thailand (Reuters) – Thailand held a fruit banquet for dozens of elephants in the ancient capital Ayutthaya on Saturday, continuing an annual event which has been a big draw for foreign… Continue Reading
Biden team’s deliberations over punishing the Saudi crown prince Even before President Biden took office, his top advisers began examining how to make good on his campaign promise to treat Saudi Arabia as a “pariah” for the murder of… Continue Reading
China warns US pushing relations to ‘brink of new Cold War’ The United States is pushing relations with China to “the brink of a new Cold War”, China’s foreign minister said on Sunday, rejecting US “lies” over the coronavirus while… Continue Reading