Huge locust outbreak in East Africa reaches South Sudan
76 million US dolllars is needed immediately WEB DESK The worst ever locust outbreak that parts of East Africa in recent times has reached South Sudan. In South Sudan, roughly…
Sri Lanka to withdraw from co-sponsorship of UNHRC resolution 30/1
WEB DESK Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa today confirmed that his government has decided to withdraw from the co-sponsorship of UNHRC resolution 30/1 which called for addressing war crimes…
China to discuss COVID-19 outbreak with ASEAN
WEB DESK Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected to discuss on COVID-19 outbreak with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations today in the Laotian capital of Vientiane. Six countries…
Nepal celebrates 70th National Democracy Day
WE DESK Nepal is celebrating its 70th National Democracy Day today. A special ceremony was held at the Nepal Army Pavilion Tudikhel in Kathmandu to mark the occasion. President Bidya…
UK announces new points-based visa system
WEB DESK UK Home Secretary, Priti Patel has announced the launch of Britain’s new points-based visa system. It aims at attracting the “brightest and the best” from the world, including…
France to shut down oldest NUKE complex by June French Prime Minister
WEB DESK Edouard Philippe today said that the Fessenheim nuclear reactor, on the border with Germany, will be shut down at the end of June, with one of its reactors…
Pakistan: Mysterious toxic gas kills 11 people in Karachi
WEB DESK A mysterious toxic gas has killed 11 people and sickened several others in Karachi. A Hospital spokesperson Amir Shehzad told that nine deaths took place at the hospital…
Bangladesh to sign Free Trade Agreement with Nepal
WEB DESK Bangladesh and Nepal have agreed to sign a Free Trade Agreement to enhance trade between the two countries. Announcing this after meeting the visiting Foreign Minister of Nepal…
Ashraf Ghani declared winner of Afghan 2019 presidential poll
WEB DESK In Afghanistan, election commission today declared Ashraf Ghani the winner of the 2019 presidential poll, almost five months after voting took place. According to the Independent Election Commission,…
88 more people test positive for COVID-19 on Diamond Princess cruise ship
WEB DESK In Japan, the health ministry today said, 88 more people aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship off Yokohama coast have tested positive for COVID-19 taking the confirmed cases…