BOOK-SHELF: Extracts from Life in the Twinkle of an Eye
Indian-origin journalist Asha Bhatia, who has worked in Dubai for over three decades, recently published “Life in the Twinkle of an Eye –
26 killed in Kabul suicide bombing
26 people were killed and 18 injured in a suicide bombing on Wednesday near a crowd celebrating Nawroz or Persian New Year
Won’t cede even an inch of land, ready for bloody battle: Xi
President Xi Jinping spoke those words in the annual session of the National’s People’s Congress – China’s parliament … reports Asian Lite News.
Sirisena lifts nation-wide Emergency
The state of emergency was decalred following the communal violence erupted in Kandy earlier this month … reports Asian Lite News. In
Mattis pays surprise visit to Kabul
The visit by the Pentagon chief comes at a time when the Afghan government is actively looking to broker peace talks with
Atleast 40 dead as plane crashes at Kathmandu airport
The 78-seater Bombardier Dash 8 aircraft veered off the runway and caught fire while landing at 2.20 p.m. The bodies of 31
UN official urges Sri Lankan Govt.
Under-Secretary-General Jeffrey Feltman urged the Sri Lankan government to bring those behind the attacks and hate speech to justice … reports Asian Lite
Sri Lanka Declares State of Emergency for 10 Days
Minister of National Dialogue Mano Ganeshan told media that the decision on declaring emergency had been taken following a special cabinet meeting
Pakistani PM arrives in Nepal for 2-day visit
Nepal’s Finance Minister Yubraj Khatiwada and Foreign Secretary Shankerdas Bairagi received Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi … reports Asian Lite News.
UAE participates in Kabul Process Conference
The conference is organised by the Afghani government to support the process of peace, security and cooperation in the country and region