Morocco extends health emergency until Feb 28
The Moroccan government has extended the state of health emergency throughout the country until February 28, in a further attempt to curb
Iraqi parliament to elect new president on Feb 7
Iraq’s parliament has decided to hold a new session on February 7 to elect the country’s President…reports Asian Lite News The decision
Sheikh Mohammed lauds UAE’s pandemic response
Sheikh Mohammed’s remarks came during his visit to Arab Health and Medlab Middle East Exhibition and Congress 2022, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk
Ethiopia ends six-month state of emergency ahead improving security situation
The Ethiopian government has decided to end the six-month state of emergency ahead of its expiration amid improving security situation…reports Asian Lite
MEDIA SCAN: Bihar protesters burn train as Nepal’s population drops sharply
A passenger train was set on fire, and another pelted with stones by protestors in Bihar, and Nepal recorded its lowest population
Global Covid caseload tops 365.6 mn
Amid an ongoing resurgence across the world, the global coronavirus caseload has topped 365.6 million, while the deaths have surged to more
Afghanistan hanging by a thread: UN chief sounds alarm at UNSC
With Afghanistan “hanging by a thread” six months after the Taliban takeover, the world cannot abandon the country now – for the
Taliban discuss frozen funds, sanctions with US in Norway
The Taliban have said that they have discussed frozen Afghan assets, sanctions and humanitarian assistance with US Treasury officials in Norway, reported
Over 3,000 undocumented Afghans returning daily from Iran
International Organization for Migration (IOM) expressed concerns over the challenging conditions of undocumented Afghan returnees…reports Asian Lite News Over 3,000 undocumented Afghans
Pakistan secret delegation held talks with TTP, Haqqani network
Pakistan sent a secret delegation to neighbouring Afghanistan to hold talks with the Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as part of the efforts