At Easter vigil, Pope Leo urges world not to grow numb to war
The Pontiff, who has emerged as an outspoken critic of the Iran war, said that mistrust and fear have been allowed to "sever the bonds between us through war, injustice and the…
Middle East
Perils of mediation
"Mediation between the aggressor and aggrieved has its inherent pitfalls. The task becomes more challenging when one party possesses far greater power and resources," says the…
President Trump says South Korea ‘not helpful,’ cites US troops near ‘nuclear force’ on peninsula
Mr Trump made the remarks during an annual Easter luncheon at the White House, singling out South Korea, China, Japan, and France.
West Asia conflict puts Nepal’s remittance inflows at risk, raises economic concerns
Escalating tensions threaten remittance from Gulf countries, which account for nearly 40 percent of Nepal’s total inflows, along with jobs, trade, and foreign exchange reserves.
Pakistan, China issue 5-point initiative for restoring peace in Middle East
Both countries called for the “immediate cessation of hostilities and utmost efforts to prevent the conflict from spreading”. Humanitarian assistance must be allowed to all…
Bhutanese stranded in the Middle East battle rising costs, psychological distress, and uncertainty
Flights from Kuwait have been suspended or severely restricted, with limited re-routing options through Saudi Arabia, where Bhutanese nationals face visa hurdles due to limited…
Indonesia President Prabowo, Malaysia PM Anwar meet under shadow of Iran war spillover
During the private meeting, both leaders agreed to intensify diplomatic efforts to ease tension in the Middle East, while underlining the importance of global supply chain…
Japanese government, oil firms rush to diversify crude sources amid Iran crisis
Securing alternative suppliers, however, is not an easy task due to rising transportation and refining costs, among other factors.
The ‘narcissistic arrogance’ of US President Trump
The writer laments: "(Moreover) instead of making the world safer, the US and Israel have made the world far more dangerous."
Lack of digital awareness puts Nepali migrants in the Gulf region at legal risk
Recently, seven Nepalis have been arrested in the Gulf for allegedly filming and posting photos and videos of explosions, missile strikes and military activities.