Covid ‘Panicodemic’ causing weakening of will in democracies
The will to resist is fundamental to victory over a foe, whether this be a country or a virus, and both were stripped away
32 Afghan provinces to start issuing passports
Kabul and Helmand provinces in the country are yet to commence passport issuing services. The delay is due to technical problems….reports Asian Lite News
Unemployment surges as construction projects over $5bn on hold
The country is going through economic turmoil after the Taliban took over. With the deteriorating economy, many development, welfare and construction projects have been
Human rights body seeks speedy probe in Sialkot lynching
Local media reports said the workers of private factories attacked the export manager of the factory Diyawadana and burnt his body after killing him…reports
‘Lanka donated us 35,000 eyes, but we lost sight’
Ever since a mob lynched Sri Lankan national Priyanatha Kumuara in Sialkot on Friday, Dr Brohi says he has been grief-stricken like many others
India 4th most powerful country in Asia
As the fourth most powerful country in Asia, India again falls short of the major power threshold in 2021…reports Sanjeev Sharma India is the
India, Russia hold talks on regional, int’l issues
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met their Russian counterparts Sergey Lavrov and General Sergey Shoigu, respectively….reports Asian Lite News
Suu Kyi sentenced to 4 yrs in jail
Following the coup which toppled her National League for Democracy (NLD) government, Suu Kyi has been under house arrest in an undisclosed location….reports Asian
Amnesty slams Pak over enforced disappearance of Idris Khattak
AI asked Pakistan’s authorities to provide details of the case to the family, give him access to lawyers, and produce him before a civilian
China’s power in Asia falls for first time
Shifts in the relative standing of both America and China in various elements of power, including military spending, are possible and indeed already emerging
