Maldives records over 550K tourist arrivals from Jan-June

Male (IANS) The Maldives has received over 550,000 tourists between January and June this year, data from the Ministry of Tourism revealed on Monday.

The Ministry data showed that 555,494 tourists visited the country by mid-year, with 24.3…

Russia monitors US destroyer in Black Sea

Moscow (IANS) The Russian Defence Ministry said that its Black Sea Fleet was tracking the US guided-missile destroyer Ross, which entered the waters for a multinational exercise with Ukraine.

The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer will join 31 other…

Pakistan remains in FATF grey list, hit by $38B loss

New Delhi (IANS) Pakistan has been hit with massive losses to its GDP worth $38 billion because of the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) decision to retain the country on its grey list since 2008, according to a research paper published by…

How China won over local agency to shackle Sri Lanka using a port city

In early June, US President Joe Biden, under an executive order, essentially blacklisted Chinese firms by prohibiting US investments in certain Chinese firms that "undermine the security or democratic values of the United States and our allies".

30 Myanmar troops killed in Sagaing clashes

Kolkata (IANS) At least 30 Myanmar troops were reportedly killed during two fierce encounters with civilian resistance fighters in Kani and Yinmabin townships in the Sagaing region bordering northeast India.

On Tuesday, around 1,000 civilian…

130 Taliban militants surrender in Afghanistan

Kabul (IANS) A total of 130 Taliban militants surrendered to the Afghan government in Herat province on Thursday, a local government spokesperson confirmed.

The former militants surrendered to the personnel of provincial directorate of National…

Bomb blast near Hafiz Saeed's house in Lahore kills 2

Lahore (IANS) A massive bomb blast occurred near the house of terrorist Hafiz Saeed in Lahore's Johar Town area on Wednesday, in which at least two persons were killed, while 17 others have sustained injuries.

Saeed is wanted in India for…

1,594 illegal migrants rescued off Libyan coast last week

Tripoli (IANS) At least 1,594 illegal migrants were rescued off the Libyan coast and returned to the country in the past one week, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said.

"In the period of June 13-19, 1,594 migrants were rescued/intercepted…

India, Fiji sign MoU for cooperation in agriculture, allied sectors

New Delhi (IANS) India and Fiji on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation in the field of agriculture and allied sectors between the two countries.

The MoU will remain valid for a period of five years from the date…

Serious blow to Oli as SC quashes his Cabinet reshuffle

Kathmandu (IANS) In a serious blow to Nepals embattled Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, the countrys Supreme Court on Tuesday quashed the recent Cabinet reshuffle and relieved 20 ministers from their posts in Olis cabinet.

Oli, who slipped to…