The US military will begin plans to withdraw troops from Niger A US official said there was no timeline for withdrawal besides talks set to start in the coming days about next steps. World 21 Apr, 2024
What is Tower 22, the military base that was attacked in Jordan where 3 US troops were killed? The camp has dwindled in the time since to some 7,500 people because of a lack of supplies reaching there, according to United Nations estimates. World 30 Jan, 2024
North Korea's Kim vows to launch 3 more spy satellites and produce more nuclear materials in 2024 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to launch three additional military spy satellites, produce more nuclear materials and introduce modern attack drones in 2024, as he called for “overwhelming” war readiness to cope with U.S.-led confrontational moves, state media reported Sunday. World 31 Dec, 2023
Kuwait's ruling emir, Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, dies at age 86 Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, Kuwait’s ruling emir, died on Saturday after a three-year, low-key reign focused on trying to resolve the tiny, oil-rich nation's internal political disputes. He was 86. World 17 Dec, 2023
In S Korea, Pelosi avoids public comments on Taiwan, China After infuriating China over her trip to Taiwan, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met South Korean political leaders in Seoul on Thursday but avoided making direct public comments on cross-Strait relations that could have further increased regional tensions. World 04 Aug, 2022
'No US troops' Nepali Congress General Secretary Biswo Prakash Sharma on Monday made it clear that American troops would not come to Nepal after ratification of the Millennium Challenge Corporation compact in the Parliament. Nepal 15 Mar, 2022
MCC for development, says Sharma Nepali Congress General Secretary Biswo Prakash Sharma today made it clear that the Millennium Challenge Corporation compact ratified from the Parliament was for the development of hydropower projects and roads in the country. Nepal 13 Mar, 2022
US troops won't come to Nepal: Khand Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand today expressed confidence that the Millennium Challenge Corporation compact ratified by the Parliament would contribute to prosperity and economic development of the country. Nepal 06 Mar, 2022
Blinken hears harrowing tales from refugees fleeing Ukraine US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday visited a welcome center set up by Polish authorities in what once was a shopping mall in Korczowa, close to the border with Ukraine, where roughly 3,000 refugees are taking shelter after the Russian invasion of their homeland. World 06 Mar, 2022
Tabling of MCC in parliament: A step in the right direction After the high decibel hullabaloo about the MCC (Millennium Challenge Corporation) compact, particularly in the last week, it has been finally tabled in the parliament. This parliamentary move has brought a great relief to the country. It was otherwise going through unnecessary disturbance marked by protests and scuffles with the riot police. The representatives of the people will now put their heads together and arrive at an amiable solution. Opinion 24 Feb, 2022
MCC grant agreement: Don't twist facts Recently, the question of whether to accept the grant provided by the Millennium Challenge Corporation, USA (MCC) has emerged as a delicate issue. Opinion 15 Dec, 2021
20 years of war on terror: Could it ever end? Exactly 20 years ago on September 11, the terrorist attacks in the United States were the largest massacre since the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour. The disastrous day in history, which is referred to as 9/11, was a black day of terror. Opinion 13 Sep, 2021
