Nepal
Nepal and China: Aiding Ambiguity on BRI
Nepal and Beijing perfected that transaction during Nepali Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli’s recent four-day official visit to China.
South Asia
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Diplomacy
Assistant Secretary Donald Lu to Visit South Asia from December 3-10 to Strengthen Partnerships in the Region
Assistant Secretary of State for Bureau of South & Central Asian Affairs, Donald Lu, will visit India, Sri Lanka, & Nepal from December 3 – 10
Artisans
Good Neighbors and Beyond: A SEHER Perspective
Team Seher has raised the bar not only for ourselves but perhaps the entire live music industry in Asia.In October 2017, when 25 years ASEAN
India
Reliance Foundation and UN India Host ‘Early Warning to Early Action’ Convention in Odisha
Titled ‘Early Warning to Early Action ' the reliance conference emphasized Odisha’s proactive approach to disaster preparedness
Children & Students Corner
A High School Student’s Mission to Save Lives Through His South Asian Marrow Initiative
Soren Ghorai, a 17-year-old high school senior at the Eastside Preparatory School in Kirkland, Washington State, is an inspiration to many. He is the Founder and President of the South Asian…
Diplomacy
India’s Foreign Minister Characterizes ‘Terrorism, Extremism, and Separatism’ as ‘Three Evils’
India’s Foreign Minister, S. Jaishankar, emphasized that peace and stability are essential for development while highlighting “terrorism, extremism, and separatism,” as "three evils," that must be addressed to foster trade…
India
CABI to Begin Coaching Sessions in New Delhi as it Awaits NOC for the 4th T20 World Cup in Pakistan
The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI), which is still awaiting a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from India’s Ministry of Sports for the upcoming 4th T20 World Cup Cricket…
Diplomacy
United Nations Member States Reflect on Mahatma Gandhi’s Values on the International Day of Non-Violence
United Nations: On October 2, 2024, in honor of the 155th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, United Nations Member States gathered to observe the International Day of Non-Violence. The event was hosted…
South Asia
Sri Lanka’s UN Envoy says developing nations face a debt crisis, hindering their SDG goals
Sri Lanka's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Mohan Pieris, highlighted that despite consensus on the “Pact for the Future,” the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) convenes amidst “profound global…
Diplomacy
‘Pakistan’s cross-border terrorism policy will never succeed’ warns India’s Foreign Minister S Jaishankar at UNGA
Asserting that “Terrorism is antithetical of everything the world stands for” India’s Foreign Minister, S Jaishankar while addressing the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 28,…
South Asia
Bhutan’s Prime Minister hails India’s ‘steadfast’ support in the Himalayan Kingdom’s development journey
Bhutan's Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay, hailed India as Bhutan’s “closest friend and neighbor,” expressing deep appreciation for India's “steadfast,” friendship and support in Bhutan’s development journey from the very beginning.…
South Asia & US
Chief Advisor of Bangladesh credits the youth for gaining independence from ‘autocratic and undemocratic regime’ in his UNGA address
Chief Advisor to the Government of Bangladesh, Professor Muhammad Yunus, emphasized the pivotal role of the Bangladeshi people, particularly the youth, in securing the nation's independence from an “autocratic and…
South Asia & US
Pakistan’s Prime Minister compares situation in Palestine to Jammu and Kashmir at the United Nations General Assembly
Pakistan's Prime Minister, Muhammad Sharif, asserted that similar to the people of Palestine, the people of Jammu and Kashmir have endured a century-long struggle for freedom and the right to…
World
Nepal’s Prime Minister emphasizes the concept of ‘The whole world is one family’ during his address at the United Nations General Assembly
Nepal’s Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli emphasized to world leaders that “A just, inclusive, and equitable world order as well as sustained prosperity are attainable when we collaborate effectively,”…
Films
13th Annual DC South Asian Film Festival kicks off in Virginia
The DC South Asian Arts Council Inc. (DCSAACI) hosted the world premiere of the Bengali film Puratawn, The Ancient, at the 13th Annual DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF) on September…
Afghanistan
United Nations Secretary-General appoints Georgette Gagnon to the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan
On September 3, 2024, United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres appointed Georgette Gagnon of Canada as the new Deputy Special Representative in charge of political affairs in the United Nations…