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South Asia
India, Afghanistan sign pact for visa-free travel
India and Afghanistan have signed a pact for visa-free travel by their diplomats following Afghan Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah’s recent meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during which they discussed key bilateral issues. “Sustained engagement with Afghanistan. Chief Executive Abdullah meets the Prime Minister… Promoting stronger diplomatic ties… India and…
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Politics
South Korea call on North Korea to stop their attempted rocket launch
As North Korea revealed its plans for what it called a satellite launch, the South Korean government has warned that it would have to pay a severe price if it proceeds with the move. After a National Security Council(NSC) meeting Wednesday morning, First Deputy Director of the top office’s National Security Office Cho…
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Society
Zika virus sparks fears in Korea
The fear of the Zika virus, which is linked to the birth defect microcephaly, is growing in Korea. Although no case has been reported here, the health authorities raised the alarm for travelers, particularly pregnant women, who plan to visit the virus-affected countries, especially the Americas. The virus is spread…
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South Asia
Afghan religious scholars issue fatwa against peace talks
Maulana Mufti Mehmood Zakiri, chief of the Ittehad-e-Ulema-e-Afghanistan, has issued a fatwa, declaring peace negotiations in the presence of foreign forces as “against Islamic injunctions”. “Americans want to force the valiant Afghan nation to surrender under the excuse of peace. We hope our Mujahideen will not be deceived through these…
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Culture
Celebrating Stanley Kubrick’s genius in Korea
If you’re a film nerd, you may have already heard the name ‘Stanley Kubrick’. If you haven’t, you just did. So read on! Whenever there’s a debate about the greatest film directors of all time, one name that constantly comes up is of ‘Stanley Kubrick’. The director of some of…
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Politics
Sweden and Finland plan to deport thousands of migrants
Finland joined Sweden on Thursday in announcing plans to deport tens of thousands of failed asylum seekers in a bid to contain the migrant crisis. As at least 31 more people died attempting to reach the European Union, the two Nordic countries are both struggling to cope with an influx of…
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Society
Cold paralyzes life in Korea
Extreme cold is gripping the whole nation. Heavy snowfall has blighted a number of provinces and on Jeju Island, all aircraft at the airport was grounded Sunday, while accidents have been reported in various regions. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA), the nation experienced record lows this winter with…
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Politics
Muslim women must learn English or be deported: British PM
British Prime Minister David Cameron announced on Monday that Muslim women who fail to learn English to a high enough standard could face deportation from the country. Cameron’s comments came as his centre-right Conservatives launched a £20 million ($28.5 million, 26 million euro) language fund for women in isolated communities…
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Culture
The Academy releases the 88th Oscars awards nominations
As the preparations are made for the 88th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, the nominations were announced on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016 in the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, Calif. The Oscars will be presented on Feb. 28, 2016, in Los Angeles. The following are the nominees for the best…
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South Asia
Another Pakistani documentary by Sharmeen Obaid nominated for Oscar
Pakistani filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy ’s documentary on honor killing, “A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness”, has been nominated in the ‘Best Documentary – Short’ subject category for the 88th Academy Awards. Chinoy previously won Pakistan’s first Academy Award for her documentary ‘Saving Face’ at the 84th Annual…
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