Nepal

Neither Prime Minister Oli nor his opponents seem capable of forming a workable coalition to avoid fresh polls

A leader who kindled great hopes has grievously wounded democracy, says The Kathmandu Post in an editorial

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the suspension of entry for travellers from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka on national and foreign flights.

The lure of religious festivals and elections overwhelms responsibilities of governance

Loud mouth Biplab Kumar Deb is a laughing stock in India, but in Sri Lanka, he would be taken very seriously.

This article is an excerpt from Bangladeshi economist and freedom fighter Prof. Rehman Sobhan’s speech at the “Bay Of Bengal Economic Dialogue 2021” organized by the South Asian Network. Courtesy: South Asian Monior/Foreign Policy

In respect of Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Mauritius, regulatory clearances from them are awaited.

In the statement issued by the Indian side, the term “border management” was used in preference to "border dispute”. It was also placed way down in the list of subjects discussed.

Given the strategic value of Kalapani and the current political instability in Nepal, New Delhi is wary of entering into a deal with the Oli regime.

With the ruling party split, possible fresh alliances not guaranteed to last, and the Supreme Court judging a political issue, a fresh poll is the only way out.