The account of Bhim Chand, a tour operator who has been at the forefront of efforts to protect the Himalayas for years: “We avoided the valley floor to reach the disaster area: in the narrow valley, there was no chance of escape. These glaciers, the planet’s water reserve, are collapsing due to warming caused by human activity.”
On the occasion of the World Day celebrated by the UN on 19 November in Sri Lanka, the Public Health Inspectors Association released some data on the scarcity of these essential facilities for the protection of people's health and dignity.
Today's news: at least 10 killed in shelling against Indonesian hospital in Gaza, truce negotiated in exchange for release of Hamas hostages; After Apec China resumes military activities along the Taiwan Strait, alert in Taipei; Demonstrations in Pakistan against the deportation of Afghans; Record property purchases in Spain among Russian citizens; Erdogan against Armenia who 'for years' tried to steal 'other people's land'.
The testimony of a nun who has been ministering for 20 years to the homeless and needy in the slums of Bihar: "Too often they experience that they do not matter; no one stops to notice them. Instead, we listen to their questions that are difficult to answer."
Japan's decision to supply patrol boats to Bangladesh will make Dhakka the second recipient of defence equipment under Tokyo's new military and security assistance programme
Today's news: Washington will export nuclear technology to Manila; Xi Jinping and Fumio Kishida intend to promote mutually beneficial relations between China and Japan, but tensions remain; Over 26,000 displaced in renewed fighting between army and Arakan in Rachine State; Taliban minister in Islamabad to mediate on the return of goods and property to Afghans expelled from Pakistan; Hanoi continues its expansion plan in the South China Sea; Since the beginning of the year, only 20 foreigners have applied for a 'golden visa' to Russia.
The collapse of a stretch of road through the Himalayas, in which 40 workers are still trapped, encapsulates many facets of the development advocated by Modi. The structure is part of a highway to develop Hindu tourism in the region, but can also quickly deploy army troops in case of a clash with Beijing. The environmental problems, however, which are often ignored, are likely to worsen.
The petition to the Supreme Court blames the former government for causing a fall in state revenues because of tax breaks, its decision to continue accumulating sovereign debt without any restructuring, and the refusal to seek assistance from the International Monetary Fund. The former president and finance minister has rejected the validity of the court's ruling.
Msgr Samson Shukardin, bishop of Hyderabad, elected to lead the Bishops' Conference. He tells AsiaNews about the mission's priorities, starting from the defence of a minority that is 'too often the victim of abuse'. Countering the distortions linked to the blasphemy laws and accompanying married couples to counter the escalation of divorces.
The announcement of the election round in early 2024, however, does not quell political and social tensions in Bangladesh. Since the end of October, 160 cars, party headquarters and police stations have been burnt down, including several deaths
Organ donations reflect an imbalance with four men getting organ transplants for every woman. Men are more likely to be dead donors than women. Women are subjected to greater "pressure" to "sacrifice" themselves for husbands, children, siblings. For Indian doctor, “Cultural and societal norms” reflect the “mindset” of a “patriarchal society”.
Collapsed embankments force dozens of families to leave their homes at tea plantations. They urge the government to provide them with safe housing. During celebrations for the Hindu festival, Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe expresses hope that the “lamps of prosperity” will guide the country towards development for all.
Over 200 youth, together with dozens of priests and nuns, celebrated the silver jubilee of the Episcopal Youth Commission of the local Church. An occasion to take stock of the training courses and seminars offered and to relaunch youth work in Bangladesh
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