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17 African GCM Champion nations meet in Egypt

2 Apr 2026 FA News Desk

The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) co-hosted the Ministerial Meeting of African Champion Countries for the implementation of the Global Compact for Migration (GCM). The meeting comes at Read More
US announces reforms to Foreign Service

2 Apr 2026 FA News Desk

The U.S. Department of State announces a series of reforms to the United States Foreign Service to ensure that America’s diplomats are prepared to meet the challenges of the 21st century and effectively advocate for our national interests across the Read More
New airline power bank rules: What passengers need to know

2 Apr 2026 Josh Wood

Under new rules issued by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), passengers on international flights are now limited to two power banks in the cabin, and charging them is banned. The new restrictions, which came into effect on 27 March Read More
Radisson Hotel group surpasses 100 hotels in Africa

2 Apr 2026 FA News Desk

Radisson Hotel Group has reached a significant milestone in Africa, with more than 100 hotels across the continent in operation and under development. Radisson Blu continues to anchor the legacy footprint. At the same time, the Radisson brand is the Read More
Coca-Cola System in South Africa announces R17.6 B investment

31 Mar 2026 FA News Desk

The Coca-Cola system in South Africa, composed of Coca-Cola and its authorized bottlers - Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa and Coca-Cola Peninsula Beverages - today announced a planned R17.6 billion investment in South Africa through 2030. The announcement was made by Read More
‘Recipe of Change’ for zero waste of food

31 Mar 2026 FA News Desk

To tackle a major global food waste challenge United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and UN Tourism launched "Recipe of Change' that values immediate and tangible differences in the tourism sector that serve over 600 million guests annually and generate more Read More
Bangladesh marks 55th Independence Day

31 Mar 2026 FA News Desk

To mark the 55th Anniversary of the Great Independence and National Day of Bangladesh, the Embassy of Bangladesh in Kathmandu hosted a grand National Day reception on the other day evening in the capital. Vice President of Nepal, H.E. Ramsahay Read More
WHO members agree on PABS issue

30 Mar 2026 FA News Desk

World Health Organization (WHO) Member States have agreed to extend negotiations on the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) annex to the WHO Pandemic Agreement, with discussions to resume in late-April ahead of its scheduled consideration by the World Health Read More
Nepal keen to upgrade Bangladesh’s Saidpur Airport to international status

30 Mar 2026 FA News Desk

Nepal has expressed strong interest in upgrading Bangladesh’s Saidpur Airport to an international airport, seeking cooperation to boost regional connectivity, trade, and tourism across the sub-region. According to "The Daily Star" news, Nepalese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ghanshyam Bhandari conveyed Kathmandu’s Read More
IOM, Google Cloud join hands

28 Mar 2026 FA News Desk

In the aftermath of conflict, disaster, or forced displacement, the speed of the humanitarian response can change lives. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has collaborated with Google Cloud and mapping specialists Network Geographic Information Systems (NGIS) to reimagine IOM’s Read More