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POLITICSSep 9Singapore police question 5 over racist comments on Nepal floods, Air India investmentThe police have identified and interviewed five people over online comments relating to the Nepal floods and discussions surrounding Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) investment in Air India. Senior Minister K Shanmugam said on Saturday that the police were looking into “shameful” racist and xenophobic online comments about the Nepal-Tibet disaster and SIA’s investment in Air India. In response to media queries, the police on Wednesday confirmed they received police reports and are investigating certain...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 7Singapore’s Wong warns racist remarks over Nepal, Air India risk ‘pulling us apart’Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong warned against a recent spate of racist comments being made online, saying prejudice should not be allowed to become normalised in the multiracial city state. Wong said in a social media post on Sunday that an “uglier side” had emerged in recent online discussions, including remarks about Singaporeans caught in deadly floods in Nepal and debate over Singapore Airlines’ potential investment in Air India. “We can and should have robust debates,” he said. “But...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 6Nepal puts China , India and the US on noticeNepal has issued a notice to China, India, and the United States, indicating a significant diplomatic stance or demand. This suggests a shift in Nepal's foreign policy or its relationship with these major global powers.sentinelassam.com · India
POLITICSSep 5Singapore investigates racism related to China-Nepal disaster, Air India investmentPolice are investigating “shameful” racist and xenophobic online comments about the China-Nepal disaster and Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) investment in Air India, Senior Minister K Shanmugam said on Saturday. Mr Shanmugam told reporters that the Ministry of Digital Development and Information will also ask social media platforms to remove comments that breach guidelines. “The media tells me that they had to remove several comments because they were so nasty. I don’t know if all the comments are all...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 4Nepal Foreign Minister rules out climate compensation demand , says govt made no such ask from India , China or US after floodsNepal's Foreign Minister has stated that the government has not made any demands for climate compensation from India, China, or the US following floods. This clarifies Nepal's stance on international climate aid.southeastasiapost.com · Pakistan
POLITICSSep 4Nepal Foreign Minister rules out climate compensation demand , says govt made no such ask from India , China or US after floodsNepal's Foreign Minister has stated that the government did not request climate compensation from India, China, or the US following floods. This clarifies Nepal's stance on international climate aid after natural disasters.taiwansun.com · China
POLITICSSep 3Nepal Seeks Climate Compensation From China , US and IndiaNepal is seeking climate compensation from China, the US, and India. This highlights the growing demand from developing nations for financial assistance from larger polluters to address climate change impacts.newsindiatimes.com · United States
POLITICSAug 30Ex - Nepal Minister blames China for not issuing alert ahead of devasting flash floodsA former Nepalese Minister has accused China of failing to issue an alert before devastating flash floods occurred. This points to potential cross-border communication failures or political tensions regarding disaster preparedness.ianslive.in · India