Qatar Backs Bangladesh’s Reform Initiatives, Strengthens Economic Partnership
![Qatar supports Bangladesh's interim government reform initiatives as envoy meets CA Yunus to discuss trade, investment, and cooperation. [Image via CA's press wing]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/qatar-Yunus-1024x728.webp)
Qatar supports Bangladesh’s interim government reform initiatives as envoy meets CA Yunus to discuss trade, investment, and cooperation.
Sri Lanka: Petitions Against Adani Green Energy Projects Withdrawn

Petitions against Adani Green Energy projects withdrawn as new government of Sri Lanka reviews and renegotiates the deal.
Maldives Records Over 100,000 Tourist Arrivals for Third Consecutive Month
![Maldives records over 100,000 tourist arrivals for the third month of 2025, with China leading as the top source market. [Image via Raajje]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/e356f3ac-af29-4e8b-a530-2e7d53133128-1024x800.webp)
Maldives records over 100,000 tourist arrivals for the third month of 2025, with China leading as the top source market.
Afghanistan Urges UNAMA to Enhance Global Ties As UN Extends Mission
![UNAMA’s mission in Afghanistan extended for a year as the UN urges engagement, while Pakistan criticizes Taliban on terrorism. [Image via Tolo News]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/vlcsnap-2025-03-18-16h19m29s003.webp)
UNAMA’s mission in Afghanistan extended for a year as the UN urges engagement, while Pakistan criticizes Taliban on terrorism.
Canada, Australia to Develop Arctic Radar System
![Canada and Australia to develop a $6B Arctic radar system as Carney warns of rising threats from adversaries in the region. [Image via Reuters]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-03-18t180748z-1192666208-rc2ufdargohi-rtrmadp-3-canada-politics-1024x653.webp)
Canada and Australia to develop a $6B Arctic radar system as Carney warns of rising threats from adversaries in the region.
Poland and Baltic States to Dump Landmines Treaty Citing Russian Threat
![Poland and Baltics to exit Ottawa Treaty, citing Russia threat, allowing use of landmines despite global disarmament concerns. [Image via Reuters/File]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/D4EZHQVGJJJAHBSQ6F4X3IHUXQ.webp)
Poland and Baltics to exit Ottawa Treaty, citing Russia threat, allowing use of landmines despite global disarmament concerns.
US Chief Justice Roberts Criticizes Trump’s Call to Impeach Judge
![Chief Justice Roberts rebukes Trump for calling to impeach a judge over a ruling on deportations under a 1798 law. [Image via AP]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/AP25077577189942-1742315770.webp)
Chief Justice Roberts rebukes Trump for calling to impeach a judge over a ruling on deportations under a 1798 law.
Congo and Rwanda Commit to Ceasefire in Surprise Qatar Meeting
![DRC's Tshisekedi and Kagame of Rwanda hold talks in Doha, urging an immediate ceasefire in Congo amid the M23 conflict. [Image via Reuters]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-03-18T191311Z_1684578313_RC2VFDAQ2GGM_RTRMADP_3_CONGO-SECURITY-RWANDA-1742328091.webp)
DRC’s Tshisekedi and Kagame of Rwanda hold talks in Doha, urging an immediate ceasefire in Congo amid the M23 conflict.
Germany Approves Historic Constitutional Reform to Boost Defence Spending
![Germany approves a historic €500bn fund, boosting defence spending and infrastructure, reshaping European security policy. [Image via Getty Images]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/e9b21220-040e-11f0-9a14-55d29bbe2f11.jpg.webp)
Germany approves a historic €500bn fund, boosting defence spending and infrastructure, reshaping European security policy.