Iraq’s central bank will ban five more local banks from engaging in U.S. dollar transactions, a move that comes after meetings with U.S. Treasury officials in efforts to combat money laundering, dollar smuggling and other violations, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Sunday. The move comes after meetings in Dubai […]
Read MorePrime Minister of Mongolia Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai is on a working visit to the People’s Republic of China. As part of the working visit, Prime Minister of Mongolia Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai will meet with Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China Li Qiang on February 14, 2025. After the meeting, the two sides […]
Read MoreAn Argentine court has issued arrest warrants for Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing and ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who are under house arrest, on charges of “genocide” and “crimes against humanity” against the Rohingya. However, Myanmar authorities have criticized the warrant, Arab News reported. This week, an Argentine court issued arrest warrants […]
Read MoreIsraeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has called on the Netanyahu government to “bring back as soon as possible” the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. He made the call on the social media site X on Saturday (February 15). In the X post, Yair Lapid wrote, “Yair, Sagui and Sasha are on their way home. […]
Read MoreThe Pakistan Army’s media wing said that 15 terrorists were killed in two separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Four soldiers were also martyred in the clashes. Geo News reported. A statement by the country’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that nine terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Hathala area of Dera […]
Read MoreBangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) industry remains resilient, securing steady export orders over the last six months through January. Most buyers are ramping up purchases amid strong retail demand in key markets such as the US and EU. The shift of orders from China, driven by the US government’s plan to impose tariffs on Chinese goods, […]
Read MoreThe Herat Chamber of Commerce and Investment says that in the current solar year, nearly $25 million worth of pistachios have been exported abroad. According to officials at the chamber, pistachio exports from Herat this year have increased by 21% compared to last year. Besides pistachios, other types of dried fruits have also been exported […]
Read MoreState revenue declined by close to 19 percent in the first five weeks of the year compared to the same period last year, according to the latest weekly fiscal updates released by the Finance Ministry. The latest updates show the state earned 3.36 billion in revenue and grants as of February 6, compared to the […]
Read MorePhuentsholing—Despite an uptick in the number of Indian tourists visiting Phuentsholing, local businesses in the country’s commercial hub are struggling to bounce back from the pandemic’s impact. In a clear sign that Phuentsholing’s economy is still struggling to recover, hotels and other businesses report low customer footfall even during traditionally busy seasons. This is despite […]
Read MoreHamas released Israeli hostages Iair Horn, Sagui Dekel Chen and Sasha (Alexander) Troufanov in Gaza on Saturday and Israel freed some 369 Palestinian prisoners and detainees in exchange, after mediators helped avert a collapse of the fragile ceasefire. The three Israelis were led onto a stage with Palestinian Hamas militants armed with automatic rifles standing on each […]
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