Xi Jinping calls for an end to the war in Ukraine and a ceasefire in Gaza

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for an end to the war in Ukraine and a ceasefire in Gaza. He made the call during a meeting with Lula da Silva, the host of the just-concluded G20 summit in Rio on Tuesday (November 19), Xinhua reported. The report said that Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da […]

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Afghanistan’s Exports Drop 14% Amid Trade Challenges

The World Bank has reported that Afghanistan’s exports from January 1 to September 1, 2024, have decreased by 14% compared to the same period last year. According to the World Bank report, changes in Pakistan’s trade policies and increased taxes on fresh fruits and agricultural products from Afghanistan are among the main reasons for the […]

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Mongolian Sustainable Finance Forum to Be Held under the Auspices of the President of Mongolia

Under the auspices of the President of Mongolia, the Mongolian Sustainable Finance Forum-2024 will be held in Ulaanbaatar on November 27- 29, 2024. The forum will bring together representatives from various fields engaged in green development including policymakers, regulation authorities, private businesses, and civil society to openly discuss their actions for green sustainable development, the […]

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Maldives-India sign MoU for use of local currencies in bilateral transactions

The central banks of Maldives and India, Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) and Reserve Bank of Maldives (RBI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a framework promoting the use of respective local currency in bilateral transactions. The MoU was signed in India’s Mumbai on Friday by MMA’s Governor Ahmed Munawar and RBI’s Governor […]

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At least 10 killed in Afghanistan attack, interior ministry says

At least 10 people were killed by gunmen in Afghanistan’s northern Baghlan province, Interior Ministry Spokesperson Abdul Mateen Qaniee said on Friday. It was not immediately clear who was behind the attack. The Taliban took over the country in 2021 and vowed to restore security to the war-torn nation. Attacks have continued, many of them […]

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COP29: Bangladesh urges EU to back $200 billion fund for LDCs

Bangladesh called on the European Union (EU) to support a proposal for allocating USD 200 billion to the LDCs and the most vulnerable countries, ensuring these nations can effectively respond to the challenges of the climate crisis. The request was made in a significant bilateral meeting held on 22 November between the Ministers of the […]

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Malala speaks out on the plight of Afghan women in the film

Malala Yousafzai has spoken out in support of Afghan women as they struggle to survive amid new levels of oppression under the Taliban regime. The Nobel Peace Prize-winning Pakistani women’s rights activist recently said in an interview with the BBC Asian Network, “I never thought women’s rights would be curtailed so easily!” Malala expressed her […]

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More than 200 children killed in Lebanon in last two months: UNICEF

The United Nations children’s agency (UNICEF) said that more than 200 children have been killed and 1,100 injured in Lebanon in the past two months. According to UNICEF, the number of children killed since the war began last year has risen to at least 231. Reuters reported this in a report on Tuesday (November 19). […]

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Netanyahu announces $5 million reward for release of Hamas hostages

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced a $5 million reward for the release of hostages held by Hamas in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza. In addition, Netanyahu said that those who help free the Israeli prisoners will also be allowed to leave the war-torn Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a short visit […]

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