Despite dropping from its 17th position in 2023, Bhutan remains the sole South Asian country ranked among the top 21 most peaceful nations worldwide. The GPI, in its 18th iteration, assesses peace using 23 indicators across three critical domains: societal safety and security, ongoing domestic and international conflict, and militarisation. Bhutan’s continued excellence in these […]
Read MoreNRB is going to withdraw an additional 40 billion rupees from the banking system on Sunday, Magh 13. To manage excess liquidity, NRB is going to an additional amount Rs 40 billion from the market for 21 days using a bidding system. The central bank has stated that he bidding will be conducted via the […]
Read MoreNepal and India have reached a new deal on construction, upgrade and investment modalities for five transmission lines at a time when 11,000 megawatts of energy from various hydro projects is in pipeline. The 12th meeting of Joint Working Group on Power Sector Cooperation concluded in New Delhi on Wednesday finalised the investment modalities of […]
Read MoreU.S. President Donald Trump said Jordan and Egypt should take in Palestinians from war-ravaged Gaza, a suggestion rejected by Hamas, the Palestinian militant group that runs the enclave, and apparently rebuffed by Jordan and Egypt. Asked if this was a temporary or long-term solution for Gaza, where Israel’s military assault has caused a dire humanitarian […]
Read MoreSouth Korea’s prosecutors indicted impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Sunday on charges of leading an insurrection with his short-lived imposition of martial law on Dec. 3, Yoon’s lawyers and the main opposition party said. Yoon’s lawyers criticized the indictment as the “worst choice” made by the prosecution service, while the main opposition party welcomed […]
Read MoreUrban landscapes in Sri Lanka are no strangers to climate induced disasters. The country, being a tropical island in the Indian Ocean, has been identified among the top ten nations at risk of extreme weather events by the Global Climate Risk Index. The urban dwelling setups in the island nation are increasingly vulnerable to disasters […]
Read MoreUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for the “immediate and unconditional” release of all human rights activists held by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, Arab News reported. Yemen’s Houthi rebels have been holding dozens of UN and other human rights workers since mid-year, including 13 UN staff members who have been held since June last year. In […]
Read MoreDonald Trump threatened to impose tariffs of up to 60 percent on China during the election campaign. After taking office on Monday, he said that a 10 percent tariff could be imposed on all goods imported from China from February 1. But now the US president has changed his tune and said that he will […]
Read MoreOn the first day of taking office, Donald Trump has signed several executive orders to bring significant changes in immigration policy. This is making the path to obtaining US citizenship more difficult. At the same time, the Trump administration has also threatened to impose additional tariffs. New Delhi believes that neither this illegal immigration nor […]
Read MoreThe Philippines said on Saturday it has suspended a scientific survey in the South China Sea after two of its fisheries vessels faced “harassment” and aggressive behaviour from China’s coast guard and navy. Manila and Beijing have had a series of escalating confrontations in disputed waters of the South China Sea. China claims almost all […]
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