NoMindBhutan: Young innovators driving Bhutan’s AI revolution

NoMindBhutan, the country’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) company, is charting a new path for innovation. Founded by a group of undergraduate students from Gyelpozhing College of Information Technology (GCIT), NoMindBhutan hopes to put Bhutan on the global AI map. The company has already developed two AI products. Its flagship offering, Nola, is a sophisticated chatbot […]

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Your Ultimate Guide to the Annapurna Base Camp Trek: What You Need to Know

Are you craving adventure in the heart of the Himalayas? The Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) Trek offers you the perfect opportunity to explore one of the most breathtaking trekking regions in Nepal. Whether you’re an avid trekker or a beginner, this journey promises stunning landscapes, an unforgettable cultural experience, and, of course, awe-inspiring views of […]

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Security forces raid in Chhattisgarh, 20 Maoists killed

At least 20 Maoist rebels have been killed in a gunfight in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh during a security operation. Home Minister Amit Shah has called the operation by the security forces against the Maoist rebels a major success. They were killed in a gunfight in the state’s Gariaband district on Monday night, Chhattisgarh […]

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Israeli army chief resigns, taking responsibility for failure

The Israeli army chief of staff, Harji Halevi, has submitted his resignation letter, accepting responsibility for the failure. He submitted his resignation letter to Defense Minister Israel Katz on Tuesday (January 21). According to a report in the Times of Israel, Halevi has decided to resign, accepting responsibility for the security and intelligence failures in […]

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India’s ambition to become the backbone of the global economy is fading

At the moment, one dollar is equal to 86.54 Indian rupees. A couple of days ago, the figure had reached 87 rupees. The rupee is gradually weakening against the dollar. The price is falling sharply. The question is, why? What are the reasons behind this decline? In 2014, the price of one dollar was 61 […]

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Malaysia first country to enable zakat payments with crypto

The Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council’s Zakat Collection Centre (PPZ-MAIWP) spearheaded the initiative, with its Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Abdul Hakim Amir Osman, highlighting its goal of educating Muslims on fulfilling their zakat obligations in the modern era of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. Malaysia has achieved a global milestone by becoming the first country to […]

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Large fire breaks out in Japan’s Osaka near tourist landmark

A large fire broke out in a commercial building near a famous tourist landmark, Tsutenkaku Tower, in Osaka in western Japan, local TV footage showed on Tuesday. The fire broke out on the first floor of a five-story building and 26 emergency vehicles have been deployed to the site, public broadcaster NHK reported, citing local […]

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China, Myanmar, Thailand reach consensus to eradicate telecom fraud centres

China has recently stepped up its rhetoric on cracking down on online scams following a series of cases, including one involving a Chinese actor who went missing near the Thai-Myanmar border. Officials from China, Myanmar, Thailand reached a consensus on eradicating telecommunication fraud centres in Myanmar on Tuesday during a meeting in the Chinese city […]

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China agrees to extend loan repayment period by 10 years for Bangladesh

China has agreed to extend the loan repayment period for Bangladesh from 20 years to 30 years for both the Preferential Buyer’s Credit (PBC) loan and Government Concessional Loan (GCL). Praising Bangladesh’s good track record in loan repayment, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi agreed in principle to extend the loan repayment period during a bilateral […]

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Afghanistan Must Not Be Forgotten: Sergey Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stressed that Afghanistan should not be overlooked. In his remarks, Lavrov noted the United States’ continued interest in Afghanistan, adding that the US seeks to reclaim military equipment left behind in the country. He further claimed that the US seeks to maintain its influence in Afghanistan by leveraging neighboring […]

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