Nearly 200 million wasted in unnecessary spending in Bhutan

The Royal Audit Authority (RAA) reported wasteful expenditures to the tune of Nu 193.564 million across various government agencies in its Annual Audit Report for the fiscal year 2023–24. The report defines wasteful expenditure as investments in assets or equipment that cannot be utilised as intended, resulting in substantial loss of public funds. The RAA […]

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Strong earthquake kills at least 95 people in Tibet, shakes Nepal

A strong earthquake shook a high-altitude region of western China and areas of Nepal on Tuesday, damaging hundreds of houses, littering streets with rubble and killing at least 95 people in Tibet. Many others were trapped as dozens of aftershocks shook the remote region. Rescue workers climbed mounds of broken bricks, some using ladders in […]

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Why Biden’s top aide is coming to India at the end of his term

Joe Biden’s term as US President is about two weeks away. At the same time, his national security adviser Jack Sullivan is going to New Delhi on a visit. The visit will begin today. The White House announced this on Friday. The aim of the visit is to strengthen the India-US strategic relationship to counter […]

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Israel Destroys 815 Mosques in Gaza in 2024

The Palestinian Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs said in a report that Israeli forces destroyed 815 mosques in 2024 and partially damaged 151 mosques. Wafa News Agency reported that 19 cemeteries were destroyed, graves were broken into and bodies were exhumed. Three churches in Gaza City were also attacked and destroyed in the Israeli […]

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China seeks to bolster ports and aviation hubs in western regions

The measures are to include enhancing international aviation hubs in cities including Chengdu, Chongqing, Kunming, Xi’an and Urumqi, while developing comprehensive bonded zones, and integrating these with ports and other transport links. China said on Sunday it would launch 15 measures to bolster the development of its western provinces with the construction of logistical infrastructure […]

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Starlink Internet to be launched in Pakistan and Bangladesh soon, says Elon Musk

Starlink, owned by American technology entrepreneur Elon Musk, is providing internet services all over the world through satellites. Now, plans to launch Starlink Internet in Pakistan have been announced. Elon Musk himself confirmed this. He said that Starlink has already applied to launch internet services in Pakistan. It is now waiting for government approval. Starlink […]

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HMPV virus infection now in Malaysia, fear of rapid spread!

After China, the number of patients infected with the human metapneumovirus or HMPV virus is increasing in Malaysia. The Malaysian Ministry of Health has advised the public to use masks and wash their hands frequently with soap as a preventive measure. After the 2020 Corona epidemic, a new virus infection has appeared in China. This […]

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