Huge reserves of oil and gas found in Pakistan’s waters
Huge reserves of oil and natural gas have been found in Pakistan’s territorial waters. It is expected to change the fate of the country which is in financial crisis. On Saturday (September 7), the country’s media The Dawn reported this information about a senior security official in Pakistan. The official said that the stockpile was […]
Read MoreTwo Indian Establishments Featured On TIME Magazine’s ‘World’s Greatest Places’ 2024
The TIME magazine recently published its prestigious list of the ‘World’s Greatest Places’ for 2024. It comprises 100 extraordinary establishments “that stand out in their field and the world.” Two Indian destinations have been featured on this list, marking a momentous achievement on the global stage. Manam Chocolate in Hyderabad and Naar in Himachal Pradesh […]
Read MoreAnimals collapse, water shortages bite amid India’s searing heat
Animals collapsed, people jumped on water tankers with buckets amid shortages and government employees changed their work hours as blistering summer heat kept its grip on north India on Thursday. Although Thursday’s readings were marginally lower in Delhi than the previous day when one area recorded an all-time high of 52.9 degree Celsius (127.22 Fahrenheit), […]
Read MoreHIV/AIDS Cases Surge in Asian Region
By Md Abdul Halim Sarker In a concerning development, health authorities across the Asian region have reported a significant surge in HIV/AIDS cases, prompting renewed calls for intensified prevention and treatment efforts. According to the latest data released by the World Health Organization (WHO), several countries in Asia have witnessed a worrying uptick in new […]
Read MoreCan new law help tackle Philippines’ teen pregnancy emergency?
MANILA – A new bill that could be a game changer in the battle against teen pregnancies in the Philippines is inching through Congress with activists hoping it could galvanize a wider campaign to tackle this “national social emergency.” The Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Bill, which was passed by the House in September and has now […]
Read MoreTaiwan presidential hopeful offers pets for pregnancies in push to boost birth rate
Taipei City: A billionaire presidential hopeful in Taiwan has proposed boosting the plummeting birthrate by offering couples free pets if they have a baby. Terry Gou, the founder of Apple-supplier Foxconn, announced his intention to seek the presidency as an independent candidate last week. In an early sign of how his campaign may run, Gou told […]
Read MoreRaushan Ershad declares herself chairman of Jatiya Party
Raushan Ershad declared herself as the chairman of the Jatiya Party (JaPa) on Tuesday. The move comes as incumbent chairman GM Quader is on a three-day visit to India. A notification signed by Raushan Ershad said changes have been made in the expired central executive committee of the Jatiya Party. Begum Raushan Ershad, the chief […]
Read MoreBRICS club boom: What to expect in Johannesburg
The expansion of the club of five is set to top the agenda when the BRICS nations convene in the South African city of Johannesburg on Tuesday. More than a handful of hopefuls — 23 in fact, including Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Iran, Argentina and Ethiopia — are interested in joining the bloc. South Africa’s top […]
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