India closely monitoring situation related to minorities in Bangladesh: Jaishankar

The primary responsibility for the protection of life and liberty of all citizens of Bangladesh, including minorities, rests with the government of Bangladesh, he says. The High Commission of India in Dhaka continues to monitor the situation related to the minorities in Bangladesh closely, Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has said. The primary […]

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Putin has stressed building strong relations with Afghanistan

Russian President Vladimir Putin has stressed building strong relations with Afghanistan. At the conclusion of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) summit, Putin stated that the stabilization of the situation in Afghanistan cannot be ignored. He said that Russia has bilateral relations with Afghanistan’s interim government. The Russian President said: “We cannot ignore the fact […]

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President Muizzu: The Palestinian cause a concern shared by all Maldivians

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has expressed the Maldives’ strong support for the Palestinian cause, emphasizing that it is a concern shared by all Maldivians. In a message delivered on Friday in commemoration of International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, the President reaffirmed the Maldives’ dedication to the Palestinian struggle for justice and peace. […]

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BML Islamic launches first Shari’ah Compliant Visa Credit Card

The Bank of Maldives (BML) on Thursday announced the launch of the country’s first-ever Shari’ah Compliant BML Islamic Visa Credit Card. The BML Islamic Credit Card is offered based on the principle of Ujrah. Ujrah is the concept of charging an agreed fee for providing services to a customer. According to BML, the card is […]

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Collective effort key for supporting Sri Lanka’s success in debt restructuring: IMF chief

In an effort to capitalise on the momentum of the rapid progress in debt restructuring, collective effort is key for supporting Sri Lanka’s success in this area, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said. As the authorities continue to finalise the remaining debt restructuring agreements, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva emphasised that high creditor participation is […]

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Sri Lanka should not bow to external pressure: Chinese Envoy

Sri Lanka must not bow to external pressure and must maintain an independent foreign policy, especially at a time when some ‘parties’ are trying to take advantage of its economic situation, China’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong told a group of journalists in Colombo last evening. In an in-depth interaction, clearing China’s stance and […]

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Nepal’s Foreign Minister Rana holds bilateral meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Arzu Rana Deuba, who is currently on an official visit to China, held a bilateral meeting with her Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, in Chengdu on Friday. The visit, which began on Thursday, is taking place at the invitation of Minister Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau […]

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The discussion on Bangladesh in the Indian Parliament

A member has raised a question in the Indian Parliament, alleging an increase in violence against the minority Hindu community in Bangladesh, alleging human rights violations. Ever since the fall of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a popular uprising, India has been complaining that Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh are being subjected to […]

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Jaishankar to make statement in Indian Parliament on Chinmoy Das issue

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the issue of Sammilita Sanatani Jagran Jote spokesperson Chinmoy Krishna Das, who was arrested in Bangladesh for sedition. After the meeting held on Thursday, it is reported that the Foreign Minister will make a statement on this in the Lok Sabha on Friday. […]

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l Journalism Conference 2024: Reconnecting the Journalism Fraternity in Bhutan

By Rinzin Wangchuk Paro, Bhutan – Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay briefly attended the ongoing Annual Journalism Conference (AJC) in Paro this evening, addressing the state of Bhutan’s media landscape, including its challenges and the government’s role in supporting the industry. The prime minister’s participation came en route to Thimphu after his engagements in New Delhi, […]

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