President Donald Trump’s administration discussed with New Delhi the situation in Bangladesh as the interim government in Dhaka hosted a delegation of Pakistan’s spy agency while China has promised the turmoil-hit country to help safeguard its “sovereignty and national dignity”. A delegation of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) has been on a visit to Bangladesh since […]
Read MoreSri Lanka possesses a strong foundation for a digital economy, with 75 percent of the necessary skills already in place, according to Chief Advisor to the President on Digital Economy Dr. Hans Wijesuriya. However, to fully capitalise on this potential, the country must bridge the remaining gap and enhance its digital competitiveness. Currently, Sri Lanka’s […]
Read MoreSAMANA Developers, one of Dubai’s leading real estate companies, has partnered with the global luxury lifestyle brand ELIE SAAB to unveil the SAMANA Ocean Views interiors project. Announced at Dubai’s Madinat Arena, this development is ELIE SAAB’s first branded real estate project in the Maldives and SAMANA Developers’ debut branded collaboration. Located just 20 minutes […]
Read MoreThe Maldives and Estonia have recently taken significant steps to boost their adoption of emerging technologies by signing two agreements focused on public sector applications. These agreements aim to explore the potential of artificial intelligence (AI), renewable energy, and blockchain technology, thereby solidifying the diplomatic relationship between the two nations. This initiative was marked by […]
Read MoreBumthang—Following the end of the Covid-19 pandemic, the hotel industry has been grappling with a major shortage of workers, as many employees laid off during the lockdowns have not returned. In Bumthang, both tourist-standard and budget hotels are struggling to retain employees due to low visitor numbers, although some hotels have seen slight improvements. This […]
Read MoreThe International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday that Nepal’s economy is expected to grow at a pace exceeding 4 percent in the current fiscal year, primarily supported by substantial public capital expenditure, including post-flood recovery and reconstruction efforts. The IMF has trimmed the World Bank’s growth forecast following the damage caused by the late September […]
Read MoreIndian and U.S. diplomats are trying to arrange a February meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, two Indian sources familiar with the discussions told Reuters. India, a strategic partner of the United States in its efforts to counter China, is keen to enhance trade relations with the […]
Read MoreU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed with his Indian counterpart, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, concerns related to “irregular migration” on Tuesday, the State Department said. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT New U.S. President Donald Trump took office on Monday and issued a raft of executive orders that aim to clamp down on illegal immigration and advance his goal […]
Read MoreThe Islamic Emirate has confirmed the exchange of an Afghan prisoner for two American detainees. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Afghan prisoner released by the US, identified as Khan Mohammad, had been held in custody in California. While the Islamic Emirate has not disclosed the identities of the released American citizens, US […]
Read More40.4 million afghani were paid for, precious stones in Kunar province in an open bidding process. These stones were sold in the presence of local officials and traders. According to officials, the auction has added over four million afghani to the government treasury. “Today, with the sale of stones, 40.4 million afghani were collected, and […]
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