China has approved the construction of the world’s largest hydroelectric dam. Through this, Beijing is starting an ambitious project on the eastern side of the Tibetan Plateau that could have a huge impact on neighboring countries. However, China has assured India that it will not seek to benefit itself at the expense of its neighbors. […]
Read MoreThe Republican had a rare diplomatic relationship with the reclusive Kim during his previous administration from 2017 to 2021, not only meeting with him but saying the two “fell in love”. US President Donald Trump will reach out to Kim Jong Un again, he said in an interview aired Thursday, calling the North Korean leader […]
Read MoreThe Bank of Japan raised interest rates on Friday to their highest since the 2008 global financial crisis and revised up its inflation forecasts, underscoring its confidence that rising wages will keep inflation stable around its 2% target. The decision marks the BOJ’s first rate hike since July last year and comes days after the […]
Read MoreBangladesh received $1.68 billion in remittances through legal channels during the first 25 days of January. On average, expatriates sent $67.04 million per day during this period. According to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank (BB), the total remittance flow for January is likely to surpass $2 billion if the current trend continues. A breakdown […]
Read MorePresident Dr. Mohamed Muizzu said on Sunday that his administration’s goal is to ensure that energy supply in the Maldives is both sustainable and affordable. In a message on the occasion of International Day of Clean Energy, President Muizzu said that as a low-lying island nation that is acutely vulnerable to climate change, investing in […]
Read MoreDespite dropping from its 17th position in 2023, Bhutan remains the sole South Asian country ranked among the top 21 most peaceful nations worldwide. The GPI, in its 18th iteration, assesses peace using 23 indicators across three critical domains: societal safety and security, ongoing domestic and international conflict, and militarisation. Bhutan’s continued excellence in these […]
Read MoreNRB is going to withdraw an additional 40 billion rupees from the banking system on Sunday, Magh 13. To manage excess liquidity, NRB is going to an additional amount Rs 40 billion from the market for 21 days using a bidding system. The central bank has stated that he bidding will be conducted via the […]
Read MoreSouth Korea’s prosecutors indicted impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Sunday on charges of leading an insurrection with his short-lived imposition of martial law on Dec. 3, Yoon’s lawyers and the main opposition party said. Yoon’s lawyers criticized the indictment as the “worst choice” made by the prosecution service, while the main opposition party welcomed […]
Read MoreUrban landscapes in Sri Lanka are no strangers to climate induced disasters. The country, being a tropical island in the Indian Ocean, has been identified among the top ten nations at risk of extreme weather events by the Global Climate Risk Index. The urban dwelling setups in the island nation are increasingly vulnerable to disasters […]
Read MoreDonald Trump threatened to impose tariffs of up to 60 percent on China during the election campaign. After taking office on Monday, he said that a 10 percent tariff could be imposed on all goods imported from China from February 1. But now the US president has changed his tune and said that he will […]
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