Big worry for India as Bangladesh brings Pakistan Army to strategic ‘Chicken’s Neck’ corridor in West Bengal to…

In another controversial step that could further impact the deteriorating India-Bangladesh relations, a delegation of senior officials of the Pakistan Army and Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) recently visited Rangpur Division in northern Bangladesh, which is located near the strategic ‘Chicken’s Neck’, aka the Siliguri Corridor. India-Bangladesh relations: Bangladesh, which adopted a confrontational stance towards India since […]

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PM Shehbaz thanks World Bank for placing faith in Pakistan, inking new partnership programme

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday thanked the World Bank for placing faith in Pakistan after pledging to provide $20 billion under the 10-year country partnership framework (CPF) last week. According to a World Bank statement, the new framework for the country aimed to “support inclusive and sustainable development through a strong focus on building […]

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China, Pakistan’s ISI make moves in turmoil-hit Dhaka

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 […]

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Sri Lanka 75% ready for digital lead: Dr. Wijesuriya

Sri 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 […]

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Dubai Unveils $598M Development with ELIE SAAB in Maldives

SAMANA 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 […]

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Maldives and Estonia Join Forces to Innovate in Blockchain and Web3 Technology

The 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 […]

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Hotels in Bumthang struggle to stay afloat

Bumthang—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 […]

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Nepal’s economy to grow over 4 percent amid reconstruction efforts, says IMF

The 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 […]

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India and US trying to arrange early meeting between Modi and Trump, sources say

Indian 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 […]

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Trump delivers fresh tariff threats against EU and China

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday vowed to hit the European Union with tariffs and said his administration was discussing a 10% punitive duty on Chinese imports because fentanyl is being sent from China to the U.S. via Mexico and Canada. Trump voiced his latest tariff threats in remarks to reporters at the White House […]

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