NRB to withdraw liquidity of Rs 40 billion from banking system

Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is set to draw liquidity due to excess liquidity in the banking system. NRB is set to draw liquidity worth Rs 40 billion on Wednesday for 21 days through the deposit collection instrument auction. The bank has been continuously withdrawing liquidity since the beginning of the current fiscal year due to […]

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‘We’ve made our position very clear’: India on border row with Bangladesh

India today (17 January) reiterated its commitment to ensuring a crime-free border with Bangladesh, pointing out the need for enhanced security measures and adherence to bilateral agreements, reports Times of India. In a press conference, India’s Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We have made our position very clear. We had summoned the […]

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Trump’s inauguration on Monday: China’s Xi invited, Modi not on list

Donald Trump is going to be sworn in as the new president of the United States on Monday, January 20. Many members of the international community have been included in the list of invited guests for this swearing-in ceremony. However, while Chinese President Xi Jinping has been invited to the swearing-in ceremony, Indian Prime Minister […]

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Bird feathers, blood found in both engines of crashed jet in South Korea, source says

About four minutes before the fatal crash, one of the pilots reported a bird strike and declared an emergency before initiating a go-around and attempting to land on the opposite end of the runway. Investigators found bird feathers and blood in both engines of the Jeju Air jet that crashed in South Korea last month, […]

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Uzbekistan’s secondary car market experienced a sales decline in December

In December 2024, activity in the used car market continued to decline, which was reflected in average prices. This trend was highlighted in an analysis by specialists at the Institute for Macroeconomic and Regional Studies. Compared to November, prices for both frequently and moderately used popular domestic cars decreased, while prices for slightly used vehicles […]

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Mongolia and the Republic of Türkiye Establish a Strategic Partnership

At the invitation of President of the Republic of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa is paying a State Visit to the Republic of Türkiye on January 15-19, 2025. During the State Visit, the two sides signed 11 cooperation documents, aiming at expanding and developing relations and cooperation between the two countries. President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa […]

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36.7 Million Tons of Coal Sold through 859 Transactions in 2024

At the meeting of the Standing Committee on Economics of the State Great Khural of Mongolia on January 15, 2025, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Tuvaan Tsevegdorj presented a report on informing local people about the issuance of mineral exploration licenses, the benefits of the mining sector, as well as the ongoing efforts to […]

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HRW Expresses Concern Over Increasing Restrictions on Women in Afghanistan

Human Rights Watch (HRW) in its 2024 annual report expressed concern over what it describes as worsening human rights conditions in Afghanistan. According to the report, restrictions on women have intensified this year, with women in Afghanistan facing serious obstacles to employment, freedom of expression, and movement. The report states: “The situation in Afghanistan worsened […]

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`Neighboring nations important, but will walk all paths ensuring prosperity for Maldivians’

resident Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, citing Maldives’ relations with neighboring nations as extremely important, states his administration will nevertheless walk all paths, alongside any nation, ensuring development for Maldivian people. He made the remark during an exclusive interview with state media, PSM, after concluding his official visit to Estonia. In this regard, the President emphasized the […]

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