The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) has announced the ambitious target of generating USD 5 billion in tourism receipts for 2025 following a record-breaking year of tourist arrivals in 2024. The announcement was made by Abdulla Ghiyas, the Chairperson of MMPRC, and Ibrahim Shiuree, the Managing Director and CEO of MMPRC at […]
Read MoreIn Bhutan, the Red Scarf, known as ‘Bura Maap’, is a prestigious symbol of rank and honour. Bestowed by His Majesty the King on individuals for recognition of outstanding service and dedication to the nation, this distinctive scarf represents a lifelong honour. Recipients of the red scarf are called ‘Nyi kem’ and granted the title […]
Read MoreTashi Lama from ward 1 of Mugum Karmarong Rural Municipality in Mugu shifted to Surkhet with his family of eight during the last week of October. He said his family migrates every year to escape the harsh winter. On Saturday, approximately three feet of snow accumulated in his village. Similarly, Tshering Tamang from ward 6 […]
Read MoreThe US will issue nonimmigrant or visitor visas to over 1 million Indians in 2025. The US Embassy in India said this in a statement on Friday. The embassy statement said, “We want to continue the trend of 2024 in 2025 as well. Initially, it has been decided to issue visitor visas to over 1 […]
Read MoreSouth Korea has got a new president again. This is the third time in less than a month. However, this time the interim president has been given the responsibility of running the country. Earlier this month, the country’s newly-elected president, Yoon Suk-yul, was embroiled in controversy by recommending the implementation of martial law in the […]
Read MoreIndian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met White House National Security Advisor Jack Sullivan. In the meeting, the two top leaders discussed the progress of the India-US strategic partnership and global issues in a wide range of ways. This was reported by the Indian media Hindustan Times in a report on Friday (December 27). It […]
Read MoreWhite House spokesman John Kirby claimed on Friday that North Korean forces fighting Russian troops in Ukraine are suffering significant casualties. Kirby claimed that more than 1,000 have been killed or wounded in the past week alone. The Anadolu Agency reported this in a report on Friday (December 27). Speaking to reporters, Kirby gave a […]
Read MoreDespite legal trials, investigations and confessions, the real killers of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto have still not been caught. Even after 17 years, her assassination remains a mystery. Pakistan’s first female Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto was shot and killed in a bomb attack on December 27, 2007, while leaving a rally in Rawalpindi. […]
Read MoreSouth Korea has imposed sanctions on 15 North Korean citizens and an organization on charges including cryptocurrency theft, hacking and cyber attacks under the guise of jobs in the IT sector abroad. Seoul alleges that they are doing these activities to finance North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs. A press release from South Korea’s Peninsula […]
Read MoreBlurred images of two new Chinese fighter jets have been circulating online. They appear to feature stealth technology (able to evade radar). Defense experts say they are clearly advanced designs. However, no one can reach a definitive conclusion due to the lack of detailed information. Both aircraft are tailless in design, meaning they do not […]
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