DGPC and Tata Power partner to develop 5,000MW clean energy in Bhutan

In a landmark collaboration, Tata Power Company Ltd, one of India’s largest integrated power firms, has joined forces with Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) to develop at least 5,000 MW of clean energy capacity in Bhutan. This partnership aims to enhance regional energy security while supporting the transition to renewable energy in both Bhutan and […]

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Taiwan’s APEC representative invites Biden to visit island

Taiwan’s representative at an Asia-Pacific summit met US President Joe Biden on Friday and invited him to visit Taiwan in the near future, with the two men having a “lively” exchange of views, the island’s delegation to the summit said. The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum is one of the few international meetings both Taiwan and […]

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Attacks in northwest Pakistan leave 20 dead in 24 hours

A suicide attack in northwest Pakistan killed 12 soldiers, the military said Wednesday, following a separate clash that left eight dead in the same region bordering Afghanistan. The suicide blast occurred on Tuesday and resulted in the deaths of “12 brave sons of soil”, the army said in a statement. Six militants died in an […]

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It’s in US’ interest to see reforms succeed in Bangladesh: IRI regional chief

Prof Yunus said Bangladesh would like to work closely with the newly elected US President Donald Trump administration. It is in the US’ interest to see reforms succeed in Bangladesh, said Steve Cima, regional chief of the International Republican Institute (IRI). “The IRI’s priority is to support the Interim Government’s reform initiatives, especially now that […]

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Calling on global leaders to address plastic waste

By Rinzin Wangchuk, Baku, Azerbaijan – Amid cold rain and brisk winds in Baku, where COP29 is underway, Pakistan has rallied South Asian nations to unite in urgent action against the escalating plastic pollution crisis choking the region’s rivers and seas. “Our region is not only polluted by plastic, but emissions from material production are […]

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Bangladesh and Vietnam are overtaking China in apparel exports to the United States

The dominance of China-made garments in the international market of apparel industry is decreasing day by day. China’s position in international apparel exports has nearly halved over the past ten years. On the other hand, Bangladesh and Vietnam are ahead in the race to capture the market. Especially these two countries are taking over most […]

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India and China are forgetting the differences over the Galwan border?

In recent times, India and China have shown signs of withdrawing from the area of ​​conflict. Now it is more obvious. Next week, the two countries will meet in a defense minister level meeting to improve bilateral relations. In a report on Friday (November 15), Indian media NDTV gave this news. It said that Defense […]

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Modi, Giorgia Meloni agree to boost strategic ties

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Brazil. Modi is currently in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to attend the 19th G-20 Summit. There, Modi held a bilateral meeting with several state leaders including Meloni. According to reports, Modi has […]

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Kim calls for war preparations and increased nuclear power

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has stressed the country’s nuclear power development, saying military readiness must be increased and that there will be no limits on nuclear weapons development. Kim Jong Un made the speech at the 4th Conference of Battalion Commanders and Political Instructors of the Korean People’s Army (KPA) held in Pyongyang […]

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