Maldives President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has underscored the importance crucial role of the Maldives’ broadcasting industry in representing and advocating for the nation and its people. He made the remark via a post on X on the occasion of National Broadcasting Day. In this regard, the President, underscoring broadcasting is built on trust and carries […]
Read MoreThe death toll from the recent late monsoon-induced disasters has reached 239. To date, 239 fatalities have been confirmed, with 18 individuals still missing following last week’s floods and landslides. A total of 178 people sustained injuries in the disaster, according to Rishiram Tiwari, spokesperson for the Ministry of Home Affairs. In response efforts, 17,120 […]
Read MoreNorth Korea’s supreme leader Kim Jong-un has repeatedly threatened nuclear attacks against neighboring South Korea and its allies. North Korea has been conducting nuclear weapons tests at a record rate for a long time, increasing the concern of the international community. This time, Kim said, if any country tries to launch a military attack on […]
Read MoreThe United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has given new information about India’s religious freedom. It has been said that India’s religious freedom situation has collapsed. USCIRF released the report on Wednesday. However, India’s Ministry of External Affairs rejected the report as ‘biased’. The summary of the report, published on the website of […]
Read MoreAsserting that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) remains a steadfast partner in supporting Sri Lanka and its people, Director for Asia Pacific Department Krishna Srinivasan said today that the IMF team will continue its close engagement with Sri Lanka’s economic team to set a date for the third review of the IMF-supported programme. Issuing a […]
Read MoreMaldives President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu is set to depart on a state visit to India on Sunday at an official invitation extended by his Indian counterpart, Droupadi Murmu. As per the President’s Office, the visit will span from Sunday, October 6th to Thursday, October 10th. The President is scheduled to hold high-level meetings with President Murmu, […]
Read MoreKazakhstan has successfully issued a $1.5 billion 10-year bond with a coupon rate of 4.714%, marking its first return to the U.S. dollar-denominated eurobond market since 2015, the Finance Ministry’s press service reported on Oct. 4. The transaction followed a one-day virtual roadshow, accessible only to countries with high investment ratings, attracting over 100 investors […]
Read MoreRecent natural disasters triggered by incessant rains have caused damages worth Rs 25 billion to road infrastructure. It is estimated that around Rs 3 billion will be required for the temporary restoration of damaged roads and bridges, while full reconstruction could cost between Rs 20-25 billion. At a meeting of the Infrastructure Development Committee, House […]
Read MoreSingapore’s former transport minister S. due to corruption. Iswaran was sentenced to 12 months in prison. A court of the country gave this sentence on Thursday local time. He is accused of illegally accepting gifts worth thousands of dollars and obstructing legal proceedings. This information was informed by a report of the news agency Reuters. […]
Read MoreDeputy Minister of Finance (Wamenkeu) II, Thomas Djiwandono, has said that Indonesia has managed to integrate the sharia economy and Islamic public finance principles with mainstream or conventional economic policies. “Indonesia has made substantial progress in incorporating Islamic public finance principles into mainstream economy policies,” Djiwandono highlighted at a video conference broadcast here on Thursday. […]
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