As many as 228 people have lost their lives while 25 others are still missing in the recent rain-induced floods and landslides. Another 158 people have sustained injuries. According to Home Ministry spokesperson Rishiram Tiwari, so far 13,071 people have been rescued from the flood-affected areas and search, rescue and relief assistance has been mobilized. […]
Read MoreChina President Xi Jinping said on Monday that the Chinese people will score more remarkable achievements and make greater contributions to the noble cause of peace and development of humanity. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks at a […]
Read MoreIn the interest of national security, social media X was banned in Pakistan during the national elections last February. Both the government and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority denied allegations of banning X during the election. In a written statement filed in court on Wednesday, the Home Ministry acknowledged the ban on X. “We are forced […]
Read MoreRepresentatives of the Türkmendemirýollary (“Turkmenistan Railways”) Agency took part for the first time in the meeting of the leaders of the 16th session of the General Assembly of the Intergovernmental Organization for International Carriage by Rail (OTIF), which was held from September 25 to 26 in Bern, Swiss Confederation. This was reported to “Turkmenportal” by […]
Read MoreIndia’s market share grew from 4% to 5.3%, while Pakistan’s increased from 1.9% to 2.6%. In the competition to capture a larger share of the US apparel market, which China is gradually losing, Vietnam and India are surpassing Bangladesh, particularly in high-value garment exports, according to a report by the United States International Trade Commission. […]
Read MoreEntire neighbourhoods in the capital Kathmandu were inundated at the weekend, along with villages in remote pockets of the Himalayan country that were still awaiting relief efforts. Survivors of the monsoon floods that ravaged Nepal at the weekend criticised the government on Tuesday for inadequate relief efforts during a disaster that killed at least 225 […]
Read MoreThe May 2025 election will be a litmus test of Marcos’ popularity and a chance to consolidate power and groom a successor, which the influential Duterte family has signalled it is determined to stop after an acrimonious falling out. Registration gets underway in the Philippines on Tuesday for one of the world’s biggest midterm elections, […]
Read MoreThe attack took place on Sunday, reported Thanh Nien newspaper, citing authorities in the central province of Quang Ngai. The report did not provide a description of the foreign vessel or how the fishing vessel was attacked. At least 10 Vietnamese fishermen have been injured after their boat was attacked by a foreign vessel while […]
Read MoreThe announcement comes amid a wave of investments by global tech firms in Malaysia over the past year, as they seek to build critical infrastructure to cater to growing demand for their cloud and AI services. Malaysia plans to create a national cloud policy and introduce regulations to encourage the ethical use of artificial intelligence […]
Read MoreTo achieve a USD five billion economy and a gross domestic product per capita (GDP) exceeding USD 6,174 by 2029, the government has projected a Nu 225.59 billion GDP contribution from the identified seven sectors. This is according to the draft 13th Plan. Under the Plan, the agriculture sector’s contribution is expected to increase from […]
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