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April 26, 2024 4:22 PM

ADB charts course for sustainable growth with strategy 2030, unveils strategy at World Energy Congress

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific region during its participation at the 26th edition of the World Energy Congress. Under its Strategy...

April 26, 2024 10:34 AM

Afghanistan: Rains, floods destroy nearly 70 schools, madrassas in Uruzgan province

The aftermath of heavy rainfall and floods in Afghanistan's Uruzgan province has left nearly 70 schools and madrassas severely affected. However, the lack of sufficient funds is impeding efforts to restore these vital educational institutions. Shams...

April 25, 2024 11:33 PM

President of Nepal inaugurated Himalayan Hydro Expo 2024 in Kathmandu today

On the eve of the Investment Summit in Nepal, the Independent Power Producers' Association Nepal organised the Himalayan Hydro Expo 2024. The Expo was Inaugurated today by President of Nepal Ram Chandra Paudel in Kathmandu. The head of the State expr...

April 25, 2024 6:27 PM

In Bangladesh, heatwave alert extended for 72 hours:

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued again a country-wide fresh heat wave alert message for the next 72 hours from Thursday morning. At least ten people, which includes maximum farmers, have died of suspected heat stroke in the last ...

April 25, 2024 5:37 PM

EU launches probe into China’s medical device procurement practices

The European Commission has launched an investigation into China's alleged practice of favoring domestic companies in tenders for medical devices. This move comes amid longstanding grievances from the European Union (EU) regarding discriminatory prac...

April 25, 2024 11:11 AM

China should have confidence to talk to us, Taiwan’s president-elect says

China should have the confidence to talk to Taiwan's legally elected government, President-elect Lai Ching-te said on Thursday as he appointed his new national security and diplomacy team amid what he called unprecedented challenges. China, which vi...

April 24, 2024 10:45 AM

Myanmar rebel group says it withdraws from key town on Thai border

A Myanmar rebel group has withdrawn its troops from a town along the Thai border following a counteroffensive by soldiers of the ruling junta from whom the rebels had this month wrested the key trading post, an official said on Wednesday. A spokesma...

April 24, 2024 9:51 AM

Emir of Qatar arrives in Nepal on state visit, honouring relationship it declares today a public holiday

The Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, arrived in Kathmandu for a two-day state visit on Tuesday at the friendly invitation of President of Nepal Ramchandra Paudel. The Qatari Emir arrived here this afternoon on a special p...

April 24, 2024 9:20 AM

US warns Pakistan of ‘potential risk of sanctions’ for doing trade with Iran

The US on Tuesday (local time) warned Pakistan of "potential risk of sanctions," adding that they will continue to disrupt and take actions against proliferation networks considering business deals with Iran. Emphasising the US imposing sanctions on...

April 23, 2024 8:34 PM

Bangladesh Police Arrest Drug Peddler Near Indian Border

In Bangladesh, Police in an anti-crime drive arrested an alleged drug-peddler with 6.5 kilograms of heroin from close to the Indian border from Godagari Upazila of Rajshahi district on Monday night. On a tip-off, a detective police team conducte...

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