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April 29, 2024 9:02 PM

Royal Netherlands Navy’s HNLMS Tromp engages in Maritime Partnership Exercise with Indian Navy

The Royal Netherlands Navy Ship HNLMS Tromp engaged in a Maritime Partnership Exercise with the Indian Navy's guided missile frigate INS Trishul, Ministry of Defence said in an official statement on Monday. The exercise, comprising tactical maneuver...

April 30, 2024 3:15 AM

IMF asks Bangladesh to disclose full report on banks’ financial health

By: Navalsang Parmar The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Bangladesh Bank (BB) to disclose detailed and complete information regarding bad and risky loans in the public interest. A 10-Member IMF delegation is in Dhaka to review the prog...

April 29, 2024 7:08 PM

Blinken to Hamas: Accept Israel’s ‘extraordinarily generous’ Gaza truce proposal

U.S Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, urged Hamas on Monday to swiftly accept Israel's latest and "extraordinarily generous" proposal for a Gaza truce to secure a release of hostages, amid a diplomatic drive to end the war between Israel and Hamas....

April 29, 2024 1:11 PM

WEF Panelists Address Energy Poverty And Security At Riyadh Summit

Attendees of the World Economic Forum in Riyadh on Sunday discussed energy security amid the transition to greener global energy, at a session focused on energy access and development for those without a basic energy supply. The panel of industry ex...

April 29, 2024 10:34 AM

China set to launch high-stakes mission to moon’s ‘hidden’ side

China will send a robotic spacecraft in coming days on a round trip to the moon's far side in the first of three technically demanding missions that will pave the way for an inaugural Chinese crewed landing and a base on the lunar south pole. This w...

April 26, 2024 12:18 PM

India achieved 80% financial inclusion within 6 years: Ruchira Kamboj

Ruchira Kamboj, India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, talked about the nation's strong digital public infrastructure and highlighted India's rapid progress in achieving an 80% financial inclusion rate within a mere six years. She em...

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 9:14 AM

US official visits Jain Temple in California, terming ‘Indian-Americans’ backbone of strong relationship

US State Department Assistant Secretary Donald Lu on Wednesday visited Jain Temple in California and stressed that the Indian-Americans are the backbone of strong relationship between the two countries. Following his visit, community leader Ajay Bhut...

April 25, 2024 8:56 AM

Deadly floods kill 38 in Kenya, situation moving from emergency to disaster level

The Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) has informed that at least 38 people have been killed by floods across Kenya, noting that the flood situation is moving from emergency to disaster level. The heavy rains in the African nation has also disrupted norm...

April 24, 2024 5:24 PM

Salt Lake City poised for 2034 Olympics award

Salt Lake City is all but guaranteed to be awarded the 2034 Winter Olympics later this year and officials said its robust infrastructure and enthusiastic public support have paved the way. Utah's capital city hosted the Games back in 2002 and In...

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