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Africa needs China for its digital development - but at what price?

Tanzania, Feb. 28 -- Digital technologies have many potential benefits for people in African countries. They can support the delivery of healthcare services, promote access to education and lifelong l... Read More


Govt sets Ramadan office timing from 9 am to 3:30 pm

DHAKA, Feb. 28 -- The government has rearranged the office timing for the upcoming holy month of Ramadan from 9 am to 3:30 pm for all government, semi-government, autonomous and semi-autonomous instit... Read More


Ramadan . . . prices, unscrupulous traders, syndicates

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Ramadan will be here soon, a season which will test Muslims' religiosity through the month of fasting. For Muslim families in Bangladesh, poor as well as middle class, it will once a... Read More


US acts to stop sale of sensitive personal data to China, Russia

Washington, Feb. 28 -- US President Joe Biden on Wednesday will sign an executive order aimed at better protecting Americans' data from foreign adversaries like China and Russia. The aim is to preven... Read More


Which is India's best e-scooter? Ola-backed Krutrim AI responds.

New Delhi, Feb. 28 -- India's best e-scooter is not from Ola Electric, the e-mobility division of cab aggregator Ola. Instead, Ather 450X Gen 3 from fellow two-wheeler EV manufacturer Ather Energy is ... Read More


Kampala twin bombing: Five acquitted of terrorism as nine face trial

Uganda, Feb. 28 -- Court on Wednesday acquitted five of the fourteen people accused of terrorism in line with the deadly 2021 Kampala twin bombing claimed by the Islamic State group. International Cr... Read More


JCB transforms Osaka into ultimate destination for foreign visitors

Osaka, Feb. 28 -- The Japanese credit card company JCB has come up with Osaka town's level of satisfaction and hospitality. Foreign guests relocate to the town in order to enjoy a stay after landing. ... Read More


Anderson Cooper draws backlash for snapping at Nina Turner after she mentions Gaza plight: 'Completely shameless'

India, Feb. 28 -- At a time when the world is pushing for truce talks amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, American broadcaster Anderson Cooper surprisingly snapped at a guest discussing the plight of G... Read More


Biden issues executive order to protect US sensitive personal data

Washington, Feb. 28 -- US President Joe Biden issued an executive order on Wednesday to protect the sensitive personal data of people in the United States from misuse by foreign countries of concern, ... Read More


Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia to ink deal on environmental protection

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration in protecting the environment and wildlife and combating climate change. The decis... Read More