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Govt loses billions as labour exports drop

Uganda, Jan. 25 -- Statistics from the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD) indicate that last year the government lost Non Tax Revenue (NTR) of Shs10.4b as the number of domestic... Read More


China is a vital development, strategic partner of Bangladesh: PM Hasina

Dhaka, Jan. 25 -- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday hoped that China would come forward in a bigger way during the tenure of her new government to implement its development programmes. "China ... Read More


Eiichiro Oda's new anime Monsters on Netflix has a surprising One Piece easter egg

India, Jan. 25 -- Monsters 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation has hit Netflix, and hidden within its anime magic is a clever shout-out to none other than the legendary One Piece series! Let's unravel the my... Read More


British-Indian student in trouble over Taliban 'joke' to blow up plane, gets grilled by MI5 and MI6

New Delhi, Jan. 25 -- Aditya Verma, a British university student, is facing trial over a Snapchat message that sparked a high-alert security response. Verma was en route to Menorca, Spain, with friend... Read More


Nikki Haley grapples dozens of fundraisers ahead of New Carolina Primary despite the poor result in New Hampshire

India, Jan. 25 -- Indian-American presidential hopeful Nikki Haley is facing a tough road ahead after back-to-back dismal showings in the Iowa Caucus and New Hampshire Primary. The former South Caroli... Read More


Environment Ministry announces 100-day programme for 'healthy environment, smart Bangladesh'

Dhaka, Jan. 25 -- The Environment, Forest and Climate Change Ministry on Thursday announced its 100-day work plan aiming to build a 'healthy environment, smart Bangladesh'. Environment, Forest and Cl... Read More


Dennis Francis, President of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly meets President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan

New Delhi, Jan. 25 -- Dennis Francis, the President of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) called on the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (... Read More


Malaysia's legal approach to Gaza (and other conflicts) - Is ICC the only way forward? - Aisya Abdul Rahman

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 25 -- After two weeks, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is expected to decide on South Africa's application for provisional measures on Friday (26 January). To recall, South... Read More


JSW Steel to raise Rs.2,000 cr to repay loans; Q3 profit up nearly 400%

New Delhi, Jan. 25 -- JSW Steel Ltd reported a fivefold jump in profit for the December quarter, surging ahead of analysts' expectations, while its board approved raising Rs.2,000 crore to repay loans... Read More


WHO confirms Saima Wazed as SEARO director

Kathmandu, Jan. 25 -- The executive board of the World Health Organisation on Wednesday confirmed Saima Wazed as the UN body's Southeast Asia regional director. Wazed will begin her five-year term on ... Read More