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Despite pressure from China, Taiwan affirms cooperation with Palau

Taipei, Feb. 16 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Thursday affirmed that the country will continue to push for peace, prosperity and stability with Palau in the Indo-Pacific region, ev... Read More


Oil Prices Decline As IEA Flags Slower Demand Growth

India, Feb. 16 -- Oil prices fell on Friday after reaching their highest level in three months the previous day on signs that OPEC+ members are complying with supply cuts. Benchmark Brent crude futur... Read More


Akasa Air to start international operations on March 28; first flight to connect Mumbai with Doha

New Delhi, Feb. 16 -- Akasa Air on Friday said it will start international operations with flight services to Doha starting from March 28. "Starting 28 March 2024, Akasa Air will operate four non-sto... Read More


Munich Security Conference: EAM Jaishankar, his Bulgarian counterpart discuss Ukraine Conflict

Munich, Feb. 16 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday met with his Bulgarian counterpart, Mariya Gabriel and discussed the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Taking to X, EAM ... Read More


Soviet Union laid Afghanistan's economic foundations: Maria Zakharova

Afghanistan, Feb. 16 -- The spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a session, compared the presence of NATO and the Soviet Union in Afghanistan. She stated that the former Sovie... Read More


First-ever 'Smart Bangladesh Run 2024' race held in Dhaka

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- ever 'Smart Bangladesh Run 2024' race competition was held in Dhaka amid a festive atmosphere. It was organised by Aspire to Innovate-a2i and ICT Divison with the theme 'Step into t... Read More


Japan approves Bill to tackle declining birth rate by boosting child allowances

Tokyo, Feb. 16 -- The Japanese Cabinet on Friday approved a Bill to deal with the country's declining birth rate by expanding the coverage of monthly child allowances to high school-age children, Kyod... Read More


EAM Jaishankar, US State Secy Blinken hold talks on sidelines of security conference in Munich

Munich, Feb. 16 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday in Munich and held talks on the sidelines of the ongoing security conference in the G... Read More


Japan's 'digital nomad visa' up for grabs in March; from who can apply to eligibility, here's all you need to know

New Delhi, Feb. 16 -- Japan is set to launch a digital nomad visa in March that will allow citizens of 49 countries to stay in the nation for up to six months. Japan serves as the best place to combi... Read More


"Military op in Rafah should not proceed without plan for civilians safety," Biden tells Netanyahu again in call

Washington, Feb. 16 -- US President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday (local time) about the situation in city of Rafah in the Gaz strip amidst the ongoing Isr... Read More