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Why India wants critical minerals in its trade deal with US

New Delhi, March 24 -- Indian trade officials are pushing their American counterparts to stitch their recent critical minerals deal into an upcoming trade agreement, two people aware of the discussion... Read More


Former CJ Jayantha Jayasuriya to be appointed SL's Permanent Representative to UN

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The Committee on High Posts has recommended the appointment of former Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya, PC, as Sri Lanka's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New... Read More


Bangladesh: NGO, UN agencies seek USD 934.5 million to support Rohingyas, host communities

Dhaka, March 24 -- NGO and UN agencies on Monday appealed to the international community to provide USD 934.5 million to reach 1.48 million people, including Rohingya refugees sheltered in Cox's Bazar... Read More


ANALYSIS: Does climate change fuel terrorism in the Sahel?

Nigeria, March 24 -- Climate change does not directly lead to more terrorism in the Central Sahel. Rather, factors associated with climate change appear to be a catalyst for localised conflicts, mainl... Read More


Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma highlights plans for skilled workforce training in Japanese language for jobs in Japan

Dispur, March 24 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday highlighted plans to train the state's skilled workforce in Japanese, enabling them to access job opportunities in Japan, during ... Read More


Israeli Government declares 'No Confidence' in Attorney-General

Tel Aviv, March 24 -- The Israeli government unanimously passed a no-confidence motion against Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara on Sunday, initiating a complex process to remove her from office. No... Read More


China develops military tech to advance its aggressive cause

Hong Kong, March 24 -- Not only is Chairman Xi Jinping constantly pushing the People's Liberation Army (PLA) towards devotee levels of loyalty to the Chinese Communist Party, but he is ensuring that C... Read More


UN, partners seek USD 934.5m for life-saving aid to 1.5 million Rohingyas, host communities

Dhaka, March 24 -- The 2025 Joint Response Plan (JRP) has requested $934.5 million to reach 1.48 million people, including Rohingya refugees sheltered in Cox's Bazar and Bashan Char and Bangladeshi ho... Read More


World TB Day: WHO says funding cuts threaten global TB progress

Nigeria, March 24 -- The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that abrupt cuts in global health funding are threatening progress in the fight against Tuberculosis (TB), the world's deadliest inf... Read More


US's strategic asset seizure and rising economic conflict with China

India, March 24 -- The recent sale of Panama Canal port assets by Hong Kong's CK Hutchison Holdings to a US-led consortium has significantly heightened US-China trade tensions. This transaction, coupl... Read More