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At UN, Yunus tables 7-point plan to tackle Rohingya crisis, pushes for repatriation roadmap

Dhaka, Oct. 1 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has laid out a seven-point proposal before the international community to address the Rohingya crisis, reiterating that the only peaceful solution to the ... Read More


Begin your day on a healthier note: Check out these 8 wellness podcasts to tune into

India, Oct. 1 -- Wellness has easily become one of the most overused buzzwords today, diluted to green smoothies, extensive morning routines and a few dozen mindfulness apps. But podcasts are shaking ... Read More


Afghanistan Among World's Lowest in Academic Freedom, Scholars at Risk Report Shows

Afghanistan, Oct. 1 -- Afghanistan's academic freedom has collapsed, ranking among the world's lowest with a 0.08 score in the Academic Freedom Index, the Scholars at Risk 2025 report shows. The Free... Read More


RBI to allow INR lending to non-residents in Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka to boost cross-border trade

Mumbai, Oct. 1 -- RBI, in its Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies stated that in order to promote the settlement of cross border transactions in INR and local currencies, the Reserve Ba... Read More


PENGASSAN suspends strike after agreement with Dangote Refinery

Nigeria, Oct. 1 -- The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has suspended its nationwide strike against the Dangote Refinery after reaching an agreement with the m... Read More


India-EFTA TEPA comes into force with USD 100 billion investment objective

India, Oct. 1 -- The Prosperity Summit in New Delhi marked the entry into force of the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA). The agreement includes an investment objective of US... Read More


Hybe's Bang Si-hyuk hit with travel ban as South Korean police dig into stock fraud claims tied to 2020 IPO

SEOUL, Oct. 1 -- Bang Si-hyuk, chairperson of South Korean entertainment giant Hybe, has been barred from leaving the country amid a police probe into suspected stock fraud connected to the company's ... Read More


Hybe's Bang Si-hyuk hit with travel ban as South Korean police dig into alleged unfair share trading tied to 2020 IPO

SEOUL, Oct. 1 -- Bang Si-hyuk, chairman of South Korean entertainment giant Hybe, has been barred from leaving the country amid a police probe into potential violations of the Capital Markets Actconne... Read More


Secretary-General of ASEAN holds a video call meeting with Secretary General of Global Neighbors

Jakarta, Oct. 1 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today held a virtual call with Mr. Philip Rosler, Secretary General of Global Neigbors. Both sides exchanged views on current global d... Read More


Kim Kardashian pays heartfelt tribute to late father 22 years after his death

United Kingdom, Oct. 1 -- Kim Kardashian "cannot believe" she knew her late father for the same number of years as he's been gone. The 44-year-old businesswoman took to social media to pay tribute to... Read More