Myanmar approaching point of economic collapse: UN report
May 01, 2021, at 06:32 pm
The turmoil following the military coup in Myanmar, coupled with the impact of COVID-19 could result in up to 25 million people – nearly half of the country’s population, living in poverty by early next year, a United Nations report said on Friday.
At least 30 killed in car bomb blast in eastern Afghanistan
May 01, 2021, at 04:53 pm
Pul-E-Aalam, Afghanistan/Xinhua: At least 30 civilians were killed and 70 others wounded as a car bomb blast rocked a crowded road outside a provincial hospital in Pul-e-Alam, capital of Afghanistan's eastern Logar province on Friday, a local source confirmed.
Expert believes China’s military modernization is a threat to global security
May 01, 2021, at 06:07 am
Geopolitical analyst Fabien Baussart feels that China's military modernization is a threat to global security.
May 01, 2021, at 05:29 am
Islamabad: The Hindu community on Monday filed an application in the court of District and Sessions, Judge Mansehra, where they sought registration of a case against two Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders in Pakistan for allegedly taking possession of a temple.
Over 40 percent increase in attacks on journalists in Pakistan
May 01, 2021, at 05:21 am
There has been an over 40 percent increase in attacks and violations against the media including journalists in 2020-21in Pakistan compared to the year-ago period, according to a document published by a media watchdog body, The News reported.
European parliament blasts Pakistan’s blasphemy laws
May 01, 2021, at 05:11 am
Slamming Pakistan’s blasphemy laws, the European parliament has alleged that they “incite harassment, violence and murder against those being accused’, and expressed concern about the health and wellbeing of a Pakistani couple sentenced to death on blasphemy charges in 2014.
Bangladesh, Indonesia push for early trade deal
May 01, 2021, at 05:05 am
Bangladesh and Indonesia stressed the early signing of the Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) to boost the duty-free exports of potential commodities of the two nations in the first meeting of the Foreign Office Consultations, reported UNB.
Pakistan to apply for GI tagging of its Khwera rock salt
May 01, 2021, at 04:53 am
Pakistan will soon apply for geographical indictions tagging for its famous Khwera rock salt, reported Dawn. The move would prevent Indian traders, which currently market it with its own branding in European and US markets.
Shake off the Cold War mentality: China tells Australia
May 01, 2021, at 04:37 am
Canberra: Relationship between China and Australia is reaching a new low. Beijing has slammed Canberra's politicians for making remarks that "instigate confrontation" after weeks of warnings of conflict in the Indo-Pacific were followed by Home Affairs Secretary Mike Pezzullo using a staff address to say "drums of war" are beating in the region.
Conflict with China: Australia unveils plans to upgrade military
May 01, 2021, at 04:20 am
Canberra: Australia on Wednesday unveiled plans to spend A$747 million (US$581 million) in a bid to upgrade its military bases and expand joint exercises with the United States.
44 killed, 103 injured in stampede at Israeli religious festival
May 01, 2021, at 04:17 am
Jerusalem/UNI: At least 44 people were killed and 103 injured on Thursday night when a stampede broke out at a religious bonfire festival attended by tens of thousands people in northern Israel.
Canadians struggle to meet tax-filing deadline of April 30 amid pandemic
May 01, 2021, at 01:52 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Canadians and the tax professionals are struggling to meet the April 30 tax filing deadline during one of the most complex seasons in the middle of a global pandemic and widespread lockdowns.
Chinese national pleads guilty to illegal exports to Northwestern Polytechnical University
May 01, 2021, at 12:05 am
Washigton: A Chinese national pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston in connection with illegally procuring and causing the illegal export of $100,000 worth of U.S. origin goods to Northwestern Polytechnical University (NWPU), a Chinese military university that is heavily involved in military research and works closely with the People’s Liberation Army on the advancement of its military capabilities.
Illegal rare earth mining escalates near Chinese border since Myanmar coup
Apr 30, 2021, at 11:32 pm
Naypyitaw: Illegal rare earth mining has spiked in northern Kachin State, which is located near to the Chinese border, following Myanmar’s Feb. 1 coup in areas controlled by a junta-sponsored militia, media reports said.
Bhutan expects 3.3 GDP growth next fiscal year
Apr 30, 2021, at 11:23 pm
Bhutan’s GDP is expected to grow by 3.3 percent next fiscal year, according to an estimate by the Bhutanese government. The country is hoping for a good recovery once it completes its vaccination drive.
More uniformed women in peace operations, ‘key priority’
Apr 30, 2021, at 06:13 pm
New York: Increasing the participation of uniformed women in peace operations is a “key priority” for the United Nations, the head of peacekeeping told a High-Level Launch Event on Wednesday.
Pakistan cautions against ‘spoilers’ in Afghanistan peace process
Apr 30, 2021, at 04:02 pm
Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday iterated support for a peaceful and stable Afghanistan and said his country wanted to make positive contributions to the Afghan peace process.
Bangladesh offers emergency aid to India
Apr 30, 2021, at 03:56 pm
Bangladesh has offered to rush emergency medicines and medical equipment to India, where COVID-19 cases have shot up to over 18 million.
Bangladesh GDP may grow 5.5-6 pc in current fiscal: ADB
Apr 30, 2021, at 03:50 pm
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has forecast a 5.5- 6 percent GDP growth for Bangladesh in the current fiscal.
Taliban writes to Afghan leaders, invite them individually for talks
Apr 30, 2021, at 03:06 pm
In what appears a move to disrupt the unity of the Afghan government, the Taliban, the main Afghan insurgent group, has reportedly written letters to prominent Afghan leaders, inviting them personally to hold peace talks with the group, reported TOLOnews. Those who received the letter include former President Hamid Karzai and the head of the High Council for National Reconciliation Dr. Abdullah Abdullah.
Covid fight: Hasina for stronger role of developed world
Apr 30, 2021, at 04:59 am
Seeking a stronger role of the developed world and the development partners in attaining quick recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has stressed on building strategies related to a universal public health system.
Bangladesh to import Chinese Sinopharm vaccine
Apr 30, 2021, at 04:57 am
Bangladesh will ink a contract soon to import the coronavirus vaccine made by China’s Sinopharm, a senior minister said.
Hindu priest arrested in northern Sri Lanka for violating Covid guidelines
Apr 30, 2021, at 04:29 am
Sri Lankan authorities have arrested a Hindu priest on Wednesday in the northern city of Jaffna in Sri Lanka, for violating Covid-19 health guidelines reported Newswire.
Nepal introduces mandatory 10 quarantine upon arrival
Apr 30, 2021, at 04:23 am
As the Covid-19 cases continue to rise in Nepal, authorities announced several fresh restrictions, including mandatory ten-day quarantine and restriction on land routes, reported The Himalayan Times.
US to invest in non-defence R&D, Biden sees more technological changes in next 10 years
Apr 30, 2021, at 12:48 am
New Delhi/UNI: Saying that the United States needs to "win the 21st century", President Joe Biden has stressed the importance of investment in research and development so as not to fall behind the race in the area of technology, such as artificial intelligence, with China and other countries.
US airlifts emergency supplies to help India fight Covid-19 second wave
Apr 29, 2021, at 07:04 pm
Washington/IBNS: The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is mobilising assistance to help India tide over the second wave of Covid-19.
Emmanuel Macron to unveil phased plan to ease France's COVID-19 restrictions
Apr 29, 2021, at 05:53 pm
Paris/Xinhua: French President Emmanuel Macron will unveil a "progressive and phased" plan to relax the country's coronavirus rules on Friday, Prime Minister Jean Castex said here on Wednesday.
Experts raise red flags over Nigeria's $3.3 billion debts to China
Apr 29, 2021, at 05:47 pm
Flagging the economic managers of the African nation, experts have expressed concern over Nigeria’s increasing indebtedness to China, media reports said.
UN helping India fight COVID-19: spokesman
Apr 29, 2021, at 03:09 pm
United Nations/Xinhua: The United Nations is helping India in its uphill battle against COVID-19, said a UN spokesman on Wednesday.
Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins dies at 90
Apr 29, 2021, at 06:05 am
Washington/IBNS: Michael Collins, who was part of Apollo 11, the first moon mission, along with Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, died of cancer on Wednesday. He was 90.