Category: International

It advised residents to leave the area in a westerly direction and to take emergency kits with them.

In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index fell 2.43 per cent, whereas mainland China’s Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.91 per cent.

Dhaka: The 25th Session of the BIMSTEC Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) began today in Bangkok, Thailand, as a precursor to the 6th BIMSTEC Summit scheduled for April 4, 2025. A five-member delegation from Bangladesh, led by Foreign Secretary Ambassador Md. Jashim Uddin, is participating in the meeting, as reported by the Bangladesh Foreign Ministry on.

This move directly affects humanitarian efforts as the casualties from the devastating earthquake escalate.

Tel Aviv [Israel]: Following the directive of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, and Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat, Israel has eliminated all customs duties—tariffs—on products imported from the United States, its largest trading partner. With the approval of the Knesset Finance Committee and the ministerial signature on the order, the amendment.

He broke the record set in 1957 by a racist, Senator Strom Thurmond, who held up the Senate proceedings for 24 hours and 18 minutes to prevent the passage of the Civil Rights Act, which guaranteed voting rights for Americans.

This commitment comes as UK-funded local partners on the ground have already begun mobilising a rapid humanitarian response in the worst-hit areas.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit to Thailand starting Thursday to participate in the sixth BIMSTEC Summit. During this visit, he will meet with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to discuss bilateral relations. Throughout his trip, PM Modi aims to enhance India’s strong civilizational ties, maritime connectivity, and cross-cultural.

Taipei: China’s military announced on Tuesday that it has begun joint exercises involving its army, navy, air force, and rocket forces around Taiwan as a “stern warning,” according to CNN. Taiwan’s Ministry of Defence condemned these drills in a post on X, labeling them as irrational actions that undermine regional peace. The ministry stated, “We.

New Delhi: Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams, who recently returned to Earth after an extended mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), reflected on her awe-inspiring views of India from space during a press conference. After spending 286 days in space, Williams was simply amazed by the sight of India from above, stating, “Amazing, just amazing.”.