Riyadh: On December 4, Saudi Arabia unveiled five environmental initiatives aimed at enhancing biodiversity throughout the country. According to local media, these initiatives include a $60 million investment focused on boosting afforestation efforts. The initiatives aim to plant millions of trees and mangroves, distribute 300 million seeds, restore degraded lands, reduce air pollution, and enhance.
New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India in early 2025, following an invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as confirmed by Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov. The visit will be part of the annual meetings between the two leaders, as they have an agreement to meet once a year. Ushakov stated that.
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called for the United Nations (UN) to intervene in the ongoing crisis in neighboring Bangladesh. During a session in the state Assembly, she proposed that the central government consider deploying peacekeeping forces in Bangladesh as part of this intervention. Banerjee expressed her concern over the central government’s.
Dhaka: November proved to be another deadly month for dengue in Bangladesh, with nearly 30,000 new cases and 173 fatalities reported. According to data from the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), a total of 29,652 cases were recorded in November alone. As of Sunday morning, an additional 882 cases were reported in the previous.
Canberra: Australian authorities have raised alarms over a significant rise in cases of forced labour and exploitation within the country. On Monday, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) reported that incidents of forced labour and exploitation have surged by 140% over the past six years, according to Xinhua news agency. This data was released in conjunction.
New York: President-elect Donald Trump has mocked President Joe Biden over his recent decision to pardon his son Hunter, questioning whether this pardon extends to those of his supporters who are serving prison sentences for their involvement in the January 6 riots. In a post on Truth Social, Trump described the pardon as a “miscarriage.
Islamabad: The political committee of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has released a statement following an important meeting, demanding full access to party founder Imran Khan due to serious concerns regarding his health and safety, according to media reports. The committee expressed that Imran Khan’s well-being is a significant issue, especially with increasing public worry. They called.
Seoul: According to a survey conducted by the Korea Enterprises Federation (KEF), over 80% of South Korean firms believe that Donald Trump’s potential return to the presidency would negatively impact the national economy. The survey, which included 239 companies with at least 30 employees, revealed that 82% of respondents cited concerns over Trump’s protectionist policies,.
Bangladesh: The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council has voiced alarm and concern regarding a “false and harassing case” filed against 70 minority lawyers and two journalists in Chittagong. The case, lodged at the Kotwali police station on November 30, accuses them of involvement in crude bomb explosions and vehicle vandalism. In a statement issued.
Kathmandu: Voting began on Sunday morning across Nepal for the by-election of 41 local representatives in all seven provinces. The Election Commission is conducting these by-polls to fill positions left vacant due to deaths or resignations of local officials. Spokesperson Nita Pokharel Aryal confirmed to Xinhua news agency that voting has proceeded smoothly at all.
