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September 4, 2024 9:20 AM

Nepal’s Foreign Minister praises civil society’s role in development

In the Nepal Civil Society Conference for the Summit of the Future held today in Lalitpur, Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Arzu Rana Deuba lauded the civil society's role in the country's overall development. Minister Rana said Nepal has accorded importance to the 'Summit of the Future' to be held...

September 4, 2024 9:10 AM

UAE and India sign MoU to strengthen public sector audit cooperation

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UAE Accountability Authority of the United Arab Emirates, Supreme Audit Institution, UAE during a bilateral meeting with the President of UAE Accountability Authority. During the signing ceremony, CAG o...

September 3, 2024 6:07 PM

Toyota, Maruti launch marketing drive for hybrids in Uttar Pradesh

From Instagram ads to telesales, Japanese automakers Toyota and Maruti Suzuki are going all out to market their hybrid cars in Uttar Pradesh, aiming to cash in on tax waivers that upset many of their rivals. The waivers have split India's auto industry, with Tata Motors, opens new tab, Mahindra and...

September 3, 2024 5:22 PM

Bangladesh floods leave 71 dead, fears of waterborne disease rise

The death toll from floods in Bangladesh rose to 71 on Tuesday with millions of people still stranded in devastated areas and increasing concern about outbreaks of waterborne disease as the inundation recedes. The floods, triggered by relentless monsoon rains and runoff from upstream waterways, hav...

September 3, 2024 5:26 PM

Canada turning away more foreigners, approving fewer visas in border crackdown

Canada is closing its doors to more visitors and temporary residents by approving fewer visas and turning away more people who reach its borders with official documents. The spike in rejections of foreign travellers comes as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal government, trailing in polls ahea...

September 16, 2024 3:56 PM

PM Modi arrives in Brunei on historic first bilateral visit by an Indian PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Brunei on Tuesday, marking the first-ever bilateral visit by an Indian prime minister to the Southeast Asian nation. This visit is part of his two-nation tour, with Singapore being the next stop. Upon his arrival, PM Modi received a ceremonial welcome from Cr...

September 3, 2024 4:30 PM

ICC World Test Championship final to be held at Lord’s, dates out

The iconic Lord’s Stadium in London will host the ICC World Test Championship final starting from June 11 next year. The ICC confirmed the dates for the marquee clash in Tests, saying, “Lord’s to host the third edition of the World Test Championship final from 11 June 2025.” The one-off Test...

September 3, 2024 4:24 PM

How Ukraine clinched a wartime debt restructuring

Just a few months after Russia invaded Ukraine, the country's financial adviser, Rothschild & Co, handed Kyiv's debt chief a thick black folder detailing major sovereign debt restructurings of the past 30 years. For Yuriy Butsa, 40, it would prove essential reading. He hadn't been involved in t...

September 3, 2024 4:13 PM

Bangladesh beat Pakistan for historic Test series win

Bangladesh recorded their first-ever series win over Pakistan with a six-wicket victory in the second Test in Rawalpindi on Tuesday. Chasing 185 to win, the visitors inched their way to the target for the loss of four wickets, 25 minutes before tea on the fifth and final day to complete a 2-0 serie...

September 3, 2024 4:33 PM

Climate change puts South Korea’s beloved cabbage dish at risk

South Korea's famous kimchi is falling victim to climate change, with scientists, farmers and manufacturers saying the quality and quantity of the napa cabbage that is pickled to make the ubiquitous dish is suffering due to rising temperatures. Napa cabbage thrives in cooler climates, and is usuall...

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