International

December 13, 2023 9:22 AM

Poland’s Donald Tusk wins confidence vote, sets pro-EU path

Polish prime minister Donald Tusk's government won a vote of confidence in parliament on Tuesday, as he set out a pro-European Union vision for Poland that marks radical change after eight years of nationalist rule and disputes with Brussels. Presenting his government's plans to lawmake...

December 12, 2023 10:52 PM

Indian coast guard ship SAJAG strengthens maritime ties with UAE

This visit marks a crucial milestone in the continuous diplomatic maritime engagement between India and the UAE. The primary objective of the visit is to strengthen professional relationships through joint exercises and interactions, contributing to collaborative efforts in the maritime sector. In a...

December 12, 2023 4:50 PM

Prohibition on sale of Meat and alcohal in Janakpurdham

Selling and distribution of fish, meat and alcohol has been prohibited for three days in Janakpurdham in view of Sitaram Vivah Panchami Mahotsav festival. The District Administration Office of Janakpur issued a notice today, imposing prohibitory orders in Dhanusha on the sale and distribution of ...

December 12, 2023 3:13 PM

China’s Xi arrives in Vietnam on two-day visit to strengthen ties

China's President Xi Jinping began a two-day visit to Vietnam on Tuesday to upgrade ties between the Communist countries three months after U.S. President Joe Biden travelled to Hanoi, as the major powers vie for influence in the Southeast Asian nation. Making his first trip to Vietnam in si...

December 12, 2023 1:05 PM

Myanmar surpasses Afghanistan as world’s largest source of opium

Myanmar has surpassed Afghanistan to become world’s largest source of opium in 2023 after a third consecutive year of expanding cultivation fueled by the country’s civil war, the United Nations said in a new report. This has happened due to various factors such as domestic instability and a s...

December 12, 2023 11:16 AM

Blockade called by BNP, like-minded opposition parties underway, In Bangladesh

The 36-hour blockade is meant to protest the schedule for the next national election announced by the Election Commission (EC). This is the 11th blockade called by BNP and like-minded opposition parties since October 31.  The blockade began at 6 am Tuesday and will end at 6 pm on Wednesday. The ...

December 12, 2023 10:16 AM

Hunger rises in Gaza as U.N. prepares to vote on ceasefire resolution

Hunger was worsening among Palestinians in the besieged Gaza strip, aid agencies said, as the United Nations General Assembly prepared to vote on Tuesday on an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the two-month-old conflict between Israel and Hamas. Hundreds more civilians have died in Israel�...