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Tanzania urged to use natural gas

Tanzania, Feb. 7 -- Dar es Salaam. Amidst rising prices of petroleum products, the parliament now wants Tanzania to reduce its reliance on oil and instead focus on natural gas, which the country is ab... Read More


PH asserts ASEAN 5-point consensus as way to address Myanmar crisis

MANILA, Feb. 7 -- The Philippine government reiterated that the ASEAN Five Point Consensus remains the viable solution to addressing the Myanmar crisis. Speaking at the recent ASEAN-European Union Mi... Read More


Pakistan elections: Former high commissioner explains why Nawaz Sharif could return as PM

India, Feb. 7 -- Former high commissioner of India to Islamabad Ajay Bisaria, speaking on the Pakistan Parliamentary Elections scheduled for February 8, said on Wednesday it seemed less like an electi... Read More


Hundreds protest government in Haiti despite police tear gas, demand PM resignation

France, Feb. 7 -- A former rebel leader arrived in Haiti's capital on Tuesday amid large protests across the countryfor the second consecutive day, demanding the ouster of Prime Minister Ariel Henry. ... Read More


Pakistan prepares for decisive Feb 8 vote amid tight security

WEB DESK, Feb. 7 -- Pakistan is all set to go for the February 8 general polls amid tight security. The deadline for the political parties for electioneering ended on Tuesday midnight, the election ca... Read More


Oil trades higher for third straight day on large US fuel stock draws; Brent at $79/bbl

New Delhi, Feb. 7 -- Oil prices rose for a third day on Wednesday after U.S. gasoline and distillate stocks fell more than expected, painting a healthy demand picture a day after the U.S. government c... Read More


Why women in Gaza Strip are forced to shave their heads

Hyderabad, Feb. 7 -- In the midst of the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip and the siege imposed on its people, some Palestinian women in the Strip are forced to shave their heads due to health concerns c... Read More


FM Hasan, Jaishankar discuss scope of future engagement in line with "Smart Bangladesh 2041" and "Viksit Bharat 2047"

New Delhi, Feb. 7 -- Bangladesh and India on Wednesday discussed areas of future engagement in line with the national development goals of the two countries, including the visions of "Smart Bangladesh... Read More


"I am amazed by what Bangladesh's women farmers can achieve when provided the opportunity"

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh Gwyn Lewis has said increasing women's empowerment is essential for women's well-being and it has a positive impact on agricultural production, f... Read More


UN appeals for $4.1 million in aid to alleviate Sudan's 'epic suffering'

France, Feb. 7 -- The United Nations appealed Wednesday for $4.1 billion in aid to provide for civilians caught-up in the conflict in Sudan "Ten months of conflict have robbed the people of Sudan of ... Read More