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Cabinet body approves key procurement, infrastructure proposals

Dhaka, April 8 -- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday approved in principle a total of six proposals, prioritising strategic imports and landmark infrastructure projects under the P... Read More


How the Artemis II crew trained to observe and photograph the moon: A NASA science team geologist explains

India, April 8 -- Artemis II has carried humans farther from Earth than ever before, completing a far-side lunar flyby. It has captured full-disk images from 6,545 kilometres above the surface. The ... Read More


Singapore faces slower growth, rising inflation risks amid Middle East conflict

Singapore, April 8 -- Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong has warned that the country's economy may slow in the coming quarters, while inflation could exceed earlier forecasts, as the prolo... Read More


"Political disaster," Israeli Oposition leader Yair Lapid slams Netanyahu's position as US-Iran agree on ceasefire

Tel Aviv, April 8 -- The leader of the Opposition in Israeli Parliament, Yair Lapid on Wednesday questioned Israeli PM Benjamim Netanyahu's position after the US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire, saying... Read More


"Political disaster," Israeli Oposition leaderYair Lapid slams Netanyahu's position as US-Iran agree on ceasefire

Tel Aviv, April 8 -- The leader of the Opposition in Israeli Parliament, Yair Lapid on Wednesday questioned Israeli PM Benjamim Netanyahu's position after the US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire, saying... Read More


India withdraws its proposal to host COP33 in 2028

New Delhi, April 8 -- India has withdrawn its proposal to host the 33rd Conference of the Parties (COP 33) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2028, Environment Mi... Read More


Iranian President confirms Tehran's participation in talks with US in Islamabad

Islamabad, April 8 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday confirmed that Tehran will participate in proposed talks with the United States in Islamabad later this week, according to a stat... Read More


Pope Leo XIV hails US-Iran truce as "sign of deep hope" after "unacceptable" threats

Vatican City, April 8 -- Pope Leo XIV has expressed his approval regarding the announcement of a provisional truce established between the United States and Iran. Addressing a gathering at St Peter's... Read More


Vietnam Trade Promotion Office inaugurated in China's Haikou city

Beijing, April 8 -- The Vietnam Trade Promotion Office in Haikou city was inaugurated on April 8 in China's island province of Hainan, marking a step forward in strengthening economic and trade ties b... Read More


UN Secretary General welcomes US-Iran ceasefire

New York, April 8 -- UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire by the United States and Iran. In a statement delivered by Stephane Dujarric,... Read More